What To Do If The Alarm Sounds - Kidde KN-COSM-IBACA (900-0119) User Manual

What to do When the Alarm Sounds!
NEVER IGNORE THE SOUND OF THE ALARM!
Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy with your
Combination Smoke/CO Alarm. The voice message warning
system will inform you of the type of situation occurring. Refer
to the Features section on pages 4-5 for a detailed description
of each alarm pattern.

What To Do If The Alarm Sounds

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. This unit contains nuisance alarm
protection, which will reduce the impact of cooking particles.
However, large quantities of combustible particles from spills or
broiling could still cause the unit to alarm. Careful location of the
unit away from the kitchen area will give the maximum nuisance
alarm protection. 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.
If the alarm sounds, check for fires first. If a fire is discovered
follow these steps. Become thoroughly familiar with these items,
and review with all family members!
• Alert small children in the home. Children sleep very
sound and may not be awakened by the sound of the
smoke alarms.
• Leave immediately using one of your planned escape
routes (see page 26). Every second counts, don't stop
to get dressed or pick up valuables.