Honeywell RTH6500WF Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat User Guide

Honeywell RTH6500WF Manual: Questions and Answers

How do I wire a new thermostat to my furnace and air conditioner?

Match each wire's sticky tag to the terminal labels on the thermostat.

1. Start with the C wire.
2. Loosen the terminal screw, insert the wire on the inside edge, then tighten.
3. Verify the wire is firmly secured by gently pulling on it.
4. Repeat for all other wires.
5. Push excess wire back into the wall opening.
6. Switch your heating/cooling system back ON at the breaker box. User Guide, p. 7

What does Setup Complete mean on the Honeywell RTH6500WF display?

The thermostat displays this message for about 90 seconds after successful registration with Total Connect Comfort. User Guide, p. 15

Can I turn off Wi-Fi on the Honeywell RTH6500WF without losing my settings?

Yes. Disabling Wi-Fi keeps all your programmed settings intact. Software updates will be available again once you reconnect.

• Change setting 38 to 0 to remove Wi-Fi Setup from the screen
• Change setting 39 to 0 to disconnect from the Wi-Fi network entirely
• Reconnect by changing setting 38 back to 1 and following Wi-Fi setup on page 10 User Guide, p. 18

What happens to my Honeywell RTH6500WF settings when it receives a software update?

All your settings are saved during automatic updates. The screen displays Updating with a percentage counter, then returns to your home screen when complete. User Guide, p. 18

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