Directions For Use - Microlife IR 1DE1 Manual De Instrucciones

6. Directions for Use

1. Press the O/I button. The LCD is activated
to show all segments for 2 seconds.
2. The last measurement reading will be
shown on the display automatically 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.
• Children above 1 year and adults:
Pull the ear up and back.
5. While gently pulling the ear, insert the probe
snugly into the ear canal and 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 LCD displays the measured temperature.
NOTE:
• 10 short beeps will sound and a red LCD backlight will illuminate
when the temperature is higher than 37.5 °C (99.5 °F) in order to
alert the patient that he/she may have a temperature above 37.5 °C.
• In order to assure the accurate readings, plase wait at least
30 seconds after 3-5 continuous measurements.
• Accumulation of ear wax on the probe tip can result in less accurate
temperature readings or cross infection between users. Therefore,
it is essential that a clean probe tip is used before each
measurement. Please follow the instructions in the «Cleaning and
Storage» section for cleaning.
• After cleaning the probe tip with alcohol, it is necessary to
wait 5 minutes before taking the next measurement, in order to
allow the thermometer to reach its operating reference temperature.
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