Calibration
The thermometer is initially calibrated at the time of manufacture. If this thermometer is used according to the
use instructions, periodic re-adjustment is not required. If at any time you question the accuracy of
temperature measurements, please contact Consumer Relations.
FOR CANADA ONLY:
Manufacturing date is given by the DATE CODE number located inside the battery compartment. The first
three (3) digits after DATE CODE represent the Julian date that the product was manufactured and the next
two (2) digits represent the last two numbers of the calendar year the product was manufactured. The last
identifiers are the letters that represent the manufacturer.
An example: DATE CODE 11614KTC, this product has been manufactured on the 116th day of the year 2014.
Errors and troubleshooting
Error message
Situation
No lens filter is attached.
The thermometer probe was not
positioned securely in the ear.
An accurate measurement
was not possible.
POS = position error
Ambient temperature is not within
the allowed operating range
(50 – 104 °F or 10 – 40 °C ).
Temperature taken is not within
typical human temperature range
(93.2 – 108 °F or 34 – 42.2 °C).
HI = too high
LO = too low
System error – self-check display flashes
continuously and will not be followed by
the ready beep and the ready symbol.
If error persists,
If error still persists,
Battery is low, but thermometer will
still operate correctly.
Battery is too low to take correct
temperature measurement.
Solution
Attach new, clean lens filter.
Take care that the positioning of the
probe is correct and remains stable.
Replace lens filter and reposition.
Press Start button to begin a new
measurement.
Allow the thermometer to remain for
30 minutes in a room where the
temperature is between 50 and 104 °F
or 10 and 40 °C.
Make sure the probe tip and lens are clean
and a new, clean lens filter is attached.
Make sure the thermometer is properly
inserted. Then, take a new temperature.
Wait 1 minute until the thermometer turns
off automatically, then turn on again.
... reset the thermometer by removing the
batteries and putting them back in.
... please contact Customer Service.
Insert new batteries.
Insert new batteries.
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