43Causes of Poor Reception• Aluminum siding.• Foil backing on insulation.• Heating ducts and other metal construction that can shield radio signals.• You’re too close to appliances such as microwaves, stoves, computers, etc.• Atmospheric conditions, such as strong storms.• Base is installed in the basement or lower floor of the house.• Base is plugged into AC outlet with other electronic devices.• Baby monitor is using the same frequency.• Handset battery is low.• You’re out of range of the base.General Product CareTo keep your unit working and looking good, follow these guidelines:• Avoid putting the phone near heating appliances and devices that generateelectrical noise (for example, motors or fluorescent lamps).• DO NOT expose to direct sunlight or moisture.• Avoid dropping the handset, as well as other rough treatment to the phone.• Clean the phone with a soft cloth.• Never use a strong cleaning agent or abrasive powder because this will damagethe finish.• Retain the original packaging in case you need to ship the phone at a later date.• Periodically clean the charge contacts on the handset and remote charger witha clean pencil eraser.