Operating Manual RTH4300B Programmable Thermostat 69-1771EFS Quick Reference Card Grasp and pull to see basic operating instructions at a glance. This manual covers the following model: RTH4300B: For 1 Heat/1 Cool systems CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD. To prevent possible compressor damage, do not operate cooling system when outdoor temperature is below 50°F (10°C). Need Help? For assistance with this product please visit http://yourhome.honeywell.com or call Honeywell Customer Care toll-free at 1-800-468-1502 Read and save these instructions. ® U.S. Registered Trademark. Patents pending. Copyright © 2006 Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved. RTH4300B Programmable Thermostat Table of contents About your new thermostat Thermostat features................................... 2 Quick reference to controls ....................... 3 Quick reference to display ........................ 4 Appendices Battery replacement ................................ 14 In case of difficulty................................... 15 Customer assistance ............................... 17 Accessories ............................................. .17 1-year limited warranty ............................ 18 Programming & Operation Set time and day ........................................ 5 Select system setting ................................ 6 Select fan setting ....................................... 7 Using program schedules ......................... 8 Program schedule overrides ................... 11 Compressor protection ............................ 13 This thermostat is ready to go! Your new thermostat is pre-programmed and ready to go. See page 9 to check settings. Operating Manual About your new thermostat Your new Honeywell thermostat has been designed to give you many years of reliable service and easy-to-use, push-button climate control. Features · Separately programmable weekday/weekend schedules. · One-touch temp control overrides program schedule at any time. · Energy Star® compliant to greatly reduce your heating/cooling expenses. · Large, clear display is easy to read. · Displays both room temperature and temperature setting. · Built-in compressor protection. RTH4300B Programmable Thermostat Quick your new to controls About reference thermostat Temperature adjustment (see page 10-12) · Set: Press to set time/day/ schedule. · Hold: Press to override programmed temperature control. · Run: Press to resume program schedule. System switch (see page 6) · Cool: Cooling system control. · Off: All systems off. · Heat: Heating system control. Fan Switch (see page 7) On: Fan runs continuously. Auto: Fan runs only when heating or cooling system is on. 3 Operating Manual Quick your new to display About reference thermostatscreen Low battery warning (see page 14) Replace Batt Inside Set To Temperature setting (see pages 10-12) Current inside temperature Current program period Wake/Leave/Return/Sleep (see pages 8-9) 75 Wake 6:30 AM 75 Heat On Wed System status Cool on: Cooling system is on. Heat on: Heating system is on. Current day/time (see page 5) 4 RTH4300B Programmable Thermostat Set the time and day About your new thermostat Press SET, then adjust time. Set Clock 1. Press the SET button, then press s or t to set the clock time. AM 6:30 2. Press the SET button, then press s or t to select the day of the week. 3. Press RUN to save & exit. Note: If the display flashes Set Clock, the thermostat will follow your settings for the weekday "Wake" time period until you reset the time and day. Press SET, then select current day. Set Day Wed Operating Manual Select the new thermostat About yoursytstem setting The SYSTEM switch can be set to control your heating or cooling system, depending on the season. · Cool: Cooling system control. · Off: All systems are off. · Heat: Heating system control. Set SYSTEM switch to control the heating or cooling system. CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD. To prevent possible compressor damage, do not operate cooling system when outdoor temperature is below 50°F (10°C). RTH4300B Programmable Thermostat Select the new thermostat About yourfan setting Set the FAN switch to Auto or On. In "Auto" mode (the most commonly used setting), the fan runs only when the heating or cooling system is on. If set to "On," the fan runs continuously. Use this setting for improved air circulation, or for more efficient air cleaning. Set FAN switch to choose whether the fan runs continuously or only as needed. Operating Manual Save money by thermostat About your newsetting program schedules It's easy to program your system for maximum energy savings. You can program four time periods each day, with different settings for weekdays and weekends. WAKE 6:00 am 70 ° Set to the time you awaken and the temperature you want during the morning, until you leave for the day. Set to the time you leave home and the temperature you want while you are away (usually an energy-saving level). Set to the time you return home and the temperature you want during the evening, until bedtime. Set to the time you go to bed and the temperature you want overnight (usually an energy-saving level). LEAVE 8:00 am 62 ° 70 ° RETURN 6:00 pm SLEEP 10:00 pm 62 ° RTH4300B Programmable Thermostat EnergyStar settings for maximum cost savings About your new thermostat ® This thermostat is pre-set to use EnergyStar program settings. We recommend these settings, since they can reduce your heating/cooling expenses by as much as 33%. (See next page to adjust times and temperatures of each time period.) ® Heat (Mon-Fri) Wake (6:00 am) Leave (8:00 am) Return (6:00 pm) Sleep (10:00 pm) Cool (Mon-Fri) Heat (Sat-Sun) Cool (Sat-Sun) 70 ° 62 ° 70 ° 62 ° 75 ° 83 ° 75 ° 78 ° [Or cancel period] [Or cancel period] 70 ° 62 ° 70 ° 62 ° [Or cancel period] [Or cancel period] 75 ° 83 ° 75 ° 78 ° Operating Manual To adjust program schedules About your new thermostat Press SET 3 times, then adjust time. Set Schedule 1. Press SET until Set Schedule is displayed. 2. Press s or t to set your weekday Wake time (Mon-Fri), then press SET. 3. Press s or t to set the temperature for this time period, then press SET. 4. Set time and temperature for the next time period (Leave). Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each weekday time period. 5. Press SET to set weekend time periods (SatSun), then press RUN to save & exit. Note: Make sure the thermostat is set to the system you want to program (Heat or Cool). Note: To cancel an unwanted time period (except Wake), press and hold s + HOLD for 4 seconds while in the Set Schedule mode. 0 6:30 AM 75 Heat Set To Wake MonTueWedThuFri Press SET, then set desired temperature. Set Schedule 6:30 AM 75 Heat Set To Wake MonTueWedThuFri RTH4300B Programmable Thermostat Program schedule override About your new thermostat (temporary) Press to temporarily adjust temperature. Temporary Set To 6:30 AM 70 75 Set To Press s or t to immediately adjust the temperature. This will temporarily override the temperature setting for the current time period. The new temperature will be maintained only until the next programmed time period begins (see page 8). For example, if you want to turn up the heat early in the morning, it will automatically be lowered later, when you leave for the day. To cancel the temporary setting at any time, press RUN. Press to cancel temporary setting and resume program schedule. 6:30 AM Note: Make sure the thermostat is set to the system you want to control (heat or cool). Operating Manual Program schedule override About your new thermostat (permanent) Press to permanently adjust temperature. Hold Set To 6:30 AM 70 75 Set To Press HOLD to permanently adjust the temperature. This will override the temperature settings for all time periods. The "Hold" feature turns off the program schedule and allows you to adjust the thermostat manually, as needed. Whatever temperature you set will be maintained 24 hours a day, until you manually change it, or press RUN to cancel "Hold" and resume the program schedule. Press to cancel "Hold" setting and resume program schedule. 6:30 AM Note: Make sure the thermostat is set to the system you want to control (heat or cool). RTH4300B Programmable Thermostat Built-in compressor protection About your new thermostat 75 Wake Wed Inside 6:30 AM 75 Cool On Set To This feature helps prevent damage to the compressor in your air conditioning or heat pump system. Damage can occur if the compressor is restarted too soon after shutdown. This feature forces the compressor to wait 5 minutes before restarting. During the wait time, the display will flash the message Cool On (or Heat On if you have a heat pump). When the safe wait time has elapsed, the message stops flashing and the compressor turns on. Message flashes until safe restart time has elapsed. 3 Operating Manual Battery replacement About your new thermostat Pull at bottom to remove thermostat from wallplate. Turn thermostat over, insert fresh AA alkaline batteries, then reinstall thermostat. Install fresh batteries when the REPLACE BATT warning begins flashing. The warning flashes about two months before the batteries are depleted. Replace batteries once a year, or before leaving home for more than a month. If batteries are inserted within one minute, the time and day will not have to be reset. All other settings are permanently stored in memory, and do not require battery power. 4 RTH4300B Programmable Thermostat In case of difficulty If you have difficulty with your thermostat, please try the following suggestions. Most problems can be corrected quickly and easily. Display is blank · · · · Check circuit breaker and reset if necessary. Make sure power switch at heating & cooling system is on. Make sure furnace door is closed securely. Make sure fresh AA alkaline batteries are correctly installed (see page 14). Set system switch to Heat (see page 6). Make sure the temperature is set higher than the Inside temperature. Set system switch to Cool (see page 6). Make sure the temperature is set lower than the Inside temperature. Wait 5 minutes for the system to respond. Heating or cooling system does not respond · · · Operating Manual In case of difficulty Temperature settings do not change "Cool On" or "Heat On" is flashing "Heat On" is not displayed "Cool On" is not displayed ® Make sure heating and cooling temperatures are set to acceptable ranges: · Heat: 40° to 90°F (4.5° to 32°C). · Cool: 50° to 99°F (10° to 37°C). · Compressor protection feature is engaged. Wait 5 minutes for the system to restart safely, without damage to the compressor (see page 13). Set the System switch to Heat, and set the temperature level above the current room temperature (see page 6). Set the System switch to Cool, and set the temperature level below the current room temperature (see page 6). · · To restore Follow these steps to restore Energy Star default settings (see page 9): Energy Star 1. Press SET 3 times to display "Set Schedule." default settings 2. Press and hold SET and RUN at the same time for 4 seconds. 3. Press RUN. RTH4300B Programmable Thermostat About your new thermostat Customer assistance Pull at bottom to remove thermostat from wallplate. For assistance with this product, please visit http://yourhome.honeywell.com. Or call Honeywell Customer Care toll-free at 1-800-468-1502. To save time, please note your model number and date code before calling. Turn thermostat over to find model number and date code. Accessories To order, please call Honeywell Customer Care toll-free at 1-800-468-1502. Cover plate assembly* ...Part No. 50002883-001 *Use to cover marks left by old thermostats. Operating Manual 1-year limited warranty Honeywell warrants this product, excluding battery, to be free from defects in the workmanship or materials, under normal use and service, for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the consumer. If at any time during the warranty period the product is determined to be defective or malfunctions, Honeywell shall repair or replace it (at Honeywell's option). If the product is defective, (i) return it, with a bill of sale or other dated proof of purchase, to the place from which you purchased it; or (ii) call Honeywell Customer Care at 1-800-468-1502. Customer Care will make the determination whether the product should be returned to the following address: Honeywell Return Goods, Dock 4 MN10-3860, 1885 Douglas Dr. N., Golden Valley, MN 55422, or whether a replacement product can be sent to you. This warranty does not cover removal or reinstallation costs. This warranty shall not apply if it is shown by Honeywell that the defect or malfunction was caused by damage which occurred while the product was in the possession of a consumer. Honeywell's sole responsibility shall be to repair or ...