User manual KAZ V940

[. . . ] Take multiple readings when healthy to determine "Normal" temperature. A child's normal temperature can be as high as 99. 9°F. CAUTIONS 1. Temperature may only be taken by 3 methods: oral, underarm and rectal. For hygienic purposes, Vicks recommends applying a probe cover for each use. [. . . ] 4 9 V940 OM. qxd 12/28/05 11:17 AM Page 10 DIRECTIONS FOR USE (cont'd) Axillary (underarm) Method: Wipe the underarm with a towel. Place the probe tip under the arm so the tip is touching the skin and close the arm overtop the thermometer (Fig. Be sure no clothing interferes with the contact. Fig. 5 Gently hold arm close to body to assure proper placement and accurate function. Rectal Method: It is recommended to use a probe cover lubricated with water soluble jelly. Gently slide the sensor tip of the thermometer no more than 1/2" (1. 2 cm) into the rectum. A running circle on the display screen will appear indicating that measurement is in progress (Fig. Temperature will be displayed after a long beep is heard (approximately 6 seconds). The backlight will come on after 2 seconds and remain on for 7 seconds. Fig. Turn the unit off either by pressing the Power ( ) button or by replacing the probe in the probe holder. In either case, be sure to clean the probe tip before you put it in the probe holder. 10 V940 OM. qxd 12/28/05 11:17 AM Page 11 DIRECTIONS FOR USE (cont'd) Changing Scale Between (°F) and (°C): The Thermometer can display temperature in either Fahrenheit or Centigrade. To change the scale, follow the instructions below: 1. Simultaneously, press and hold the Mode ( ) and Memory ( ) buttons for approximately 2 seconds. The display will first show the previously used scale. Press the Mode ( ) button to switch to the alternate scale (Fig. When the "hourglass" symbol ( ) disappears, the thermometer is ready to measure by the selected measurement scale. NOTE: If thermometer is turned off before a measurement is taken after the scale change, the scale will revert to the one last used. Memory Mode: When the unit is off, you can enter Memory Mode by pressing the Memory ( ) button. Press the Memory ( ) button again to recall up to 10 past measurements (Fig. The readout will indicate the temperature, elapsed time since the reading and measuring location. 11 Fig. 7 V940 OM. qxd 12/28/05 11:17 AM Page 12 DIRECTIONS FOR USE (cont'd) Memory Mode Continued: The elapsed time will record for up 99 hours and 59 minutes. If there are measurements in the history that are past this time, the time area of the screen will have dashes (---). [. . . ] LED backlight. 15 V940 OM. qxd 12/28/05 11:17 AM Page 16 LIFETIME GUARANTEE Your VICKS® Professional 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® Professional Thermometer, we will repair or replace it, at our option, free for one year from the date of purchase. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights as well as other rights which may vary from state to state. [. . . ]