Freezing Equipment Operator how-to

How to Check Frozen Product Core Temperature

Core temperature proves freezing.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Core temperature proves freezing. In short: calibrate; pick; insert, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Calibrate the probe.

  2. Pick a center piece.

  3. Insert to the center.

  4. Read.

  5. Compare to spec.

  6. Adjust dwell time.

Safety reminders for freezing equipment operators

  • Wear cold PPE
  • Know ammonia procedures
  • Prevent slips on ice
  • Use warm-up breaks

Blast freezer · Spiral freezer · Core temperature · IQF · Dwell time · Defrost: see the full freezing equipment operator glossary.

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