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If you’ve already completed the Quick Start Guide, but need to match your thermostat to your system type.
NOTE: If you set the time and date as shown on page 10, press NEXT to function 0170 and go to page 16.
See page 14 to navigate between functions. | ||
Function | Settings & Options | |
0120 | Year Setting (first two digits) | Press |
0130 | Year Setting (second two digits) | Press |
0140 | Month Setting | Press |
0150 | Date Setting | Press |
See page 14 to navigate between functions. | ||
Function | Settings & Options | |
0170 | Select System Type | Press 2 Heat pump: Heat pump without backup or auxiliary heat. 3 Heat only: Gas, oil or electric heat without central air conditioning. 4 Heat only with fan: Gas, oil or electric heat without central air conditioning. 5 Hot water heat only (no fan): Gas, oil or hot water heat without central air conditioning. 6 Cool only: Central air condi- tioning only. 7 Heat pump: Heat pump with backup or auxiliary heating. 8 Heat/Cool Multiple stages: 2 heat stages (wires on W and W2), 2 cooling stages (wires on Y and Y2). 9 Heat/Cool Multiple stages: 2 heat stages (wires on W and W2), 1 cooling stage (wire on Y). 10 Heat/Cool Multiple stages: 1 heat stage (wire on W), 2 cool- ing stages (wires on Y and Y2). |
See page 14 to navigate between functions. | ||
Function | Settings & Options | |
0180 | Heating Fan Control | Press “ 1 Electric heat: Use this setting if you have an electric heating system (thermostat controls fan operation). |
0190 | Heat Pump Changeover Valve (for heat pumps only) | Press 1 Heating changeover valve: Use this setting if you connected a wire labeled “B” to the O/B terminal (see page 23). |
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See page 14 to navigate between functions. | ||
Function | Settings & Options | |
0240 | Heating Cycle Rate | Press 9 Electric furnace: Electric heating systems. 3 Hot water or high-efficiency furnace: Hot water system or gas furnace (more than 90% efficiency). 1 Gas/oil steam or gravity system: Steam or gravity heat systems. |
0270 | Emergency Heat Cycle Rate (heat pumps only) | Press 5 Gas or oil furnace: Standard gas/oil furnace (less than 90% efficiency). 3 Hot water or high-efficiency furnace: Hot water system or gas furnace (more than 90% efficiency). 1 Gas/oil steam or gravity system: Steam or gravity heat systems. |
See page 14 to navigate between functions. | ||
Function | Settings & Options | |
0300 | Manual/Auto Changeover | Press 1 Automatic changeover (Heat/ Cool/Auto/Off). Automatically turns on Heat or Cool based on room temperature. Note: System maintains minimum 3°F difference between heat and cool settings. |
0320 | Temperature Format (°F/°C) | Press 1 Celsius |
0330 | Daylight Sav- ing Time On/ Off | Press 1 On: Auto-change to daylight saving time (for areas that do not use the new 2007 DST calendar). 2 On: Auto-change to daylight saving time (2007 and beyond, for areas that use the new 2007 DST calendar). |
See page 14 to navigate between functions. | ||
Function | Settings & Options | |
0500 | Furnace Filter Change Reminder | Press 1 Reminder after 10-day run time (about 1 month) 2 Reminder after 30-day run time (about 3 months) 3 Reminder after 60-day run time (about 6 months) 4 Reminder after 90-day run time (about 9 months) 5 Reminder after 120-day run time (about 1 year) 6 Reminder after the 365-day run time (about 3 years) |
0530 | Smart Response® Technology | Press, 0 Off |
0640 | Clock Format | Press, 24 24-hour clock (i.e., “15:30”) |
Alternate wiring (conventional systems)
If labels do not match terminals, connect wires as shown here (see notes, below).
Connect wires: Heat Pump
Labels don’t match?
If labels do not match letters on the thermostat.
Alternate wiring (for heat pumps only)
If you have difficulty with your thermostat, please try the following suggestions.
Most problems can be corrected quickly and easily.
Display is blank | Make sure fresh AA alkaline batteries are properly installed (seepage 7). |
Cannot change system setting to Cool | Check Function 0170: System Type to make sure it is set to match your heating and cooling equipment (see page 16). |
The fan does not turn on when heat is required | Check Function 0180: Heating Fan Control to make sure it is set to match your heating equipment (see page 17). |
The heating system is running in cool mode | Check Function 0170: System Type to make sure it is set to match your heating and cooling equipment (see page 16). |
The red light is on | If the thermostat is in Emergency Heat mode the red light is normal. It shows that the thermostat is in emergency heat mode.If the thermostat is not in Emergency Heat mode, contact a qualified service contractor for repair. |
The heating or cooling system does not respond | Press SYSTEM to set the system to Heat. Make sure the temperature is set higher than the Inside temperature.Press SYSTEM to set the system to Cool. Make sure the temperature is set lower than the Inside temperature. Check the circuit breaker and reset it if necessary. Make sure the power switch at the heating & cooling system is on. Make sure the furnace door is closed securely. Wait 5 minutes for the system to respond. |
“Wait” appears on the screen | The compressor protection feature is engaged. Wait 5 minutes for the system to restart safely, without damage to the compressor. |
A heat pump issues cool air in heat mode, or warm air in cool mode | Check Function 0190: Heat Pump Changeover Valve to make sure it is properly configured for your system (see page 17). |
Customer Assistance
For assistance with this product, please visit
http://yourhome.honeywell.com or call Honeywell Customer Care toll-free at 1-800-468-1502.
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,
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 that occurred while the product was in the possession of a consumer.
Honeywell’s sole responsibility shall be to repair or replace the product within the terms stated above. HONEYWELL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM ANY BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR ANY OTHER FAILURE OF THIS PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY HONEYWELL MAKES ON THIS PRODUCT. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE ONE-YEAR DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
If you have any questions concerning this warranty, please write Honeywell Customer Relations, 1985 Douglas Dr, Golden Valley, MN 55422 or call 1-800-468-1502. In Canada, write Retail Products ON15-02H, Honeywell Limited/ Honeywell Limitée, 35 Dynamic Drive, Toronto, Ontario M1V4Z9.
This thermostat contains a Lithium battery which may contain Perchlorate material.
Perchlorate Material—special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
MERCURY NOTICE: Do not place your old thermostat in the trash if it contains mercury in a sealed tube. Contact the Thermostat Recycling Corporation at www.thermostat-recycle.org or 800-238-8192 for information on how and where to properly and safely dispose of your old thermostat.
CAUTION: To avoid possible compressor damage, do not run air conditioner if the outside temperature drops below 50°F (10°C).
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