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11 Date

12 Time

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13 Measurement mode (“Ear”, “Forehead”, “Object”)

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14 Battery warning symbol

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15 Measurement display

16 “Memory” symbol and storage space number

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17 “Measurement in progress” symbol

18 Unit of measurement (°C or °F)

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4. Initial use

The batteries are already inserted in all new devices. Before rst use, remove the protruding plastic insulating strip from the

battery compartment. The thermometer will then switch on automatically.

5. Setting the device

Set the unit for the temperature display as well as the date and the time.

Press the button for 1 second to switch the thermometer on. The device performs a

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brief self test: all elements of the display are shown for approx. 1 second. Following a

successful self test, the device emits two short beeps. In Standby mode, the date and

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time are shown and “  ” is displayed.

When the thermometer is used for the rst time and each time the batteries are changed, the date and time are displayed

(after the self test) in the basic setting (  ). Now set the unit in which the temperature will be displayed, the date and

the time. To set the device, proceed in stages: Unit – year – month – day – hours – minutes.

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Press the button for approx. three seconds in order to reach Set mode.

The setting to be changed will ash each time.

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Press the button again to save the setting or

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press the button to change the setting.

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Then press the button to save the setting.

After this process, the thermometer shows the word

in the display and switches o automatically.

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6. What you should know about using this thermometer

There are dierent thermometers for taking temperature measurements in dierent parts of the body:

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Ear/forehead thermometer (this thermometer, for measuring in the ear or on the forehead area)

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Rod thermometer (for rectal [in the back passage], axillary [under the arm] or oral measurement [in the mouth])

Taking the temperature gives a measurement that provides information about a person’s current body tempera-

ture. If you are uncertain about interpreting the results or if the value is abnormal, please consult your doctor.

This also applies in the case of slight temperature changes if there are other symptoms of illness such as agita-

tion, severe sweating, ushed skin, fast pulse rate, tendency to collapse, etc.

Temperatures measured with dierent thermometers cannot be compared with one another. You should there-

fore tell your doctor (or bear in mind if you are diagnosing yourself) what thermometer you used to take your

temperature and in what part of the body.

The temperature of a healthy person is inuenced by various factors: individual metabolic rate, which depends

on the person, age (body temperature of infants and small children is higher and decreases as they age). Greater

temperature uctuations occur faster and more often in children, e.g. due to growth spurts), their clothing, the

ambient temperature, the time of day (body temperature is lower in the morning and increases throughout the

day towards evening), the preceding physical and, to a lesser extent, mental activity.

The temperature varies depending on the part of the body where the measurement is taken. The dierence can

be between 0.4 °F (0.2°C) and 1.8 °F (1°C) for a healthy person. The normal temperature ranges are as follows:

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on the forehead: 96.4°F – 99.7°F (35.8°C – 37.6°C), with a forehead thermometer,

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in the ear: 96.8°F – 100°F (36.0°C – 37.8°C), with an ear thermometer,

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in the back passage: 97.3°F – 100°F (36.3°C – 37.8°C), with a conventional thermometer,

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in the mouth: 96.8°F – 99.3°F (36.0°C – 37.4°C), with a conventional thermometer.

In order to track temperature change, always take the measurements in the same part of the body.

7. Measuring

Before each use, please check that the lens is intact. If it is damaged, please contact your retailer or the service address.

Bear in mind that the thermometer needs to have been in the room in which the measurement is taken for at least 30min-

utes before use.

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Measuring body temperature in the ear

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Some people produce di erent readings in their left and right ear. In order to record temperature changes,

always measure a person’s temperature in the same ear.

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The ear thermometer may be used by children only under adult supervision. Measurement is usually possible

over the age of 6 months. In infants under 6 months, the ear canal is still very narrow so the temperature of the

eardrum often cannot be recorded and the result displayed is often too low.

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The measurement must not be taken in an ear a ected by in ammatory diseases (e.g. discharging pus or

secretion), after possible ear injuries (e.g. eardrum damage) or in the healing period after operative proce-

dures. In all of these cases, please consult your doctor.

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Use of the thermometer on di erent persons can be inappropriate in the event of certain acute infectious

diseases because of the possible spread of germs despite cleaning and disinfection. If you have any doubts,

please consult your doctor.

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This thermometer may only be used without a disposable protective cover.

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If you have been lying on one ear for some time, the temperature is slightly raised. Wait a little while or meas-

ure in the other ear.

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As ear wax can a ect the measurement, you should clean the ear before measuring if necessary.

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Press the button for 1 second to switch the thermometer on. Follow-

ing a successful self test, the device emits two short beeps.

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Remove the cap by gently pushing it up (1) and then pulling it o for-

wards (2).

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Make sure that the sensor tip and also the ear canal are clean.

As the ear canal is slightly curved, you have to pull the ear slightly up and backwards

before inserting the sensor tip. This is important so that the sensor tip can be pointed

directly at the eardrum.

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Insert the sensor tip carefully and press the button for 1 second.

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Release the button. The end of the measuring time is signalled with a short beep

and the measured value appears on the display.

If the measured value is within the normal range (< 100.4°F/38°C), the green LED lights up for 3 seconds. If the measured

value is higher (≥ 100.4°F/38°C, high temperature), the red LED is illuminated.

Measuring body temperature on the forehead

Please note that the forehead/temples must be free from sweat and cosmetics and that

taking vasoconstrictive medication and skin irritations can distort the result when measuring

temperature on the forehead.

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Press the button for 1 second to switch the thermometer on. Following a successful

self test, the device emits two short beeps.

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Place the measuring head with the forehead/cover cap  tted on the temples, hold down

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Forehead button and move the thermometer smoothly over the forehead to the

other temple.

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Then release the

Forehead button. The end of the measuring time is signalled with a

short beep and the measured value appears on the display.

If the measured value is within the normal range (< 100.4°F/38°C), the green LED lights up for 3 seconds. If the measured

value is higher (≥ 100.4°F/38°C, high temperature), the red LED is illuminated.

Measuring surface temperature

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Press the button for 1 second to switch the thermometer on. Following a successful self test, the device emits two

short beeps.

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Then press the and buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds to switch to the Object temperature mode.

The symbol appears in the display.

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Press and hold the button or

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Forehead and point the sensor tip towards the object or liquid to be measured

(never immerse in liquids), maintaining a distance of 3 cm.

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Release the button or

Forehead. The end of the measuring time is signalled with a short beep and the measured

value appears on the display.

Please note that the displayed temperature is the measured and not the adapted surface temperature. It is not the same as

the forehead/ear temperature.

To switch back to the Ear/Forehead thermometer mode, press the and buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds until

the symbol disappears and there is a short beep. By switching the thermometer o and on again, it automatically exits

the Object temperature mode.

The temperature last measured, i.e. only the last value of a series of measurements, is automatically stored as soon as the

thermometer switches itself o or is switched o. There are 10 storage spaces available for this.

To switch the thermometer o, press the

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Forehead buttons simultaneously for approx. three seconds.

If you do not take any further measurements, the thermometer switches itself o automatically after approx. one minute

after the measured values have been displayed.

To call up the saved values, switch the thermometer on and press the

button.

The date, time, storage space number, the measurement mode symbol and the temperature are displayed in turn. Browse

through the stored measurements by pressing the button repeatedly.

8. Changing the batteries

When the batteries get weak, the battery warning symbol appears . It is still possible to measure temperature. The

batteries must be replaced. When the battery symbol ashes and appears in the display, the batteries must be

replaced. If the batteries are too at, then the thermometer will switch o automatically.

Note:

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When changing the batteries, use batteries of the same type, make and capacity.

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Always replace all batteries at the same time.

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Do not use rechargeable batteries.

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Use batteries free from heavy metals.

1. Loosen the screw on the battery compartment lid and pull the lid o

downwards.

2. Remove the used batteries and insert two new batteries in the direc-

tion indicated.

3. Close the battery compartment lid and screw it back on.

Dispose of used batteries in accordance with the applicable legal regu-

lations. Never dispose of batteries in the normal household waste.

9. Storage and maintenance

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Clean the sensor tip after each use. Use a clean cloth or cotton bud that can be moistened with disinfectant, alcohol or

warm water.

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To clean the entire device, please use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild soapy solution.

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Do not use any harsh cleaning products.

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Always store the thermometer with the forehead/cover cap on.

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If prolonged storage is intended, you should remove the battery.

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The device must not be stored or used at an excessively high or low temperature or humidity (see technical data), in

sunlight, in association with an electrical current or in dusty locations. Otherwise inaccuracies can occur.

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