HoMedics TE-101 User Manual

Deluxe One-Second

Ear Thermometer

TE-101

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IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your ear thermometer, basic precautions should always be followed. Please read and follow all instructions and warnings before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.

Please note that this product is intended for household use only and should not serve as a substitute for the advice of a physician or medical professional. Do not use this device for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or disease. Measurement results are for reference only. Contact your physician if you have or suspect any medical problem.

This ear thermometer is designed for taking temperatures from the ear canal only. Do not use it to take rectal, oral or axillary temperatures. This device is designed for use in human ears only.

• Use ear thermometer only for its intended use.

• This ear thermometer should only be used under the supervision of an adult.

• Prolonged high fever requires medical attention - especially for young children.

• Stand or sit still while taking a temperature.

• Thermometer should be used in a dry ear canal.

• Gentle force should be used when inserting the probe into the ear. Excessive force may injure the ear canal or eardrum.

• Do not expose the monitor to extreme temperature, very high humidity, or direct sunlight.

• Handle product with care and avoid dropping.

• Do not immerse the unit in water or other liquids.

• Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the unit.

• When not in use, keep thermometer in its storage case and out of the reach of children.

• Never attempt to insert any object into the probe tip.

• Please observe the following regarding batteries:

• Battery liquid can be harmful to the ear thermometer if

leakage occurs. When the ear thermometer will not be used for an extended period of time (three months or more), batteries should be removed.

• A worn battery should be replaced immediately with a new

one.

• Observe caution when inserting battery to avoid insertion

with polarities in wrong direction.

Additional product notices and safety instructions are found in the following sections of this manual:

• Important notes regarding temperature measurement (pg. 14)

• Special situations in which the ear thermometer should not be used (pg. 16)

• Care, maintenance, and cleaning (pg. 17)

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It is important to determine each person’s normal body temperature in order to properly assess whether or not a fever is actually present. This range can easily be determined by tracking temperatures on a consistent basis, using the same ear and measuring at the same time each day.

This ear thermometer converts the ear temperature to an oral equivalent and meets industry standards regarding temperature accuracy. For temperatures between 96.8˚F - 102.2˚F (36.0˚C -

39.0˚C), it is accurate to +/- 0.4°F (+/- 0.2°C). See “Product

Specifications” (p.19) for more information.

What is the Fever Alarm?

The Fever Alarm is a unique feature that will alert the user anytime a temperature reading is 100°F (37.8˚C) or greater with a visual notice on the display (a frowning face) and a double beep audio alert (visual alert only in memory mode). For readings at or above this temperature it is LIKEL

Y that a fever is

present.

Note: A temperature reading below 100°F (37.8˚C) does not mean that a fever is not present. Likewise, a temperature greater than or equal to 100°F (37.8˚C) does not guarantee the presence of a fever.

Deluxe One-Second Ear Thermometer

How does this product work?

This ear thermometer is a delicate and high-tech electronic device designed to measure body temperature. This unit provides accurate and reliable temperature readings by detecting infrared heat from the eardrum and surrounding tissue.

The thermometer takes 512 scans of the eardrum and surrounding tissue in just one second and displays the calculated temperature. The temperature displayed represents the measured ear canal temperature converted to the more familiar oral equivalent

. This is performed using a mathematical adjustment of the ear canal temperature. Note that this reading will not necessarily be the same as a temperature measured orally at the same time.

When consulting a physician, it is important to communicate that the temperature reading was taken in the ear and converted to an oral equivalent.

What is normal body temperature? What is a fever?

Normal body temperature is a range that varies from person to person, by age, and throughout the day.

The average normal body temperature is 98.6˚F (37˚C). Fever is defined as a body temperature elevated over an individual’s normal body temperature.

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Each individual’s physiology is different and you should monitor your own body temperature to determine your “normal” temperature range in order to determine when a fever is present. Classification of a temperature as a fever also varies by age.

This product is not intended as a substitute for consultation with a physician. Contact your physician if you feel an illness is present with or without a fever.

A physician should be consulted if any of the following conditions are present: Vomiting, diarrhea, changes in breathing, activity, or appetite, irritability, lethargy, or unusual sleepiness.

INSERTING AND REPLACING BATTERIES

1. Carefully remove the battery cover as shown in Figure 1.

2. Carefully remove the battery by pressing down on the metal clip holding the battery in place. Do not use metal tweezers or a screwdriver to remove the battery.

3. Insert one CR-2032 (3.0 V dc) battery with the plus symbol (+) up as shown in Figure 2.

4. Replace the battery cover.

LCD Display

Scan Button

Probe

Memory Button

Temperature

Celsius

Fahrenheit

Measurement Indicator

Record Number

Memory Symbol

Fever Alarm

Night Mode/ Day Mode Switch

Flashlight (on back of unit)

DESCRIPTION OF DISPLAY SYMBOLS

DEVICE DESCRIPTION

Low Battery Symbol

Battery cover (on back of unit)

Figure 1

Figure 2

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Note that the thermometer will display a default temperature of

00.0˚F/00.0˚C after battery power is restored and until a measurement is taken.

When the low battery symbol appears on the display (Figure 3), the battery should be replaced. When the low battery symbol appears with the “Lo” symbol, the battery must be replaced in order for the ear thermometer to function.

NOTE: Do not discard used lithium batteries in trash. Please turn in at an official collection point. If the monitor will not be used for an extended period of time (three months or more), please remove battery.

CHANGING TEMPERATURE SCALE BETWEEN CELSIUS AND FAHRENHEIT

To switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit readings, press and hold the “Scan” button while the unit is on and immediately press the “MEMORY” button to toggle between scales. Once the desired scale is selected, press the “Scan” button to take a new reading or allow the unit to turn off automatically and then turn it back on to view the converted temperatures stored in memory.

USING NIGHT MODE & DAY MODE

Night Mode is a unique feature that allows a temperature reading to be taken in a dark setting.

Night Mode functions like Day Mode with the addition of an LED flashlight feature to aid in guiding the probe into the ear canal and a display that will illuminate for 5 seconds after measurement.

Select Night Mode or Day Mode by using the slide switch on the bottom of the device. For Night Mode, slide the switch to the right. For Day Mode, slide it to the left.

Day Mode is recommended for general use in order to preserve battery life. Modes can be changed at any time before or after measurement. They can also be changed regardless of whether the unit is turned on/off. Do not change modes during measurement as the accuracy of the reading may be affected.

Figure 3

Low battery warning

(LEFT)

Day Mode

(RIGHT)

Night Mode

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MEMORY RECALL

This thermometer will automatically store the last 10 measurements in memory. The most recent reading will automatically display when the unit is turned on. Each new temperature reading will also be entered into the memory as the most recent record.

When in memory mode, an arrow in the upper left corner will appear with the memory record number to the right as shown in the illustration below.

Press “MEMORY” to cycle through the records from number 0 (the most recent reading) to number 9.

Note that when memory is at capacity, the oldest record will be deleted to make room for a new reading.

Memory will be cleared as a result of battery removal or power failure. A default reading of 00.0°F (00.0°C) will be displayed when memory is cleared until a new temperature reading is taken.

HOW TO TAKE A TEMPERATURE READING

1. Always make sure that the waterproof probe has been cleaned with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol since its previous usage.

2. Press and release the “SCAN” button on the side of the device. All display symbols will appear for approximately one second (Figure 1).

3. When the ear thermometer is ready, the display will next show the results from the last reading. The unit is ready for measurement at this point (Figure 2).

Indicates memory reading and number

Figure 1

Figure 2

Indicates a memory reading

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