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•  For readings between 98.9-100.3, the LCD will display yellow as the 

backlight color indicating a slight elevation in temperature measurement.

•  For readings 100.4 and above, the LCD will display red as the backlight 

color indicating possible fever. 

Trouble-Shooting

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Power can not be turned on Battery is low or not 

snapped into position inside 

the battery holder.

Make sure battery is tightly 

snapped into battery holder. If the 

battery is dead, replace battery.

Product doesn’t turn off

Internal malfunction

Remove and replace battery.

Patient or thermometer 

was moved from a cold 

environment.
Thermometer probe was 

recently wet cleaned.

Wait at least 20 minutes before 

retaking temperature. 

Wait at least 5 minutes after cleaning 

before retaking temperature.

Patient or thermometer 

was moved from a warm 

environment.
Patient was laying on 

the same side where 

measurement was taken.

Wait at least 20 minutes before 

retaking temperature.

Measure temperature from the 

opposite side.

Internal malfunction

Restart thermometer. 

Thermometer was moved during 

temperature taking process.
Thermometer was not in the 

correct position during the 

temperature taking process.
Short measurement time.

Start button was pressed 

too slow.

Hold thermometer still and 

retake measurement.
Make sure yellow ring of 

thermometer is behind ear lobe 

and retake measurement.
Make sure that the Start Button is 

kept pressed until the beep sounds.
Retake the temperature and 

ensure the start button is 

pressed down quickly.
Be sure to hold the Start Button 

until you hear the beep.

Care and Cleaning

•  If the Sensor needs to be cleaned or disinfected, push 

and hold Start Button to move the tip outward from 

the Washable Ring.  Gently wipe the Sensor and the 

Washable Ring with a cotton swab or piece of cotton 

dampened with alcohol. Allow to dry for at least 5 

minutes before measuring temperature. 

•  Use a soft cloth to clean the thermometer display and exterior. The cloth 

can be slightly dampened with water or alcohol. 

•  Do not use abrasive cleaners. Never submerge this thermometer in

water or any other liquid. 

•  Store thermometer in a dry location at room temperature free from dust 

and contamination and away from direct sunlight. 

•  Do not put thermometer under running tap water or immerse it in the 

water.

Low Battery Indicator and Replacing Batteries

•  If the Low Battery Indicator appears on the Display, it is 

time to replace your battery. The thermometer takes one 

3V lithium battery (CR2032).

•  Use your finger to gently lift the battery door open.
•  Remove battery by using a pen tip or similar sized item to press the 

metal tab upward toward the head of the thermometer.  The battery will 

pop up for easy removal.

•  Insert a new CR2032 battery with + sign facing out. Push the battery 

down until it snaps into place.

To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries  

at appropriate collection sites according to national or  

local regulations.

Summary of Contents for BehindEar V980USSM

Page 1: ...IMPORTANT READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Model V980USSM V980 USE AND CARE MANUAL BehindEar Gentle Touch Thermometer ...

Page 2: ...emperatures 7 Do not use this thermometer if the operating ambient temperature range is below 50 F 10 C or over 104 F 40 C 8 Do not mount the battery with the positive sign facing down The thermometer will not work 9 This thermometer is intended for household use only 10 Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your physician 11 This thermometer is not intended...

Page 3: ... techniques The thermometer calculates heat flow through the skin and by use of a mathematical algorithm estimates the internal body temperature The temperature reading range of the thermometer is from 95 9 F to 107 6 F 35 5 C to 42 C and the reading time is about 1 second Why Measure Behind the Ear The skin area behind the earlobe is over the posterior auricular artery which is a branch of the ca...

Page 4: ...ide where the temperature is taken from Never take temperature from the side on which the patient was laying Use the opposite side been recently exposed to hot or cold air temperatures Wait at least 20 minutes after the patient was moved to a room with normal operating conditions Readings from the right side of the patient s head may differ from readings taken on the left side of the head Therefor...

Page 5: ...surement Make sure that the Start Button is kept pressed until the beep sounds Retake the temperature and ensure the start button is pressed down quickly Be sure to hold the Start Button until you hear the beep Care and Cleaning If the Sensor needs to be cleaned or disinfected push and hold Start Button to move the tip outward from the Washable Ring Gently wipe the Sensor and the Washable Ring wit...

Page 6: ...tion 0 1 F also available in C Accuracy Non predictive mode liquid bath 98 6 102 2 F 0 2 F 37 39 C 0 1 C below 98 6 above 102 2 F 0 3 F below 37 above 39 C 0 2 C Predictive mode clinical 0 4 F 0 2 C Humidity storage 15 95 non condensing Battery life 2 years or 500 measurements Symbol Explanations C F Pinhole Subject to change without notice This appliance conforms to ASTM Standards for Clinical Th...

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