Microlife MT 16E1 - Digital Pen-Type Thermometer Manual

DESCRIPTION OF THIS PRODUCT

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• The thermometer is suitable exclusively for measurement of the body temperature!
• The minimum measurement time until the signalling tone [beep] must be maintained without exception!
• The thermometer contains small parts (battery, etc.) that can be swallowed by children. Therefore never leave the thermometer unattended to children.
• Protect the thermometer from hitting and striking!
• Avoid ambient temperatures above 60°C. NEVER boil the thermometer!
• Use only the commercial disinfectants listed in the section «cleaning and disinfecting» to clean the thermometer. The thermometer must be intact when immersed in liquid disinfectant.
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  The thermometer contains a long-life battery. For disposal, please comply with local regulations for special waste.
• The manufacturer recommends to verify the accuracy by an authorised laboratory every 2 years.

TURNING ON THE THERMOMETER

To turn on the thermometer, push the button on the top; a short signalling tone [beep] signals «thermometer ON.» A display test is performed. Then at an ambient temperature of less than 32°C, an «L» and a flashing «°C» appear at the upper right of the display. The thermometer is now ready for use.

USING THE THERMOMETER

During a measurement, the current temperature is displayed continuously. The «°C» symbol flashes during this period of time. If the signalling tone sounds (beep-beep-beep-beep 10 times) and the «°C» is no longer flashing, this means that the measured increase in temperature is now less than 0.1°C in 16 seconds and that the thermometer is ready for reading.

To prolong the life of the battery, turn it off after use by pressing the operating button briefly. Otherwise the thermometer will automatically turn off after about 10 minutes.

STORAGE OF MEASURED VALUES

If you hold the button down for more than 3 seconds when turning the thermometer on, the maximum temperature stored automatically at the last measurement will be displayed. At the same time, a small «M» for memory will appear at the right of the display. About 2 seconds after release the button, this value will disappear and the thermometer will be ready for measurement.

MEASURING METHODS

In the mouth (oral)

Position the thermometer in one of the two pockets under the tongue, to the left or right of the root of the tongue. The measuring sensor must be in good contact with the tissue. Close your mouth and breath evenly through the nose to prevent the measurement from being influenced by inhaled/ exhaled air. Approx. measuring time: 1 minute!

In the anus (rectal)

This is the most reliable measuring method, and is especially suitable for infants and small children. Carefully insert the measuring sensor of the thermometer 2 to 3 cm into the anal aperture. Approx. measuring time: 1 minute!

In the armpit (axillary)

To receive more reliable results we recommend to measure temperature orally or rectally. Approx. measuring time: 5 to 10 minutes!

CLEANING AND DISINFECTING

Name: Isopropyl alcohol 70%; immerse: max. 24 hours.

BATTERY EXHAUSTION

When the «» symbol (upside-down triangle) appears in the lower right of the display, the battery is exhausted and thermometer needs to be replaced. For battery disposal please refer to «safety instructions».

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS