RECTAL USE
Commonly used for babies, young children, or when it is difficult to take an oral or underarm temperature.
1. Cover the thermometer’s tip with a probe cover and lubricate with a water-soluble jelly for easier insertion. Do
not use a petroleum jelly. Read the label of the lubricant to be sure you are using the right kind.
2. Lay the patient on his/her side. If the patient is an infant, the proper position for a baby is to lay on its stomach
with legs hanging down, either across your knees or at the edge of a bed or changing table. This positions the
infant’s rectum for safe and easy insertion of the thermometer.
3. Gently insert the tip of the thermometer NO MORE THAN 1/2 inch into the rectum. If you detect resistance, stop.
Hold the thermometer in place during measurement.
4. When the peak temperature is reached (usually 10 seconds) 10 beep signals will sound and the “°F” sign will
stop flashing and the display light will come on. The temperature is now ready to read and will not change when
the thermometer is removed. Remember that this method produces a temperature 1° higher than a temperature
taken orally.
5. Turn the thermometer off by pressing the On/Off button. The display light will come on automatically to
illuminate the last reading, then unit will power off. If you forget to turn it off, the thermometer will automatically
turn off after approximately 9 minutes.
6. Dispose of used probe cover and wash the thermometer as recommended.
AUTOMATIC NIGHT GLOW DISPLAY
The night glow display works automatically as you turn your Vicks thermometer on or off. When turned on, the
display will glow for 5 seconds to illuminate the last temperature taken and the ready display. When you turn off
the thermometer, the display will glow again, illuminating the temperature reading for 4 seconds for easier nighttime
reading.
TO RECALL THE LAST TEMPERATURE
When the thermometer is turned on, the last measured temperature will be shown in the LCD display with the letter
“M” shown under the degree sign for approximately 3 seconds.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Clean the thermometer by washing with soap and warm water or rubbing alcohol (70% isopropyl alcohol).
Wipe dry with soft cloth.
DO NOT BOIL OR CLEAN IN DISHWASHER. This will cause the thermometer to no longer function
and will void the warranty.
Do not wash the unit with any thinner or chemical solvent.
CHANGING THE BATTERIES
The VICKS
®
Comfort-Flex
TM
Digital Thermometer features a long life, mercury free battery. When the “
” appears in
the lower right of the display, the battery is exhausted and needs replacing.
1. With a coin or screwdriver, release cover lock located on the back of the thermometer and remove the battery
with a non-metallic instrument.
2. Carefully discard the old battery. Keep out of reach of young children, elderly and pets.
3. Replace with a type SR41 (long life), LR41, or equivalent, making sure the positive (+) side is facing the back of
the thermometer.
4. Replace battery cover. Your thermometer is now ready for use.
LIFETIME WARRANTY
Your VICKS
®
Comfort-Flex
TM
Digital Thermometer is durable and manufactured for a lifetime of normal, household
use. Following directions carefully will ensure years of dependable operation. If for any reason (other than misuse or
normal battery replacement) you are dissatisfied with your VICKS
®
Comfort-Flex
TM
Digital Thermometer, we will
repair or replace it, at our option, free during your lifetime.
If the thermometer does not function properly, first check the battery. Replace if necessary. If repair is necessary
call our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-477-0457 or write to KAZ Thermometer Service Department, One
Vapor Trail, Hudson, NY 12534, explaining just how the thermometer is improperly working. Our consumer service
representative will provide further instruction on how to correct the trouble yourself or will ask you to return the
thermometer for repair or replacement.
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Manufacturing Quality Healthcare Products for Over 75 Years
KAZ, Incorporated • Thermometer Service Dept. • One Vapor Trail • Hudson, NY 12534
Distributed by Kaz, Inc. under license from The Procter & Gamble Company.
Vicks is a registered trademark of The Procter & Gamble Company.
© 2001 KAZ, Incorporated
Made and printed in China
