Microlife IR 1DE1 User manual

Microlife IR 1DE1
1 sec. Measurement (Scan-Peak-method)
Mesure en 1 sec. / Medición en 1 seg. / 1 Sek. Messung /
Medição em 1 seg.
Multiple Use (Wide Range 0 °C - 100 °C)
• Body temperature / Température du corps / Temperatura
corporal / Körpertemperatur / Temperatura corporal
• Milk surface temperature / Température de surface du lait /
Temperatura superficial de la leche / Milch-Oberflächen-
temperatur / Temperatura da superficie do leite
• Surface temperature of Baby’s bath / Température de sur-
face du bain de bébé / Temperatura superficial del agua
del baño del bebé / Badewasser-Oberflächentemperatur /
Temperatura superficial del agua del baño
• Ambient temperature / Température ambiante / Tempera-
tura ambiente / Raumtemperatur / Temperatura ambiente
Fever alarm / Silent GlowTM Technology
Alarme de fièvre / Silent GlowTM technologie
Señal de alarma en caso de fiebre / Tecnología Silent GlowTM
Fieberalarm / Silent GlowTM Technologie
Alarme de febre / Tecnologia Silent GlowTM
Illuminated Display
Ecran rétro-éclairé / Pantalla con iluminación / Beleuchtetes
Display / Visor iluminado
12 Memories
12Mémoires / 12Memorias / 12Speicherplätze / 12Memórias
Signal Tone
Signal sonore / Señal acústica / Signalton / Sinal sonor
Probe Cover Free
Sans embout / Sin funda protectora / Schutzhüllenfreies / Sem
cobertura protectora do sensor
Celsius - Fahrenheit switchable
Microlife AG
Espenstrasse 139
9443 Widnau / Switzerland
Tel. +41 / 71 727 70 30
Fax +41 / 71 727 70 39
Email [email protected]
www.microlife.com
1 sec.
IB IR IDE1-1S VarA5 1008

Microlife IR 1DE1
Probe Cover Free Ear Thermometer
Instruction Manual (1-12)
Thermomètre auriculaire sans embout
Mode d’emploi (13-24)
Termómetro de oído sin funda protectora
Manual de Instrucciones (25-38)
Schutzhüllenfreies Ohrthermometer
Gebrauchsanleitung (39-50)
Termómetro de ouvido sem
cobertura protectora do sensor
Manual de Instruções (51-62)
EN
FR
ES
DE
PT

Probe Cover Free Ear Thermometer
Instruction Manual
Please read these instructions carefully before using the
instrument and keep them in a safe place.
The Microlife Probe Cover Free Ear Thermometer IR 1DE1 is a high
quality product incorporating the latest technology and tested in
accordance with international standards. With its unique technology,
the IR 1DE1 can provide a stable, heat-interference-free reading with
each measurement. The instrument performs a self-test every time it
is switched on to always guarantee the specified accuracy of measu-
rements.
The Microlife Probe Cover Free Ear Thermometer IR 1DE1 is intended
for the periodic measurement and monitoring of human body tempe-
rature in the home. It is intended for use on people of all ages.
Batteries and electronic instruments must be disposed of in
accordance with the locally applicable regulations, not with
domestic waste.
1

Table of Contents
1. The Advantages of this Thermometer
2. Important Safety Instructions
3. Product Description
4. How this Thermometer Measures Ear Temperature
5. Control Displays and Symbols
6. Directions for Use
7. Changing from Fahrenheit to Celsius and vice-versa
8. How to recall 12 readings in Memory Mode
9. Error Messages
10. Cleaning and Storage
11. Replacing the Battery
12. Guarantee
13. Technical Specifications
14. www.microlife.com
2

3
1. The Advantages of this Thermometer
Multiple Use (Wide Range Measurement)
The IR 1DE1 offers a wide measurement range feature from 0 - 100.0 °C
(32.0 - 212.0 °F); meaning the unit can be used as an ear thermometer to
measure body temperature, but it can also be used to measure surface
temperature of following objects:
• Milk surface temperature in baby's bottle.
• Surface temperature of baby's bath.
• Ambient temperature.
Probe Cover Free
Since a probe cover is not required with this thermometer it makes
using the IR 1DE1 more user-friendly and more cost-effective.
Measurement in 1 second
The innovative infrared technology allows measurement of ear
temperature in only 1 second.
Accurate and reliable
The unique probe assembly construction, incorporating an advanced
infrared sensor ensure that each measurement is accurate and reliable.
Gentle and Easy to Use
• The ergonomic design enables simple and easy use of the ther-
mometer.
• This thermometer can be used even on a sleeping child, thereby
causing no interruption.
• This thermometer is fast and therefore pleasant to use for children.
Auto-Display Memory
The last reading is automatically displayed for 2 seconds when the
unit is switched ON.
Multiple Reading Recalls
Users will be able to recall the last 12 readings when entering the
recall mode, enabling efficient tracking of temperature variations.
Safe and Hygienic
• No risk of broken glass or mercury ingestion.
• Completely safe for use on children.
• Cleaning of the probe tip can be done with an alcohol-moistened
cotton tissue, making the IR 1DE1 completely hygienic for use by
the whole family.

High Temperature Indication
10 short beeps and a red LCD backlight alert the patient that he/she
may have a temperature above 37.5 °C.
2. Important Safety Instructions
• Never use the thermometer for purposes other than those it has
been intened for. Please follow the general safety precautions
when using on children.
•Never immerse this thermometer into water or other
liquids (not waterproof). For cleaning please follow the
instructions in the «Cleaning and Storage» section.
• Keep the instrument away from direct exposure to the sun and
keep it in a dust-free, dry area at a temperature between
5 - 40 °C (41 - 104 °F).
• Do not use the thermometer if there are signs of damage to the
measuring tip or to the instrument itself. If damaged, do not
attempt to repair the instrument! Please contact your nearest
Microlife customer service department.
• Earwax in the ear canal may cause a lower temperature reading.
Therefore it is important to ensure the subject's ear canal is clean.
• This thermometer consists of high-quality precision parts. Do not
drop the instrument! Protect it from severe impact and shock. Do
not twist the instrument and the measuring probe!
WARNING:
•Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for
consultation with your physician.
•Thermometer is not waterproof! Please NEVER immerse
into liquids without a probe cover.
3. Product Description
(1) Probe
(2) START button
(3) LCD Display
(4) O/I button
(5) Battery Cover
4
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(1)

5
4. How this Thermometer Measures Ear Temperature
This thermometer measures infrared energy radiated from the eardrum
and the surrounding tissue. This energy is collected through the lens
and converted to a temperature value. The measured reading obtained
directly from the eardrum (Tympanic Membrane) can ensure the most
accurate ear temperature.
Measurements taken from the surrounding tissue of the ear canal
generate lower readings and may result in misdiagnosis of a fever.
To avoid an inaccurate measurement:
• Switch on the thermometer by pressing the O/I button.
• After one beep is heard (and the temperature scale icon is flas-
hing), straighten the ear canal by gently pulling the middle of the
ear back and up.
• Place the probe firmly into the ear canal, press the START button
and keep the probe in the ear until the thermometer beeps to
identify the completion of the measurement.
This thermometer has been clinically tested and proven to be
safe and accurate when used in accordance with its operating
instruction manual.

6
5. Control Displays and Symbols
LCD Display Display
Meaning
All segments
displayed
Memory
Ready
Measurement
complete
Out-of-ear
temperature
indication
Low battery
indication
Description
Press the O/I button to
turn on the unit, all seg-
ments will be shown
for 2 seconds.
The last reading will be
shown on the display
automatically for
2 seconds.
The unit is ready for
measurement, the °C or
°F icon will keep
flashing.
The reading will be shown
on the LCD display with
the °C or °F icon flashing,
the unit is ready again for
the next measurement.
A crossed-ear-icon
shown on the LCD if the
reading falls outside the
range 32.0 ~ 42.2 °C
(89.6 ~ 108.0 °F)
When the unit is turned
on, the battery icon will
keep flashing to remind
the user to replace the
battery.

7
6. Directions for Use
1. Press the O/I button. The LCD is activated
to show all segments for 2 seconds.
2. The last measurement reading will be
shown on the display automatically for
2 seconds with the «M» icon.
3. When the °C or °F icon is flashing, a beep
sound is heard and the thermometer is
ready for measurement.
4. Straighten the ear canal by pulling the ear
up and back to give a clear view of the
eardrum.
• For children under 1 year:
Pull the ear straight back.
• Children above 1 year and adults:
Pull the ear up and back.
5. While gently pulling the ear, insert the probe
snugly into the ear canal and press the
START button. Release the button and wait
for the beep sound. This is the indication that
confirms the end of measurement.
6. Remove the thermometer from the ear canal.
The LCD displays the measured temperature.
NOTE:
• 10 short beeps will sound and a red LCD backlight will illuminate
when the temperature is higher than 37.5 °C (99.5 °F) in order to
alert the patient that he/she may have a temperature above 37.5 °C.
•In order to assure the accurate readings, plase wait at least
30 seconds after 3-5 continuous measurements.
• Accumulation of ear wax on the probe tip can result in less accurate
temperature readings or cross infection between users. Therefore,
it is essential that a clean probe tip is used before each
measurement. Please follow the instructions in the «Cleaning and
Storage» section for cleaning.
•After cleaning the probe tip with alcohol, it is necessary to
wait 5 minutes before taking the next measurement, in order to
allow the thermometer to reach its operating reference temperature.

8
• For an infant, it is best to have the child laying flat with his head
sideways so the ear is facing upwards. For an older child or adult,
it is best to stand behind and slightly to the side of the patient.
• Always take the temperature in the same ear, since the tempera-
ture readings may be different from the right ear and left ear.
• Wait for a few minutes to take the ear temperature after sleeping.
• In the following situations it is recommended that 3 measurements
are done in the same ear and the highest one is taken as the reading:
1) New born 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 IR thermometer for the
first time until he/she has familiarized himself/herself with the
instrument and obtains consistent readings.
7. Changing from Fahrenheit to Celsius and vice-versa
The thermometer can display temperature measurements in either Fah-
renheit or Celsius. To switch the display between °C and °F, simply turn
OFF the unit, press and hold the START button for 5 seconds until «-- -»
and the flashing °C or °F icon is shown on the LCD. Switch the measure-
ment scale between °C and °F by pressing the START button again. When
the measurement scale has been chosen, wait for 5 seconds and the unit
will enter the ready for measuring mode automatically.