Weekly Microwave Calibration Check Sheet

Wattage Calculation Wattage Calculation

(A) Temp. before heating: ___________ °C (A) Temp. before heating: ___________ °C
(B) Temp. after heating: ___________ °C (B) Temp. after heating: ___________ °C
(C) Difference: ___________ °C (C) Difference: ___________ °C
x 90 = x 90 =
(D) Overall wattage: ___________ (D) Overall wattage: ___________

Wattage Calculation Wattage Calculation

(A) Temp. before heating: ___________ °C (A) Temp. before heating: ___________ °C
(B) Temp. after heating: ___________ °C (B) Temp. after heating: ___________ °C
(C) Difference: ___________ °C (C) Difference: ___________ °C
x 90 = x 90 =
(D) Overall wattage: ___________ (D) Overall wattage: ___________

Wattage Calculation Wattage Calculation

(A) Temp. before heating: ___________ °C (A) Temp. before heating: ___________ °C
(B) Temp. after heating: ___________ °C (B) Temp. after heating: ___________ °C
(C) Difference: ___________ °C (C) Difference: ___________ °C
x 90 = x 90 =
(D) Overall wattage: ___________ (D) Overall wattage: ___________

Before you can check your microwaves you must first validate that your Thermocouple is working
properly and is accurate. Use the ice point calibration method below.
 Use shaved ice from I.O. machine to make an ice slurry (shaved ice and water will be colder due to
surface area of shaved vs. cubed) or use cubed.
 You must indicate on thermocouple variance relative to 32°F. Acceptable tolerance +/- 2°F.
 If thermocouple is out of tolerance, and cannot be reset at the restaurant (Atkins’ thermocouples do
not have a reset), you must return it to the manufacturer for recalibration.

To validate your microwaves have been properly calibrated, use these microwave and power
test/calibration steps:
 Measure 1 liter of water (33.8 fluid or weight oz.) into a plastic container.
 Place the Thermocouple on Celsius using the F/C button.
 Place the probe into the water and record the temperature (record in space A).
 Place a lid on the plastic container and microwave for 62 seconds. Since this isn't a standard time on
the microwave, either press the 1:18 button and remove the container when it reads 16 seconds or
use the second hand on a watch.
 Remove the plastic container from the microwave, stir the water, check the temperature immediately
(record in space B).
 Subtract the beginning temperature from the ending temperature (record in space C).
 Multiply this number by 90 (record in space D). This final number is the overall wattage output of
your microwave.
 Allow a variance of +/- 10% on your calculations due to water measurement, exhaust vents, dirty air
intake filter and inaccuracies of the Thermocouple.
 If your calibrations indicate the microwave is not operating properly (for example, a 1700 watt
microwave that calculates at 900), contact your regional facilities manager or local equipment
service agent immediately.