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RTH6300B Programmable Thermostat
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Operating Manual
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In case of difficulty
If you have difficulty with your thermostat,please try the suggestions below. Most
problems can be corrected quickly and easily.
Display is blank • Make sure fresh AA alkaline batteries are correctly installed
(see page 15).
Temperature
settings do not
change
Make sure heating and cooling temperatures are set to acceptable ranges:
• Heat: 40° to 90°F (4.5° to 32°C).
• Cool: 50° to 99°F (10° to 37°C).
Heating or
cooling system
does not respond
• Press SSYYSSTTEEMMbutton to set system to Heat. Make sure the temperature
is set higher than the Inside temperature.
• Press SSYYSSTTEEMMbutton to set system to Cool. Make sure the temperature
is set lower than the Inside temperature.
• Check circuit breaker and reset if necessary.
• Make sure power switch at heating & cooling system is on.
• Make sure furnace door is closed securely.
• Wait 5 minutes for the system to respond.
In case of difficulty
“Cool On” or
“Heat On” is
flashing
• Compressor protection feature is engaged. Wait 5 minutes for the system
to restart safely, without damage to the compressor (see page 14).
Other problems • If the above measures do not resolve the problem, check the In Case of
Difficulty section in your thermostat Installation Guide.
To restore
Energy Star®
default settings
Follow these steps to restore Energy Star default settings (see page 10):
1 Press SSEETTCCLLOOCCKK//DDAAYY//SSCCHHEEDDUULLEE.
2 Press SSEETTSSCCHHEEDDUULLEE.
3 Press DDOONNEEand NNEEXXTTat the same time for 4 seconds.