Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Solution

 

 

Inaccurate

• Use standard alkaline batteries. Do not use

temperature

heavy duty or rechargeable batteries.

Display screen

• Verify batteries are installed correctly. Batteries

not working

may need to be replaced.

Current Temperature reads

• Verify that the probe is plugged securely into the

display unit.

“LL” or “HH”

• Verify you’re within the measurable temperature

 

range (32ºF to 392ºF; 0ºC to 200ºC).

 

• The pager may beep for up to 40 seconds while

 

it searches to make a wireless connection with

 

the thermometer display unit.

 

• Relocate the thermometer and pager. The units

 

must be within 100 ft (30 m) of each other.

 

• Make sure both units are placed at least 3 feet

 

(.9 m) away from electronics that may interfere

 

with the wireless communication (such as TVs,

Pager keeps

microwaves, computers, etc).

• Perform a hard reset:

beeping / blinking

1. Place both units side-by-side.

 

2. Remove batteries from both units. Allow the

 

units to sit without batteries for 10-15 minutes.

 

3. Reinstall batteries in display unit first.

 

4. Turn display unit ON.

 

5. Reinstall batteries in pager unit last.

 

6. Turn the pager ON.

 

7. Let the units sit side-by-side for about 20

 

minutes to gain a strong connection.

If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or call (877) 221-1252 for assistance.

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