Troubleshooting, Reset Operation | White Rodgers 1F97-0671 specification

TROUBLESHOOTING

Reset Operation

Note: When thermostat is reset, installer conﬁ guration menu settings and programming will reset to factory settings.

If a voltage spike or static discharge blanks out the display or causes erratic thermostat operation, you can reset the thermo- stat by removing the wires from terminals R and C (do not short them together) and removing batteries for 2 minutes. After resetting the thermostat, replace the wires and batteries. If the thermostat has been reset and still does not function correctly contact your heating/cooling service person or place of purchase.

Note: Be sure to review the installer conﬁ guration menu settings.

To reset the programming, clock and conﬁ guration settings, press the , and SYSTEM button simultaneously. The thermostat should go blank and then all segments will be displayed momentarily.

Symptom	Possible Cause		Corrective Action

No Heat/No Cool/No Fan	1.	Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.	Replace fuse or reset breaker.
(common problems)	2.	Furnace power switch to OFF.	Turn switch to ON.
	3.	Furnace blower compartment door or	Replace door panel in proper position to engage safety
		panel loose or not properly installed.	interlock or door switch.
	4.	Loose connection to thermostat or system.	Tighten connections.

No Heat	1.	Pilot light not lit.	Re-light pilot.
	2.	Furnace Lock-Out Condition. Heat	Many furnaces have safety devices that shut down when
		may also be intermittent.	a lock-out condition occurs. If the heat works intermittently
			contact the furnace manufacturer or local HVAC service
			person for assistance.
	3.	Heating system requires service or	Diagnostic: Set SYSTEM Switch to HEAT and raise the
		thermostat requires replacement.	setpoint above room temperature. Within a few seconds
			the thermostat should make a soft click sound. This sound
			usually indicates the thermostat is operating properly. If
			the thermostat does not click, try the reset operation listed
			above. If the thermostat does not click after being reset
			contact your heating and cooling service person or place
			of purchase for a replacement. If the thermostat clicks,
			contact the furnace manufacturer or a HVAC service
			person to verify the heating is operating correctly.

No Cool	1.	Cooling system requires service or	Same as diagnostic for No Heat condition except set the
		thermostat requires replacement.	thermostat to COOL and lower the setpoint below the
			room temperature. There may be up to a ﬁ ve minute delay
			before the thermostat clicks in Cooling.

Heat, Cool or Fan	1.	Possible short in wiring.	Check each wire connection to verify they are not shorted
Runs Constantly	2.	Possible short in thermostat.	or touching together. No bare wire should stick out from
	3.	Possible short in heat/cool/fan system.	under terminal block. Try resetting the thermostat as de-
	4.	FAN Switch set to Fan ON.	scribed above. If the condition persists the manufacturer
			of your system or service person can instruct you on how
			to test the Heat/Cool system for correct operation. If the
			system operates correctly, replace the thermostat.

Thermostat Setting &	1.	Thermostat thermometer setting	The thermometer can be adjusted +/- 4 degrees. See
Thermostat Thermometer		requires adjustment.	Temperature Display Adjustment in the Conﬁ guration
Disagree			Menu section.

Furnace (Air Conditioner)	1.	The location of the thermostat and/or	Digital thermostats provide precise control and cycle
Cycles Too Fast or Too Slow		the size of the Heating System may	faster than older mechanical models. The system turns
(narrow or wide		be inﬂ uencing the cycle rate.	on and off more frequently but runs for a shorter time
temperature swing)			so there is no increase in energy use. If you would like
			an increased cycle time, choose SL for slow cycle in the
			Conﬁ guration menu, step 7 (heat) or 8 (cool). If an ac-
			ceptable cycle rate is not achieved, contact a local HVAC
			service person for additional suggestions.

Forgot Keypad			Press the menu button (button will disappear) and hold in
Lockout Code			for 20 seconds. This unlocks the thermostat.

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1F97-0671 specifications

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