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General Product Care
To keep your product working and looking good, follow these guidelines:
• Avoid putting it near heating appliances and devices that generate electrical noise
(for example, motors or uorescent lamps).
• DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.
• Avoid dropping product and/or other rough treatment.
• Clean with a soft cloth.
• Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will damage
the nish.
• Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship it at a later date.
Causes of Poor Reception
• Aluminum siding.
• Foil backing on insulation.
• Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio signals.
• You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, computers, etc.
• Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.
• Base is installed in the basement or lower oor of the house.
• Base is plugged into AC outlet with other electronic devices.
• Baby monitor is using the same frequency.
• Handset battery is low.
• You’re out of range of the base.