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3. When the «°C» or «°F» icon is flashing, a beep sound is

heard and the thermometer is ready for measuring 8.

4. Straighten the ear canal by pulling the ear up and back

to give a clear view of the eardrum.

 For children under 1 year; pull the ear straight back.



For children of 1 year to adult; pull the ear up and back.

Also refer to the short instructions at the front.

5. While gently pulling the ear, insert the probe snugly into

the ear canal (about 1 sec.) and immediately press the

START button 2. Release the button and wait for the

beep sound. This indicates the end of the measurement.

6. Remove the thermometer from the ear canal. The display

shows the measured temperature



NOTE:

 To ensure accurate readings, wait at least 30 sec.

after 3-5 continuous measurements.



Accumulation of ear wax on the probe can result in less

accurate temperature readings or cross infection between

users.

Therefore, it is essential that the probe is clean

before each measurement.

For cleaning, follow the

instructions in the «Cleaning and Disinfecting» section.



After cleaning the measuring sensor

with alcohol,

wait 5 minutes before taking the next measurement

, in

order to allow the thermometer to reach its operating refer-

ence temperature.

 10 short beeps and a red LCD backlight alert the patient

that he/she may have a temperature equal to or higher

than 37.5 °C.

 For an infant, it is best to have the child lying flat with his/

her head sideways so the ear is facing upwards. For an

older child or adult, it is best to stand behind and slightly

to the side of the patient.

 Always take the temperature in the same ear, since the

temperature readings may be different from ear to ear.

 In the following situations it is recommended that three

temperatures in the same ear be taken and the highest

one taken as the reading:

1. New born infants in the first 100 days.

2. Children under three years of age with a compromised

immune system and for whom the presence or absence

of fever is critical.

3. When the user is learning how to use the thermometer

for the first time until he/she has familiarized himself/

herself with the device and obtains consistent readings.

4. If the measurement is surprisingly low.

6. Changing between Celsius and Fahrenheit

This thermometer can display temperature readings in either

Fahrenheit or Celsius. To switch the display between °C and

°F, simply turn OFF the unit,

press and hold

the START

button

for 5 seconds; after 5 seconds, the current

measurement scale («

°C

» or «

°F

» icon) will flash on the

display

. Change the measurement scale between °C and

°F by pressing the START button

. When the measure-

ment scale has been chosen, wait for 5 seconds and the unit

will automatically enter the «ready for measuring» mode.

7. How to recall 12 readings in Memory Mode

This thermometer can recall the last 12 readings.

 Recall mode AM: Press the START button 2 to enter

Recall mode when power is off. The memory icon «M»

will flash.

 Reading 1 - the last reading AN: Press and release the

START button 2 to recall the last reading. Display 1

alone with memory icon.

 Reading 12 - readings in succession: Press and

release the START button 2 consecutively to recall the

last 12 readings in succession.

Pressing and releasing the START button 2 after the last

12 readings have been recalled will resume the above

sequence from reading 1.

8. Error Messages



Measured temperature too high

Displays «

» when

measured temperature is higher than 100.0 °C / 212.0 °F.

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