TIMEX Weather Products instruction manual Cold Chek, INSTRUCTIONS MODEL RF-02, Features

MODEL # RF-02

COLD•CHEK

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

	85-138-X00
COLD•CHEK		FEATURES
		• LCD displays instant temperature for freezer and refrigerator.
		• Unit calculates and displays a rolling weekly average temperature for
INSTRUCTIONS • MODEL RF-02		freezer and refrigerator.
		• Unit allows you to set a maximum weekly average temperature for
		freezer and refrigerator.
INTRODUCTION
		• Red or Green indicator lights at the top of the LCD advise average
Your Model RF-02 Digital Refrigerator/Freezer Thermometer is the		weekly Freezer temperature status.
newest and most innovative electronic thermometer that accurately		• Red or Green indicator lights at the bottom of the LCD advise
indicates the instant temperature of your refrigerator and freezer. It also		average weekly Refrigerator	temperature status.
computes and displays the weekly average temperatures for both. You		• Green lights if the average weekly temperatures are within the
can set weekly average temperature maximums. This is monitored and		maximum temperature +/3ºF you set. Indicating the
indicated by four small lights. Two green lights if the average weekly		freezer/refrigerator is keeping food cold enough.
temperature for both your refrigerator and freezer are within the range		• Red lights if the average weekly temperatures are out of the
of set maximum temperature +/- 3ºF and red if they are out of the		maximum temperature	+/-	3ºF you set. Indicating	the
		freezer/refrigerator is either not		keeping food cold enough or	too
range.
		cold.
COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:		• To change the display from Fahrenheit to Celsius and back press and
		hold the MODE button for 3 seconds.
• Remove the battery cover by sliding it off in the direction of the
		• The unit has a battery saving light sensor that turns on the red or
	ribbed arrow and insert 2 - 1.5 Volt AAA batteries into the battery
		green lights only when the refrigerator door is open.
	compartment. Snap battery cover door shut.
		• The unit has internal temperature sensor for the refrigerator and a 6 ft
• The unit LCD will show HI for instant freezer & refrigerator
		probe wire for the freezer.
	temperatures and - - for average freezer & refrigerator temperatures.

The two red lights will also be on.	BATTERY REPLACEMENT
• To set Average Freezer temperature maximum press the MODE	The unit is powered by two replaceable 1.5 volt AAA extra heavy duty
button once. The SET icon will appear in the top of the LCD and the	batteries which should last half year assuming the refrigerator door is
Average Freezer temperature will flash. While it is flashing press the	opened an average of 20 times per day for 7 seconds each time. To
SET button until the desired maximum temperature is displayed. The	replace batteries lift off the unit from the mounting bracket. Remove
USDA recommends 0ºF. Do not touch any buttons for 3 seconds.	the battery cover on the rear of the unit and pull out used batteries
Once the Average Freezer temperature stops flashing it is set. The	noting polarity. Insert two new extra heavy duty AAA batteries.
Average Freezer SET range of the unit is –22ºF to 32ºF.	HELPFUL HINTS
• To set Average Refrigerator temperature maximum press the MODE
button. The SET icon will appear in the top of the LCD and the	If the LCD only displays –22 –22 reset the circuit by removing the
Average Freezer temperature will flash. Press the MODE button	batteries, waiting a few minutes and then replacing.
again. Now the Average Refrigerator temperature is flashing. Press	The unit will take 30 minutes, after you put it in your refrigerator, to
the SET button until the desired maximum temperature is displayed.
The USDA recommends between 37ºF - 40ºF. Do not touch any	accurately measure the temperature.
buttons for 3 seconds. Once the Average Refrigerator temperature	Do not pull on the freezer probe wire.
stops flashing it is set. The Average Refrigerator SET range of the
unit is 23ºF to 50ºF.	Most authorities recommend your freezer be at 0ºF and your
• Remove the mounting bracket from the unit. Remove the non-stick
	refrigerator be between 37ºF - 40ºF.
tape paper from the adhesive tape and stick the mounting bracket on
the left wall of the refrigerator compartment near the top and front so	LIMITED NINETY DAY WARRANTY
it can be easily viewed when the refrigerator door is opened.
• Attach the unit on the mounting bracket and place the freezer probe	This product is warranted by Maverick Industries, Inc. to be free from
wire in the freezer. Be careful not to pinch the wire in door hinge or
	defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days
any place else with a sharp edge. The wire should exit the refrigerator	from date of initial use, considered to be not more than thirty (30) days
so it lies flat against the body of the refrigerator. There are two	after date of purchase. In the event of any claim under this limited
mounting clips with adhesive tape to help position the freezer wire	warranty, Maverick Industries, Inc. will repair or replace at its sole
and probe.	option any unit or part(s) thereof, provided such units or part(s) are sent
• Replace the batteries if the LCD becomes blurry.	freight prepaid to the Customer Service Department, Maverick
	Industries, Inc., 94 Mayfield Avenue, Edison NJ 08837.
	COPYRIGHT 2003 MAVERICK INDUSTRIES, INC.