Microlife IR 1DE1 - Manual (Page 9)

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6. Directions for Use
1. Press the O/I button. The LCD is activated
to show all segments for 2 seconds.
2. The last measurement reading will be
shown on the display automatically for
2 seconds with the «M» icon.
3. When the °C or °F icon is flashing, a beep
sound is heard and the thermometer is
ready for measurement.
4. Straighten the ear canal by pulling
the ear up and back to give a clear
view of the eardrum.
• For children under 1 year:
- Pull the ear straight back.
• Children above 1 year and adults:
- Pull the ear up and back.
5. While gently pulling the ear, insert the
probe snugly into the ear canal and press
the «START» button. Release the button
and wait for the beep sound. This is the
indication that confirms the end of
measurement.
6. Remove the thermometer from the ear
canal. The LCD displays the measured
temperature.
NOTE:
•
10 short beeps will sound and a red LCD backlight will illuminate
when the temperature is higher than 37.5 °C (99.5 °F) in order to
alert the patient that he/she may have a temperature above 37.5 °C.
• In order to assure the accurate readings, plase wait at least
30 seconds after 3-5 continuous measurements.
• Accumulation of ear wax on the probe tip can result in less
accurate temperature readings or cross infection between users.
Therefore, it is essential that a clean probe tip is used
before each measurement. Please follow the instructions in the
«Cleaning and Storage» section for cleaning.