HACCPQuestion 179 of 240

How should a bimetallic stem thermometer be calibrated?

a.In boiling oil, adjusting to 212°F
b.By comparing it to a wall clock
c.In an ice-water bath, adjusting to 32°F
d.By leaving it in a hot oven

Explanation

Calibrate a bimetallic stem thermometer in an ice-water bath, where it should read 32°F, adjusting the nut until it is accurate. This is the ice-point method used at the start of a shift.

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