Changing Between Forehead And Ear Mode; Directions For Use - Microlife IFR 100 Manual De Instrucciones

mode icon steady. The unit is ready for the next measure-
ment as soon as the «°C» or «°F» icon is flashing again.
• Surface temperature indication AT: A crossed-ear icon
will appear on the display 3 when the reading in the ear
mode is outside the range 32.0 ∼ 42.2 °C / 89.6 ∼ 108.0 °F.
• Low battery indicator AK: When the unit is turned on,
the battery icon will keep flashing to remind the user to
replace the battery.

5. Changing between Forehead and Ear Mode

To change from forehead to ear mode, take off the remov-
able cap 1 from the thermometer tip. The device will
immediately switch to ear mode. The ear icon will be shown
on the display and the «°C» or «°F» icon will flash to indi-
cate that the device is ready for measurement.
To change back to the forehead mode, place the removable
cap 1 on the thermometer tip and the device will immedi-
ately switch back to forehead mode. The forehead icon will
be shown on the display and the «°C» or «°F» icon will flash
to indicate that the device is ready for measurement.

6. Directions for Use

1. Press the ON/OFF button 4. The display 3 is activated
to show all segments for 2 seconds.
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2. The last measurement reading will automatically be
shown on the display for 2 seconds with the «M» icon 7.
3. When the «°C» or «°F» icon is flashing, a beep sound is
heard and the thermometer is ready for measuring 8.
Forehead measurement
 Place the measuring sensor gently at the center of the
forehead. Please remove any hair, sweat or dirt from the
forehead before measuring to improve the accuracy of
the readings.
 Press the START button 2 once and release it. A long
beep sound will emit after 3 seconds to acknowledge the
completion of measurement.
 Read the recorded temperature from the LCD display.
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NOTE:
• Patients and thermometer should stay in similar
room condition for at least 30 minutes.
• Don't take a measurement while or immediately after
nursing a baby.
• Don't use the thermometer in high humidity environments.
• Patients should not drink, eat or exercise before/while
taking the measurement.
• Before placing the thermometer probe onto the
measurement area, remove dirt, hair, or sweat.
• Don't move the measurement device from the
measuring area before hearing the termination beep.
• Always take the temperature in the same location, since
temperature readings may vary according to locations.
• 10 short beeps and a red LCD backlight alert the patient
that he/she may have a temperature equal to or higher
than 37.5 °C.
Ear measurement
 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.
• For children of 1 year to adult; pull the ear up and back.
Also refer to the short instructions at the front.
 While gently pulling the ear, insert the probe snugly into
the ear canal (about 1 sec.) and immediately press the
START button 2. Release the button and wait for the
beep sound. This indicates the end of the measurement.
 Remove the thermometer from the ear canal. The
display shows the measured temperature 9.
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NOTE:
• To ensure accurate readings, wait at least 30 sec.
after 3-5 continuous measurements.
• Accumulation of earwax on the probe can result in less
accurate temperature readings or cross infection between
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