You have purchased your Proform elliptical second hand and you want to return your machine to its original factory settings, which is the ideal thing to do.
You may also want to reset your Proform elliptical if you’re selling, giving it away, or simply because the elliptical incline ramp stops functioning properly as it is the case with most cross trainers.
Today’s article covers everything you need to know about how to reset your Proform elliptical in 3 steps.
Without further ado, let’s get right into it!
What causes a Proform elliptical to need a reset?

Proform makes many great fitness machines, including treadmills, exercise bikes and ellipticals.
A Proform elliptical would need a reset for any number of reasons. To increase the difficulty of your workout you can increase the incline ramp, sometimes this functionality might stop working properly. In this instance it will require a reset.
Another reason for wanting to reset your machine is if the Proform elliptical console is not working or stops operating accordingly.
The final case would be if you have purchased your Proform elliptical second hand or you are about to sell it and you want to delete the machine workout history and reset it to its original calibration.
Proform resetting process can take anywhere from 5 minutes up to an hour depending on the model and how many programs you have saved.
You’ll only need 30 seconds of that time if you don’t have any saved programs.
3 Easy Steps To Reset Your Proform Elliptical
the resetting process of the Proform cross trainer requires two people.
Step #1
To start the reset process, turn off the Proform elliptical by pressing the power switch into the off position(located next to the power cord).

Step #2
Locate the small reset opening on the back or the side of the console.
Using the end of a paperclip, press and hold the reset button inside the opening, and have a second person press the power switch into the on position to turn on Proform elliptical.
Continue holding the reset button until the console turns on.
Step #3
After the reset operation is complete, the console will turn off and then turn back on.
However, if it does not, press the power switch off and then on again.
The machine may take a few moments before being ready for use again.
When the console turns on, you will be back to using the Proform cross trainer with brand new default settings.
Summary
Resetting an elliptical machine should be done every time you want to start using it again with brand new default settings.
When you reset your Proform elliptical, you will be returning the machine to its original factory settings.