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Should you run out of lens filters and need to take a temperature, you may use the following lens filter cleaning procedure: • Clean the lens filter without removing it from the thermometer with a soft cloth or cotton swab moistened with alcohol. Do not use hot or boiling water. • Dry completely with a soft cloth before reusing. • Replace lens filter as soon as possible with a new one (LF 40 ). • Additional lens filters (LF 40 ) are available at most stores carrying Braun ThermoScan thermometers or at Braun Service Centers. • If you have accidentally placed the thermometer in your ear without a lens filter in place, be sure and clean the probe (see «Care and cleaning» and then apply a clean lens filter. Care and cleaning The probe tip is the most delicate part of the thermometer. It has to be clean and intact to ensure accurate readings. If the thermometer is ever accidentally used without a lens filter, clean the lens as follows: • Hold the appliance with the probe tip facing down to prevent liquid from entering the probe tip area. Very gently wipe the surface with a cotton swab or soft cloth moistened with alcohol. • After cleaning, allow at least 45 minutes drying time before reattaching a new, clean lens filter and taking a temperature. If the probe tip is damaged, contact Braun. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the thermometer display and exterior. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Never submerge the thermometer in water or any other liquid. Store thermometer and lens filters in a dry location free from dust and contamination and away from direct sunlight. The ambient temperature at the storage location should remain fairly constant and within the range of 50 °F to 104 °F (10 °C -40 °C). Always keep cleaning solutions and rubbing alcohol away from children. Replacing the batteries The thermometer is supplied with two 3 V lithium batteries (CR 2032/DL 2032). Insert new batteries when the battery symbol appears on the display. Using the tip of a ball-point pen, press the battery door lock to open the battery compartment. Remove the batteries and replace with new batteries, making sure the poles are in the right direction. Slide battery door back in until it snaps in place. Troubleshooting Error message Situation Solution No lens filter is attached. Attach new, clean lens filter No lens filter is attached Make sure probe tip is clean; and activation button was refer to section «Care and cleaning» pressed while probe was in if necessary. the ear. Attach new, clean lens filter to stop error beeps. Ambient temperature is not Allow the thermometer to remain within the allowed operating in a room for 30 minutes where range 50 °F to 104 °F the temperature is between (10 °C - 40 °C) or changing 50 °F to 104 °F (10 °C - 40 °C) too rapidly. Temperature taken is not Make sure new, clean lens filter is within typical human attached and thermometer is properly temperature range (93.2 °F -inserted. 108 °F / 34 °C - 42.2 °C). Then, take a new temperature. HI = too high LO = too low Battery is low, but Insert new batteries thermometer will still operate correctly. (No light function on IRT 3020 models.) Battery is too low to take Insert new batteries correct temperature readings. System error Wait 2 minutes until thermometer powers down, then turn on again. • If error persists ... reset the thermometer by removing the batteries and putting them back in. • If error still persists ... call Braun ThermoScan Customer Service at 1- 800 - 327-7226. Special situations The Braun ThermoScan thermometer has been shown in clinical studies to obtain accurate temperatures on persons of all ages. However, there are certain situations when the ear thermometer should not be used. These include but may not be limited to the following situations. • If there is blood or drainage in the external ear canal. • For persons who have deformities of the face and ear canal where the probe of the thermometer cannot be inserted fully into the ear canal. • For persons wearing hearing aids or ear plugs, remove the device and wait 20 minutes prior to taking a temperature. • Use the untreated ear if prescription ear drops or other ear medications have been placed in the ear canal. Never attempt to clean inside ears. You could damage the ear drum or surrounding tissues. You should remove excess ear wax only when you can reach it with a wash cloth. If you suspect that you or your child has excess ear wax, consult your physician. Fever facts Many persons may not have an elevated temperature even when they are ill. These include, but are not limited to infants under 90 days of age, persons taking steroids, antibiotics or antipyretics (acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin), persons with compromised immune systems, including the elderly or persons with some chronic illnesses. Consult your physician if you feel an illness is present even if there may not be an elevated temperature. Fever is described as an elevation of body temperature over an individual’s «normal» te...

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