Philips HF370/HF375 Important to Note, Temperature Do’s & Don’ts, Care & Maintenance, Storage

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Important to Note:

1Thermometer automatically recalibrates – no need to wait for the display to clear.The thermometer is immediately ready when you are.

2When reporting temperature readings to a professional; you may want to advise reading was obtained using temple artery method.

Temperature Do’s & Don’ts

1Wait 5 minutes before taking the temperature of a person who has been outside in the cold, running around or playing, to allow the skin to equilibrate.

2It does not make any difference if you take the temperature from the left or right superficial temporal artery.

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Thermometer

Your SensorTouch Thermometer is a very hygienic way of taking the temperature, non-invasively at the skin’s surface where no mucus membranes are present to harbor germs associated with the mouth or rectum. Therefore, no lens covers are necessary. Cleaning the thermometer is very easy and can be done by:

1Use a soft, cotton cloth to clean the sensor and the body of the thermometer.

Do not use a paper towel and/or abrasive cleaners. From time to time it is advised to use a cotton swab or soft cloth moistened with rubbing alcohol or water to wipe clean the sensor head of the thermometer.

Storage

Do not expose your thermometer to extreme temperatures, humidity, direct sunlight or shock.

Store your unit in a location within the temperature range of 61ºF to 104ºF (16ºC - 40ºC).

Keep sensor cap on unit when not in use.

Do not hold your thermometer under the faucet or submerge in water. It is not waterproof.