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Measuring body temperature in the ear
• Some people produce different readings in their left and right ear. In order to record temperature changes, always
measure a person’s temperature in the same ear.
• The ear thermometer may be used by children only under adult supervision. Measurement is usually possible over
the age of 6 months. In infants under 6 months, the ear canal is still very narrow so the temperature of the eardrum
often cannot be recorded and the result displayed is often too low.
• The measurement must not be taken in an ear affected by inflammatory diseases (e.g. discharging pus or secre-
tion), after possible ear injuries (e.g. eardrum damage) or in the healing period after operative procedures. In all of
these cases, please consult your doctor.
• Use of the thermometer on different persons can be inappropriate in the event of certain acute infectious dis-
eases because of the possible spread of germs despite cleaning and disinfection. If you have any doubts, please
consult your doctor.
• This thermometer may only be used without a disposable protective cover.
• If you have been lying on one ear for some time, the temperature is slightly raised. Wait a little while or measure in
the other ear.
• As ear wax can affect the measurement, you should clean the ear before measuring if necessary.
• Press the button for 1 second to switch the thermometer on. Follow-
ing a successful self test, the device emits two short beeps.
• Remove the cap by gently pushing it up (1) and then pulling it off for-
wards (2).
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