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Error codes E-3 Test Error

A meter or test strip error has occurred.
Repeat the blood glucose test.

If a second E-3 code appears, perform a control test with the control solution and a new test strip.

  • If the control result is within the acceptable range, review the  roper testing procedure and repeat the blood glucose test with a new test strip.
  • If the control result is not within the acceptable range, see the Understanding Out-of-Range Control Results section in the User Manual.

This error could appear if the cap on the test strip container was not closed tightly. The test strips may have been damaged due to improper storage or handling.

In rare cases, an E-3 error code may indicate that your blood glucose is extremely high and above the system’s reading range.

If you do not feel like your blood glucose is extremely high, repeat the blood glucose test. See the Unusual Blood Glucose Results section in the User Manual.

If the E-3 code still appears for your blood glucose test, contact your healthcare professional immediately.

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Error codes E-4 Drop Too Small

Not enough blood or control solution was drawn into the test strip for measurement or was applied after the test had started.

Discard the test strip and repeat the blood glucose or control test.

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Error codes E-6 Drop Applied Early

Blood or control solution was applied to the test strip before Apply drop appeared.

Discard the test strip and repeat the blood glucose or control test.

If the problem persists, please contact Accu-Chek Customer Care.

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Error codes E-7 Electronic Error

An electronic error occurred.

Remove the batteries, press and hold the Power/Set/OK button for at least 2 seconds, and reinsert the batteries.

Perform a blood glucose or control test.

If the problem persists, please contact Accu-Chek Customer Care.

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Error codes E-8 Temperature Error

The temperature is above or below the proper range for the system.

Refer to the test strip package insert for system operating conditions. Move to an area with the appropriate conditions and repeat the blood glucose or control test. Do not artificially heat or cool the meter.

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Error codes E-9 Replace Batteries

The batteries may be out of power.

Turn the meter back on. If you are in a cold environment, move to a location with a more moderate temperature and retest.

If the message continues to appear after several attempts, replace the batteries.

If the message reappears after the batteries have been replaced, remove the batteries, press and hold the Power/Set/OK button for at least 2 seconds, then reinsert the batteries.

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Error codes Flight Mode Active - Pairing not allowed

Pairing to a pump cannot be performed while in Flight Mode.

Retry pairing when the meter is not in Flight Mode.

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Error codes Flight Mode Active - Setting saved

A meter setting was changed while in Flight Mode.

The setting change will not take effect until Flight Mode is turned off.

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Error codes High BG Data

There are no results stored in the meter for the selected data.

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Error codes Invalid Date

The date entered is not valid.

Enter the correct date.