Acu-Rite 3168 Thermometer User Manual


 
7
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Solution
Inaccurate
temperature
Use standard alkaline batteries. Do not use
heavy duty or rechargeable batteries.
Display screen
not working
Verify batteries are installed correctly. Batteries
may need to be replaced.
Current Temperature reads
“LL” or “HH”
• Verify that the probe is plugged securely into the
display unit.
• Verify you’re within the measurable temperature
range (32ºF to 392ºF; 0ºC to 200ºC).
Pager keeps
beeping / blinking
• The pager may beep for up to 40 seconds while
it searches to make a wireless connection with
the thermometer display unit.
• Relocate the thermometer and pager. The units
must be within 100 ft (30 m) of each other.
Make sure both units are placed at least 3 feet
(.9 m) away from electronics that may interfere
with the wireless communication (such as TVs,
microwaves, computers, etc).
• Perform a hard reset:
1. Place both units side-by-side.
2. Remove batteries from both units. Allow the
units to sit without batteries for 10-15 minutes.
3. Reinstall batteries in display unit rst.
4. Turn display unit ON.
5. Reinstall batteries in pager unit last.
6. Turn the pager ON.
7. Let the units sit side-by-side for about 20
minutes to gain a strong connection.
If your AcuRite product does not operate properly after trying
the troubleshooting steps, visit www.AcuRite.com or call
(877) 221-1252 for assistance.