Operating your thermometer
Follow the previous cleaning instructions prior to using your Thermometer for the first time of use or after it has beenstored for a period.
How to take your temperature
1. Determine whether the measurement will be oral, rectal or underarm.
NOTE: Measurement time may vary based on the selected position.
2.Press the ON/OFF button (the unit will beep) to activate the thermometer.
This is the LCD display test, which ensures all parts of the display are functioning properly. It will appear on the screen
for approximately 3 seconds.
This display shows the last temperature reading or
if no reading is stored in memory. It will appear on the screen for
approximately 2 seconds.
The display will then briefly display 37.0°C The
with the flashing
indicates the thermometer is ready to take a
temperature reading.
Taking an oral temperature
1. The current temperature is shown and the
will continue to flash during the reading.
2. When the peak temperature is reached, the
will stop flashing and the thermometer will sound a series of beeps for ten times.
If the temperature is above 37.8 C (100 F), the unit will sound ten sets of two short beeps each.
3. To turn the unit off, press the ON/OFF button. Or the unit will automatically shut off after approximately ten minutes.
NOTE: The mouth must remain closed during the measurement for the most accurate reading. Opening the mouth could result in an extended
measurement time and may affect the reading.
Taking an Auxiliary Temperature (under the arm)
1. Wipe the underarm with a dry towel.
2. Place the probe tip under the arm so the tip is touching the skin with the thermometer perpendicular to the body.
3. Place under arm with its bulb deep in armpit in contact with the skin. Delicately approach the arm to hold thermometer in place.
4. When the peak temperature is reached, the
swill stop flashing and the thermometer will sound a series of beeps for ten times. If the temperature is
above 37.8 C (100 F), the unit will sound ten sets of two short beeps each.
5. To turn the unit off, press the ON/OFF button. Or the unit will automatically shut off after approximately ten minutes.
NOTE: Auxiliary temperatures are generally 0.5 C (0.9 F) lower than oral reading.
Using the diagram on the right, place the probe tip under the tongue as near as
possible to the heat pocket. The diagram also shows the temperature variables
by not placing the tip in the heat pocket area.
Caution: drinking hot or cold fluids, exercising, smoking or performing
other activities may raise or lower your temperature.
Therefore, it is important to relax for approximately 5 minutes with your mouth
closed prior to taking a reading.
