Silvercrest KH 2299 User manual

KH 2299
KOMPERNASS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21 ⋅ D-44867 BOCHUM
www.kompernass.com
ID-Nr.: KH 2299-1/10-V4
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Undercupboard Radio
Operating manual
Uppoasennettava radio
Käyttöohje
Radio
Bruksanvisning
Radio til underbygning
Betjeningsvejledning
Ραδιόφωνο κουζίνας
 Οδηγίαχρήσης
Unterbau-Radio
Bedienungsanleitung
Undercupboard Radio

KH 2299

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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
Further setting possibilities 10
Radio operation 12
Cleaning 16
Disposal 16
CE Conformity 17
Importer 17
Warranty and Service 17
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 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 2299
1 Mounting plate
4 Screws
1 Operating manual
Technical data
Power supply: 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz
Power consumption:
Operation: 5 W
Standby: approx. 1.8 W
Output level: 1 W at 10% THD
Frequency range UKW (FM) 87.5 – 108 MHz
MW (AM) 526,5 – 1606,5 kHz
Operating temperature: +5 ~ +35°C
Humidity: 5 ~ 90 %
(No condensation)
Dimensions
(W x H x D): 27,5 x 15,7 x 6,4 cm
Weight: 1.070 g
Protection class: II /
Backup batteries 2 x 1.5 V Type AAA/Micro
(not supplied)
The technical features of this appliance enable an adjustable
reception capability that exceeds the permitted frequency
range of 87,5–108 MHz and 526,5–1606,5 kHz. In
some countries, dierent national regulations may apply to the
assigned radio frequency ranges. Please note that informa-
tion 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 •
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 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. •
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. •
The kitchen radio may be damaged. There is a danger
of re!
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 re 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 qualied 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 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/AOT/OFF switch does not completely discon-
nect the appliance from the power network. Addition-
ally, 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. •
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 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
t–i M1–M4 - Memory buttons M1–M4
o MEM/AMS - to save and automatically search
for and save radio stations
a MEM.SCAN - automatic recall of saved radio
stations
s TIMER - controls the timer programming
d Illuminated clamp strip
f AL2/VOL — - controls the alarm function 2
- Volume reduction
g AL1/VOL + - controls the alarm function 1
- Volume increase
h USER/BAND - User switching,
Radio waveband switching
j LIGHT/DIMMER - controls the display and
clamp strip illumination
k MODE/LOCK - recalls the settings,
Button lock
l DOWN - Selection button down
1( UP - Selection button up
2) Battery compartment
2! ON/AOT/OFF - Switch the radio on/o
controls the switch o timer
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 2) on 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 2). The lid must
audibly engage.

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Note:
The back-up batteries must be checked at least once
per year and, if necessary, exchanged for new ones.
Fixing the kitchen radio beneath a wall cabinet
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. Hold the mounting plate qunder the installation location.
Thereby, the front edge of the mounting plate qshould
be approx. 3.5 cm behind the front of the kitchen cabinet..
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 audibly engages.
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 • 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. Press the mounting plate q rmly in the direction of the
appliance rear until it audibly engages.

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Providing mains power
When you have completed installation of the appliance, •
insert the plug into a mains power socket. The display r
is illuminated and the appliance tries to receive an RDS
signal to automatically adjust the time and date.
For as long as the appliance waits for the RDS signal, •
the display r shows "Please wait for setting thanks".
This can take several minutes.
The Settings menu
Setting the time
Should this not succeed, you must set the clock manually. For
this, the radio cannot be switched on (= automatic mode).
1. In automatic mode press the button MODE/LOCK k
once. The time display blinks.
2.Press the buttons UP/DOWN1(/l to set the time in
minute intervals. Pressing and holding the button changes
the time at ten-minute intervals.
3. Press the button MODE/LOCK k once again to save the
time and switch to the date setting.
If you do not press a button for 10 seconds when making the
settings, the appliance saves the current setting and returns to
automatic mode.
Setting the date
1. In automatic mode press the button MODE/LOCK k
twice. In the display r appears "01.01.2010", the date dis-
play ashes.
2. Press the buttons UP/DOWN1(/lto set the date
at day intervals. Pressing and holding the buttons chang-
es the date at intervals of 10 days.
3. Press the button MODE/LOCK k once again to save the
date and to switch to setting the memory function.
If you later press the DOWN buttonl in automatic mode,
the display r briey shows "DAY". Subsequently, the time
and date display alternate themselves. To switch back to an
exclusive time display, press the button DOWNl once
again.
Setting the memory functions
You can programme in up to 6 dates, which the appliance
will remind you of when they are reached.
1. In automatic mode press the button MODE/LOCK k
three times. The display r shows alternatively a date and
the SDA 1 indicator for reminder date 1.