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KITCHEN RADIO
KH 2281
KOMPERNASS GMBH · BURGSTRASSE 21 · D-44867 BOCHUM
www.kompernass.com
ID-Nr.: KH2281-07/08-V1
KITCHEN RADIO
Operating instructions
INDEX PAGE
Technical data 2
Intended Use 2
Safety instructions 2
Items supplied 4
Part identification 4
Fixing the kitchen radio beneath a wall cabinet 4
Setting up the kitchen radio 5
Commissioning 5
Inserting the back-up batteries ........................................................................................................5
Providing mains power.....................................................................................................................5
Setting the time .................................................................................................................................6
Setting the date.................................................................................................................................6
Switching the display lighting on and off ......................................................................................6
Selecting 12 or 24 hour time display............................................................................................6
Kitchen timer......................................................................................................................................6
Setting alarm times (Alarms 1 and 2) ............................................................................................7
Radio operation 8
Manual station selection..................................................................................................................8
Automatic station search..................................................................................................................8
Programming stations.......................................................................................................................8
Adjusting the volume........................................................................................................................8
Switching the bass booster on ........................................................................................................8
Lock function .....................................................................................................................................8
Setting the automatic switch-off time...............................................................................................8
Cleaning 9
Disposal 9
Importer 9
Warranty & Service 10
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 future date.
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KITCHEN RADIO KH2281
Technical data
This appliance complies with the fundamental requirements and other relevant prescripts of both the EMC
Guidelines 2004/108/EG and the Guidelines for
Low Voltage Appliances 2006/95/EG.
Power supply: AC 220 - 240 V ~50 Hz
Power consumption : 5 Watt
Power consumption:
Standby: 0,7 W
Operating temperature: +5 ~+35°C
Humidity: 5 ~90 %
(No condensation)
Dimensions
(L x D x H): 305 x 157 x 45 mm
Weight : approx. 800 g
Protection class: II /
Backup batteries
2x 1.5 V, Type AAA/LR03/Micro
(Batteries not supplied)
Frequency range radio:
VHF (FM): 87.5 – 108.5 MHz
The technical features of the appliance enable an
adjustable frequency range of FM 87.5 - 108.5 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 used, passed on
to third parties or otherwise misused.
Intended Use
This Kitchen Radio is intended for use either freestanding 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.
No warranty claims will be granted for damage
resulting from improper use!
Safety instructions
• This appliance is not intended for use by individuals (including children) with restricted physical,
physiological or intellectual abilities or deficiences
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.
• To avoid unintentional switching on, disconnect
the power cable after use and before cleaning.
• Check the appliance and all parts for visible
damage. The safety concept can work only if the
appliance is in a faultless condition.
• The power plug must always be easily accessible,
so that the appliance can be quickly separated
from the mains in the event of an emergency.
Risk of electrical shocks.
• Connect the appliance only to correctly installed
and earthed mains sockets. Ensure that the rating
of the local power supply tallies completely with
the details given on the rating plate of the
appliance.
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• To avoid risks, arrange for defective power plugs
and/or cables to be replaced at once by qualified
technicians or our Customer Service Department.
• Arrange for customer service 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.
• Make sure that the power cable does not
become wet during operation.
• Do not attempt to open the housing or to repair
the radio. Should you do so, appliance safety is
no longer assured and the warranty becomes
void.
• Protect the appliance against drip and spray
water. Do not place any water-filled vessels (e.g.
flower vases) on or adjacent to the appliance.
Risk of fire!
• Do not use the appliance near hot surfaces.
• Do not locate the appliance in places exposed
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!
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when
in use.
• Never cover the ventilation slots of the appliance
while it is being used.
• Do not place unprotected fire sources, such as
candles, on or adjacent to the appliance.
Injury hazard
• Keep children away from the connecting cable
and the appliance. Children frequently underestimate the dangers of electrical appliances.
• Provide for a safe location for the appliance.
• Do not operate the appliance if it has fallen or
is damaged. Arrange for the appliance to be
checked and/or repaired by qualified technicians.
• Batteries/Cells are potentially fatal if swallowed.
Store batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery should be swallowed, seek medical
assistance IMMEDIATELY.
• Keep the plastic packaging well away from
small children. There is a risk of suffocation.
Note:
Some aggressive furniture finishes can have
a destructive influence on the device's rubber
feet. If necessary, place the device 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.
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.
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