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• The ear must be free from excessive earwax buildup or other

obstructions in order to take an accurate reading. Note that 
you should never attempt to clean inside ears, however, as 
this may result in damage to the eardrum or surrounding 
tissues. Remove only excess earwax that can be reached 
with a washcloth. Consult a physician if you suspect excess 
earwax is present within the ear.

• Ear temperatures may be influenced by external factors, including:

• An ear that has been rested upon or covered
• General exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures
• Recent bathing or swimming
• Use of hearing aids or ear plugs 
It is recommended that measurement occur at least 20 
minutes after these circumstances are no longer present.

• This ear thermometer is for use in human ears only. Do not 

use for oral, rectal, or axillary temperature measurement.

SPECIAL SITUATIONS IN WHICH THE EAR
THERMOMETER SHOULD NOT BE USED

• Pain of any kind is noted during use.
• Blood or drainage is present in the external ear canal.
• Deformities of the ear canal or face exist that prohibit the 

thermometer from being properly inserted into the ear canal.

• Ear medication or ear drops have been placed in the ear canal.
• Ear infection of any kind is present.
• Individual has been bathing or swimming, as this may lead to

injury of ear tissue, as well as inaccurate readings.

CARE, MAINTENANCE & CLEANING

• Clean the unit carefully with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any 

gas, strong detergent, or solvents to clean the device.

•  Clean the waterproof probe with a cotton swab moistened 

with alcohol. 

• Never attempt to insert any object into the probe tip.
• Do not immerse the unit in water as this will result in damage 

to the unit. Waterproof portion of unit is limited to probe tip.

• Do not subject the ear thermometer to extreme 

temperatures, humidity, moisture, and direct sunlight.

• Do not disassemble the ear thermometer. If in need of repair, 

refer to the warranty section of this manual.

• Do not subject the ear thermometer to extreme shocks (do 

not drop on floor).

• When not in use, keep thermometer in its storage case and 

out of the reach of children.

• The thermometer is initially calibrated at the time of 

manufacture.  If this thermometer is used according to the 
use instructions, periodic re-adjustment is not required.  If at 
any time you question the accuracy of temperature 
measurements, please contact HoMedics Consumer 
Relations at 1-800-466-3342.

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Summary of Contents for TE-101

Page 1: ...garantías implícitas incluyendo entre otras aquellas garantías implícitas de idoneidad y comerciabilidad están limitadas a la duración total de tres años a partir de la fecha de compra original Para obtener un servicio cubierto por la garantía para su producto HoMedics puede entregar la unidad personalmente o enviarla por correo junto con su recibo de compra fechado como prueba de la compra el fra...

Page 2: ...ure Thermometer should be used in a dry ear canal Gentle force should be used when inserting the probe into the ear Excessive force may injure the ear canal or eardrum Do not expose the monitor to extreme temperature very high humidity or direct sunlight Handle product with care and avoid dropping Do not immerse the unit in water or other liquids Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the unit Wh...

Page 3: ...oes not guarantee the presence of a fever Deluxe One Second Ear Thermometer How does this product work This ear thermometer is a delicate and high tech electronic device designed to measure body temperature This unit provides accurate and reliable temperature readings by detecting infrared heat from the eardrum and surrounding tissue The thermometer takes 512 scans of the eardrum and surrounding t...

Page 4: ...ritability lethargy or unusual sleepiness INSERTING AND REPLACING BATTERIES 1 Carefully remove the battery cover as shown in Figure 1 2 Carefully remove the battery by pressing down on the metal clip holding the battery in place Do not use metal tweezers or a screwdriver to remove the battery 3 Insert one CR 2032 3 0 V dc battery with the plus symbol up as shown in Figure 2 4 Replace the battery c...

Page 5: ...press the Scan button to take a new reading or allow the unit to turn off automatically and then turn it back on to view the converted temperatures stored in memory USING NIGHT MODE DAY MODE Night Mode is a unique feature that allows a temperature reading to be taken in a dark setting Night Mode functions like Day Mode with the addition of an LED flashlight feature to aid in guiding the probe into...

Page 6: ...ke room for a new reading Memory will be cleared as a result of battery removal or power failure A default reading of 00 0 F 00 0 C will be displayed when memory is cleared until a new temperature reading is taken HOW TO TAKE A TEMPERATURE READING 1 Always make sure that the waterproof probe has been cleaned with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol since its previous usage 2 Press and release the...

Page 7: ...d 6 A beep sound will indicate the end of the measurement Results of the temperature measurement will be displayed Figure 5 In NIGHT MODE the display will illuminate for five seconds If a temperature reading is greater than or equal to 100 F 37 8 C the fever alarm will display a frowning face and beep twice to alert the user that it is likely that a fever is present Figure 6 THIS DOES NOT MEAN THA...

Page 8: ...rature can impact accuracy Unit should be stored at room temperature Before use the unit must be at room temperature for at least 30 minutes Clean the waterproof probe with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol between readings Always keep rubbing alcohol cleaners away from children It is recommended that you take multiple readings three or more in the same ear and use the highest reading in the fo...

Page 9: ... canal Ear medication or ear drops have been placed in the ear canal Ear infection of any kind is present Individual has been bathing or swimming as this may lead to injury of ear tissue as well as inaccurate readings CARE MAINTENANCE CLEANING Clean the unit carefully with a soft dry cloth Do not use any gas strong detergent or solvents to clean the device Clean the waterproof probe with a cotton ...

Page 10: ...arning Battery power is low Replace battery see Inserting and Replacing Batteries Low battery warning with Lo symbol Battery power is too low for the thermometer to function Replace battery immediately see Inserting and Replacing Batteries PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model Number Model Number TE 101 Power Source DC 3 Volt lithium battery CR2032 Battery Life 1 700 Measurements in day mode or 700 Measure...

Page 11: ...plied warranties of fitness and merchantability are limited in the total duration of three years from the original purchase date To obtain warranty service on your HoMedics product either hand deliver or mail the unit and your dated sales receipt as proof of purchase postpaid along with check or money order in the amount of 5 00 payable to HoMedics Inc to cover handling Upon receipt HoMedics will ...

Page 12: ...en termómetro auricular pg 37 Cuidado mantenimiento y limpieza pg 37 22 23 IMPORTANTES INSTRUCCIONES DESEGURIDAD Cuando utiliza su termómetro auricular siempre se deben seguir ciertas precauciones básicas Por favor lea y aténgase a todas las instrucciones y advertencias antes de usar este producto Guarde estas instrucciones para referencia futura Por favor tenga en cuenta que este producto está co...

Page 13: ... fiebre Termómetro Auricolar Deluxe Lectura en Un Segundo Cómo funciona este artículo Este termómetro auricular es un dispositivo delicado y de alta tecnología diseñado para medir la temperatura corpórea Esta unidad proporciona lecturas de temperatura precisas y confiables registrando el calor infrarrojo del tímpano y del tejido que lo rodea Este termómetro escanéa 512 veces el tímpano y el tejido...

Page 14: ...a temperatura como fiebre también varía con la edad Este producto no es entendido como un sustituto de una consulta médica Si cree que está enfermo con o sin fiebre consulte a su médico Es necesario consultar al médico si se presenta cualquiera de las siguientes condiciones Vómito diarrea cambios en la respiración actividad o en el apetito irritabilidad estado letárgico o somnolencia anormal 26 27...

Page 15: ... lectura nueva o dejar que la unidad se apague automáticamente y luego enciéndala otra vez para observar las temperaturas convertidas almacenadas en memoria 28 29 Figura 3 Aviso de Batería Baja USANDO EL MODO DAY Y NIGHT día y noche El Night Mode modo de noche es una función única que permite tomar la lectura de la temperatura en la oscuridad El Night Mode funciona como el Day Mode con la función ...

Page 16: ...aparece automáticamente en pantalla Cada nueva lectura de temperatura ingresa en memoria como el récord más reciente En el modo de memoria aparece una flecha en el ángulo inferior izquierdo con el número del récord en memoria a la derecha como se indica en la ilustración de abajo Presione MEMORY para pasar los récord del número 0 la lectura más reciente al número 9 Observe que cuando la memoria es...

Page 17: ...por favor refiérase a la sección Qué es la Alarma de Fiebre pág 4 4 Presione y suelte el botón SCAN otra vez con el termómetro auricular fuera del oído En DAY MODE El símbolo de una flecha aparece en la pantalla Fig 3 En NIGHT MODE Además del símbolo de la flecha se enciende la antorcha por cerca de dos segundos 5 Inserte la punta de la sonda del termómetro auricular en el canal auricular en menos...

Page 18: ...a Cuando usted aprende por primera vez el uso de este termómetro auricular y hasta que logra lecturas consistentes ATENCIÓN Es posible observar pequeñas variaciones de temperatura 0 3 0 5 F ó 0 2 0 3 C en medidas consecutivas Esto es común en todo tipo de termómetro Tome la temperatura siempre en el mismo oído puesto que la lectura puede variar de un oído a otro El rango de temperaturas para este ...

Page 19: ...o observe que usted no debería tratar nunca de limpiar el interior del oído pues esto podría resultar en daños al tímpano o al tejido que lo rodea Quite sólo el exceso de cera que puede alcanzarse con un paño Consulte a su médico si sospecha tener exceso de cera en el oído Las temperaturas del oído pueden sufrir la influencia de factores externos incluyendo El oído sobre el cual se ha descansado o...

Page 20: ...e encuentra por debajo del rango de medida debajo de 50 F 10 C Rango Operacional El rango de medida es de 50 F 10 C a 122 F 50 C Si tiene o sospecha tener cualquier problema de salud póngase en contacto con su médico La sonda no está posicionada correctamente en el oído Asegúrese de que la sonda esté posicionada correctamente en la apertura del canal auricular La sonda impermeable está sucia Limpi...

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