Nuisance Alarms - Kidde 918 User Manual

LED INDICATOR: This smoke alarm is equipped with a red LED indi-
cator. The red LED is located under the test button and has two
modes of operation.
Standby Condition The red LED will flash every 30-40 seconds
Alarm Condition
TESTING: Test by pushing the test button on the cover and hold it
down for a minimum of 5 seconds. This will sound the alarm if
the electronic circuitry and horn and battery are working. When
the alarm sounds, the Safety Light will illuminate. If the alarm does
not sound, the unit has defective batteries or other failure. DO
NOT use an open flame to test your alarm, you could damage the
alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a structure fire.
TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION. Erratic
or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective
alarm, and it should be returned for service (see Section 12).

5. NUISANCE ALARMS

Smoke alarms are designed to minimize nuisance 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 the alarm is located close to the
cooking area. Large quantities of combustible particles are gener-
ated 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 equipped) Model 0918 has a "HUSH" button that is extremely
useful in a kitchen area or other areas prone to nuisance alarms.
For more information, refer to Section 4 OPERATION AND TESTING.
If the alarm does sound, 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 Section 2 may have caused the
alarm.
to indicate that the smoke alarm is
operating properly.
When the alarm senses products of
combustion and goes into alarm, the red
LED will flash rapidly (one flash per second).
The rapid flashing LED and temporal alarm
will continue until the air is cleared.