La Crosse W86111 Faq - page 12
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Digital Atomic Clock Display Is Frozen
On a brand new Digital Atomic Clock check for thin plastic films of printed scratch guard that
may be on the upper and lower screen of the Digital Atomic Clock. This thin piece of plastic
has printed numbers for store displays. This can make the Digital Atomic Clock display
appear “frozen”.
With all power removed the Digital Atomic Clock should be blank.
If numbers still appear, please check for scratch guard.
Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
This is generally a power related issue.
Batteries
may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from Digital Atomic
Clock.
Press any button 20 times. Leave the batteries out of the display for 2 hours.
Insert fresh alkaline batteries into the Digital Atomic Clock.
Digital Atomic Clock is Blank: No Letters, Numbers or Dashed Lines
Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
Batteries
may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from Digital Atomic
Clock.
Press any button 20 times. Leave the batteries out of the display for 2 hours.
Insert fresh alkaline batteries into the Digital Atomic Clock.
Digital Atomic Clock Drains Batteries Quickly
Test a new set of alkaline batteries. Write down the date of installation and the voltage of the
batteries.
When the batteries fail, please note the date and voltage again. This is helpful in
determining the problem.
Check for leaking batteries, which may damage the Digital Atomic Clock.
Battery life is over 12 months when using reputable battery brands.