Silvercrest SSOT 6 A1 User manual

FOREHEAD & EAR THERMOMETER SSOT 6 A1
FOREHEAD & EAR
THERMOMETER
Operating instructions
STIRN- UND OHR-
THERMOMETER
Bedienungsanleitung
PANN- OCH ÖRONTER-
MOMETER
Bruksanvisning
IAN 86673

GB / IE Operating instructions Page 1
SE Bruksanvisning Sidan 35
DE / AT / CH Bedienungsanleitung Seite 61
Before reading, unfold both pages containing illustrations and
familiarise yourself with all functions of the device.
Vik ut båda bildsidorna och ha den till hands när du läser igenom
anvisningarna och gör dig bekant med apparatens/ maskinens
funktioner.
Klappen Sie vor dem Lesen die beiden Seiten mit den Abbildungen
aus und machen Sie sich anschließend mit allen Funktionen des
Gerätes vertraut.

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B12
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SET 12hr
(12/24)
SET 24hr
(12/24) SET hour SET minute
SET Year SET month SET day
SET sleep
disable
C
D E
F G

5GB/IE
Introduction
Intended use....................................................... Page 7
Scope of delivery............................................... Page 8
Description of parts............................................ Page 8
Technical data.................................................... Page 9
Safety
General safety instructions ................................ Page 11
Safety instructions............................................... Page 13
Safety Instructions for the Battery...................... Page 14
Before getting started
Removing the battery fuse ................................. Page 15
Operation
Setting the date/time (Fig. C)........................... Page 15
Temperature measurements............................... Page 16
Measuring time (stopwatch mode)................... Page 23
Functions/error analysis
Selecting the temperature unit........................... Page 24
The memory function (memory mode).................Page 24
Changing the battery
.......................................... Page 25
Problem-solving .................................................. Page 26
Cleaning and care....................................... Page 28
Guarantee and Service............................ Page 29
Disposal............................................................. Page 31
Conformity....................................................... Page 32
Table of Contents
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6 GB/IE
The following pictograms are used in these
directions for use or on the device itself:
Read the directions for use!
Please observe the warning and
safety instructions!
Risk of explosion!
VDirect current (type of current and voltage)
mA Milliampere
Danger to life and danger of accidents
for infants and children!
Medical device type B
2013-01
Year and month of manufacture
Dispose of the packaging and appliance
in an environmentally friendly way!
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7GB/IE
Introduction
Forehead & Ear Thermometer

Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
appliance. You have clearly decided in favour
of a quality product.
These operating instructions are a part of this product.
They contain important information in regard to safety,
use and disposal. Before starting the device up for the first
time, familiarise yourself with its functions. Read the follow-
ing directions for use. Please keep these instructions in a
safe place. When handing the device on to a third party,
hand all instructions on, too.

Intended use
The device is intended for use indoors for the measurement
of body temperature on the ear or temple/forehead, the
measurement of room temperature and the measurement
of surface temperatures in the household, as well as a
clock with stopwatch function. In no way does it replace
an examination by a qualified doctor. This appliance is
solely intended for private use. Any use other than that
previously described or any change to the product is not
permitted and may lead to injuries and/or damage to the
product. The manufacturer does not assume any liability
for damage arising from improper use.
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8 GB/IE
Introduction

Scope of delivery
1x Forehead and ear thermometer
(incl. battery and protective head guard 9)
1x Directions for use

Description of parts
1“MEM/SET” button
(information retrieval from the memory etc.)
2Measuring head
3“EAR” button
(temperature measurement in the ear / scan mode)
4“FOREHEAD” button
(temperature measurement on the forehead/temple)
5LC display
6LED red: fever 38.0°C-42.9°C (100.4°F-109.2°F)
7LED orange: slight increase in temperature
37.5°C-37.9°C (99.5 °F-100.2°F)
8LED green: no fever 34.0°C-37.4 °C
(93.2°F-99.3°F)
9Protective head guard
10 Battery compartment lid
11 Battery
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9GB/IE
Introduction
LC display
12 Battery change symbol
13 Year display symbol
14 Date display symbol
15 Ear mode symbol
16 Standard mode symbol
17 Scan mode symbol
18 Temperature display
19 Forehead mode symbol
20 Sleep mode symbol
21 Setup mode symbol
22 Memory mode symbol
23 PM/AM display
24 Month and hour in standard mode
25 Stopwatch mode symbol

Technical data
Measurement
method: Infrared (non-contact)
Electrical
power supply: Lithium battery 3V CR2032
Power consumption: < 30mA
Memory: 9 temperature measurements with
details of date, time and measurement
method (ear or forehead measurement)
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10 GB/IE
Introduction
Temperature scale: °C (°Celsius)
°F (°Fahrenheit)
Time display: 12/24-hour format
Automatic switch-off: Automatic switch-off after 1 minute
Measurement range
forehead & ear mode: 32°C-42.9°C (89.6°F -109.2°F)
Measurement
accuracies: ±0.2°C (±0.4°F) in the range
from 35.5°C-42.0°C
(95.9°F-107.6°F)
±0.3°C (±0.5°F) in the range from
32.0°C-35.4°C (89.6°F-95.7°F)
and in the range from 42.1°C-
42.9°C (107.8°F-109.2°F)
Measurement range
room temperature: 5.0°C-59°C (41.0°F-138.2°F)
Measurement
accuracy: ±2.0°C (±4.0°F)
Measurement
range scan mode: –22.0°C-80.0°C
(–7.6°F-176°F)
Measurement
accuracy: ±2.0°C (±4.0°F)
Ambient temperature
Ear and scan mode: +10.0°C- +40.0°C
(50.0°F-104.0°F)
Forehead mode: +15.0°C-+40.0°C
(59.0°F-104.0°F)
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11GB/IE
Introduction/Safety
Storage temperature: –10.0°C-+55.0°C
(14.0°F-131.0°F) at
20%RH*-85 %RH*
Atmospheric pressure: 700~1060hPa
Dimensions: approx. 135x37x58mm (LxBxH)
Weight: approx. 50g
*RH = relative humidity

Safety
PLEASE KEEP ALL SAFETY INFORMATION
AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE!
General safety instructions
 WARNING! DANGER TO LIFE
AND DANGER OF ACCIDENTS FOR
INFANTS AND CHILDREN! Never leave
children alone and unsupervised with the packaging
material. Danger of suffocation. Children often
underestimate risks. Always keep children away
from the product.
DANGER TO LIFE! Batteries can be swallowed,
which may represent a danger to life. If a battery has
been swallowed, medical help is required immediately.
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12 GB/IE
Safety
 This device is not designed to be used by people
(including children) with limited physical, sensory or
mental abilities or who lack the experience and/ or
knowledge to use it, unless they are supervised by a
person responsible for safety or receive instructions
from such a person as to how the device should be
used. Children have to be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the device.
 Do not expose the device to
- extreme temperatures,
- strong vibrations,
- heavy mechanical loads,
- direct sunlight.
Otherwise there is a danger that the device will be
damaged.
 Please note that the guarantee does not cover damage
caused by incorrect handling, non-compliance with the
operating instructions or interference with the device
by unauthorised individuals.
 Under no circumstances should you take the device
apart. Improper repairs may place the user in consider-
able danger. Repairs should only be carried out by
specialist personnel.
 Do not use the device if it is damaged. Otherwise
the consequence may be injuries and/or inaccurate
readings.
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13GB/IE
Safety
 Please consult a doctor if the thermometer indicates
that the body temperature measured is high. With this
measuring method, a fever is indicated if the tempera-
ture is above 38.0°C (100.4°F). The red LED 6is a
warning. Please take several measurements at intervals
of 0.5 to 1 hour in order to follow the progression of
the temperature. The values you measure will help
your doctor make a diagnosis.
 Do not use the temperature under extreme temperature
conditions and/or outdoors. This will result in inaccurate
measuring results. Please observe the details regarding
ambient and storage temperatures (see “Technical data”).
 The measurement sensor should not be touched directly
or be blown on. This will result in inaccurate measuring
results.
 Mobile telephones should not be used in the immediate
vicinity when the thermometer is being used. Otherwise
the consequence may be inaccurate measurement
results.
Safety instructions
 This appliance is solely intended for private use. That
is why it is not subject to mandatory verification.
 Discontinue using the appliance if it is damaged or if
you feel that the measured values are unrealistic. Con-
sult the chapter “Functions/Error analysis - Trouble-
shooting” for advice or contact our service centre.
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14 GB/IE
Safety
Safety Instructions
for the Battery
 Remove the battery from the device if it is not going
to be used for a prolonged period.
 CAUTION! DANGER OF EXPLOSION!
The battery must never be recharged!
 Ensure correct polarity when inserting the battery!
This is indicated in the battery compartment.
 If necessary, clean the battery and device contacts
before inserting the battery.
 Batteries must not be disposed of in the normal
domestic waste!
 Every consumer is legally obliged to dispose
of batteries in the proper manner!
 CAUTION! RISK OF EXPLOSION!
Keep batteries away from children; do not
throw batteries into a fire; do not short-circuit
the batteries and do not take them apart.
 Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and mucous mem-
branes. Any parts of the body coming into contact with
battery acid should be rinsed off with copious amounts
of water and/or a doctor contacted if necessary!
 Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
Upon contact with battery acid, rinse the affected
area with lots of water and/ or consult a doctor!
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15GB/IE
Before getting started/Operation

Before getting started

Removing the battery fuse
 Push the battery compartment lid 10 downwards.
 Pull the tab of the protective film out of the battery
compartment.
 Push the battery compartment lid 10 onto the battery
compartment until it clicks into place (Fig. A).
– When it is switched on, an internal alignment and a
self-test of the LC display are carried out.
– To verify that all of the bars of the numbers are being
managed correctly, when you switch on check the
display of the LC display 5on your appliance
against the example (Fig. B).

Operation

Setting the date/time (Fig. C)
You only have to set the date and time when you operate
the appliance for the first time and after you change the
battery.
1. Press and hold the “MEM/SET” button 1down for
two seconds in standard mode. An acoustic signal
will sound. The device is now in set-up mode.
2. Press the “MEM/SET” button 1to choose between
the 12-hour or 24-hour format.
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16 GB/IE
Operation
3. Press the “FOREHEAD” button 4. The hours will flash
and can be corrected with the “MEM/SET” button 1.
4. Press the “FOREHEAD” button 4again. The minutes
will flash and can be corrected with the “MEM/SET”
button 1.
 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the values for the year,
month and day or to switch the sleep mode on or off.
 Finally, press the “FOREHEAD” button 4. The settings
will be taken over and the appliance reverts to stand-
ard mode.

Temperature measurements
Measuring room temperature (standard mode)
When you have finished setting the time and date and do
not carry out any further procedures, the device switches
to sleep mode after 1 minute in order to save the battery.
In the condition as supplied to the customer the sleep
mode is activated, as shown by the symbol, and the LC
display 5is completely switched off. When the sleep
mode is deactivated, the device remains switched on,
while the time and room temperature are still shown and
updated once a minute. The LC display 5shows
the time and date alternately (Illustration D).
Measuring body temperature (ear mode)
IMPORTANT! It is advisable to carry out 3 meas-
urements in a row on the same ear and to take the highest
temperature as the measured value. A new measurement
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17GB/IE
Operation
can be taken when the display “ ” goes out.
 Do not use the thermometer if pain occurs when the meas-
urement is being taken. This could damage the ear canal.
 Do not use the thermometer with external ear disorders
(e.g. inflammation of the ear canal, injuries to the outer
ear). The condition of the affected areas could worsen.
 Do not use the thermometer straight after bathing or
swimming when the ear canal is wet. This could dam-
age the ear canal.
 Due to the risk of contamination of the measuring
head, clean the appliance after every use.
 In this mode, only measure the temperature in the ear
and at no other place on the body.
1. If the sleep mode has been activated, activate the
thermometer again by pressing any button before
taking the measurement.
2. Carefully press on the protective cap 9and remove
it with a gentle rotary motion and without using any
force.
3. Check that the measuring head 2and the measuring
sensors are clean.
4. Carefully clean the ear canal with a cotton bud.
5. Pull the outer ear, tilted slightly upwards/to the rear,
towards the back of his head, so that the ear canal is
freely accessible and there are no impediments be-
tween the measurement sensor and the eardrum.
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18 GB/IE
Operation
6. Please keep the outer ear slightly extended and now
carefully insert the measuring head 2into the ear canal.
7. Briefly press the “EAR” button 3. The symbol will
appear in the LC display 5and the measurement
will start after an acoustic signal.
8. The end of the measurement is indicated by means of
2 acoustic signals.
9. Now you can read off the measurement result on the
LC display 5. At the same time, one of the 3 LEDs
will come on.
Note: LED green 8: no fever 34.0 °C-37.4°C
(93.2°F-99.3°F)
LED orange 7: slight increase in temperature
37.5°C-37.9°C (99.5 °F-100.2°F)
LED red 6: fever 38.0°C-42.9°C
(100.4°F-109.2°F)
10. Values can be displayed in °C as well as in °F
(see “Functions/error analysis - selecting the
temperature unit”).
11. Wait until the display “ ” goes out before you
start taking a new measurement.
Note: The appliance automatically switches off if it is not
operated for longer than 1 minute. When the sleep mode
has been activated, the LC display 5switches itself off.
When the sleep mode has been deactivated, the appliance
switches to standard mode. If the thermometer has been
operated under normal conditions, the result of the last
measurement taken before the appliance was switched off
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19GB/IE
Operation
is stored. The measured value is available again along
with information on the date, time and measurement mode
when the “MEM/SET” button 1is pressed again. The
device has 9 storage spaces (see section on “Functions/
error analysis - the memory function”).
Measuring the body temperature
(forehead mode)
IMPORTANT! It is advisable to carry out 3 meas-
urements in a row at the same place and to take the
highest temperature as the measured value.
 With different room temperatures, let the appliance
lie in the room where the temperature is to be taken
for at least 30 minutes to “acclimatise” it.
 Before measuring your body temperature, you should
relax for about 5 minutes.
 If you have done any physical activity or taken a
bath, wait for at least 30 minutes before taking a
measurement in order to get a measurement that is
as accurate as possible.
 Ensure that the forehead or temple is clean, free of
injuries and not covered with sweat, cosmetics or
ointment.
Take a note of what measurement method you used to
measure the temperature and inform your doctor of it.
1. If the sleep mode has been activated, activate the
thermometer again by pressing any button before
taking the measurement.
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20 GB/IE
Operation
2. Carefully press on the protective cap 9and remove
it with a gentle rotary motion and without using any
force.
3. Check that the measuring head 2and the measuring
sensors are clean.
4. Hold the measuring sensor 1cm away from the
forehead or temple.
5. To start the measurement, press on the “FOREHEAD”
button 4. The symbol will appear in the LC display
5and the measurement will start after an acoustic
signal.
6. The end of the measurement is indicated by 2 acoustic
signals.
7. Now you can read off the measurement result on the
LC display 5. At the same time, one of the 3 LEDs
will come on.
Note: LED green 8no fever 34.0 °C-37.4°C
(93.2°F-99.3°F)
LED orange 7slight increase in temperature
37.5°C-37.9°C (99.5 °F-100.2°F)
LED red fever 638.0°C-42.9°C
(100.4°F-109.2°F)
8. Values can be displayed in °C as well as in °F
(see “Functions/error analysis - selecting the
temperature unit”).
9. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to carry out further measurements.
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