Silvercrest KH 2190 User manual

Clock Radio
KOMPERNASS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21 · D-44867 BOCHUM
www.kompernass.com
ID-Nr.: KH2190-05/10-V4
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Clock Radio
Operating instructions
KH 2190
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Index
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Information for these operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Danger from electric shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Interaction with batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Basic Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting up and connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Package contents and transport inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Set-up location requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Inserting the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Providing mains power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Handling and operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Radio operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programming alarm times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Switching the alarm function on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Switching the alarm function off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Snooze function ("SNOOZE" function). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Automatic Switch-off ("SLEEP" function). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Malfunction causes and remedies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Disposal of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Disposing of the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Information regarding the EG Conformity Declaration . . . . . . . . 18
Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Importer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Introduction
Introduction
Information for these operating instructions
These operating instructions are a component of the KH 2190
Clock Radio (henceforth designated as the appliance) and they
supply you with important information about the intended use,
safety and connection as well as operation of the appliance.
These operating instructions must be kept available close to the
appliance. They are to be read and used by anyone assigned to
operate and repair faults in the appliance. Retain these operating
instructions and pass them on to any future owners with the appliance.
Copyright
This documentation is copyright protected.
Any copying and/or reproduction, wholly or partially, as well as
rendition of the illustrations, also in a modified form, is permitted
only with written consent from the manufacturer.
Intended use
This appliance is intended only for listening to radio programmes
and for alarm calls by signal tones or the radio in indoor rooms.
This appliance is not intended for any other use or for uses beyond
those mentioned. Claims of any kind for damage caused by improper
use, incompetent repair, unauthorized modification or the use of
unauthorized parts are excluded. The risks from these are borne
entirely by the user.

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Introduction
In these operating instructions the following warnings are used:
DANGER
A warning at this danger level indicates a threatening
dangerous situation.
In the event that the hazardous situation is not avoided it can lead
to death or serious injury.
Compliance to the instructions in this warning are necessary►
to avoid the danger of death or serious injury.
WARNING
A warning at this danger level indicates a potentially
dangerous situation.
If the dangerous situation is not avoided it can lead to injuries.
The directives in this warning are there to avoid personal injuries.►
IMPORTANT
A warning of this danger level signifies possible
property damage.
If the situation is not avoided it can lead to property damage.
The directives in this warning are there to avoid property damage.►
NOTE
A notice signifies additional information that assists in the►
handling of the appliance.

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Safety
Safety
In this chapter you receive important safety information regarding
handling of the appliance. This appliance complies with the statu-
tory safety regulations. Incorrect usage can lead to injuries and
property damage.
Danger from electric shock
DANGER
Life-threatening situation from electric shock!
A life-threatening situation can arise from contact
with live wires or components!
Observe the following safety instructions to avoid electric shock
hazards:
Do not use the appliance if the mains power plug or the►
connection cable are damaged.
Do not, under any circumstances, open the appliance housing.►
The risk of an electric shock is present if the power carrying
connections are touched and the electrical and mechanical
construction is changed.
The appliance consumes power when in standby-mode.►
To completely separate the appliance from mains power, the
power plug MUST be removed from the mains power socket.
The appliance should be positioned so that you have unrestricted
access to the mains power socket at all times, thus enabling
the plug to be immediately withdrawn should an emergency
situation arise.

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Safety
Interaction with batteries
WARNING
Danger from improper use!
For safe handling of batteries observe the following safety
instructions:
Do not throw batteries into a fire.►
Do not short cicuit batteries.►
Do not attempt to recharge batteries.►
Never open, solder or weld batteries. The risk of explosions►
and injuries exists.
Regularly check the condition of the batteries. Leaking battery►
acid can cause permanent damage to the appliance. Special
caution should be shown when handling damaged or leaking
batteries. Danger from acid burns! Wear protective gloves.
Store batteries in a place inaccessible to children.►
When swallowed seek immediate medical attention.
If you do not intend to use the appliance for an extended►
period of time, remove the batteries.
Basic Safety Instructions
For safe handling of the appliance observe the following safety
information:
Before use check the appliance for visible external damage. Do■
not put into operation an appliance that is damaged or has been
dropped.
Damaged cables or connections should be replaced by authorised■
qualified persons or by the customer service department.

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Safety
Persons who, due to their physical, intellectual or motor abilities,■
are incapable of operating the appliance safely may only use the
device under supervision or direction from a responsible person.
Only permit children to use the appliance under supervision.■
Repairs should only be carried out by authorised specialist companies■
or by the customer service department. Incorrect repairs can result in
danger to the user. In addition warranty claims become void.
A repair to the appliance during the warranty period may only■
be carried out by a customer service department authorised by
the manufacturer otherwise no additional warranty claims can
be considered for subsequent damages.
Defective components may only be replaced with original replace-■
ment parts. Only by using original replacement parts can you
guarantee that the safety requirements are complied with.
Protect the appliance from moisture and liquid penetration. Never■
submerge the appliance in water, do not place the appliance in
the vicinity of water and do not stand any object filled with liquid
(i.e. vases) on the appliance.
Do not place any objects on the appliance.■
Do not operate the appliance in the vicinity of open flames■
(i.e. candles).
Avoid direct sunlight.■
Always pull on the power plug when disconnecting from the wall■
socket, never pull on the connection cable.
If malfunctions occur or thunder storms threaten pull the power■
plug from the wall socket.

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Operating components
Operating components
OFF AL1/2 AL2 AL1-Switch: Activate/Deactivate
Alarm 1 and/or Alarm 2
2SNOOZE Button: Alarm interupt
3FM/AM Switch: Frequency band selection
4Display
5TUNING regulator: Station selection
6Wire antenna
7Frequency scale
8DOWN button: Adjustments downwards
9UP button: Adjustments upwards
10 TIME button: Setting the time
11 Battery compartment
12 ON/OFF button: appliance on/off switch
13 SLEEP button: Setting the automatic switch off
14 AL.2 button: Setting Alarm time 2
15 AL.1 button: Setting Alarm time 1
16 VOLUME Regulator: Sound volume regulator/Alarm tone selector
17 Power Cable

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Setting up and connecting
Setting up and connecting
Package contents and transport inspection
The appliance is delivered with the following components as
standard:
Clock Radio●
Operating instructions●
Extract the appliance and the instruction manual from the carton
and remove all packaging material.
NOTE
Check the contents to ensure everything is present and there►
are no signs of visible damage.
If the contents are not complete or are damaged as a result►
of defective packaging or through transportation, contact the
Service Hotline (see chapter Service).
Set-up location requirements
For safe and fault free operation of the appliance the set-up
location must comply with the following provisions:
Place the appliance on a firm, flat and even surface .■
Place the appliance so that the ventilation slots are not covered.■
Do not place the appliance in a hot, wet or very humid location■
or in the vicinity of flammable materials.

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Setting up and connecting
The surfaces of furniture may contain components that can affect■
the rubber pads of the appliance and could soften them. If neces-
sary, place a covering under the appliance's rubber pads.
The mains power socket must be easily accessible so that, in an■
emergency, the plug can be quickly withdrawn from the socket.
Electrical connection
Before connecting the appliance compare the connection data■
(Voltage and frequency) on the rating plate with that of the mains
electric source. This data must be compatible to avoid possible
damage to the appliance.
Make sure that the appliance's connection cable is not damaged■
and is not laying over hot surfaces and/or sharp edges.
Make sure that the connection cable is not tightly stretched or bent.■
Do not allow the connection cable to hang over edges■
(Trip wire effect).
Inserting the battery
By inserting a 9V Block battery (6LR61/6F22), in the event of a
power failure you avoid losing the programmed time and alarm
settings. The batteries ensures that the internal clock continues to
run even during a power failure. When power is restored the cor-
rect time appears automatically in the display 4.
NOTE
The display, radio and alarm do not function with battery-►
power alone.

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Handling and operation
Open the cover of the battery compartment11 on the bottom of
the appliance.
Insert a 9V Block battery (not supplied) into the battery compart-
ment 11 . Ensure that the polarities are correct.
Close the battery compartment11 by replacing the cover and
allowing it to lock into place.
Providing mains power
Plug the mains power plug into a wall socket. The time of day
(0:00 o'clock) will be shown in the display 4.
VHF wire antenna
For VHF reception completely unfold the wire antenna6.
Handling and operation
In this chapter you receive important information for the handling
and operation of the appliance.
Setting the time
Press and hold the TIME button10 .
Press and hold the UP button9resp. DOWN button 8to set
the time.
Release the TIME button10 when the correct time is indicated in
the display 4. The adjusted time will be automatically accepted
as soon as the TIME button 10 is released.

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NOTE
The time of day will reset to 0:00 if the appliance is discon-►
nected from the mains power source and no batteries have
been inserted.
Radio operation
Press the ON/OFF button12 to switch the appliance on.
With the VOLUME controller16 set the desired sound level.
Set the desired frequency range using the FM/AM switch3.
With the TUNING controller5set the desired radio station.
NOTE
The technical realities of the appliance permit an adjustable►
frequency range outside the permitted frequency ranges
of VHF (FM) 87.5 - 108 MHz and/or MW (AM) 526,5 -
1606,5 kHz. In some countries, diff
erent national regulations
may apply to the assigned radio frequency ranges. Please
note that information received outside of the assigned radio
frequency ranges may not be used, passed on to third parties
or otherwise misused.

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Handling and operation
Programming alarm times
When programming the alarm times, you can select whether,
at the programmed time, alarm tones should sound or the radio
should start playing. Two different alarm times (Alarm 1/Alarm 2)
can be programmed.
Press and hold the AL.1 button15 resp. AL.2 button 14 .
Press and hold the UP button9resp. DOWN button 8to set
the time.
Release the AL.1 button15 resp. AL.2 button 14 when the desired
alarm time is displayed in the display 4. The programmed alarm
time is automatically taken over as soon as the AL.1 button 15
resp. AL.2 button 14 is released.
NOTE
If you wish to check the programmed alarm time, press the►
AL.1 button 15 resp. the AL.2 button 14 . The programmed
alarm time appears in the display 4. Release the AL.1 button
15 resp. AL.2 button 14 to return to the current time display.
Switching the alarm function on
Place the OFF AL1/2 AL2 AL1 switchin the desired position.
The alarm function is now activated. As a control, a point appears
in the display 4to the left or right.

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Alarm call with the radio
If you wish to be woken by the radio, carry out the following
additional settings in addition to programming the alarm time:
Press the ON/OFF button12 to switch the appliance on.
Set the desired frequency range using the FM/AM switch3.
With the TUNING controller5set the desired radio station.
Use the VOLUME regulator16 to set the sound volume level at
which you wish to be woken.
Place the OFF AL1/2 AL2 AL1 switchin the desired position.
The corresponding alarm indicators light up in the display 4.
Press the ON/OFF button12 to switch the appliance off.
Being woken with the alarm tone
Turn the VOLUME regulator16 towards OFF/BUZZ until you hear
a click.
Place the OFF AL1/2 AL2 AL1 switchin the desired position.
The corresponding alarm indicators light up in the display 4.

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Switching the alarm off
During the time that the alarm sounds press the ON/OFF button12
to switch the alarm off for 24 hours.
Switching the alarm function off
Place the OFF AL1/2 AL2 AL1 switchin the position OFF.
The alarm indicators go out in the display 4.
Snooze function ("SNOOZE" function)
Whilst the alarm is sounding press the SNOOZE button2to
temporarily switch off the alarm. After 7 minutes the alarm sounds
again.
Automatic Switch-off ("SLEEP" function)
With the "Sleep" function the appliance switches itself off after
a time lapse of between 1 and 59 minutes.
Press the ON/OFF button12 to switch the appliance on.
Press and hold the SLEEP button13 . The time counts down from
59 minutes.
Press or hold the UP button9resp. DOWN button 8to set the
switch-off time more quickly.
Release the SLEEP button13 as soon as the desired switch-off time
is indicated in the display 4.

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Cleaning/Troubleshooting
Cleaning
DANGER
Life-threatening situation from electric shock!
Remove the plug from the mains power socket before cleaning.►
Clean the surfaces of the appliance with a soft, dry cloth.■
Troubleshooting
In this chapter you will receive important information for the locali-
sation of malfunctions and their remedies. Observe the instructions
in order to avoid danger and damage.
Malfunction causes and remedies
The following table will help with localizing and remedying minor
malfunctions:
Defect Possible cause Solution
Appliance
does not
switch on.
The plug is not
inserted.
Insert the plug into the
mains power socket.
Mains power socket
is not supplying
power.
Check the circuit fuse.
No sound The volume is set to
minimum.
Increase the sound
volume with the
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Storage
Defect Possible cause Solution
Noisy radio
reception
The radio station
is not properly
tuned in.
Tune in the radio station
properly with the TUNING
controller 5.
Reception is
too weak.
Try to improve reception
by moving the wire
antenna 6.
NOTE
If you cannot solve the problem with the aforementioned►
methods, please contact Customer Service .
Storage
If you do not intend to use the appliance for an extended period
of time, disconnect it from the mains power supply, remove the
battery and store it at a clean, dry location that is not subjected
to direct sunlight.

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Disposal/Appendix
Disposal
Disposal of the appliance
Do not dispose of the appliance in your normal
domestic waste. This product is subject to the
provisions of European Directive 2002/96/EC.
Dispose of the appliance through an approved disposal centre or
at your community waste facility. Observe the currently applicable
regulations. In case of doubt, please contact your waste disposal
centre.
Disposing of the batteries
Do not dispose of the batteries with household waste. Every con-
sumer is legally obligated to hand in batteries at a collection centre
in his/her community/district or a dealer. This obligation is intended
to ensure that batteries are disposed of in an environmentally safe
fashion. Hand batteries in only when they are fully discharged.
Appendix
Information regarding the EG Conformity
Declaration
This appliance complies with, in regard to conformance to the basic
requirements and other relevent regulations, the European Directive
for Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004/108/EC, the Low Voltage
Directive 2006/95/EC as well as the Eco-Design Directive
2009/125/EC (Supplement 1275/2008 Appendix II, Nr.1).
The complete original declaration of conformity can be obtained
from the importer.