GE 15430 Digital Timer User Manual
Digital timer, Troubleshooting
Digital Timer
MENU
RST
PROG
AUTO
ON
OFF
AM
PM
OK
RCL
/
DST
MO TU WE TH FR SA SU
CTD
RND
+1h
18
88
88:88
Press to clear all settings
In clock mode, press to turn on/off DST
In programming mode press to clear current program setting
Press and hold to program clock
In programming mode, press to confirm selected settings
Press to begin programming press to exit to clock mode
In programming mode, press to adjust hour and minutes
In clock mode, press to change timer mode (ON, Auto ON, OFF, Auto OFF) In programming mode
press to adjust hour and minutes
Install Set Up
1. If the time screen is completely blank it will need to be plugged into an outlet and charged for four
hours before programming can begin. If the screen is displaying numbers, it can be programmed
and plugged into the wall afterwards.
2. Before programming, all settings should be reset. The reset button is located just below the “RCL/
DST” button and is identified by “RST”. Use a toothpick or ball point pen to push the “RST” button.
Once pushed the screen will show the display below on the screen. See
Diagram A
Diagram A
Diagram B
NOTE – Timer will automatically exit the setting mode and return to normal clock mode if no buttons
are pressed for 20 seconds. Any settings made previously will be saved.
Current Time Setting
1. Press and hold “OK” for two seconds to set current time.
2. Press the + or – buttons to set the hour, taking note of the AM or PM in the top left corner of the
screen. Press OK to confirm.
3. Press the + or – buttons to set the minutes. Press “OK” to confirm.
4. Press “MENU” to exit the current time setting.
Programming the On/Off Times
1. In clock mode, press “MENU” to program on/off times
2. 1 ON --:-- should be the first setting. There are a total of 2 On/Off settings.
3. Press “OK” to program 1 ON.
4. Press the + or – buttons to set the hour. Press “OK” to confirm.
5. Press the + or – buttons to set the minutes. Press “OK” to confirm.
6. Press the + button to move to 1 OFF programming.
7. Repeat steps 3 through 5 to program the other On/Off setting.
8. Press “MENU” to complete the current On/Off program setting.
RCL (Clear Buttons) Setting
1. Press the “OK” button to select the On/Off setting that needs to be changed
2. Press the “RCL/DST” button to reset the current On/Off setting.
Switch Mode Indication
The actual mode is shown in the display as “ON”, “AUTO ON”, “OFF”, or “AUTO OFF” together with the
time of day. In normal clock mode, use the + button to adjust this to the desired setting. This can be
used to override the timer as explained in
Diagram C.
Diagram C
ON = Always ON
OFF = Always OFF;
AUTO ON = Timer is activated and lamp/device is on.
The timer will follow the next off program.
AUTO OFF = Timer is activated and lamp/device is off.
The timer will follow the next on program.
Summer Time Feature (DST)
Note: DST stands for Daylight Savings Time. DST is either “ON” or “OFF”.
1. Push the “RCL/DST” button to advance the current time 1 hour to reflect Daylight Savings Time. The
“+1h” icon will appear in the lower left corner of the display.
2. Pushing the “RCL/DST” button will decrease the time by 1 hour and the “+1h” icon
will disappear.
Power Back-Up
In the event of a power failure, the timer will retain its settings.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
age to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada
PROG
AUTO
ON
OFF
AM
PM
MO TU WE TH FR SA SU
CTD
RND
+1h
18
88
88:88
AUTO OFF
ON
AUTO ON
OFF
15430 Manual Version 1
11/02/2011
PROG
AUTO
OFF
AM
Problem
Light or appliance does not turn ON.
Light turns ON/OFF at day instead of night.
Timer is resetting time or program.
Solution
Make sure light/appliance power switch is in ON position. Make sure timer
is in AUTO mode. If timer is in OFF mode the program is not running.
Check to make sure AM/PM time and program settings are correct.
Timer is being used on a motor or transformer load.
It is not recommended for this use.
Troubleshooting
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