Errors And Troubleshooting; Replacing The Batteries - Braun FHT 1000 Manual

Errors and troubleshooting

Error Message situation
Error Symbol: during taking
measurement
A "Err" sign appears when the
temperature measured is BELOW
93.2 °F
The mark "Err" appears if the
operating temperature is ABOVE
108 °F
When ambient temperature is too
high or too low to take an
accurate reading, device will
provide an "Err" message with
flashing up/down arrow icon. The
error message will appear after
start up and memory recall.
Low Battery
When 20% of battery life is
left, the display FLASHES the
low battery warning symbol,
however, the device can still
work until the battery life has
0% left.
Dead Battery Indication
If the steady battery icon is the
only symbol shown on the
display, the device can not work.
Blank display
Thermometer does not have
power.
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solution
When you receive this
symbol, press the power
button to reset the
thermometer before taking
a new measurement.
When you receive this
symbol, press the power
button to reset the
thermometer before taking
a new measurement. If the
ambient temperature is not
within the allowed range of
60.8-104 °F, you will not be
able to take a reading.
Replace batteries. See
instructions on page 11.
Replace batteries. See
instructions on page 11.
Please check if the batteries
have been loaded correctly.
Also check polarity (<+>
and <–>) of batteries.
Care and cleaning
Use an alcohol swab or cotton swab moistened with alcohol
(70% Isopropyl) to clean the thermometer casing and the
measuring probe. Ensure that no liquid enters the interior of the
thermometer. Never use abrasive cleaning agents, thinners or
benzene for cleaning and never immerse the instrument in water
or other cleaning liquids. Take care not to scratch the surface of
the LCD by replacing the protective cap after use.

replacing the batteries

The Forehead thermometer comes with 2 AAA batteries.
To install the batteries, slide open the battery door as shown.
Insert 2 AAA batteries, correctly positioning with positive "+" and
negative "-" as shown. Replace the battery door and close
securely.
Replace the batteries when the flashing battery symbol appears
on the LCD screen. Dispose of batteries according to local waste
management directions.
Limited three year warranty
Your Forehead thermometer is durable and manufactured for normal, household
use. Following directions carefully will ensure years of dependable operation.
If for any reason (other than misuse or normal battery replacement) you are
dissatisfied with your Forehead thermometer, we will repair or replace it, at our
option, free during the three year warranty period. Modification to the product by
the consumer is not authorized and voids the warranty.
If the thermometer does not function properly, first check the batteries. Replace
if necessary. If repair is necessary call our Consumer Relations Department
at 1-800-327-7226 or write to Kaz Incorporated, Consumer Relations
epartment, 250 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 USA, or e-mail
consumerrelations@kaz.com, explaining just how the thermometer is improperly
working. Our consumer service representative will provide further instruction on
how to correct the trouble yourself or will ask you to return the thermometer for
repair or replacement.
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