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ThERmOmETER ADJUSTmENT pROCEDURES
1. Only purchase thermometers which can be adjusted . These may cost slightly more but are worth the investment .
2. Check the accuracy of the thermometer weekly .
3. Bring water to a boil . Water boils at 212°F (if you are above 3,500 feet check with a local health depart- ment to determine the boiling point of water for your location) .
4. Place the thermometer stem in the boiling water .
5. If the thermometer needs adjusting gently turn the dial as described below so the pointer is on 212°F .
6. To adjust, place a small wrench or pliers on the nut just below the thermometer dial .
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FRY ALL FOODS AT 350°F (unless a specific recipe, item, or direction suggests a different frying temperature) .
• Data supports that both food quality and shortening productivity are maximized at a 350°F frying temperature.
• Every 25°F over 350°F reduces frylife by approximately 30%.