Silvercrest KH 2173 User manual

KOMPERNASS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21 · D-44867 BOCHUM
www.kompernass.com
ID-Nr.: KH2173-07/09-V1
BATHROOM RADIO
KH 2173
4B
Bathroom Radio
Operating instructions
Koupelnové rádio
Návod k obsluze
Rádio do kúpeľne
Návod na obsluhu
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CONTENT PAGE
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time
and preserve this booklet for later reference. Pass this booklet on to whoever might
acquire the appliance at a later date.
Intended use 2
Items supplied 2
Importer 2
Technical Data 3
Description of the appliance 4
Safety instructions 4
Inserting the batteries 5
Placement 5
Reception mode 5
Adjusting the time functions 6
Cleaning and storage 8
Maintenance 9
Disposal 9
Warranty & Service 10
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Intended use
This appliance is spraywater protected (IPX4) – thus, it can be utilised in
areas where it may be subject to being sprayed/splashed with water,
e.g. bath and washrooms, in domestic households.
This appliance is not watertight – it is therefore not intended for utilisation
in areas with high humidity or where it could come into direct contact with
water e.g. in the very close vicinity of a shower or bath, for use outdoors
and in commercial or industrial applications.
Items supplied
1 x Appliance with cord
3 x 1.5 V Batteries Type AA/Mignon
1 x Operating instruction
• Check to ensure that the appliance is undamaged, all component parts
are present and that packaging remnants are removed from it.
Importer
KOMPERNASS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21
D-44867 BOCHUM
www.kompernass.com
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Technical Data
Reception range FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz
Reception range AM: 526.5 – 1606.5 kHz
Output level: approx. 150 mW
Batteries: 3 x 1.5 V Type AA/Mignon
Dimensions: 11,5 x 5,4 x 11 cm
Weight : approx. 180 g
Spray water protected: IPX4
The technical features of this appliance enable an adjustable reception range
that exceeds the permitted frequency range of FM 87.5 – 108 MHz and
526.5 – 1606.5 kHz. In some countries, different national regulations may
apply to the assigned radio frequency ranges. Take note that information
received from outside the assigned radio frequency ranges may not be utilised,
passed on to third parties or misused in any way.
CE Conformity
This device has been tested and approved regarding conformance with
the fundamental requirements and other relevent regulations of the EMV
directive 2004/108/EC. A complete copy of the original conformity
declaration is available from the importer.
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Description of the appliance
Cord
Tuning regulator
Selector switch “AM”/“FM”
SET button
MODE Button
Display
ON/OFF switch, volume regulator
Battery compartment lock
Battery compartment
Support stand
Safety instructions
• If you do not intend to use the appliance for an extended period, remove
the batteries – batteries can discharge themselves and then leak.
• Should the batteries leak: Clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth
whilst wearing protective gloves. Use ONLY the type of battery detailed
in the Technical Data as replacements for discharged batteries.
• Always exchange all batteries at the same time. Always use batteries of
the same type as replacements.
• Keep batteries and cells away from small children. Should a battery be
swallowed, seek medical attention IMMEDIATELY, as life is at risk.
• Check to ensure that the appliance is in a serviceable condition before
taking it into use. Should there be visible damage to the appliance,
do not take it into use.
• Do not attempt to recharge batteries. Risk of explosion!
• Ensure that sources of direct heat (e.g. heating, sunlight) cannot have an
effect on the appliance.
• Do not allow liquids to permeate into the appliance, do not submerse it in
water. Avoid also a possible penetration by foreign objects.
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Inserting the batteries
• Turn the battery compartment locking device to the position “OPEN”
and open the battery compartment .
• Insert the batteries, 3 x 1.5V Type AA/Mignon, into the battery com-
partment. Ensure that the polarities comply with the markings in the
battery compartment. Close the battery compartment. The appliance
is now ready for use.
• When the batteries are exhausted, always replace all of them at the same
time. For replacements, use ONLY the type of battery detailed in the
Technical Data. In this regard, also take note of the notices contained in
the section “Disposal”.
Placement
• You can suspend the appliance on the cord or use the support stand .
Select a location where the appliance will not fall into water and also where
it will not be seriously damaged by a fall.
Reception mode
a) Switching the appliance on/off, sound volume
• To switch the appliance on, turn the volume regulator from the position
“OFF” to the right. With this you can also regulate the sound volume.
• To switch the appliance off, turn the volume regulator all the way to the
left until it is again in the position “OFF” (Click).
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b) Adjusting the reception
• Select the reception range AM (MW) or FM (VHF) by placing the selector
switch in the relevant position.
• Then search for the desired radio station by slowly turning the tuning
regulator until you have clear reception. From the lettering above the
tuning regulator you can read off the currently tuned frequency – for
“FM” in the unit “MHz” (Megahertz) and, for “AM” in the unit “kHz”
(Kilohertz), this is then be multiplied by 10.
Adjusting the time functions
a) Programming the alarm time
• Press the button MODE . In the display all positions blink and the
indicator “AL” (Alarm time) appears.
• Press on the button MODE again, so that only the figures for the hours
are shown in the display (e.g. “1: A”) and, at the same time, the indicator
“AL” (Alarm time).
• Press repeatedly on the button SET until the hour figure is correctly
shown, e.g. “7: A”. The letter “A” after the figure means “AM” (mornings),
“P” means “PM” (afternoons).
• Press the button MODE once again, so that only the figures for the
minutes are shown in the display (e.g. “:00”) and, at the same time,
the indicator “AL” (Alarm time).
• Press repeatedly on the button SET until the minute figure is correctly
shown, e.g. “:30”.
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b) Setting the date
• Press the button MODE once again, until only the number for the month
is shown in the display, e.g. “1”.
• Press repeatedly on the button SET until the figure for the month is
correctly shown, e.g. “12”.
• Press the button MODE once again, until only the number for the day
is shown in the display, e.g. “1”.
• Press repeatedly on the button SET until the figure for the day is
correctly shown, e.g. “31”.
c) Setting the clock
• Press the button MODE once again, until only the number for the hours
is shown in the display, e.g. “1: A”. Ensure that the indicator “AL” does not
appear, as you would then be setting the alarm time, not the time display itself.
• Press repeatedly on the button SET until the hour figure is correctly shown,
e.g. “10: A”. The letter “A” behind the number indicates “AM” (morning),
“P“ indicates “PM” (afternoons) and “H” signifies a 24 hour time display.
• Press the button MODE once again, until only the number for the minutes
is shown in the display, e.g. “:01”. Ensure that the indicator “AL” does not
appear, as you would then be setting the alarm time, not the time
display itself.
• Press repeatedly on the button SET until the minute figure is correctly
shown, e.g. “:15”.
d) Starting the clock
• Press the button MODE to accept the programmed minutes and to
display the time, e.g. “10:15”.
• Press the button SET to accept the programmed time and to start the
clock. As a control, the double-point in the display starts to blink.
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e) Alarm function and hour signal
• Press the button MODE . In the display all positions blink and the
indicator “AL” (Alarm time) appears.
• To switch the alarm function on, repeatedly press the button SET until
three lines are shown above the double-point in the display. To switch the
alarm function off, repeatedly press the button SET until the three lines
are no longer shown.
• To have a signal tone sound on every full hour, press repeatedly on the
button SET until a bell symbol appears in the display below the double-
point. To switch the hourly signal tone function off, repeatedly press the
button SET until the bell symbol is no longer shown.
f) To leave the adjustment mode
• Repeatedly press the button MODE until only the time is shown.
• Using the button SET you can flip through all adjustments.
When everything is programmed as described, a signal tone will sound at
the scheduled alarm time and continue until you press any button. For as long
as the alarm function remains activated, the appliance will repeat the alarm
notification every day.
Cleaning and storage
• Clean the appliance with a dry or lightly moistened cloth only. To avoid
potential damage to the surfaces, do not use any detergents or abrasive
cleaning agents.
• If you do not intend to use the appliance for longer than a year, remove
the batteries. Store the appliance in a dry location.
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