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 ...

For dial thermometers: Calibrate the thermometer before it is first used, whenever it’s been dropped and once a month (especially if it’s stored in a drawer where it might get jostled).

The folks over at The LA Times' Daily Dish have a step-by-step on how to calibrate both dial (instant-read) and digital thermometers. Dial thermometers naturally require the most attention, and ...

The calibration process will depend on a few different factors, including the brand of your oven, whether it’s gas or electric, ... Then replace the dial, and run the thermometer test again.

Whether you use it to tell when a roast is done or to make sure the frying oil heats to just the right temperature, a dial (instant-read) or digital thermometer eliminates part of the guesswork ...