Innohome Stove Alarm SA100 User manual

User Manual
Stove Alarm
SA100
The Stove Alarm, attached to the cooker hood by magnets, signals if the stove overheats or an empty hotplate is
left on. The Alarm signals at a very early phase of a risk situation, before any damage occurs.
When an empty hotplate is left on or food dries out in a pan, the Stove Alarm signals after 3-30 minutes,
depending on the po er of the hotplate.
How does the alarm work?
The Alarm functions by measuring temperature changes on the lo er surface of the cooker hood. A quick change
in the temperature indicates stove overheating, hich sets off the alarm before any damage occurs. The
temperature only changes quickly in hazardous situations: in normal cooking the temperature changes are slo er
as the food and the pot together heat up more slo ly than an empty hotplate or a pot dry of liquid.
The Stove Alarm is not triggered if the follo ing situations:
–the hotplate is left on in such a lo heat that the environment isn’t heated enough for the alarm to identify a risk
situation
–a thermostat or the automation of the stove limits the heating.
The Stove Alarm is an additional safety device that doesn’t necessarily cover all possible hazardous situations but
significantly improves stove safety.
Description of the Stove Alarm
The button on top of the Stove Alarm (1) resets the alarm and teaches the Stove Alarm the required level of
sensitivity. The signal light (3) is lit every minute hen the Stove Alarm is on, or hen pushing the button.
Unscre ing the scre on the top of the Alarm (2) opens it to change the battery. The Stove Alarm can be attached
to a plastic or aluminium cooker hood or to a all, using the fitting provided (4).
Installation
1. Allo the Stove Alarm to adjust to room temperature by
letting it sit for about fifteen minutes in the room here it is
to be used before installation.
2. Remove the protective plastic slip from the bottom of the
Stove Alarm. The Alarm ill emit a signal as the battery is
being connected.
3. Set the Stove Alarm on the bottom surface of the cooker hood, directly above the central point of the
hotplates if possible, but not close to a lamp. The distance bet een the stove and the Stove Alarm should
be approximately 50-65 cm. If the magnet doesn't hold the stove alarm in place. attach it ith a scre and
double-sided tape, using the fitting. If there is no cooker hood the Stove Alarm should be attached to the
all, approximately 60 cm above the stove.
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4. To test the Stove Alarm, turn the smallest empty hotplate to its maximum heat, and ait until the alarm
sounds. Normally this ill happen after 3-10 minutes, depending on the stove. Reset the alarm by pushing
the button on the Stove Alarm (1) t ice. When starting to use the Stove Alarm, it may give a couple of
false alarms before it has set itself to the correct sensitivity level. Push the button (1) once hile the false
alarm is being sounded; this causes the alarm to set its sensitivity to a more suitable level.
Setting the sensitivit level
The sensitivity level reflects the magnitude of heat changes hich may lead to a hazardous situation and therefore
ill cause the Stove Alarm to react. This ill vary depending on the stove.
The sensitivity level is factory set to suit the majority of stoves (given a distance bet een the Stove Alarm and the
stove of about 50-65 cm), and in most cases there is no need for readjustment.
The sensitivity level can be adjusted if needed, from 1 to 15 (factory setting 5), here 1 represents the most
sensitive and 15 the least sensitive level.
To increase the Alarm's sensitivity by one level, it is adjusted from level five (5) to level four (4), for instance. The
sensitivity is adjusted by pressing the button (1) t ice, first for 5 seconds and then until the Stove Alarm gives out
a short signal. No press the button (1) as many times as is the level you ish to set it to: for level four (4), for
example, press the button four times. The factory setting of the Stove Alarm is level five (5).
When the Stove Alarm’s location is changed, the factory settings should be restored so that the Alarm can adjust
itself to the ne conditions. This is done by pressing the button (1) t ice, first for about 5 seconds and then until
the Alarm gives out a short signal. After hearing the signal, press the button (1) briefly 5 times. After a short hile
the Stove Alarm ill give out five short signals, follo ed by another set of five short signals. This indicates that
the Alarm's factory settings have been restored.
The sensitivity level is also set automatically, during false alarms. If the Stove Alarm starts to signal in a normal,
non-hazardous situation, reset the alarm b pressing the button (1) ONCE, until the signal stops. The Stove
Alarm ill then automatically adjust its sensitivity level.
If the Stove Alarm does not give an alarm hen testing, the sensitivity level may need to be adjusted.
Resetting the alarm
In a hazardous situation the alarm is reset b pressing the button (1) calml TWICE, the second time as long
as it takes for the alarm signal to stop. After resetting the alarm in this ay, no further alarms ill sound for the
next 30 minutes. The alarm is also reset automatically hen the temperature starts to fall.
When initially using the Stove Alarm it may need to be taught the correct temperatures at hich to react for a
particular stove. If the Stove Alarm emits a false alarm, reset the alarm b pressing the button (1) ONCE, until
the signal stops. The Stove Alarm ill then automatically adjust its sensitivity level.
A eak battery causes the Stove Alarm to emit a signal every minute. The battery alarm can be reset by pushing
the button (1). The Stove Alarm ill restart the battery alarm after 12 hours if the battery has not been replaced.
Monthl Testing
It is very important to test the Alarm at least once a month by pressing the button (1) once. Clean the Stove Alarm
and change the batteries according to the instructions.
The Stove Alarm is cleaned by iping it ith a damp cloth, using household detergent and ater. Only use a cloth
that doesn’t leave any fibres. To clean any dirt deposits from the Alarm, unscre the scre (2) to remove the
casing, remove the electronic parts, and ash the casing ith household detergent and ater. It is recommended to
clean the alarm in this ay hen the battery is changed, or more frequently if required. Make sure all the parts are
completely dry before reassembling the alarm.
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Troubleshooting
What to do hen...
- The alarm sounds in a non-hazardous situation?
When initially using the Stove Alarm it may need to be taught the correct temperatures at hich to react for a
particular stove. If the Stove Alarm emits a false alarm, reset the alarm by pressing the button (1) ONCE, until the
signal stops. The Stove Alarm ill then automatically adjust its sensitivity level.
- No alarm sounds hen testing the Stove Alarm by turning an empty hotplate on?
Either restore the Alarm to its factory settings, or set the sensitivity level to a lo er number (see 'Setting
the sensitivity level').
- No test alarm sounds hen pressing the button (1)?
If the Alarm neither emits a signal nor flashes its light hen the button is pressed, the battery is empty. To
change the battery, open the case by unscre ing the scre (2). Use only CR2032 type batteries.
- No test alarm sounds even though the battery has been changed?
Check that the button is free to move. If stuck, ash the alarm casing (see 'Monthly testing'). If the device
still doesn’t ork, contact the retailer.
Guarantee
The Stove Alarm comes ith a 24 month guarantee from the date of purchase. The guarantee does not cover
careless use of the appliance or use of the Stove Alarm other than in accordance ith the instructions, or indirect
damage caused due to malfunctioning of the appliance itself.
Technical Information
Po er rating: Battery po ered. Battery life approximately 10 years ( ithout alarms). Please note that
lithium batteries are hazardous aste and must be disposed of accordingly.
Alarms: Overheating of the stove and an empty battery. Approximately 90 dB /10cm.
Sensitivity: Adjustable sensitivity level 1-15 (factory set to 5)
Certification: CE, Casing IP20
(Patent FI 117526, PCT pending)
Additional information:[phone] [email protected] www.innohome.com
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