Adjust the Thermometer: Some digital thermometers come with a calibration feature.Refer to the user manual for instructions on how to adjust the reading. If your thermometer doesn’t have this ...

Since they’re made from glass, mercury thermometers may break easily, allowing toxic mercury to escape. ... Remove the thermometer and read it. Rewash your hands.

However, if you are still using a glass thermometer, it's just as important to clean it. Here's how you clean a glass thermometer. Wash the thermometer in a bowl of cool, soapy water ( liquid soap ...

To calibrate using ice water, place the thermometer stem in a bowl or glass of ice water, careful that the sensor (the tiny dimple along the side) is completely submerged.

An instant-read thermometer is the key to cooking meat to your desired temperature — as long as you use it correctly. Accessibility statement Skip to main content. Democracy Dies in Darkness.

If you’ve managed to dig up an old thermometer, digital and old-school glass thermometers alike should do the trick (as long as they’re not damaged or out of juice), says Robert Eitches, MD ...