【How-to】When using the ice point technique to calibrate a thermometer to what temperature should the thermometer be adjusted

You want to take care to stir it in the center of the container, avoiding the walls of the container. The thermometer should read 32°F in the ice bath, plus or minus the manufacturer’s specified accuracy. If your thermometer can be calibrated, you can adjust it so that it measures 32°F in the ice bath.