Silvercrest KH 2296 User manual

KOMPERNASS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21 · D-44867 BOCHUM
www.kompernass.com
ID-Nr.: KH2296-07/09-V3
4 KITCHEN RADIO
KH 2296
Kitchen Radio
Operating instructions
Radio kuchenne
Instrukcja obsługi
Konyhai rádió
Használati utasítás
Kuhinjski radio
Navodila za uporabo
Kuchyňské rádio
Návod k obsluze
Kuchynské rádio
Návod na obsluhu
Kuhinjski radio
Upute za upotrebu
Küchenradio
Bedienungsanleitung
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INDEX PAGE
Intended Use 2
Items supplied 2
Technical data 2
Safety instructions 3
The appliance components 6
Fixing the kitchen radio beneath
a wall cabinet 6
Setting up the kitchen radio 7
Setting up the appliance 7
Radio operation 11
Cleaning 13
Disposal 14
CE Conformity 14
Importer 14
Warranty & Service 15
Read the 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 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 intended uses for
this Kitchen Radio are the reception of FM radio transmissions
and as an alarm/timer, using either signal tones or the radio
itself.
This Kitchen Radio is not intended for utilisation in commercial
or industrial applications. The warranty does not provide
compensation for damage caused by improper use of the
appliance!
Items supplied
1 Kitchen radio KH 2296
1 Mounting plate
4 Screws
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): 21,5 x 10,3 x 5 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 - 108,0 MHz. In some countries, different
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 deficiencies 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•
appliance.
Check the appliance and all parts for visible damages.•
The safety concept can work only if the appliance is in
a faultless condition.
The power plug must always be easily accessible, so•
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•
connecting cables and/or appliances that are not
functioning properly or have been damaged.
NEVER submerse the appliance in water. Wipe it only•
with a slightly damp cloth.
Do not expose the appliance to rain and never use it in•
a humid or wet environment.
Always take hold of the power cable by the plug.•
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•
on the power cable and ensure that it does not become
clamped.
NEVER make a knot in the power cable and do NOT•
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-•
ing operation.
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You are not permitted to open the appliance hous-•
ing 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.•
Do not place any water-filled vessels (e.g. flower vases)
on or near the appliance.
Risk of fire!
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.•
The kitchen radio may be damaged. There is a danger
of fire!
Never leave the appliance unattended while it is being•
used.
Never cover the ventilation slots of the appliance while•
it is on.
Do not place open fire sources, such as candles, on or•
near the appliance.
Risk of personal injury!
Keep the power cable and appliance away from children.•
Children frequently underestimate the dangers of electrical
appliances.
Provide a stable location for the appliance.•
Do not operate the appliance if it has sustained a fall•
or is damaged.
Arrange for the appliance to be checked and/or repaired•
by qualified technicians.
Keep batteries well away from children. Children can•
put batteries into their mouths and swallow them.
If a battery is swallowed medical assistance must be•
sought immediately.
Note:
Some aggressive furniture finishes can have a destructive•
influence 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 POWER 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 fire. Do not recharge the•
batteries.
Never open batteries, never solder or weld batteries.•
The risk of explosions and injuries exists!
Regularly check the condition of the batteries. Leaking•
batteries can cause damage to the appliance.
If you do not intend to use the appliance for an extended•
period, remove the batteries.
Should the batteries leak, put on a pair of protective•
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 effects of moisture,
water penetration or overheating!
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The appliance components
qMounting plate/Baseplate
wPower cable
eWire aerial
rDisplay
tPOWER - On/Off switch for radio function
yTIMER - controls the timer programming
uVOL. — Volume reduction
ALARM SET q- controls the alarm function 1
iVOL. + Volume increase
ALARM SET w- controls the alarm function 2
o Battery compartment
aMEM. 01-10 - for saving radio stations
sMEM. 11-20 - for saving radio stations
dA.O.T. - controls the switch-off timer
fSTORE/Key-Lock - Save button/Button lock
gTDOWN T- Selection button downwards
hSUP S- Selection button upwards
jMODE SET/X-BASS - switches the display options,
activates the Extra-Bass function
Fixing the kitchen radio beneath a wall cabinet
With the supplied mounting plate qyou can fix 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 qback and remove it.
3. Place the mounting plate qagainst the installation loca-
tion. Allow 3 cm space to the front edges.
This way the kitchen radio will later fit flush.
4. Mark the four points for the drillholes with a pencil.
5. Mark the drillhole with a mandril. Firmly secure the
mounting plate qwith the supplied 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 audibly engages.
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Disassembly
To disassemble the kitchen radio, press the two retaining•
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.•
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 set up the kitchen radio with the enclosed mounting plate q:
1. Simultaneously press the two retaining levers on the
back of the appliance down.
Push the mounting plate qback 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 qdown
until you hear it engage. You can now set up the radio.
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.
They are not supplied.
1. Open the lid of the battery compartment oon the under-
side of the kitchen radio.
2. Insert the batteries. Make sure the polarities are correct.
3. Close the lid of the battery compartment o.
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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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 off (Automatic mode).
Setting the time
If a subsequent button is not pressed within 15 seconds,
the kitchen radio switches back into automatic mode (the
currently set time is displayed). The radio must be off to set
the time.
1. In automatic mode press the button MODE SET - X-BASS j
once. The time blinks.
2. Press the buttons UP/DOWN h/gto set the time at minute
intervals. Pressing and holding the button changes the
time at ten-minute intervals
Setting the date
1. In automatic mode press the button MODE SET - X-BASS j
twice. In the display rappears "01.01.09", the date display
flashes.
2. Press the buttons UP/DOWN h/gto set the date at
day intervals. Pressing and holding the buttons changes
the date at intervals of 10 days.
If a button is not pressed within 15 seconds, the kitchen
radio defaults back to automatic mode.
Setting the display brightness
1. In automatic mode press the button SET - X-BASS j
three times. In the display rappears "L" (low) and indicates
the lower of two brightness levels.
2. Press the button UP hto switch over to the brighter
illumination level "H" (high). Press the button DOWN g
to switch back to the lower illumination level.
Selecting 12 or 24 hour time display
1. In automatic mode press the button MODE SET - X-BASS j
four times. In the display rappears "24" for the 24
hour modus.
2. Press the button DOWN gto select the 12 hour modus.
In the display rappears "12". Press the button UP hto
return to the 24 hour modus.
In the 12 hour modus, "PM" appears in the display after 12 noon.
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