Vicks V932 User Manual

VICKS®Underarm Thermometer

Model V932

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the VICKS®Underarm Digital Thermometer, a professionally accurate instrument for comfortably measuring body temperature. Please read these instructions carefully to ensure accurate temperatures and safe operation. When used properly, this high quality thermometer will give you years of accurate, dependable use.

The VICKS®Underarm Digital Thermometer is designed specifically for measuring underarm (axillary) temperatures of young children. It’s perfect for children who are too old for rectal measurements yet too young to hold a thermometer in their mouth.

Unlike regular thermometers, the unique ComfortDisc™ of the Vicks

Underarm Thermometer is designed to find

the “hotspot” easily and comfortably every time.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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High, prolonged fever requires medical attention especially for young children. Please contact your physician.

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Do not allow children to take their temperatures unattended.

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Do not allow children to walk or run during temperature taking.

If you have any questions or comments about the VICKS®Underarm Digital Thermometer, call our toll-free Consumer Service Line: 1-800-477-0457.

TEMPERATURE READINGS

Temperature readings vary from person to person. Although there is no one “normal” temperature reading, a temperature, taken underarm, ranging between 96 - 99°F is considered normal. A rectal temperature is generally 2° higher and an oral temperature will be 1° higher.

The best method to determine your child’s normal temperature is to use the thermometer when they are feeling well. Record the temperature twice a day (early morning and late afternoon). Take the average of the two temperatures. This is considered your child’s normal body temperature. Any variation from it may indicate some sort of illness and you should consult your pediatrician.

BEFORE USE

Your VICKS®Underarm Digital Thermometer is designed specifically for underarm use. It is recommended that for 15 minutes prior to use, your child should avoid eating or drinking any liquids, physical activity, or taking showers or baths.

OPERATING YOUR VICKS®UNDERARM DIGITAL THERMOMETER

Press the On/Off button to activate the thermometer. A beep will sound and the display will come on. The display will first show the LCD display test (Fig. 1) the last reading. After 5 seconds, the display will be in the ready mode (Fig. 2).

UNDERARM (AXILLARY) USE

1. Wipe the underarm with a towel.

2. Place the ComfortDisc™ under the arm so the sensor is touching the skin and position the arm next to the body

(Fig. 3). With a young child, it is sometimes helpful to hug the child to keep their arm next to their body. This helps hold the thermometer steady and ensures that the room air does not affect the reading.

3. When the thermometer first beeps (a series of 10 beep signals), this

provides a quick temperature measurement. To get a good, accurate reading, continue to leave the thermometer in place under the arm for up to 5 minutes.

Remember that this method produces a temperature about 1° lower than a temperature taken orally and about 2° lower than rectal.

4. Turn the thermometer off by pressing the On/Off button. If you forget to turn it off, the thermometer will

automatically turn off after approximately 9 minutes.

5. Wash the thermometer as recommended.

TO RECALL THE LAST TEMPERATURE

Press and hold on/off button for 1.5 seconds and the last reading will show in the display with the letter “M” shown under the degree sign for approximately 3 seconds.

Sensor

Finger Grips

LCD Display

Start Button

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Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

hotspot

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

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Clean the thermometer by washing with soap and warm water or rubbing alcohol (70% isopropyl alcohol).

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Wipe dry with soft cloth.

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DO NOT BOIL OR CLEAN IN DISHWASHER. This will cause the thermometer to no longer function and will void the warranty.

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Do not wash the unit with any thinner or chemical solvent.

CHANGING THE BATTERIES

The VICKS®Underarm Digital Thermometer features a long life, mercury free battery. When the “” appears in the lower right of the display, the battery is exhausted and needs replacing.

1. With a coin or screwdriver, release cover lock located on the back of the thermometer and remove the battery

with a non-metallic instrument.

2. Carefully discard the old battery. Keep out of reach of young children, elderly and pets.

3. Replace with a type SR41 (long life), LR41, or equivalent, making sure the positive (+) side is facing the back of

the thermometer.

4. Replace battery cover. Your thermometer is now ready for use.

SPECIFICATIONS

Battery Life: more than 200 hours of continuous operation. (approx. 2 years if used 10 minutes per day,

every day). Accuracy: +/- 0.2°F between 96.0-107.0°F at room temperature of 71.0°F. Temperature Range: 90.0°-108.0°F. If less that 90.0°F an “L” is displayed. If more that 108.0°F and “H” is displayed. Beeper: Unit will beep for approximately 8 seconds when peak temperature is reached.

LIFETIME WARRANTY

Your VICKS®Underarm Digital Thermometer is durable and manufactured for a lifetime of normal, household use. Following directions carefully will ensure years of dependable operation. If for any reason (other than misuse or normal battery replacement) you are dissatisfied with your VICKS

Underarm Digital Thermometer, we will repair or

replace it, at our option, free during your lifetime. If the thermometer does not function properly, first check the battery. Replace if necessary. If repair is necessary

call our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-477-0457 or write to KAZ Thermometer Service Department, P.O Box 544, Hudson, NY 12534, explaining just how the thermometer is improperly working. Our consumer service representative will provide further instruction on how to correct the trouble yourself or will ask you to return the thermometer for repair or replacement.

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KAZ, Incorporated • P.O. Box 544 • Hudson, NY 12534 • www.kaz.com Distributed by Kaz, Inc. under license from The Procter & Gamble Company.

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