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10. Recognizing Nuisance Alarms
Smoke Nuisance
HUSH®: If you know why the alarm is sounding, and you can verify that it is not a life
threatening situation, you can push the button to silence the alarm for 8-10 minutes. If the
smoke is not too dense, that unit will silence. After the Hush® period, the smoke alarm will
automatically reset and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are still present. You can
use Hush® repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm.
NOTE: Dense smoke will override Hush® and sound a continuous alarm. If no fire is
present, check to see if one of the reasons listed in "Locations to avoid" may have
caused the alarm. If a fire is discovered, get out and call the fire department or 911.
This 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 prevent
nuisance alarms from occurring by removing these combustible products from the kitchen.
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