Nuisance Alarms - Kidde P3010K-CA User Manual

6. Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators
GENERAL VISUAL AND AUDIBLE INDICATOR OPERATION
Red LED Indicator: The red LED will blink in conjunction with the alarm
sound. Therefore, the red LED will blink during a smoke alarm, a low
battery mode chirp, a unit error mode chirp or at end of unit life.
Fault Mode Indicator: These alarms monitor strategic functions of
internal electronics and sensors. If a problem is detected the alarm will
enter a fault mode. If this occurs the alarm will produce a single "chirp"
approximately every 30 seconds and blink the Red LED 2-12 times. If this
should occur call Kidde Customer service at 1-800-880-6788.
End of Unit Life Indicator: Ten years after initial power-up, this unit
will "chirp" twice every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace
the alarm.
This alarm has End of Life Hush
chirp for three days giving you extra time to replace the unit at a more
convenient time.
To activate, press the Test/Hush button. While in the End of Life Hush
mode, the alarm will still detect Smoke.
The End of Life signal can be reset a maximum of 10 times for a total of
30 days. After 10 resets the end of life signal can no longer be silenced
and the alarm must be replaced immediately.

7. Nuisance Alarms

This smoke alarm is designed to minimize nuisance alarms. Cigarette
smoke will not normally cause the unit to alarm, unless the smoke is
blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from cooking may
set off the alarm if it is located too close to a cooking appliance. 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.
If the alarm does sound the smoke alarm pattern of 3 long beeps,
check for fires first. If a fire is discovered, get out and call the fire
department. If no fire is present, check to see if one of the reasons listed
in "Locations to Avoid" may have caused the alarm.
which allows you to silence the trouble
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