Goodmans GCR312BLK User manual

IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions
carefully before use and keep for future reference.
GCR312BLK FM/MW Alarm Clock Radio
Instruction Manual
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Your alarm clock radio01
Mains power cable
FM aerial
Snooze button
Back-up battery
compartment
Clock setting switch
RUN/ALM/TIME
Power switch
On/Auto/Off LED display
LED display
Sleep button
Tuning control
MW/FM
switch
Volume/Buzzer
control
Dimmer switch
HIGH/LOW
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Using your alarm clock
Introducing your alarm clock radio
Your alarm clock radio has the following features;
an FM/MW radio, alarm and wake to music or
buzzer function, snooze and sleep, a green LED
display, 24 hour clock display, 240V AC, 50Hz
power source with a battery backup.
Switching on the alarm clock radio
Your alarm clock radio comes with a mains power
cable and fitted plug.
Insert the plug into a mains socket, and switch
it On.
The clock display will light up and the clock will
start.
Using a back-up battery
If there is a mains power failure the clock will
continue to run if a back-up battery is installed.
DON’T FORGET! The clock display will not
illuminate when the back-up battery is being
used.
Remove the battery compartment cover on the
bottom of the alarm clock radio and fit a PP3 9V
battery into the compartment.
The dimmer switch
The dimmer switch allows you to set the
brightness of the LCD display to High or Low.
Setting the clock
1Select TIME using the Setting switch.
2Rotate the dial control to the right until the
correct hour is displayed.
3Then rotate the dial control to the left until
the correct minutes are displayed.
4Select RUN using the Setting switch
Setting the alarm
1Select ALM using the Setting switch.
2Rotate the dial control to the right until the
correct hour is displayed.
3Then rotate the dial control to the left until
the correct minutes are displayed.
4Select RUN using the Setting switch.
5Switch the Power switch to AUTO. The LED
indicator will light on the LCD display.
Buzzer and music alarm mode
The alarm can wake you either by buzzer, or radio.
1For radio set the volume control to a level
that will wake you, and select the station
you want using the Tuning control.
2For buzzer turn the volume control towards
minimum until it clicks
Stopping the alarm
Select OFF using the Power switch.
Using the snooze function
When the alarm starts you can press the Snooze
button allowing you a further 6 minutes sleep
before the alarm turns on again.
You may repeat the snooze cycle several times.
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DON’T FORGET! We recommend that you
replace the back-up battery once a year or
when required.
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Using your alarm clock02
Using the sleep function
You can fall asleep to music using the sleep
function.
1If you press and hold the SLEEP button you
will see 0:59 on the display.
2To alter the sleep time press and hold the
SLEEP button and rotate the dial control to
the left to lower the time.
3To add 1 hour to the sleep time rotate the
dial control to the right.
DON’T FORGET! The maximum sleep time that
can be set is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
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03Using the radio
Setting up the radio
1Set the power switch to the ON position.
2Set the radio selector to MW or FM.
3Turn the tuning control to select the station
that you want.
Turning the radio off
Select OFF using the power switch.
The radio aerials
For best FM reception, extend the wire aerial
located at the back of the alarm clock radio.
There is a built in ferrite aerial for MW signals.
Move or rotate your alarm clock radio to get the
best reception.
DON’T FORGET! You may need to try a few
positions to get the best reception.
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Warnings04
Need help?
Don’t worry we are just the other end of the
phone. If you’re experiencing problems using
your new product, before returning it to the
retailer just visit our support section of
www.goodmans.co.uk
• Unqualifiedattemptstorepairthisalarmclockradiowill
invalidate the warranty.
• Referrepairstothisalarmclockradiotoqualifiedservice
personnel only.
• Donotdisassemblethisalarmclockradio.
• Therearedangerous-voltagepartsinsidethatmaycause
electric shock even after power is disconnected.
• Storeyouralarmclockradioinaclean,dryenvironment.
• Unplugthealarmclockradioimmediatelyifitgetswet,and
consult a servicing technician.
• Alwaysunplugthealarmclockradiobeforecleaningit.
• Wipedustoffthecabinetofthealarmclockradiowithclean,
dry and soft cloth.
• Donotplaceanyobjectsontopofthealarmclockradio.
• Avoidexposingyouralarmclockradiodirectlytosunlightor
other heat sources.
• Putyouralarmclockradioinawell-ventilatedareaawayfrom
high humidity.
• Donotexposethisalarmclockradiotorainormoisture,
dripping or splashing.
• Forstubbornstainsuseadamp(notdripping)cloth.
• Donotuseanycleaningsolutionsonthisalarmclockradio.
Safety Tips
If smoke, abnormal noise or odour comes out of this alarm clock
radio, unplug from the mains supply immediately and contact
the retailer. Never try to repair the alarm clock radio on your
own. Always contact the dealer for repairs.
NOTE
This manual contains for-reference-only illustrations and
information that is subject to change without notice.
WEEE
This appliance is labelled in accordance with
European Directive 2002/96/EG concerning used
electricalandelectronicappliances(wasteelectrical
andelectronicequipment-WEEE).Theguideline
determines the framework for the return and
recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout
the EU.
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Electrical information 05
This alarm clock radio is fitted with a BS1363/A 13 amp plug. If it is not suitable for your supply sockets it must be removed and
replaced with an appropriate plug. If the plug becomes damaged and/or needs to be replaced please follow the wiring instructions
below. The plug removed must be disposed of immediately. It must not be plugged into a supply socket as this will be an electrical
hazard. If the fuse needs to be replaced it must be of the same rating and ASTA approved to BS1362. If the plug is changed, a fuse
of the appropriate rating must be fitted in the plug, adapter or at the distribution board. If the fuse in a moulded plug is replaced, the
fuse cover must be refitted before the appliance can be used.
Wiring Instructions
The supply cable will be either 2-core or 3-core. Follow the appropriate wiring instructions given below. In both cases ensure that
the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the cable clamp.
WARNING: Do not connect either wire
to the earth terminal.
2- Core plug
This symbol indicates that this 2-core appliance is
Class II and does not require an earth connection.
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter L or coloured red.
Fuse
Brown(Live)Blue
(Neutral)
Green & yellow
(Earth)
Fuse
Brown(Live)Blue
(Neutral)
3- Core plug
The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter E, or by the earth symbol ,
or coloured green or green and yellow.
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
Specifications
•Inputvoltage
•Powerconsumption
•Batteryback-up
•MWfrequencyrange
•FMrequencyrange
•Dimensions
AC 240V ~50/60Hz
3.5W
1x9V(PP3)
522 - 1620 KHz
87.5 - 108 MHz
120mm(W)x110mm(H)x165mm(D)
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