HoMedics TI-150 User Manual

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Care, Maintenance and Cleaning
• The lens of the thermometer should be clean and dry.

Clean with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.
Squeeze swab to remove excess liquid. Excess
moisture could damage the thermometer.

• Clean thermometer with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any

gas, strong detergent, or solvents to clean the device.

• Do not immerse the unit in water.
• Do not subject the thermometer to extreme temperatures,

humidity, moisture, and direct sunlight.

• When not using, store thermometer in storage bag, and

out of reach of children.

• Do not disassemble thermometer. If in need of repair,

refer to warranty section of this manual.

• The thermometer is calibrated at time of manufacture.

If this thermometer is used according to directions,
re-calibration is not required.

• If at any time you question the accuracy of temperature

measurements, please contact HoMedics Consumer
Relations at 1.800.466.3342.

Important Notes Regarding Temperature Measurement
• Results are for reference only. If there are health concerns,

please consult a physician.

• For additional measurements, wait at least 5 seconds

between readings to ensure accuracy.

• Use the thermometer at room temperature, as extremes in the

environmental temperature can impact accuracy.

• Store thermometer at room temperature. Before use,

thermometer must be at room temperature for at least 30
minutes.

• It is recommended that you take multiple readings (three

or more) and use the highest reading in the following
special circumstances. Wait at least 5 seconds between
readings:

• When taking the temperature of an infant younger than

three months.

• When taking the temperature of children under the age

of three who have special conditions, such as
compromised immune systems, and for whom the
absence or presence of a fever is critical.

• When you are first learning how to use this thermometer

and until you are obtaining consistent readings.

NOTE: slight temperature variations may be observed
(+/- 0.4 – 0.5°F or +/-0.2 – 0.3°C) this is common to all
types of thermometers.

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