Philips AVENT SCH540 Manual page 7

- Do not leave the soother, soother thermometer and the flexible-tip thermometer in direct
sunlight or near a source of heat.
- Do not leave the soothers in disinfectant ('sterilising solution') for longer than recommended, as
this may weaken the teat.
- Do not drop the thermometers or expose them to shocks.
- Do not bend or disassemble the measurement unit of the soother thermometer or the tip of
the flexible-tip thermometer
- Do not use the soother thermometer as a regular soother as this reduces its useful life.
- Do not use the thermometer if the display shows the battery symbol. This means that the
battery is low and the measurements will be inaccurate.
- Only use these thermometers to measure human body temperatures.
- Never dip the teats in sweet substances or medication, your child may get tooth decay.
- In the event that either soother becomes lodged in the mouth, DO NOT PANIC. The soothers
cannot be swallowed and are designed to cope with such an event. Remove from the mouth
with care, as gently as possible.
- When not in use, store the soother, the soother thermometer and the flexible-tip thermometer
in the storage box supplied.
- Do not use this Philips AVENT soother thermometer in combination with parts of the old
Philips soother thermometer (SCH530).
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
These Philips AVENT thermometers comply with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields
(EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the thermometers
are safe to use based on scientific evidence available today.
Before first use
Clean the soother, soother thermometer and the flexible-tip thermometer before first use. See
chapter 'Cleaning'.
Using the appliance
Ways to use the thermometers
The most convenient way to measure your baby's temperature is to use the soother
thermometer according to this user manual. This method gives a reliable indication. If you need
additional reassurance (for example if the first measured temperature is above 38°C), you can then
use the digital flexible-tip thermometer to take an axial (underarm) or a rectal (anal) measurement.
Note: Oral measurements are usually 0.5 to 1°C lower than the actual body temperature.
Childrens' temperature
The temperature of a child is normally between 36.5 and 37.5°C. However, you have to keep in
mind that a child's temperature varies depending on age, activity, time of day, etc. Also remember
that some illnesses do not have high temperature as a symptom.Temperature measurement should
not be a substitute for consulting your physician.When reporting your child's temperature to a
professional, state the measurement method.
Soother thermometer
The most convenient way to measure your baby's temperature is to use the soother thermometer.
This is also the most comfortable method for the baby.
Do not use the soother thermometer for 0 minutes after the baby has had hot or cold drinks,
as this causes an inaccurate measurement.
Do not use the soother thermometer as a regular soother.
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