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In US manufactured for / En E.-U, fabriqué pour :
Philips Personal Health a division of
Philips North America LLC,
P.O. Box 10313, Stamford, CT 06904, United States.
Canada: manufacturer/ fabriqué par : Philips Consumer
Lifestyle BV, Tussendiepen 4, 9206 AD Drachten,
The Netherlands.
In Canada imported for / Importé au Canada pour :
Philips Electronics Ltd. /Philips Électronique Ltée.,
281 Hillmont Road, Markham, ON L6C2S3, Canada.
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Introduction
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Intended use
The product is intended for measuring the temperature
of the human body. The device is intended for all ages in
a home environment.
General
This Philips Avent uGrow ear thermometer has
been developed for accurate and fast human body
temperature measurements in the ear in the adjusted
mode.
Research indicates that the ear is an ideal site for taking
the body temperature. The body core temperature is
regulated by the hypothalamus (Fig. 2).
The hypothalamus (A) shares the same blood supply as
the tympanic membrane (B).
Measurement results can be transmitted via Bluetooth®
to the Philips Avent uGrow app for charting and tracking
purposes.
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Protection cap
2 Infrared sensor
3 Probe tip
4 History icon
5 Bluetooth® icon
6 Battery symbol
7 Temperature display
8 Power button
9 Temperature light ring
10 °F / °C selection button
11 Battery compartment
12 Battery cover
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
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Warning: READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
When using battery-operated products, especially when
children are present, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
Warning
- Do not measure the body temperature at the ear site
if the ear is inamed or infected.
- Stop using the device if you feel any pain.
- If the measured body temperature exceeds 100.4°F /
38°C and the person whose temperature is being
measured feels uncomfortable, contact your physician.
- It is recommended not to use the device if you suer
from ear disease, including otitis externa and tympanitis.
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- Keep the device out of the reach of children and
pets to avoid inhalation or swallowing of small parts.
Children may not be able to use the device according
to the instructions in this user manual. It is not a toy.
- When the device is used to measure the temperature
of a child, it has to be operated by an adult. Adults
can measure their own temperature.
- Do not throw disposable batteries into re.
Batteries may explode.
- Do not put the device in a wet ear canal after swimming
or bathing. This may cause injury to the ear canal.
- Do not use the device if it is broken or damaged.
Using a broken or damaged device may cause injury.
- Do not use the thermometer under temperature
extremes ( below 50.0 °F / 10.0°C or over 104.0°F
/ 40.0°C) or humidity extremes (below 15%RH or
over 85%RH). If you do, this may cause inaccurate
measurements.
- Do not expose the thermometer to temperature
extremes (below -4°F / -20°C or over 140°F / 60°C) or
humidity extremes (below 15%RH or over 85%RH).
If you do, this may cause inaccurate measurements.
- Do not store the device in extreme temperature (below
-4°F / -20°C or over 140°F / 60°C) or in extreme levels
of humidity (below 15%RH or over 85%RH). If you do,
this may cause inaccurate measurements.
Caution
- Only use the device as described in this user manual.
Do not use it for any other purpose.
- The device is not intended as a substitute for
consulting a doctor. Measurement results are for
reference only.
- If you clean the ear, wait 5-10 minutes before you use
the device.
- Earwax in the ear canal may cause inaccurate
measurements. Make sure the ear canal is clean
before you use the device.
- Do not take apart, repair or change any part of the
device at any time, except for replacing batteries.
- Keep the infrared sensor dry, clean and undamaged
to ensure accurate measurements.
- Do not touch or blow at the infrared sensor. A dirty
infrared sensor may cause inaccurate measurements.
- Never clean the device with an abrasive cleaner,
thinner, benzene or immerse the device in water or
other liquids.
- When the temperature of the storage area diers
from the temperature of the measuring area, wait at
least 30 minutes for the device to acclimatize before
you use the device.
- If you do not intend to use the device for a long
period of time, it is advised to remove the batteries
before storing. This is to prevent possible damage
due to leakage of the batteries. If the batteries leak,
remove them carefully and replace with new batteries.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Compliance with standards
- The device meets the relevant standards for this type
of Class II medical device for home use.
- This Philips device complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic elds and complies with IEC 60601-1-2
- Skin contact parts (ABS, TPU, metal) comply with ISO
10993-5 and ISO 10993-10. Cytotoxicity, sensitization
and irritation test results meet the requirements.
- Based on the current science and technology, other
potential allergic reactions are unknown.
Clinical accuracy validation results:
Subject age
group
Operation
mode
Measuring site Ear
Reference
body site
Clinical bias
(Δcb)
Limits of
agreement
(LA)
Clinical 0.0799
repeatability (σr)
Display
Sym bol Description Explanation
Battery status indications
Battery full
To indicate that the battery is fully charged, the battery
symbol shows a full battery (Fig. 3).
Battery low
To indicate that the battery is low, the battery symbol
shows a nearly empty battery (Fig. 4).
Preparing for use
The batteries (2x 1.5V AAA) are included with the device.
Slide the battery cover down to open the battery
compartment. Remove the battery strip from the battery
compartment before rst
use (Fig. 14). Slide the battery cover back until it locks into
place (Fig. 16).
Pairing the thermometer to your mobile device
Your Philips Avent ear thermometer is equipped with
Bluetooth®. Download the Philips Avent uGrow app
from the App Store or Google Play. Use the search term:
Philips Avent uGrow. The Philips Avent uGrow app is
available for iOS 8.1+ and Android
A1 A2 B` C
Adjusted mode
Ear
-0.020 -0.033 -0.014 -0.016
0.203 0.195 0.198 0.199
History icon Display shows last
Bluetooth®
icon
Battery
symbol
measurement result when
switching on the device.
The device uses Bluetooth®
for communication.
Battery symbol indicating
status of battery.
TM
4.4+.
1 Download the Philips Avent uGrow app on your
mobile device, start the Setup wizard and follow
the steps to create a user prole and add the
thermometer.
2 Make sure the Philips Avent uGrow app is active and
Bluetooth on your mobile device is on when pairing is
in progress.
3 Press the power button once, to switch on the
thermometer (Fig. 5).
- The app identies the thermometer and requests to
pair.
- The Bluetooth icon lights up when the thermometer is
connected to your mobile device.
- When the thermometer has paired successfully with
your mobile device, your personal measurement
results are automatically transmitted to your mobile
device via Bluetooth.
4 The thermometer switches o automatically after
30 seconds of no activity.
Note: Only when the Philips Avent uGrow app is active,
your personal health data can be transmitted.
If you need more information about pairing to
your mobile device please visit www.philips.com/
earthermometer
Cleaning the infrared sensor
To achieve accurate measurements, it is important to
check if the infrared sensor is clean. Use a cotton swab
(Fig. 18) to clean the infrared sensor.
See chapter Cleaning and storage for instructions.
After cleaning, wait approximately 5-10 minutes before
you use the device.
Cleaning the ear
Earwax in the ear canal may cause inaccurate
measurements. Make sure the ear canal is clean before
you use the device.
Carefully clean your ear canal. If you clean your ear,
wait for 5-10 minutes before you use the device.
Resetting the thermometer
If you press the °F / °C selection button on the side of
the thermometer (Fig. 17) for longer than 10 seconds,
all measurements are deleted from the device and all
settings return to the factory values.
Measuring temperature
Tips for proper measurement
External factors can inuence your body temperature.
In the following cases, wait at least 30 minutes before
taking your temperature:
- When you have been lying on your ear
- When you had your ears covered
- When you have been exposed to very low or very
high temperatures
- When you have been swimming or bathing
- If you wear earplugs or hearing aids, remove them
rst
We do not advise you to use the device in the following
circumstances as this may cause inaccurate measurements:
- When the temperature of the storage area diers
from the temperature of the measuring area. In
this case, wait at least 30 minutes for the device to
acclimatize before you use the device.
Body temperature
Normal body temperature is a range. A person‘s normal
temperature range tends to decrease with age. The
following table shows normal temperature ranges by age.
The range of normal body temperature varies from
person to person and can be inuenced by many factors
such as time of day, level of activity and emotions.
Age Temperature in
0-2 years
3-10
years
11-65
years
> 65
years
Source: Chamberlain, J.M., et al., Determination of
Normal Ear Temperature with an Infrared Emission
Detection Thermometer, Annals of Emergency Medicine,
January 1995, Vol. 25, pp. 15-20.
Performing a measurement
Note: Before measuring, make sure that the probe tip of
the device is clean.
1 Remove the protection cap before you use the device
2
- The display shows the last measurement result as
3 Hold the outer ear and gently pull it towards the rear
- Children under the age of 1: hold the outer ear and
- Children aged 1 year or older: hold the outer ear and
4 Insert the probe tip very gently and slowly into the
- Make sure the probe tip points straight towards the
- Always insert the probe tip into the same ear, in the
5 Press the power button to start the measurement
- When the measurement is done, you hear 2 beeps.
6 Remove the probe tip from the ear canal (Fig. 13).
- The display shows the measured temperature and
Note: The temperature display on the device shows the
measurement result for 30 seconds or until you perform
a new measurement.
°Fahrenheit
97.5 - 100.4°F
97.0 - 100.0°F
96.6 - 99.7°F
96.4 - 99.5°F
(Fig. 6).
Press the power button (Fig. 5) to switch on the device.
well as the history icon.
of the head to straighten the ear canal.
gently pull it straight back. (Fig. 7)
gently pull the ear up and back (Fig. 8).
ear canal (Fig. 9).
eardrum when you hold it (Fig. 10).
same direction and at the same depth.
Note: When you do not point the probe tip towards
the eardrum (Fig. 11), the measurement result will be
inaccurate.
Note: A temperature measurement taken in the right ear
may dier from a measurement taken in the left ear.
(Fig. 12).
the temperature light ring around the power button
lights up red, if the measured temperature is above
100.4°F / 38.0°C.
Temperature in
°Celsius
36.4 - 38.0°C
36.1 - 37.8°C
35.9 - 37.6°C
35.8 - 37.5°C
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Temperature light ring
This device is equipped with a temperature light ring
around the power button (Fig. 14).
After the measurement, the ring lights up red, depending
on the measured temperature.
- When the temperature light ring lights up red,
the measured temperature is between 100.4°F /
38.0°C and 109.2°F / 42.9°C .
Transmit and display personal measurement results in
the app
Note: Your personal measurement data is only stored
and displayed in the Philips Avent uGrow app.
1 Start up the Philips Avent uGrow app, go to the
Temperature section and switch on Bluetooth on
your mobile device.
2 The Bluetooth symbol will light up on the display of
the thermometer to indicate it is connected to your
mobile device.
- Once successfully connected, the measurement
results will be automatically transmitted to your mobile
device via Bluetooth. If you need more information
about transmitting measurement results to the app
please visit www.philips.com/earthermometer.
- If the data transmission is successful, the
measurement results are displayed in the Philips
Avent uGrow app and will not be available in the
thermometer anymore.
- The time and date of each measurement is shown in
the Philips Avent uGrow app.
Removing/inserting batteries
When the batteries are almost empty, the display shows
a ashing battery symbol and the text „bAtt‘ (Fig. 15).
When the battery low symbol appears on the display
(Fig. 4) or if the device does not function at all, replace
the batteries. The device works on 2x 1.5V AAA batteries.
Data will be lost when the batteries are completely
empty or are taken out of the thermometer.
1
Slide the battery cover down to open the battery
compartment and remove the empty batteries (Fig. 16).
2 Insert two new batteries in the battery compartment
according to the polarity indications ( + and - )
marked inside the compartment. Press down the
batteries until they click into place (Fig. 17).
3 Slide the battery cover back until it locks into place
(Fig. 18).
Setting the measurement unit
You can select either Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C) for
measuring temperature.
1 Switch on the device.
2 Press and hold the °F / °C selection button for
3 seconds to change the measurement unit (Fig. 19).
Cleaning and storage
Caution: Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures
(below -4 °F/-20 °C or over 140 °F/60 °C), extreme levels of
humidity (below 15%RH or over 85%RH), direct sunlight or
shock. This may result in inaccurate measurements.
For hygienic reasons, the device should be cleaned
after each use.
1 Moisten the cotton swab with a few drops of alcohol
and wipe the surface of the infrared sensor gently
with the swab (Fig. 20).
2 Immediately wipe the surface dry with a clean cotton
swab.
3 Use a soft dry cloth to clean the body of the device
(Fig. 21).
4 Store the device in a clean, dry place at room
temperature.
This device has no other user-serviceable parts.
For assistance call 1-800-54-AVENT.
Calibration
The device has been calibrated when it was
manufactured. If the device is used according to the
instructions, recalibration is not required. If you question
the accuracy of the measurement at any time,
call 1-800-54-AVENT for assistance.
Accessories
Philips accessories may be purchased at a store near
you, or on our website www.philips.com/store.
Specications
Power supply
2 x 1.5V AAA non-rechargeable
alkaline batteries
Temperature
measuring
90.3°F - 109.2°F / 32.4°C - 42.9°C
range
In-ear
measurement
± 0.4°F (± 0.2
90.3°F - 109.2°F / 32.4
°
C) within the range of
°
C - 42.9°C
accuracy
Dimensions
Weight
Operating
conditions
Storage and
transport
conditions
Service life
5.3" (L) x 1.5" (W) x 1.1" (H) / 134 (L) x
37 (W) x 27 (D) mm
About 0.12 lb / 54.6 g (without
battery)
°
50.0°F - 104.0°F (10.0
C - 40.0°C) with
a relative humidity of 15% - 85%, 86
kPa to 106 kPa
-4°F - 140°F (-20
°
C - 60°C) with a
relative humidity of 15% - 85%, 86 kPa
to 106 kPa
2 years
Disposal
- Battery must be removed from the device before
discarding.
- Dispose of batteries properly. Do not incinerate.
Batteries may explode if overheated.
- Do not wrap in metal or aluminum foil. Tape the
waste battery terminals before discarding.
- It is suggested that you contact your local town or
city to determine proper battery redemption site(s) in
your area.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most common problems
you could encounter with the device. If you are unable
to solve the problem with the information below, visit
www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked
questions or call 1-800-54-AVENT for assistance.
Problem Possible cause
The device
does not
The batteries
are empty.
respond
or resets
automatically
when I pull out
the battery strip.
The poles of the
batteries point
in the wrong
direction.
The batteries
are not making
proper contact.
The displays
shows Lo or Hi
The measured
temperature
is lower than
90.3°F / 32.4°C
or higher than
109.2°F / 42.9°C.
Temperature
is out of
temperature
measuring
range.
The
thermometer
seems to be
inaccurate
The infrared
sensor is not
clean enough.
or the
measurement
results seem
questionable.
You are not
measuring
temperature
in the correct
way.
Your room
temperature is
too low or too
high.
You are using
the device
outdoors.
Solution
Replace the
batteries.
Remove the
batteries and
reinsert them
properly.
Remove the
batteries and reinsert
them properly.
Follow the
instructions in
the user manual
for proper
measurement.
Use the
thermometer in the
range of operating
conditions.
Clean the infrared
sensor with a cotton
swab (see 'Cleaning
and storage').
Ensure that the
thermometer is
pointed correctly
towards the eardrum
(Fig. 10). An incorrect
measurement
position (Fig. 11) might
lead to incorrect
measurement results.
Make sure that you
have read the user
manual and know
how to use the
device properly.
Use your
thermometer at
room temperatures
between 50.0°F and
104.0°F (10.0°C and
40.0°C).
The device is only
intended for indoor
use.
Problem Possible cause
You have held
the device in
your hand too
long.
Solution
Put the device on
the table in the
room where the
measurement is
taking place and let
it cool down rst.
The battery
symbol ashes
on the display
The batteries
are empty.
Replace the empty
batteries with two
new ones.
or the display
is blank.
The display
shows Err0
Self-test error
Remove and replace
the batteries. If the
error persists, call
1-800-54-AVENT
for assistance.
The display
shows Err2
The display
shows Err3
Stabilization
error
Battery level
low
Wait 30 minutes and
measure again.
Replace the empty
batteries with new
ones.
Assistance
For assistance, visit our website:
www.philips.com/support or call toll free
1-800-54-AVENT Online information is available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Full Two-Year Warranty
Philips North America LLC (USA) and Philips Electronics
Ltd (CANADA) warrant each new Philips product, Model
SCH740, against defects in materials or workmanship
for a period of two years from the date of purchase and
agrees to repair or replace any defective product without
charge.
IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover damage
resulting from accident, misuse or abuse, lack of
reasonable care, the axing of any attachment not
provided with the product or loss
of parts or subjecting the product to any but the specied
battery.*
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In order to obtain warranty service, simply go to
www.philips.com/support or call toll-free
1-800-54-AVENT. It is suggested that for your protection
you return shipments of product by insured mail,
insurance prepaid. Damage occurring during shipment is
not covered by this warranty.
NOTE: No other warranty, written or oral, is authorized by
Philips North America LLC.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
exclusion and limitations may not apply to you.
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