Silvercrest KH 2396 User manual

KH 2396
KOMPERNASS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21 ⋅ D-44867 BOCHUM
www.kompernass.com
ID-Nr.: KH 2396-3/10-V3
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Under-Cabinet Radio
Operating manual
Under-Cabinet Radio

KH 2396

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INDEX PAGE
Intended Use 2
Items supplied 2
Technical data 2
Safety instructions 3
The appliance components 6
Setting up the appliance 6
Fixing the kitchen radio beneath
a wall cabinet 7
Setting up the kitchen radio 7
The settings menu 8
Radio operation 12
Non-functionality 14
Cleaning 14
Disposal 14
CE Conformity 15
Importer 15
Warranty and Service 15
Read the operating instructions carefully before using the
appliance for the rst time and preserve this booklet for
later reference. Pass this booklet on to whoever might acquire
the appliance at a future date.

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Intended Use
This Kitchen Radio is intended for use either free-standing or
for assembly beneath a wall cabinet. The kitchen radio is
intended exclusively for the reception of FM radio stations as
well as for alarm wake up by signal tone or radio.
This Kitchen Radio is not intended for utilisation in commer-
cial or industrial applications. No warranty/liability will be
assumed for damage resulting from improper use or from
unauthorised reconstruction of the device!
Items supplied
1 Kitchen radio KH 2396
1 Mounting plate
4 Screws
2 Batteries type AAA/Micro
1 Operating manual
Technical data
Power supply: 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz
Power consumption:
Operation: 5 Watt
Standby: Max. 2 Watt
Output level: 1 Watt at 10% THD
Frequency range UKW (FM) 87.5 – 108 MHz
Operating temperature: +5 ~ +35°C
Humidity: 5 ~ 90 %
(No condensation)
Dimensions
(W x H x D): 21,8 x 12 x 5,1 cm
Weight: 575 g
Protection class: II /
Backup batteries 2 x 1.5 V Type AAA/Micro
The technical features of this appliance enable an adjustable
reception capability that exceeds the permitted frequency
range of 87,5 - 108 MHz. In some countries, di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 utilised, passed
on to third parties or otherwise misused.

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Safety instructions
This appliance is not intended for use by individuals •
(including children) with restricted physical, physiological
or intellectual abilities or deciencies in experience
and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person
responsible for their safety or receive from this person
instruction in how the appliance is to be used. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
Always remove the power plug before cleaning the
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appliance.
Check the appliance and all parts for visible damages.
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The safety concept can work only if the appliance is in a
faultless condition.
The power plug must always be easily accessible, so
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that in the event of an emergency the appliance can
be quickly disconnected from the mains power supply.
Risk of electrical shocks.
Connect the appliance only to correctly installed and •
earthed mains power sockets. Ensure that the rating of
the local power supply tallies completely with the details
given on the rating plate of the appliance.
Arrange for Customer Services to repair or replace
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connecting cables and/or appliances that are not
functioning properly or have been damaged.
NEVER submerse the appliance in water. Wipe it only
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with a slightly damp cloth.
Do not expose the appliance to rain and never use it in
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a humid or wet environment.
Always take hold of the power cable by the plug.
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Do not pull on the cable itself and never touch the power
cable with wet hands, this could result in either a short
circuit or you receiving an electric shock.
Do not place the appliance, furniture or anything else
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on the power cable and ensure that it does not become
clamped.
NEVER make a knot in the power cable and do NOT
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bind it together with other cables. The power cable
should be positioned so that no one can step on or trip
over it.
Ensure that the power cable does not become wet dur-
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ing operation.

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You are not permitted to open the appliance housing or •
repair the appliance. If the housing is opened, you run
the risk of receiving a potentially fatal electric shock and
the warranty lapses.
Protect the appliance against drip and spray water.
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Do not place any water-lled vessels (e.g. ower vases)
on or near the appliance.
 Riskofre!
Do not use the appliance near hot surfaces.•
Do not place the appliance in locations that are subject •
to direct sunlight. Otherwise, it may overheat and become
irreparably damaged.
Do not locate the kitchen radio directly above hotplates.
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The kitchen radio may be damaged. There is a danger
of re!
Never leave the appliance unattended while it is being
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used.
Never cover the ventilation slots of the appliance while
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it is on.
Do not place open re sources, such as candles, on or
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near the appliance.
 Riskofpersonalinjury!
Keep the power cable and appliance away from chil-•
dren. Children frequently underestimate the dangers of
electrical appliances.
Provide a stable location for the appliance.
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Do not operate the appliance if it has sustained a fall or •
is damaged.
Arrange for the appliance to be checked and/or repaired
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by qualied technicians.
Keep batteries well away from children. Children can
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put batteries into their mouths and swallow them.
If a battery is swallowed medical assistance must be
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sought immediately.
Note:
Some aggressive furniture nishes can have a destructive •
inuence on the appliance's rubber pads. If necessary,
place the appliance on a nonslip pad.
 Thunderstorms!
Equipment connected to a power supply can be damaged •
during a thunderstorm. You should therefore always
remove the plug from the power socket when there is
a storm.

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Notice regarding separation from mains-power
The ON/OFF switch does not completely disconnect the
appliance from the power network. Additionally, 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.
Notice regarding electrical power surges (EFT /
electrical fast transient) and electrostatic
discharges:
In a case of malfunction due to an electrical fast transient
(power surge) and/or electrostatic discharge, the appliance
must be returned to default settings in order to re-establish
normal operation. Possibly the power supply must be
separated and then reconnected. The batteries (if present)
must be removed and then reinserted.
Information regarding the handling of batteries
The appliance uses batteries for memory conservation.
For the handling of batteries please observe the following:
Riskofexplosion!
Do not throw batteries into a re. Do not recharge the •
batteries.
Never open batteries, never solder or weld batteries.
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The risk of explosions and injuries exists!
Regularly check the condition of the batteries. Leaking
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batteries can cause damage to the appliance.
If you do not intend to use the appliance for an extended
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period, remove the batteries.
Should the batteries leak, put on a pair of protective
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gloves and clean the battery compartment and terminals
with a dry cloth.
 Important!
No liability/warranty will be considered for damage
to the Kitchen Radio caused by the eects of moisture,
water penetration or overheating!

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The appliance components
q Mounting plate/Baseplate
w Power cable
e Wire aerial
r Display
t ON/OFF - On/o switch, radio function
yDOWN - Selection button down
uUP- Selection button up
i PRESET — - for the selection of memory slots
o PRESET + - for the selection of memory slots
a Battery compartment
s A.O.T./SNOOZE - control for the timer switch o /
snooze button
d MEMORY/ - Save button/button lock
f TIMER - control for the timer programming
g MODE/BASS - activates the super bass function
switches to display options
h VOL. — - Volume decrease
ALARM SET q - alarm function 1 control
j VOL. + - Volume increase
ALARM SET w - alarm function 2 control
Setting up the appliance
First take all appliance components from the packaging and
remove all packing foil and tape.
Inserting the back-up batteries
The back-up batteries ensure that the time, date and alarm
time setting are not lost in the event of a power cut. For this
you require two 1.5 V batteries of the type AAA/Micro.
1. Open the lid of the battery compartment aon the under-
side of the kitchen radio.
2. Insert the batteries. Make sure the polarities are correct.
Otherwise, the memory receipt will not function and dam-
age may be caused to the appliance.
3. Close the lid of the battery compartment a.
The lid must audibly engage.
Note:
The back-up batteries must be checked at least once
per year and, if necessary, exchanged for new ones.

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Fixing the kitchen radio beneath a wall cabinet
Caution:
The following described procedures must only be car-
ried out by persons with corresponding experience
since if they are carried out incorrectly it can lead to
device damage and/or cupboard surface damage.
With the supplied mounting plate q you can x the kitchen
radio below, for example, a kitchen wall cabinet:
1. Determine a suitable location for the kitchen radio.
2. Press the two retaining levers on the back of the appliance
down. Push the mounting plate q back and remove it.
3. Place the mounting plate qagainst the installation loca-
tion. Allow 4,5 cm space to the front edges.
This way the kitchen radio will later t ush.
4. Mark the four points for the drillholes with a pencil.
5. Using a spike, make a small depression at the marking
points. Firmly secure the mounting plate q with the sup-
plied screws.
6. Hold the kitchen radio slanted, with the two recesses
in the retaining lugs on the mounting plate q. Press the
kitchen radio upwards until it noticeably engages.
Disassembly
To disassemble the kitchen radio, press the two retaining
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levers at the rear of the appliance downwards. Then pull
the radio out to the front and remove it.
Unscrew the screws and remove the assembly plate
• q.
Setting up the kitchen radio
Do not set the kitchen radio up without the mounting plate q.
Otherwise the speakers are covered and the sound is scarcely
audible.
To t the kitchen radio with the supplied mounting plate q:
1. Simultaneously press the two retaining levers on the back
of the appliance down. Push the mounting plate q back
and remove it.
2. Push the two retainer lugs on the mounting plate qinto
the recesses on the lower rear side of the kitchen radio.
3. Firmly press the front part of the mounting plate q down
until you hear it engage. You can now set up the radio.

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Providing mains power
Insert the plug into a mains power socket. The display • r
is illuminated, the time begins to run but the radio is
switched o (Automatic mode).
The settings menu
Setting the time
The radio must be o to set the time.
1. In automatic mode press the button BASS/MODE g
once. The time blinks.
2.Press the buttons UP/DOWNu/y, to set the time of
day in minute intervals. Press and hold the keys to change
the time in quick succession.
3.Press the button MODE/BASS g again to save the time
of day and move to the date settings.
If, during the settings, you do not press a button within 15
seconds the device saves the setting and returns to the auto-
matic mode.
Setting the date
1.In automatic mode press the button MODE/BASS g twice.
In the display rappears “01.01.10“ and the date indicator
blinks.
2.Press the buttons UP/DOWNu/y, to set the date
in daily intervals. Press and hold the keys to change the
date in quick succession.
3.Press the button MODE/BASS g again to save the date
and to move to the display brightness setting.
Setting the display brightness
1. In automatic mode press the button MODE/BASS g
three times. In the display rappears “L“ (low) and
shows the lowest of the two brightness levels.
2.Press the button UP h to switch to the brighter illumination
level “H” (high). Press the button DOWNyto switch
back to the lower brightness level.
3.Press the button MODE/BASS g again to save the dis-
play brightness setting and to move to the remind function
settings.
Setting the remind function
You can programme a date, which the device will remind
you of when it arrives.
1.In automatic mode press the button MODE/BASS gfour
times. The display r shows, alternatively, a date and the
SDA indicator for the remind date.

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2.Press the buttons UP/DOWNu/yto set the de-
sired reminder date. Press and hold the keys to change
the date in quick succession.
3.If you press the A.O.T./SNOOZE button sthe date is
deactivated and thus will remind you of this date every
year.
4. To deactivate the remind function, programme a date that
lies in the past.
5.Press the button MODE/BASS g again to save the re-
mind function setting and to move to the 12 or 24 hour
mode setting.
Selecting 12 or 24 hour time display
1.In automatic mode press ve times the button MODE/
BASS g. In the display r appears “24“ for the 24 hour
mode.
2.Press the button DOWNyto set the 12 hour mode.
In the display r appears “12“. Press the button UPu
to switch back to the 24 hour mode.
In the 12 hour mode from 12:00 to 23:59 „PM“ appears
behind the time indicator, (post meridiem = after noon) in
the display r.
Press the button MODE/BASS g once again to complete
the programmings.
Kitchen timer
1. Press the button TIMER f.
2. Using the buttons UP/DOWNu/y, set the desired
time interval (a time span between 1 minute and 23:59 h
is possible). Press and hold one of the buttons to change
the display in quick succession. Or press the PRESET
+/— buttons o/i, to access a preprogrammed time for
the kitchen timer. The following times have been prepro-
grammed at the factory:
PRESET 0 = 5 min. (Display = T0)
PRESET 1 = 10 min. (Display = T1)
PRESET 2 = 20 min. (Display = T2)
PRESET 3 = 30 min. (Display = T3)
PRESET 4 = 40 min. (Display = T4)
PRESET 5 = 50 min. (Display = T5)
PRESET 6 = 70 min. (Display = T6)
PRESET 7 = 80 min. (Display = T7)
PRESET 8 = 90 min. (Display = T8)
PRESET 9 = 100 min. (Display = T9)

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3. Press the button TIMER f once again to start the kitchen
timer. In the display r a clock icon running in reverse and
a cooking pot symbol appears.
From 30 seconds before expiry of the time span an acoustic
signal sounds every 5 seconds, repeating at shorter intervals
the closer the set time approaches. When the time has expired
a permanent signal is sounded.
Press the button TIMER
• f to terminate the acoustic signal.
To go back to the time of day display press the button
MODE/BASS g.
Interrupting the kitchen timer.
To stop the kitchen timer, change back, if necessary, from
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radio operation to the kitchen timer mode by pressing the
TIMER fbutton.
You can interrupt the kitchen timer by briey pressing the
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button TIMER f.
The time is halted, the indicator blinks for 15 seconds. After
which the device returns to the previous mode. Then briey
press the button TIMER f to change over to the Timer modus.
Press the button TIMER
• f once again. The time then con-
tinues to run.
Switching the kitchen timer off
To stop the kitchen timer hold down the TIMER
• fbutton
until the clock symbol disappears and the kitchen radio
displays the time of day or radio frequency again.
Programming the kitchen timer
You can programme frequently required times for the kitchen
timer into the device so that you do not have to repeatedly
enter them.
1. Press the button TIMER f.
2. Using the buttons UP/DOWNu/y programme in
the desired time.
3. Press the button MEMORY/ d. In the display r"T"
blinks.
4. Now select with the PRESET +/— buttons the memory slot
into which the new kitchen timer time shall be saved. This
number is now shown to the right of “T“. The time previ-
ously saved there is thus overwritten.
5. Press again the MEMORY/ -button d, to nalise the
saving.

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Setting alarm times (Alarms 1 and 2)
You can programme two alarm times into your kitchen radio.
Alarm function Symbol in the display r
Acoustic signal
Radio
Switched o no symbol
1. In automatic mode, press the button VOL. —/ALARM SET
1 h (or VOL. +/ALARM SET 2 j). In the display rthe
last set alarm time and the symbol for the type of alarm
are shown.
2. Press the buttons UP/DOWNu/yto set the de-
sired alarm time.
3. Press the button VOL. —/ALARM SET 1 h (or VOL. +/
ALARM SET 2 j) repeatedly until the desired alarm func-
tion (see the table above) is indicated in the display r.
4. Press the button A.O.T./SNOOZE s to set the weekdays
on which you require the alarm function:
You can choose between "workdays" (MON, TUE, WED,
THU, FRI), "weekends" (SAT, SUN) and "every day"
(MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT, SUN).
5. If you hold the button A.O.T./SNOOZE s pressed down for
2 seconds, you can also, through repeated brief press-
ing of the A.O.T./SNOOZE s button, select a specic
weekday (e.g. only WED). The selected setting is indicated
in the display r.
6. To return back to the selection of “workdays“, “week-
ends“ or “every day“ hold down the button A.O.T./
SNOOZEs again for 2 seconds.
7. Press the button MODE/BASS g to save the settings and
return to automatic modus.
When the alarm signal sounds...
and the alarm function "Radio" has been selected, the
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radio plays for one hour at a pre-dened alarm volume.
and the alarm function "Signaltones" has been selected,
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the signal tone sounds for 10 minutes, with an increasing
volume.
To switch o the alarm for approx. 9 minutes press the
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A.O.T./SNOOZE button s.

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To halt it, press the button• VOL. —/ALARM SET 1 hor
VOL. +/ALARM SET 2 j.
The Reminder function
The device will remind you of the date that you have set with
the remind function. In these cases, from 8:00 – 23:00 on
that day, and at every full hour, the acoustic alarm sounds
for 10 minutes. In addition, the SDA-panel in the display r
blinks. To stop the reminder alarm, press any button.
Radio operation
For radio reception, completely unwind the wire aerial e
and, with the radio switched on, determine the most favour-
able positioning for it.
Switching the radio on and off
1. Press the button ON/OFF t. In the display rthe cur-
rently selected frequency is shown.
2. Press the button ON/OFF t once again to switch the ra-
dio o and return the appliance to the automatic modus.
Manual station selection
1. Press the button UPu to raise the frequency.
2. Press the button DOWNy to lower the frequency.
Automatic station search
You can have the kitchen radio search for stations.
The kitchen radio searches the frequency range until it nds
a station.
1. Press and hold the button UPu for two seconds: the
kitchen radio searches for the station with the next highest
frequency.
2. Press and hold the button DOWNy for two seconds:
the kitchen radio searches for the station with the next
lowest frequency.
Repeat these steps until you have found a radio station to
your liking.
Programming stations
You can save 30 radio stations in the appliance.
1. Tune in to the desired station.
2. Press the button MEMORY/ d. In the display r
"MEM" blinks.
3. Press repeatedly the PRESET +/— buttons o/i, to se-
lect one of the memory slots 1-30. In the display rthe
number of the selected memory save location appears.

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4. Press the button MEMORY/ d once again. "MEM"
and the memory position are constantly indicated, the radio
station is saved.
5. To access saved radio stations, in radio operation, press
repeatedly the PRESET +/— buttons o/i, until the number
of the desired memory slot appears in the display r.
Adjusting the volume.
In radio modus, repeatedly press the button VOL —/
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ALARM SET 1 h to reduce the sound volume.
Repeatedly press the button VOL. +/ALARM SET 2
• jto
increase the sound volume.
Bass
Should you wish to have an amplied reproduction of the
lower frequencies, press the button MODE/ BASS g when
in radio modus. In the display rthere then appears the
BASS indicator. Press this button once again to deactivate
the function.
Lock function
You can lock the kitchen radio so that settings cannot be al-
tered by unauthorised people or children.
Press and hold the button
• MEMORY/ dfor 2 seconds.
A key symbol appears in the display r.
When a key is pressed and the lock is activated, the key
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symbol blinks but no other functions are carried out. You
can, however, turn o an activated alarm also when the
button lock is switched on.
To disable the lock function, press and hold the button
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MEMORY/ duntil the key symbol extinguishes.
A.O.T. - Switch-off timer
This appliance is tted with a switch-o timer for up to
120 minutes.
1. Press the button A.O.T./SNOOZE sto call up the func-
tion and, if need be, to switch the radio on.
2. Repeatedly press the AOT/SNOOZE button s, or hold
this button down, to enter the minutes in increments of 5
minutes, for which the appliance is to remain switched
on. In the display r the AOT indicator appears when the
switch o timer function is activated. After a few seconds,
the frequency is indicated once again.
3. At any time you can press the A.O.T./SNOOZE sbutton
to blend in the remaining countdown time for a few sec-
onds.

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4. On expiry of the time period the appliance switches itself
o.
5. To simply switch the unit o, press the button ON/OFF t.
Non-functionality
Do not attempt to take the device apart and/or, in the •
event of possible defects, to repair yourself. You could po-
tentially damage the sensitive electronic components.
Repairs to your device must be carried out exclusively by
•
qualied service personnel!
No warranty/liability will be assumed for damage result-
•
ing from improper use and/or opening of the device!
In the event of malfunction please get in touch with the
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corresponding service aliate in your country.
Cleaning
 Warning!
Always remove the plug before cleaning the appliance!
Moisture penetrating into the appliance creates the risk
of electric shock! Additionally, the kitchen radio could
become irreparably damaged!
Clean the housing of the kitchen radio with a slightly moist
cloth and a mild detergent only. Ensure that moisture cannot
permeate into the appliance during cleaning!
Disposal
Do not dispose of the appliance in your normal
domestic waste. This product is subject to the
provisions of European Directive 2002/96/EC.
Disposing of the appliance
Arrange for the product, or parts of it, to be disposed of
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by a professional disposal company or by your communal
waste facility.
Observe the currently applicable regulations. In case of
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doubt, please
contact your waste disposal centre.
Disposal of batteries/accumulators
Used batteries/rechargeable batteries may not be
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disposed of in household waste.
Batteries/rechargeable batteries can contain toxic
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substances which may damage the environment. There-

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fore, dispose of the batteries/rechargeable batteries in
accordance with statutory regulations.
Every consumer is statutorily obliged to dispose of bat-
•
teries/rechargeable batteries to a community collection
centre in their district or to a dealer. The purpose of this
obligation is to ensure that batteries are disposed of in a
non-polluting manner.
Only dispose of batteries when they are fully discharged.
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Disposal of packaging
Dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally
friendly manner.
CE Conformity
This device complies, regarding conformity, to the basic
requirements and other relevent provisions of the Low Volt-
age Directive 2004/108/EC, the Directive for Low Voltage
Appliances 2006/95/EC and the Eco Design Directive
2009/125/EC (Ordinance 1275/2008 Appendix II,
Number 1).
Importer
KOMPERNASS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21
44867 BOCHUM, GERMANY
www.kompernass.com
Warranty and Service
The warranty for this appliance is for 3 years from the date
of purchase. The appliance has been manufactured with
care and meticulously examined before delivery. Please re-
tain your receipt as proof of purchase. In the event of a war-
ranty claim, please make contact by telephone with our Serv-
ice Department. Only in this way can a post-free despatch
for your goods be assured.
The warranty covers only claims for material and maufactur-
ing defects, but not for transport damage, for wearing parts
or for damage to fragile components, e.g. buttons or batter-
ies. This product is for private use only and is not intended for
commercial use.
The warranty is void in the case of abusive and improper
handling, use of force and internal tampering not carried out
by our authorized service branch. Your statutory rights are
not restricted in any way by this warranty.

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The warranty period will not be extended by repairs made
unter warranty. This applies alsoto replaced and repaired
parts. Any damage and defects extant on purchase must be
reported immediately after unpacking the appliance, at the
latest, two days after the purchase date. Repairs made after
the expiration of the warranty period are subject to payment.
DES Ltd
Tel.: [phone] (£ 0.10 / minute)
e-mail: [email protected]
Kompernass Service Ireland
Tel: [phone] (0,082 EUR/Min.)
Standard call rates apply. Mobile operators may vary.
e-mail: [email protected]