ETI CHEFALARM Manual

CHEFALARM
This is the only cooking alarm on the market that allows a calibration adjustment. New from the
factory, ChefAlarm will read within ±1 °C even after changing probes. So you should never really need
to use the CAL feature. However, you can fine-tune the calibration for accuracy better than ±0.5 °C
with a specific probe.
The CAL function allows adjustment of the reading at a single temperature. The readings will then be
"offset" by the adjusted amount across the whole range of the thermometer. For best accuracy across
a wider range, we recommend making the adjustment in an ice bath (0 °C).
In order to make an accurate adjustment, you need a very stable and accurate reference temperature.
The only precise way to do this outside of a calibration lab is to use a properly prepared ice bath. Go to
thermometer.co.uk/icebath for instructions on getting this just right.
STEP 1
STEP 2
TRIM FUNCTION GUIDE
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Turn the ChefAlarm on and immerse the probe into the ice bath and
gently stir. When the temperature is stable and constant, note the
final reading. It should be close to 0 °C. However, it may be low or high
by several tenths of a degree or even one or two whole degrees. If, for
example, the reading is -0.3 °C, then you are reading low by 0.3 °C.
Press and HOLD DOWN the CAL button for a count of 5 seconds.
The ChefAlarm display will change to 'CAL' and will then
display -18 °C.
Press the Up or Down Arrows to increase or decrease this number for the
amount you need to add or subtract from the reading noted in Step 1 so
that your next ice bath test is correct. In our example, you would want to
add 0.3 °C to the ChefAlarm readings so you will hit the Up Arrow until
the reading shows 0.3 °C.