GE Spacesaver 7-4845 User Manual

7-4845

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Spacesaver TM
Weather Alert Clock Radio

User's Guide

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FORYOURSAFETY

The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and

only fits into AC power outlets one way. If the plug won't go into the
outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If

it still won't fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use
a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature.

IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION

• When storing the unit or unplugging it from AC outlet for a day or
more, be sure to remove battery because it can leak and damage the

unit.

Batteries may leak electrolyte if inserted incorrectly, if disposed of in

fire, or if an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be

recharged.
Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin

burns or other personal injury.
Dispose of batteries, according to federal, state, and local regulations.

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This clock radio is equipped with a memory holding system that can be

powered with a customer-installed 9-volt alkaline battery (not included). The
power failure protection circuit will not operate unless battery is installed.

When normal household power is interrupted, or AC line cord is unplugged,
the battery will power the clock radio to keep track of time and alarm settings

programmed into memory. When on battery power, the digital display will

not light; however, should WAKE TIME occur during the power interruption,
the radio will operate or the alarm will sound if remaining battery power is
adequate. Normal operation will resume after AC power is restored so you

will not have to reset time or alarm.

Install battery as follows:

1. Unlatch and lift off battery compartment door (located on bottom of
radio)

2. Connect a 9-volt battery to battery connector plug.

3. Insert the battery and replace compartment door.

NOTE: Alkaline (NEDA 1604A) battery are recommended. Carbon_zinc

battery may be used but memory holding time will be substantially

reduced. Memory holding time for a fresh alkaline battery is
approximately 8 hours (if radio or alarm are not operated), which

should take care of short, nuisance-type AC power failures. To preserve

battery life, the radio should remain plugged into an AC outlet. As the
battery gets older, its voltage drops and memory may be lost. Be sure to

replace the battery periodically.
Battery should be removed if the radio will be stored for more than one

day.
Leaky battery can badly damage the clock radio.

POWER FAILURE INDICATOR

When AC power is interrupted (disconnected) for a short period, both time
and alarm settings will change (unless optional battery is installed). After AC

power is restored (reconnected), the Digital Display will blink to indicate that
power was interrupted and you must readjust the TIME and ALARM settings.

To stop display from blinking, press and hold the TIME SET or WAKE SET/
OFF button together with the HOUR or MINUTE button.

DIGITAL TIME

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OPERATING THE RADIO

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1. Plug the power cord into any 120V AC household outlet.

2. Slide the FUNCTION selector to ON.

3. Slide the AM/FM BAND switch to desired broadcast band.

4. Turn TUNING knob to select a station.

5. Adjust the VOLUME knob to your preferred listening level.

6. To turn the radio off, slide the FUNCTION selector to OFF.

BUILT-INAFC

The Built-In Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) works only on FM. It helps to

reduce drift on FM reception and to keep the radio locked in on the FM
station to which it is tuned.

When tuning in FM stations, you may notice that often the station you desire
can be heard on two or three nearby points on the dial. Always tune carefully
to the loudest and clearest point.

ANTENNAS

AM Antenna - A built-in ferrite rod antenna eliminates the need for an
outside antenna for AM reception - Rotating the unit slightly may improve

reception of distant AM stations.
FM Antenna - The power cord acts as your FM antenna. The power cord

picks up moderate to strong stations and eliminates the need for an external
antenna in most strong signal areas. Be sure the power cord is stretched out

to its full length. Do not coil or bunch the cord together. Changing position of
the power cord may improve reception.

Weather Band Antenna - Stretch out the wire type weather band antenna

next to the power cord to its full length for best weather broadcasts

reception.