Step 3 Testing The Alarm; Step 4 Peak Level Memory; What To Do If The Alarm Sounds; Smoke Alarm - Kidde KN-COSM-B User Manual

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 1-800-880-
6788.
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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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