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. 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. If you forget to turn it off, the thermometer will
automatically turn off after approximately 10 minutes.
6. Dispose of used probe cover and wash the thermometer as recommended.
TO RECALL THE LAST TEMPERATURE
When the thermometer is turned on, continue to hold the button down approximately 2 seconds. The last measured
temperature will be shown in the LCD display with the letter “M” shown under the degree sign for approximately 3
seconds, then unit will shut off.
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
®
Speed-Read
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. Slide the battery cap away from the unit and carefully remove the battery with a non-metallic pointed instrument.
2. Replace the battery with a 1.55V, L41 alkaline or SR41 silver oxide type or equivalent. Insert the new battery
with the positive (+) side facing the display side of the unit.
3. Carefully slide the battery cap back into place, making sure that the cap is secure to protect the battery
compartment from moisture.
4. Properly discard the old battery. Keep out of reach of young children, elderly and pets.
LIFETIME WARRANTY
Your VICKS
®
Speed-Read
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
®
Speed-Read
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, email us at [email protected], or write to KAZ
Thermometer Service Department, P.O. Box 698, 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. • P.O. Box 698 • Hudson, NY 12534 • www.kaz.com
Distributed by Kaz, Inc. under license from The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, Ohio USA.
Vicks is a registered trademark of The Procter & Gamble Company.
© 2001 KAZ, Incorporated
Made and printed in China
