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Thermometer
Model V932
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the Vicks Underarm Digital Thermometer, a professionally accurate instrument for comfortably
measuring body temperature. Please read these instructions carefully to ensure accurate temperatures and safe
operation. When used properly, this high quality thermometer will give you years of accurate, dependable use.
The Vicks Digital Underarm Thermometer (V932) is designed specifically for measuring underarm (axillary) temperatures in
children ages infants to 6 years old. Do not use it to take measurement except underarm use. It’s perfect for children who
are too old for rectal measurements, yet too young to hold a thermometer in their mouth.
The V932 thermometer is a predictive mode thermometer. Unlike regular thermometers, the unique ComfortDisc
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Vicks Underarm Thermometer is designed to find the “hotspot” easily and comfortably every time.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
• High, prolonged fever requires medical attention especially for young children. Please contact your physician.
• Do not allow children to take their temperatures unattended.
• Do not allow children to walk or run during temperature taking.
If you have any questions or comments about the Vicks Underarm Digital Thermometer, call our toll-free Consumer
Relations Line: 1-800-477-0457 or e-mail [email protected].
TEMPERATURE READINGS (PREDICTIVE MODE)
Temperature readings vary from person to person. Although there is no one “normal” temperature reading, a temperature,
taken underarm, ranging between 96 - 99°F is considered normal. A rectal temperature is generally 2° higher and an oral
temperature will be 1° higher.
The best method to determine your child’s normal temperature is to use the thermometer when they are feeling well.
Record the temperature twice a day (early morning and late afternoon). Take the average of the two temperatures. This is
considered your child’s normal body temperature. Any variation from it may indicate some sort of illness and you should
consult your pediatrician.
BEFORE USE
Your Vicks Underarm Digital Thermometer is designed specifically for underarm use. It is
recommended that for 15 minutes prior to use, your child should avoid eating or drinking
any liquids, physical activity, or bathing.
OPERATING YOUR VICKS UNDERARM
DIGITAL THERMOMETER
Press the On/Off button to activate the thermometer. A beep will sound and the
display will come on. The display will first show the LCD display test (Fig. 1.)
After a few seconds, the display will be in the ready mode (Fig. 2).
UNDERARM (AXILLARY) USE
1.
Wipe the underarm with a towel.
2.
Place the ComfortDisc
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under the arm so the sensor is touching the
skin and position the arm next to the body (Fig. 3). With a young child,
it is sometimes helpful to hug the child to keep their arm next to their
body. This helps hold the thermometer steady and ensures that the
room air does not affect the reading.
3.
When the peak temperature is reached (approximately 30 seconds),
a series of 10 beeps will sound and the “°F” sign will stop flashing.
The temperature is now ready to read and will not change when
thermometer is removed.
Remember that this method produces a temperature about 1° lower
than a temperature taken orally and about 2° lower than rectal.
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A predictive mode thermometer estimates the temperature using an algorithm rather than displaying a temperature
based on thermal balance.
4.
Turn the thermometer off by pressing the On/Off button. If you forget to turn it off, the thermometer will automatically
turn off after approximately 9 minutes.
5.
Wash the thermometer as recommended.
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Sensor
Finger Grips
LCD Display
Start Button
hotspot
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Fig. 2
IMPORTANT: Before first use,
remove label from the display.
