Braun BNT300, BNT300WE Manual

Product description

1. Power button
2. Scanner
3. LCD display
4. Temperature button
5. Battery cover

6. Protective scanner cap
7. Silent mode switch
8. Guidance light

This thermometer is a high-quality product incorporating the latest technology and tested in accordance with international standards. With its unique technology, the product can provide a stable, accurate reading with each measurement. The thermometer performs a self-test every time it is switched on to always guarantee the accuracy of measurements.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and keep the instructions and the thermometer in a safe place.

Why Braun No touch + touch thermometer?

Measurement in under 2 seconds
The innovative infrared technology allows measurement of touch temperature in under 2 seconds whether you use the touch or no touch option.

Accurate and reliable
Due to the unique patented technology, the No touch + touch thermometer captures the heat naturally given off by the forehead to calculate body temperature value. Get the same professional accuracy whether touching your child's forehead or holding up to 2.5 cm away.

Easy to use
The No touch + touch thermometer is non-invasive. A measurement can be taken even while a child is sleeping.
The No touch + touch thermometer is less threatening to a child than a rectal thermometer and easier to use than other methods.

Safe and hygienic
No-touch option helps minimize spreading of germs. Safe for use on children and adults.

How does Braun No touch + touch work?

The Braun No touch + touch thermometer measures infrared energy radiated from the skin at the center of the forehead area. This captured energy is collected through the sensor and converted to an oral equivalent temperature value.
The No touch + touch thermometer has been clinically tested and proven to be safe and accurate when used in accordance with its operating instruction manual.

Fever guidance feature
Fever guidance helps you to better understand the meaning of your child's temperature with the color indicated on the display. The screen displays green if no fever, yellow for fever and a red alert for a possibly high fever. 10 audible beeps indicate temperatures above 37.4°C (99.4°F) to alert the user that the patient may have a fever.

NOTE: Backlight remains OFF when below temperature readings are registered:
34.0 ≤ T < 35.8°C (93.2 ≤ T < 96.4°F)

How to use your Braun No touch + touch

1. Remove cap
   
2. Power on
   Press and release the power button once. Backlight will come on and the start-up sequence begins.
   NOTE: Make sure to remove the protective scanner cap before taking a measurement.
   When the thermometer is ready and correctly positioned, a horizontal line of dashes ("---") will appear on the screen.
   
3. Position
   Position thermometer on or up to 2.5 cm away from the center of the forehead, just between the eyebrows. For No touch readings, the yellow guidance light will show you where you are aiming. If the eyebrow area is covered with hair, sweat or dirt, please clean the area beforehand to improve the reading accuracy. It is important to hold the thermometer and the forehead steady during measurement. Movement will impact the temperature reading.
   Temperature results may vary if positioned in the wrong location
   

4. Take temperature
   Press the temperature button (you can press and hold the button or press and release it). When the thermometer is placed correctly, the screen displays a dashed line animation while it takes a reading. After the animation sequence (under 2 seconds), the display shows the temperature reading. The appropriate fever light color is displayed on screen and the confirmation beep is heard. If the thermometer is positioned too far away from the forehead, it will prompt you to move the thermometer closer by displaying diagram and "0-2 cm". Slowly move the thermometer toward the forehead until the horizontal line animation starts and the temperature reading is displayed.
   
   

5. Read temperature
   Remove the thermometer and read the temperature. For low (no backlight) and normal (green backlight) temperature range, you will hear a single long beep for 2 seconds. For fever (yellow backlight) and possible high fever (red backlight) temperature range, you will hear 10 short beeps.
   To repeat
   Go to step 3.
   
6. To turn off
   Press the power button to turn off. Device will also shut off automatically after 60 seconds of no use.

Temperature-taking hints

It is important to know each individual's normal temperature when they are well. This is the only way to accurately diagnose a fever. Take multiple readings when healthy to determine normal temperature.
A child's normal temperature can be as high as 37.7°C (99.9°F) or as low as 36.1°C (97.0°F). Be sure to note this unit reads 0.5°C (0.9°F) lower than a rectal digital measurement.
Patient must be inside for 30 minutes before taking a measurement.
Note: Patient and the thermometer should be in the same ambient temperature for at least 10 minutes.
Always hold the thermometer and the forehead steady when taking a reading. Do not move the thermometer until you hear the final beep. Don't take a measurement while or immediately after nursing a baby.
Patients should not drink, eat, or be physically active before/while taking the measurement. Remove hats and wait 10 minutes before taking a measurement.
Before taking a measurement, remove dirt or hair from the forehead area. Wait 10 minutes after cleaning before taking measurement.
Always take the temperature exactly as directed. Temperature results may vary if positioned in the wrong location.
For patients measuring their own temperature, it is recommended to use the "touch" option instead of "no touch."
In the following situations it is recommended that three temperatures in the same location be taken and the highest one taken as the reading:

• Newborn infants in the first 100 days.
• Children under three years of age with a compromised immune system and for whom the presence or absence of fever is critical.
• When the user is learning how to use the thermometer for the first time until he/she has familiarized himself/herself with the instrument and obtains consistent readings. General precautions:
• Remove any sweat prior to measuring with a dry cloth.
• Avoid any cooling or warming cloths on the forehead for at least 30 minutes prior to measurement.
• Do not take temperature measurements over scar tissue, open sores or abrasions.
• Keep the measurement sensor and lens clean. Avoid directly touching the sensor or lens.
• Always store the thermometer with the protective cap in place to prevent dirt and scratches from damaging the device.
• Make sure to remove the protective cap before taking a measurement and to put the cap back on after using the thermometer.

Changing the temperature scale

1. Open battery compartment and remove the batteries.
2. °C / °F switch is accessible in the center of the battery compartment.
3. Slide switch to °C or °F to set preferred temperature scale.
4. Replace the batteries and close the battery door.

Changing the sound mode

The Braun No touch + touch thermometer allows you to silence the beeps on the thermometer to avoid waking a sleeping child. To activate the silence feature, slide the switch to the silent mode position and take a temperature reading. An icon will appear on the screen to indicate that the thermometer is in silent mode.

Calibration

This product has been calibrated at the time of manufacture. If used according to the use instructions, periodic calibration is not required. This device is not intended as a substitute for regular check-ups by your doctor, please consult your doctor if you have any doubt about the temperature reading.

Inquiry

In Europe, any serious incident (e.g. death, life-threatening injury, surgical intervention, ...) that has occured in relation to this thermometer should be reported to Kaz Europe (see Helen of Troy Consumer Service Numbers) and to the competent authority of your member state.
REF, LOT and Serial numbers of your product must be provided as they are essential to record and follow up your inquiry or claim. The LOT and Serial numbers are located in the battery compartment. The production date is given by the LOT number and can be deciphered as explained below:
The first 3 numeric digits in the LOT number represent the day of the year of manufacture. The next 2 numeric digits represent the last two numbers of the calendar year of manufacture and the letter(s) at the end designates the production site. (E.g.: LOT No.: 12313tav this product was made on the day 123, year 2013 at production site "tav".)

Errors and troubleshooting

Error message	Situation	Solution
	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.	Replace batteries.
	If the steady battery icon is the only symbol shown on the display, the device cannot work. The battery should be replaced immediately.	Replace batteries.
	This message displays when the measured temperature is lower than 34°C (93.2°F) or higher than 43°C (109.4°F) or when the room temperature is outside the operating range of 15°C – 40°C (59°F – 104°F).	Re-measure the temperature, carefully following the instructions in "How to use" section.
	Blank display. Thermometer does not have power.	Please check if the batteries have been loaded correctly. Also check polarity (<+> and <–>) of batteries. Contact Consumer Services if thermometer still does not function.
	System error (All icons display or display is blank)	Reset the thermometer by removing the batteries and putting them back in. Batteries may need to be replaced with new batteries. If error persists, contact Customer Service.

Care and cleaning

Use an alcohol swab or cotton swab moistened with alcohol (70% isopropyl) to clean the thermometer casing and the measuring scanner area. 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. Wait 10 minutes after cleaning before taking a temperature measurement. Make sure to replace the protective cap after use to prevent scratches or damage from occurring to the thermometer.
Never insert a sharp object into the scanner area or any other open surface on the thermometer.

Replacing the batteries

The No touch + touch thermometer comes with 2 AAA batteries. Replace with 2 new AAA batteries when the flashing battery symbol appears on the LCD display. To change the batteries, slide open the battery cover and remove batteries. Replace the batteries being sure to align properly as indicated inside the battery compartment. Remove the battery from the product if it is not required for extended periods of time in order to avoid damage to the thermometer resulting from a leaking battery.

Product specifications

The No touch + touch thermometer measures infrared energy radiated from the skin at the center of the forehead. This captured energy is collected through the lens and converted to an oral equivalent value.
Clinical accuracy and procedures are available upon request.