RE: Kidde 3010D CO alarm...is the display back lit, or do I have to push a button to read the display?
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There is a small flashing light that signals that the unit is working, and placing it at eye level will enable you to read it.
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There's no back light at all. If it's dark, you need to turn a light on to read it. Since it has an audible alarm, there is ordinarily no need to read the display.
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Yes! this is one of the things I like about this unit. Press the rightmost "DISP" button to toggle between the station, text display and clock. When you toggle to the clock, the clock appears on the right side of the display and on the left side the station button number appears (or track number if you're playing a disc or USB drive). The unit remembers the display setting even after the unit is powered down, then powered back on.
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My remote works pretty good. I generally only use it in the morning with the radio alarm to hit snooze. So in the dark and when I'm tired I just hit buttons in the middle of it (if you hit the red power button it shuts the alarm all the way off) until it switches to snooze on the display and I roll over for a few precious minutes of extra sleep.If I were you I would check the battery in it first - even new button batteries have been doa to me.
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There are 3 buttons: go, stop, and reset (I believe). So the display is always visible. It's either all zeros, counting in action, or counting on pause. I haven't needed to turn it all the way off, but I imagine that would require removing the battery.
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You have to press the button. If the unit is charged, you will hear it and see it.
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There is a button to turn the display on and off... If you can actually get a display that works properly.
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Previous answers are correct. Enjoy the machine. I like mine and set it on timer. The display is bright and easy to read.
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Negative the alarm is merely a green or red light. in addition, if this one ever goes down I will buy another one same model
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Jim, I had the same question when I purchased the unit. The audible alarm is LOUD. Open the unit and remove the pill tray. There are 4 small philips head screws, when removed will allow you to lift the top of the unit off. Be careful when aligning the plastic drive gear for the pill tray when reassembling. The audible alarm has wires that are soldered to the circuit board. Just cut either wire and the audible alarm will not sound, but the light will work as designed. Hope this helps.
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This unit probably detects CO at less than 30 ppm, but is not allowed to display that level unless a button is pushed. In this case, the peak level the alarm detected since last reset is what will show, not the current ambient level. From 30 to 70 ppm, the display can show the ambient level, but the alarm will not sound until it's been in that range for 30 days, as mentioned. At 70 ppm, the alarm is not to sound for at least an hour, and no more than 4 hours. That's UL requirements, which most codes across the US adhere to.
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Missy N., YES, you can look at the display and see the time without pushing any buttons. However, unlike the Midland radio that this competes with, the Sangean CL-100 does not have a button to push to turn on the backlight, but rather has backlight settings that you access through the MENU. First you select "Brightness," and press VOL UP/DOWN to set up between the 4 levels of backlight brightness: "Off," "little brightness," "average brightness" and "highest brightness." Once you select the option you want, you push the "Select" button. If you select the "Off" option, the backlight with stay off and you will not be able to see the screen in the dark. My wife and I found that the "little brightness" option works best for us because the light is bright enough to read the screen and serve as a nightlight so that I can find my glasses (when placed near the radio) at night without turning on a light. Keep in mind that this, as well as many other radios, do not place back-lit screens in positions that are easy to read while lying in bed. Although the wake-up alarm features of this radio are very good, you should have another illuminated clock to look at if you intend to wake up frequently to check the time. In our opinion, the Sangean CL-100 is the best table-top weather radio that you can purchase at any price, but not all features are perfect for everyone. Read both positive and negative reviews on Amazon.com before deciding. Good Luck!
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I think the one we got was defective. I could never get the alarm set. sorry I can't answer your question.
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I haven't tried it yet as I just got it today, but when i was setting the alarm there was a bell symbol and it was either normal or with a slash through it. my assumption is that when you select the slash though, the sounds will be muted.
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If you find out please let me know. You can use the light on its own if you turn it on by hand (not using the alarm) but I haven't been able to get the alarm to use the light only) Sorry, this wasn't super helpful, but at least you know you're not alone!
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This question is pretty funny as I had the very same problem at first. Ended calling up Cobra about it and just before they told me how to do it, I found the answer in the manuals fist page ! LOL ! All you have to do is hold the power button down for five seconds as I remember. This will switch the display. :)
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Yes you can see the display in the dark. The back light goes out after a couple of minutes. Don't know about the clock, having 24 hr settings
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You know Ted I never tried. When the alarm goes on I usually just press and hold the button near the light until it turns off. Hope this helps. Thank You, Will By the way, if you should know anyone looking for Houston Luxury Homes send them to www.ExtraordinaryLuxuries.com.