Water and electronic components don't mix well, and water can damage the digital components of the thermometer. Instead, wipe the display screen with a damp cloth. However, the tip can be rinsed ...

Here's how you clean a digital thermometer. Wash the tip of the thermometer with cold water. Wipe down the thermometer with alcohol-based wipes ( at least 70% alcohol ) or rubbing alcohol.

When making candy, accurate temperatures can make the difference between a delightful treat and a gooey mess. Here's how to ...

To calibrate using boiling water, place the thermometer stem in a saucepan of boiling water, careful that the sensor (dimple) is completely submerged. Let it sit for a minute or so, then read the ...

An oven thermometer can come in handy whether you're baking fresh bread or roasting an entire chicken. However, it needs to ...

The Taylor 9842 Commercial Waterproof Digital Thermometer has a good range (-40 °F to 450 °F), essentially mediocre speed ratings (although notably slower on ice water), and a calibration screw.