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3. Wait for 2 beeper sounds and the unit is now ready to use.
4. To switch from °C to °F, press the start button repeatedly when turning the device
on until a C or F appears in the upper right hand corner of the LCD screen.
Measuring temperature
• In the rectum (rectal)
From a medical point of view, this is the most accurate measurement method. The tip of the
thermometer is inserted carefully into the rectum. The usual measuring time is around 8 seconds.
• In the mouth (oral)
There are different heat areas in the mouth. As a rule of thumb, the oral temperature is
generally 0.3 °C to 0.8 °C below the rectal temperature. The usual measuring time is around
15 to 19 seconds.
Maintenance and Storage
The unit is not waterproof / water resistance and never submerge into water or other form of liquid.
You may use moistened cotton or alcohol swab with 70 % isopropyl in wiping the tip and probe
before or after use. While only use a soft dry cloth in cleaning the plastic body casing. The following
helpful tips will enable you to maintain and secure optimum result, as well prolong the life of the
unit.
1. Always remove the battery from the unit when not to be used in long time
and store the unit in a room temperature
2. Do not expose the unit to a direct sunlight or high temperature and humidity.
3. Do not drop the unit as it is not a shock proof and may cause damage
with electronic parts.
4. Keep out the unit from the reach of children.
5. Use the unit per illustrated and indicated instructions with this manual.
6. Keep a distance away from any electro magnetic transmitters or appliances
that may cause disturbance, as well inaccurate measurement of the unit.
7. The unit is fully calibrated and has been carefully tested.
8. In case of malfunctions, refrain from doing any repair and bring the unit back
to where it´s purchased or only to authorized agent.
Removing and Installing the Batteries
Please refer to hereunder illustrations and follow the instructions.
1. Press the snap and slide down the battery cover from the unit.
2. With only a little pressure, remove the batteries from the compartment.
c. With emphasis for the right polarity indicated in the battery compartment,
install a new set of batteries.
3. Slide back gently the battery cover.
4. Only use the right type of battery, which is of AAA size x 2 pieces.
5. Replace all batteries whenever almost exhausted or symbol
shows on the LCD window.
6. Discarded batteries should be disposed properly.
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