Philips DL8740 Manual page 11

replace the batteries as soon as possible. The devi
ce works on 2x 1.5V AAA batteries.
Data will be lost when the batteries are completely
empty or are taken out of the thermometer.
1 Slide the battery cover downwards to open the
battery compartment and remove the empty
batteries (Fig. 14).
2 Insert two new batteries in the battery compart
ment according to the polarity indications mar
ked inside the compartment. Press down the
batteries until they click into place (Fig. 15).
3 Slide the battery cover back until it locks into
place (Fig. 16).
Setting the measurement unit
You can select either Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F)
for measuring temperature.
1 Switch on the device.
2 Press and hold the °C/°F selection button for 3
seconds to change the measurement unit (Fig.
17).
Cleaning and storage
Use a cotton swab to clean the infrared sensor.
1 Moisten the cotton swab with a few drops of
alcohol and wipe the surface of the infrared sen
sor gently with the swab (Fig. 18).
2 Immediately wipe the surface dry with a clean
cotton swab.
3 Use a soft dry cloth to clean the body of the
device (Fig. 19).
4 Store the device in a clean, dry place at room
temperature.
Caution: Do not expose the device to extre
me temperatures (below -20°C/-4°F or over
60°C/140°F), extreme levels of humidity (below
15%RH or over 85%RH), direct sunlight or
shock. This may result in malfunctions.
Calibration
The device has been calibrated when it was manu
factured.
If the device is used according to the instructions,
periodic recalibration is not required. If you questi
on the accuracy of the measurement at any time,
contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Do not attempt to modify or reassemble the devi
ce.
Specifications
Power supply 2 x AAA non-rechargeable batte
Temperature
measuring
range
In-ear mea
surement
accuracy
Dimensions
Weight
Operating
conditions
Storage and
transport con
ditions
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit
www.shop.philips.com/service or go to your Philips
dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer
Care Centre in your country (see the worldwide
guarantee leaflet for contact details).
Recyclen
- Dit symbool betekent dat dit product niet
samen met het gewone huishoudelijke afval
mag worden weggegooid (2012/19/EU) (Fig.
20).
- This symbol means that this product contains
batteries which shall not be disposed of with
normal household waste (2006/66/EC) (Fig.
21).
- Follow your country's rules for the separate col
lection of electrical and electronic products and
batteries. Correct disposal helps prevent negati
ve consequences for the environment and
human health.
Removing disposable batteries
To remove disposable batteries, see the instructi
ons for placing and/or removing batteries in the
user manual.
Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit
www.philips.com/support or read the separate
worldwide guarantee leaflet.
If you need more information about the app, plea
se visit www.philips.com/healthprograms
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most common pro
blems you could encounter with the appliance. If
you are unable to solve the problem with the infor
mation below, visit www.philips.com/support for a
list of frequently asked questions or contact the
Consumer Care Center in your country.
Problem
The device
does not res
pond or
resets auto
matically
when I pull
out the bat
tery strip.
ries
32.4°C - 42.9°C /90.3°F -109.2°F
°
±0.2 C (±0.4°F) within the range
°
of 32.4 C - 42.9
109.2°F)
134 (L) x 37 (W) x 27 (D) mm
About 54.6g (without battery)
°
10.0 C - 40.0
with a relative humidity of 15% -
85%
° °
-20 C - 60 C (-4°F - 131°F) with a
relative humidity of 15% - 85%
Possible cau
se
The batteries
are empty.
The poles of
the batteries
point in the
wrong directi
on.
°
C (90.3°F -
°
C (50.0°F - 104.0°F)
Solution
Replace the batte
ries.
Remove the batte
ries and reinsert
them properly.