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• In the following situations it is recommended that three temperatures in the same location
be taken and the highest one taken as the reading:
1) Newborn infants in the first 100 days.
2) Children under three years of age with a compromised immune system and for whom the
presence or absence of fever is critical.
3) When the user is learning how to use the thermometer for the first time until he/she has
familiarized himself/herself with the instrument and obtains consistent readings.
7. Changing from Celsius to Fahrenheit and vice-versa
The Forehead Thermometer can display temperature measurements in either
Fahrenheit or Celsius. To change the temperature scale from Fahrenheit to Celsius
or vice versa, press Start
until - - - - - - and the flashing °C (or °F) icon is shown on the LCD. Press and release
Start to switch from °C to °F, or vice versa. If the scale is not switched (Start not
pressed and released) for 5 seconds, the LCD will indicate ready-for-measurement
(same as normal turn-on).
8. Error Messages
Display / Problem
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button when power is off for more than 5 seconds
Display Meaning
Measured temperature too high
C C A A U U T T I I O O N N : : High fever requires
immediate medical attention!
Measured temperature too low
Room temperature too high
Room temperature too low
Error function display
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Possible cause and remedy
Displays «H H » when measured
temperature higher than
42.2 °C (108.0 °F).
Displays «L L » when measured
temperature lower than
34.0 °C (93.2 °F).
Displays «H H » in conjunction
with the «▲» when room
temperature is higher than
40.0°C (104.0°F).
Displays «L L » in conjunction
with the «▼» when room
temperature is lower than
16.0 °C (60.8 °F).
When system has a malfunction.