CARE AND CLEANING
1.The ear thermometer is a delicate electronic device. Although the probe can be cleaned with alcohol, the body of the thermometer should never be submerged in water or any other liquid.
2.Clean the probe with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol after every measurement and before each use. Clean the body of the thermometer with a soft dry cloth. Never use an abrasive.
3.Avoid touching the probe with your fingers.
4.Do not expose the thermometer to direct sunlight.
5.Keep out of the reach of children when not in use. The optimal storage temperature range is
6.Use the ear thermometer to take temperature from the ear canal only. Do not use it to take rectal, oral, or underarm temperatures.
7.Do not disassemble the thermometer.
8.Only use a
NOTE: According to extensive clinical examinations, the temperature readings given by an ear thermometer are equivalent to those given by its oral counterparts.
Use of this ear thermometer should not replace a visit to your doctor. It is recommended that you advise your doctor any time a temperature is above 100°F/37.8°C.
TROUBLESHOOTING
1.Consistent low temperature readings:
a.The probe is not positioned properly in the ear canal. The tip of the probe must be snug and fully seated against the opening of the ear canal. Failure to properly position the probe may lead to a low temperature reading.
b.The probe lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a soft cloth moistened with water or alcohol.
2.The word Lo or Hi appears. Temperature is out of the range of thermometer:
a.The probe is not positioned properly in the ear canal. The tip of the probe must be snug and fully seated against the opening of the ear canal. Please properly position the ear thermometer in the ear canal and then repeat the measurement.
3.Thermometer will not take a reading
a.Check to see if the low battery icon appears with the word Lo. If it does, the battery needs to be replaced. See Battery Installation section of the manual.
b.Check to see if the low battery icon appears by itself. If it does, the battery may need to be replaced. See the Battery Installation section of the manual.
NOTE: If you believe your thermometer is defective or otherwise not operating properly, please check the battery first. If the thermometer is still not operating properly or if you are having any other technical problems, please contact the Unisar® help desk at