Directions For Use - Vicks V971CFN-CAN Instruction Manual

7. Directions for Use

BEFORE FIRST USE:
• Remove insulating plastic strip from Battery Cover.
Important: Prior to each measurement, fit a new undamaged probe cover onto
sensor. Failure to do so may result in an incorrect temperature measurement.
1. Press the ON/OFF button. The display is activated to show all symbols for 2
seconds.
2. The last measurement reading with an "M" icon will be shown on the
display automatically for 3 seconds.
3. When a beep sound is heard and the °C or °F symbol starts flashing, the
thermometer is ready to measure.
CHANGING TEMPERATURE SCALE C° TO F° OR F° TO C°
a. Start with the thermometer off
b. Press and hold the upper, triangle shaped, button for appx. 10-15 seconds.
c. Once the display comes on with 3 dashes and F or C (- - - C) you should let go of the button and press
(and release) it again quickly. When you press and
release the button you should notice the F or C
switch to the other.
d. If you continue to press and release the button you
will toggle between the F and C
e. As soon as your desired scale is showing on the
screen you should stop pressing all buttons and
wait appx. 5 seconds.
f. After 5 seconds the thermometer should restart and you
will see this screen:
g. The thermometer should now be in scale you chose.
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
• Children ages 1 year to adult: - Pull the ear up and back.
(CAUTION: Many pediatricians suggest use of ear thermometers for children older than 6
months.)
5. While pulling the ear, insert the probe snugly into the ear canal and press and release the
"START" button. When you hear a beep sound, this indicates measurement is complete.
6. Remove the thermometer from the ear canal. The display shows the measured temperature.
7. Replace the probe cover after each measurement. To do this, please follow the instructions
in Section 6 "How to Apply a New Probe Cover."
8. In order to assure accurate readings, please wait at least 30 seconds after 3-5 continuous
measurements.
ON/OFF
1 year-adult Newborn-1 year
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Readings Recall Sequence
- - -
1. Press the START Button to enter Recall Mode when the power is off.
M
The memory icon "M" will flash.
1 36. 7
C
2. Press and release the START Button to recall the latest
M
M
reading. The LCD will display 1 alone with the memory
icon when the button is pressed and the most recent
reading when the button is released.
2 38.6
C
M M
3. Press and release the START Button again to recall the
second latest reading.
12 38. 7
C
M
M
4. Press and release the START Button consecutively to recall
readings in succession, up to the last 12 readings.
5. To clear memory:
a. Press and hold START Button.
b. While holding START Button, press and release ON/OFF Button.
After a few seconds the unit will turn on and display the last reading. When the last
reading comes up, release the START Button before the reading disappears. The "M" will
disappear from the Display indicating memory is cleared. When "°F" or "°C" starts flashing,
the thermometer is ready to take a temperature.
Pressing and releasing the START button after the last 12 readings have all been
recalled will resume the above sequence from reading 1.
NOTE:
• For an infant, it is best to have the child lie on its back with head turning sideways and one
of the ears 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 measurements in the same ear as the temperature in the right ear may be
different from that in the left ear.
• Please wait for a few minutes to take the ear temperature after sleeping.
• In the following situations, it is recommended that three temperatures in the same ear be
taken and the highest one taken as the reading:
a. Newborn infants in the first 100 days.
b. Children under three years of age with a compromised immune system and for whom
the presence or absence of fever is critical.
c. When the user is learning how to use the ear thermometer for the first time until he/she
has familiarized himself/herself with the instrument and obtains consistent readings.
Caution: If you are not confident of the readings obtained, confirm temperature with a
standard VICKS digital thermometer.
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