Operating/Installation Instructions
Step 3
Testing the Alarm
The test button has three purposes. It tests the unit’s electronics, resets the alarm and activates the peak level memory (See page 16).
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing.
•To test: Press the test/reset button for five seconds and a series of beeps will sound, followed by the message “Fire! Fire!”, then another two series of beeps and the message “Warning! Carbon Monoxide”, followed by 4 additional short
beeps.
•Reset: If the the Smoke/CO Alarm is sounding a CO alarm, pressing the test/reset button will silence the alarm. If the CO condition that caused the alert con tinues, the alarm will reactivate. Reactivation times depend on the amount of CO present. See page 19.
•Peak Level Memory: If 8 chirps are made when pushing the test/reset button, the unit has detected a CO level of 100 PPM or greater.
The unit needs to be tested weekly! If at anytime it does not perform as described, verify the three batteries are installed correctly and that they don’t need replacing. Clean dust and other buildup off the unit. If it still doesn’t operate properly call the Consumer Hotline at
Operating/Installation Instructions and What To Do If The Alarm Sounds
Step 4
Peak Level Memory
If the CO sensor has detected a CO level of 100 PPM or higher since last reset, it will be recorded by the Peak Level Memory function.To access the Peak Level Memory press the test/reset button. If a reading of 100 PPM or higher has been recorded the unit will chirp 8 times. If you’ve been away from home this feature allows you to check if there was a CO reading of 100, or higher, during your absence. Pushing the test/reset button resets the memory. It’s also reset when batteries are removed.
What To Do If The Alarm Sounds
NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM! Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy with your Kidde Combination Smoke/CO Alarm. The voice message warning system will inform you of the type of situation occurring. Refer to the Features sec- tion on page 4 for a detailed description of each alarm pattern.
When the smoke alarm sounds:
Smoke alarms are designed to minimize false alarms. Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm.
Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if located too close to the cooking area. Large quantities of combustible particles are generated from spills or when broiling. Using the fan on a range hood which vents to the outside (non recirculating type) will also help remove these combustible products from the kitchen.
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