Does it factory reset if there is a power outage or is there an on board battery to save the settings?
1249884
I have disconnected this unit and moved it to a different home. After 2 weeks the time and programs came right up.
595888
The unit CANNOT be operated during a power outage..it has an electronic ignation which needs the power to function. As for having to manually reset the unit after an outage, we have never had to do any reset on the already input settings dispite many outages due to heavy snow... Hope this helps...we have two (2) units and love them.....
903975
There isn't a plce to put a battery. when I unplug it the power goes off, but when I plug it in the date/time info is correct without resetting. I don't use it as an alarm clock though.
1296979
As with any mechanical timer, the real time (clock) has to be reset after a power outage. Once that is done, all of the ON and OFF settings will be as they were before the outage.
1264315
No. To save on battery power, it only lights when buttons are pressed. I prefer to have even THAT option disabled. I have flashlights to supply power during outages. If you'd like to get one, go here; http://lightsngear.com
468960
The unit has a compartment for two button type batteries (supplied with the unit) that back up the memory if the power goes out. So the answer is: yes.
827871
If it is not resetting after booting, remember that when not in use, it is always on emergency dial. After following all the suggestions, if all else fails, return for a new one.
823702
It stores the settings in non-volatile memory, which is not lost if the power goes out. So it doesn't need a battery backup.
2014336
With lots of electronics, you can try holding the power button to reset it. Good luck.
394552
No battery that I know of, but it does retain settings in the event of a power outage.
1296984
You don't have to reset the settings. If the power outage was short, you don't have to reset the time. If the power outage was for an hour or more, you will have to reset to the correct time in order for it to work properly.
1411292
Yes you can. Depending on the power grid in your area, I would recommend putting this on a UPS or other -very- reliable power source. I had to perform factory resets frequently until I did so.
827232
yes power outage wipes all settings and you annoyingly have to reset it. I have mine light on, timer off so the off time gets messed up. Just reset mine today when I noticed it was staying on all night
2121312
Don't reset it just turn it on manually by pushing the cover panel over the buttons. I am not sure which model you have but this works for me until the normal setting comes around and it changes it again automatically.
158946
You can reset it after power went out by unplugging it and plugging it back in. Or trip the breaker on the circuit it uses and reset it.
1483795
No battery backup as the other responses indicated already. It's worth mentioning that there is some sort of memory function so that it "remembers" the temperature setting when the power does come back on.
1001706
Yes it does reset once the power comes back on. However there is no indication the power went out, even briefly which would be nice to know. But still it addresses the issue we had - the GFI tripping and we didn't notice it until we go in the garage for something.