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
Radio kuchenne
Instrukcja obsługi
 Rádió
Használati utasítás
 Podelementniradio
Navodila za uporabo
 Rádionavestavění
Návod k obsluze
 Rádio
Návod na používanie
 Ugradbeniradio
Upute za uporabu
Unterbau-Radio
Bedienungsanleitung
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.
•
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
•
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-
•
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
•
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.
•
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.