How to Test a Compact Mini Refrigerator Thermometer Temperature

A glass can help you test your refrigerator thermometer.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, food must be held in refrigerators at temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit to control bacteria growth. Above 40 degrees, pathogenic microorganisms multiply rapidly. In order to avoid food poisoning, it is important to test a compact mini refrigerator thermometer temperature to ensure the correct temperature for food storage.

Things You'll Need

• Glass
• Digital appliance thermometer

Instructions

1. Fill a glass with water and place a digital appliance thermometer into it.

2. Set the glass and the thermometer inside the middle of the compact mini refrigerator.

3. Allow the glass and the thermometer to remain in the compact mini refrigerator for five to eight hours undisturbed or overnight.

4. Check the temperature on the thermometer without removing the glass from the refrigerator. The thermometer should read between 37 degrees and 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Adjust the temperature control on the compact mini refrigerator and recheck the thermometer after five to eight hours.

References

• United States Department of Agriculture: Appliances & Thermometers
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• US Department of Energy: Refrigerators