Kidde KN-COPE-I Manuel D’Utilisation

Determining what type of alarm has sounded is easy with
your Kidde Combination Smoke/CO Alarm. The voice mes-
sage warning system will inform you of the type of situa-
tion occurring. Refer to the Features section on page 4 for a
detailed description of each alarm pattern.

Smoke alarms are designed to minimize false alarms.
Cigarette smoke will not normally set off the alarm, unless
the smoke is blown directly into the alarm.  This unit con-
tains nuisance alarm protection, which will reduce the
impact of cooking particles.  However, large quantities of
combustible particles from spills or broiling could still cause
the unit to alarm.  Careful location of the unit away from
the kitchen area will give the maximum nuisance alarm pro-
tection.  Combustion particles from cooking may set off the
alarm if located too close to the cooking area. Large quanti-
ties of combustible particles are generated from spills or
when broiling.  Using the fan on a range hood which vents
to the outside (non- recirculating type) will also help remove
these combustible products from the kitchen.

If the alarm sounds, check for fires first.  If a fire is discov-
ered follow these steps. Become thoroughly familiar with
these items, and review with all family members!

• Alert small children in the home. Children sleep very 

sound and may not be awakened by the sound of the 
smoke alarms.

• Leave immediately using one of your planned escape 

routes (see page 25).  Every second counts, don’t stop 
to get dressed or pick up valuables.

• Before opening inside doors look for smoke seeping in

around the edges, and feel with the back of your hand 
If the door is hot use your second exit. If you feel it’s
safe, open the door very slowly and be prepared to 
close immediately if smoke and heat rush in.

• If the escape route requires you to go through smoke,

crawl low under the smoke where the air is clearer.