diff --git a/main.c b/main.c
index 66327ab..021ba08 100644
--- a/main.c
+++ b/main.c
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ void main(void)
 	DBGMCU_CR |= DBGMCU_CR_STANDBY; // allow debug also in standby mode (keep digital part and clock powered)
 	DBGMCU_CR |= DBGMCU_CR_STOP; // allow debug also in stop mode (keep clock powered)
 	DBGMCU_CR |= DBGMCU_CR_SLEEP; // allow debug also in sleep mode (keep clock powered)
-#else if !(DEBUG)
+#else
 	// setup watchdog to reset in case we get stuck (i.e. when an error occurred)
 	iwdg_set_period_ms(WATCHDOG_PERIOD); // set independent watchdog period
 	iwdg_start(); // start independent watchdog