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Temperature-taking hints
It is important to know each individual’s normal temperature when they are well . This is the only way to
accurately diagnose a fever . Take multiple readings when healthy to determine normal temperature .
A child’s normal temperature can be as high as 37 .7 °C (99 .9 °F) or as low as 36 .1 °C (97 .0 °F) . Be sure
to note this unit reads 0 .5 °C (0 .9 °F) lower than a rectal digital measurement .
Patient must be inside for 30 minutes before taking a measurement.
Note: Patient and the thermometer should be in the same ambient temperature for at least
10 minutes.
Always hold the thermometer and the forehead steady when taking a reading . Do not move the
thermometer until you hear the final beep . Don’t take a measurement while or immediately after
nursing a baby .
Patients should not drink, eat, or be physically active before/while taking the measurement.
Remove hats and wait 10 minutes before taking a measurement.
Before taking a measurement, remove dirt or hair from the forehead area. Wait 10 minutes
after cleaning before taking measurement.
Always take the temperature exactly as directed . Temperature results may vary if positioned in the
wrong location .
For patients measuring their own temperature, it is recommended to use the “touch” option
instead of “no touch .”
In the following situations it is recommended that three temperatures in the same location be
taken and the highest one taken as the reading:
• Newborn infants in the first 100 days .
• Children under three years of age with a compromised immune system and for whom the
presence or absence of fever is critical .
• When the user is learning how to use the thermometer for
the first time until he/she has familiarized himself/herself
with the instrument and obtains consistent readings .
General precautions:
• Remove any sweat prior to measuring with a dry cloth .
• Avoid any cooling or warming cloths on the forehead for at
least 30 minutes prior to measurement .
• Do not take temperature measurements over scar tissue,
open sores or abrasions .
• Keep the measurement sensor and lens clean . Avoid directly
touching the sensor or lens .
• Always store the thermometer with the protective cap in
place to prevent dirt and scratches from damaging the
device .
• Make sure to remove the protective cap before taking a
measurement and to put the cap back on after using the thermometer .
Changing the temperature scale
1 . Open battery compartment and remove the batteries .
2 . °C / °F switch is accessible in the center of the battery
compartment .
3 . Slide switch to °C or °F to set preferred temperature scale .
4 . Replace the batteries and close the battery door .
Changing the sound mode
The Braun No touch + touch thermometer allows you to silence
the beeps on the thermometer to avoid waking a sleeping child .
To activate the silence feature, slide the switch to the silent
mode position and take a temperature reading . An icon will
appear on the screen to indicate that the thermometer is in
silent mode .
Calibration
This product has been calibrated at the time of manufacture . If used according to the use
instructions, periodic calibration is not required . This device is not intended as a substitute for
regular check-ups by your doctor, please consult your doctor if you have any doubt about the
temperature reading .
Inquiry
In Europe, any serious incident (e .g . death, life-threatening injury, surgical intervention, . . .) that has
occured in relation to this thermometer should be reported to Kaz Europe (see Helen of Troy
Consumer Service Numbers) and to the competent authority of your member state .
REF, LOT and Serial numbers of your product must be provided as they are essential to record and
follow up your inquiry or claim . The LOT and Serial numbers are located in the battery
compartment . The production date is given by the LOT number and can be deciphered as
explained below:
The first 3 numeric digits in the LOT number represent the day of the year of manufacture . The next
2 numeric digits represent the last two numbers of the calendar year of manufacture and the
letter(s) at the end designates the production site . (E .g .: LOT No .: 12313tav this product was made
on the day 123, year 2013 at production site “tav” .)
Guarantee
Please read all instructions before attempting to use this device . Please retain the receipt as proof
of and date of purchase . The receipt must be presented when making any claim within the relevant
guarantee period . Any claim under the guarantee will not be valid without a proof of purchase .
Your device is guaranteed for Two Years (2 Years) from date of purchase .
This guarantee covers defects in materials or workmanship that occur under normal use; defective
devices meeting these criteria will be replaced free of charge .
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