Temperature Taking Hints; Care And Cleaning - Braun ThermoScan IRT 3020 Owner's Manual

Temperature taking hints

• Always replace with disposable lens fi lters to maintain
accuracy and hygiene.
• A measurement taken in the right ear may differ from the
measurement taken in the left ear. Therefore, always take the
temperature in the same ear.
• The ear must be free from obstructions or excess earwax build-up
to take an accurate reading.
• External factors may infl uence ear tempera-
tures, including when an individual has:
– been lying on one ear or the other
– had their ears covered
– been exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures, or
– been recently swimming or bathing.
In these cases, remove the individual from the situation and wait
20 minutes prior to taking a temperature.
• If ear drops or other ear medications have been placed in the
ear canal of one ear, take the temperature in the untreated ear.
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Care and cleaning

The probe tip is the most delicate part of the thermometer. It has to be
clean and intact to ensure accurate readings.
If the thermometer is accidentally used without
a lens fi lter, clean the probe tip as follows:
Very gently wipe the surface with a cotton swab
or soft cloth moistened with alcohol.
Once the alcohol has dried completely, a new
lens fi lter can be put on and a temperature
measurement taken. If the probe tip is damaged,
please contact your authorized local service centre.
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the thermometer display and product
exterior. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Never submerge this
thermometer in water or any other liquid.
Store the thermometer and lens fi lters in a dry location free from dust
and contamination and away from direct sunlight.
Additional lens fi lters (LF 40) are available at most stores selling Braun
ThermoScan.
For more information, please contact an authorized local Service Centre
(see Guarantee Card).
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