Care And Cleaning - Braun ThermoScan 3 Manual

• 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 influence ear temperatures, 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.

Care and cleaning

The probe tip (5) 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 hygienic
lens filter, clean the probe tip as follows:
Very gently wipe the surface with a cotton
swab or soft cloth moistened with alcohol.
Do not use cleaners other than alcohol on
the probe tip. Use of other cleaners could
damage the tip.
Once the alcohol has dried completely, a
new hygienic lens filter can be put on and a temperature
measurement taken. If the probe tip is damaged, please
contact your authorized local service center.
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.
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