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Color coded
ring glows red
for 3 seconds,
then device
powers off
automatically in
10 seconds.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible
Cause
Solution
The
thermometer
fails to
power on.
The battery
is exhausted.
Replace with
new batteries
of the same
model or
specifications.
Polarities of
the batteries
are reversed.
Ensure that
the batteries
are correctly
installed
according to
the polarity
symbols in the
battery
compartment.
The
thermometer
is faulty.
If the warranty
period has not
expired,
contact the
manufacturer.
The
temperature
reading is
lower than
typical body
temperature
range.
The sensor
lens is dirty
or there is an
obstruction
on the
sensor lens.
Clean the
sensor lens.
Refer to
Section 10 on
‘Care and
Cleaning’. A
clean sensor
lens should
be reflective
and gleaming.
The
thermometer
is used within
30 minutes
after being
taken from a
Wait 30
minutes or
more for
thermometer
to adjust to
room
