How This Ear Thermometer Measures Temperature; Control Displays And Symbols - Microlife IR 100 Bedienungsanleitung

• Never immerse this instrument into water or other
liquids (not waterproof). For cleaning please
follow the instructions in the «Cleaning and Disin-
fecting» section.
• Do not use the instrument if you think it is damaged or
notice anything unusual.
• Never open the instrument.
• Earwax in the ear canal may cause a lower temperature
reading. Therefore it is important to ensure the subject's
ear canal is clean.
• This instrument comprises sensitive components and
must be treated with caution. Observe the storage and
operating conditions described in the «Technical Specifi-
cations» section!
• Protect it from:
• extreme temperatures
• impact and dropping
• contamination and dust
• direct sunlight
• heat and cold
• If the instrument is not going to be used for a prolonged
period the batteries should be removed.
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• Ensure that children do not use the instrument unsuper-
vised; some parts are small enough to be swallowed.
WARNING: Use of this instrument is not intended
as a substitute for consultation with your physi-
cian.This instrument is NOT waterproof! Please
NEVER immerse into liquids.
3. How this Ear Thermometer measures
Temperature
This thermometer measures infrared energy radiated from
the eardrum and the surrounding tissue. This energy is
collected through the lens and converted to a temperature
value. The measured reading obtained directly from the
eardrum (Tympanic Membrane) can ensure the most accu-
rate ear temperature.
Measurements taken from the surrounding tissue of the ear
canal generate lower readings and may result in misdiag-
nosis of a fever.
To avoid an inaccurate measurement:
1. Switch on the thermometer by pressing the ON/OFF
button 4.
2. After one beep is heard (and the temperature scale icon
is flashing), straighten the ear canal by gently pulling the
middle of the ear back and up.
3. Place the probe 1 firmly into the ear canal, press the
START button 2 and keep the probe in the ear until the
thermometer beeps to identify the completion of the
measurement.
This thermometer has been clinically tested and
proven to be safe and accurate when used in accor-
dance with its operating instruction manual.

4. Control Displays and Symbols

• All segments displayed 6: Press the ON/OFF button
4 to turn on the unit, all segments will be shown for
2 seconds.
• Memory 7: The last reading will be shown on the
display automatically for 2 seconds.
• Ready for measurement 8: The unit is ready for
measurement, the «°C» or «°F» icon will keep flashing.
• Measurement complete 9: The reading will be
shown on the display 3 with the «°C» or «°F» icon
flashing, the unit is ready again for the next measure-
ment.