Directions For Use; Changing From Fahrenheit To Celsius And Vice-Versa - Microlife IR 1DE1 Instruction Manual

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Directions for Use

Important: Prior to every measurement, fit a new undamaged Probe
Cover on the measuring probe. Failure to do so may result in incorrect
temperature measurement.
1. Press the O/I button. The display is activated
to show all segments for 2 seconds.
2. The last measurement reading will automati-
cally be shown on the display 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.
• For children of 1 year to adult; pull the ear up
and back.
Also refer to the short instructions at the front.
5. While gently pulling the ear, insert the
probe snugly into the ear canal (max. 1 sec.)
and immediately 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 display shows the measured temperature.
NOTE:
To ensure accurate readings, wait at least 30 sec. after 3-5
continuous measurements.
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Replace the probe cover after each measurement. To do this, please
follow the instruction in point 6 «How to Reload a New Probe Cover».
• 10 short beeps and a red LCD backlight alert the patient that he/
she may have a temperature equal to or higher than 37.5 °C.
• For an infant, it is best to have the child lying flat with his/her head
sideways so the ear is facing upwards. For an older child or adult,
it is best to stand behind and slightly to the side of the patient.
• Always take the temperature in the same ear, since the tempera-
ture readings may be different from ear to ear.
• In the following situations it is recommended that three tempera-
tures in the same ear be taken and the highest one taken as the
reading:
1) New born infants in the first 100 days.
2) Children under three years of age with a compromised immune
system and for whom the presence or absence of fever is critical.
3) When the user is learning how to use the thermometer for the
first time until he/she has familiarized himself/herself with the
device and obtains consistent readings.
4) If the measurement is surprisingly low.
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Changing from Fahrenheit to Celsius and vice-versa

The thermometer can display temperature measurements in either
Fahrenheit or Celsius. To switch the display between °C and °F, simp-
ly turn OFF the unit, press and hold the START button for 5 seconds
until «---» and the flashing «°C» or «°F» icon is shown on the LCD.
Switch the measurement scale between °C and °F by pressing the
START button again. When the measurement scale has been chosen,
wait for 5 seconds and the unit will enter the ready for measuring
mode automatically.
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