User manual BRAUN THERMOSCAN IRT 3520

[. . . ] · Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your physician. · Do not leave thermometer or lens filters with infants or children at any time. How does Braun ThermoScan work? The Braun ThermoScan thermometer measures the infrared heat generated by the eardrum and surrounding tissue. To help ensure accuracy, the thermometer «scans» by taking 8 measurements in just one second and displaying the highest temperature. The displayed ThermoScan temperature is the actual measured ear canal temperature plus a mathematical adjustment to approximate the familiar oral range. [. . . ] IRT 3020 The last stored temperature is displayed along with the MEM symbol. When pressing the /mem button, the display shows the memory cell number (e. g. Each time the /mem button is pressed, a new memory cell is displayed (up to MEM 8). An empty memory cell shows «- - - °F». To quit the memory mode, press the /mem button again after reaching MEM 8 or «- - - °F». Memory clear Press the /mem button for 5 seconds to clear the temperatures stored in memory. LCD light (model IRT 3520 only) For easy nighttime reading. 9 Changing the temperature scale This thermometer is shipped with the Fahrenheit temperature scale activated. If you wish to switch to Celsius (°C), proceed as follows: · Turn on the thermometer. (If it is already turned on, make sure it is not in memory mode. ) · Press the /mem button and keep it pressed. Then press and release the activation button to switch over to the «change temperature scale» mode. · By pressing the activation button again, the Celsius scale is activated, «°C» is displayed on the LCD. Each further pressing of the activation button toggles the scale between °C and °F. IRT 3020 · Release the /mem button to return to the ready symbol . All temperatures stored in memory will automatically be converted to the selected scale when displayed on the LCD. IRT 3520 Changing the lens filter The thermometer is supplied with a lens filter in place. To assure accuracy and sanitary practice, Braun recommends replacing the lens filter after each use. To install a new lens filter, first remove the one in place by pressing the lens filter ejector. Then take a new lens filter from the box, and holding it by its edges, slide it onto the probe until it snaps in place. Caution: Do not touch the tip of the probe or lens filters when installing. Fingerprints, ear wax, dust and other soiling compounds reduce the transparency, resulting in lower temperature readings (see also Care and cleaning). 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. · Replace lens filter as soon as possible with a new one (LF 40 ). · Additional lens filters (LF 40 ) are available at most stores 10 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. [. . . ] Repackage the thermometer carefully in its original packaging or securely packed to avoid damage during shipping. Include the original sales slip indicating the date of purchase, a note describing the problem, your authorization number, and your return address. Answers to any question regarding operation of the Braun ThermoScan thermometer may be obtained by calling us toll free at: 1-800-327-7226 Monday-Friday 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time Limited three year warranty Braun warrants this product against any defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship for a period of three years from the original date of consumer purchase or receipt as a gift. This warranty applies when used for normal household use in accordance with the Use and Care Manual and excludes the battery and damage to the product resulting from accident or misuse. [. . . ]