How to calibrate Polder instant read thermometer?
I have a Polder instant read thermometer that is uncalibrated since changing the battery. I have tried and failed to calibrate it and I don't have the owner's manual. Does anybody know the proper procedure? This is a model with a digital readout of the temperature on the face, and 4 buttons: on/off, hold, max, and calibrate. I've tried putting the stem in boiling water and pressing the calibrate button. I've also tried holding it down for 10 seconds. I've also tried the same thing, but with a glass of ice water. Help!
Best Answer
You can download the manual for your particular model on the polder website.
The instructions for the model 574 (not sure if that's yours) are:
Calibration function: Put the probe into iced water (32 F); wait until the reading value stabilizes. ? If the value reads between 23 to 41 F (-5 to 5 C), press the “CAL” key for 2 seconds. “CAL” will appear on the display for 2 seconds: the unit will then be calibrated automatically and return to its normal state and display 32 F.
You can always give them a call too.
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Calibration function: Put the probe into iced water (32 F); wait until the reading value stabilizes. \u2423 If the value reads between 23 to 41 F (-5 to 5 C), press the \u201cCAL\u201d key for 2 seconds.How do you calibrate an instant read thermometer?
An instant-read thermometer is a must-have tool for checking temperatures and gauging the doneness of all sorts of things. Because you rely on your thermometer for accuracy, it's a good idea to check its calibration occasionally and adjust it as need be.Do instant read thermometers need to be calibrated?
Point the thermometer straight down into the bottom of the comparator and take a measurement. The instrument should read within 1 \xb0C of the Reference Thermometer at 22\xb0C ambient room temperature, depending on the accuracy of the thermometer.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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