Silvercrest KH 2296 User Manual

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KITCHEN RADIO

KH 2296

Kitchen Radio

Operating instructions

KOMPERNASS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21 · D - 44867 BOCHUM

www.kompernass.com

ID-Nr.: KH2296-07/09-V3

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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 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-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

q Mounting plate/Baseplate
w Power cable
e Wire aerial
r Display
t POWER - On/Off switch for radio function
y TIMER - controls the timer programming
u VOL. —

Volume reduction
ALARM SET q - controls the alarm function 1
i VOL. +

Volume increase
ALARM SET w - controls the alarm function 2

o Battery compartment
a MEM. 01-10 - for saving radio stations
s MEM. 11-20 - for saving radio stations
d A.O.T. - controls the switch-off timer
f STORE/Key-Lock - Save button/Button lock

T DOWN T - Selection button downwards

g

S UP S - Selection button upwards

h
j MODE 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 q you 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 q back and remove it.

3. Place the mounting plate q against the installation location.

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 q with 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 q back and remove it.

2. Push the two retainer lugs on the mounting plate q into

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.

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 o on 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/g to 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 r appears "01 .01 .09", the date display
flashes.

2. Press the buttons UP/DOWN h/g to 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 r appears "L" (low) and indicates

the lower of two brightness levels.

2. Press the button UP h to 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 r appears "24" for the 24 hour

modus.

2. Press the button DOWN g to select the 12 hour modus.

In the display r appears "12". Press the button UP h to

return to the 24 hour modus.
In the 12 hour modus, "PM" appears in the display after 12 noon.

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Press the button MODE SET - X-BASS j once again to
complete the programmings.

Kitchen timer

1. Press the button TIMER y.

2. Using the buttons UP/DOWN h/g, set the desired time

interval (a time span between 1 minute and 23:59 h is

possible).

3. Press the button TIMER y once again to start the kitchen

timer. A backwards-running clock appears in the display r

as well as a saucepan symbol.

From 30 seconds before expiry of the time span an acoustic
signal sounds every 5 seconds, repeating at shorter intervals
the closer the set time approaches. When the time has expired
a permanent signal is sounded.

Press the button TIMER • y to terminate the acoustic signal.

Interrupting the kitchen timer.

You can interrupt the kitchen timer by briefly pressing the •

button TIMER y.
The time is halted, the indicator blinks for 15 seconds. After
this period the appliance returns to automatic modus. Then
briefly press the button TIMER y to change over to the Timer
modus.

Press the button TIMER • y once again. The time then con-

tinues to run.

Switching the kitchen timer off

To cancel the kitchen timer, press and hold the button •

TIMER y until the clock symbol extinguishes and the kitchen

radio once again indicates the current time.

Programming the kitchen timer

You can save up to 10 kitchen timer time intervals.

1. Press the button TIMER y.

2. Using the buttons UP/DOWN h/g programme in the

desired time.

3. Press the button STORE/Key Lock f. In the display r "T"

blinks.

4. Repeatedly press the button MEM. 01-10 a to save the

time to one of the memory positions T0-4. Or, repeatedly
press the button MEM. 11-20 s to save the time to one
of the memory positions T5-9. In the display r the number
of the selected memory save location appears.

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5. Press the button STORE/Key Lock f once more.

The time period is now saved.
To display the time once again, press the button MODE
SET/X-BASS j.

6. To recall the saved kitchen timer intervals, in automatic

modus press the button TIMER y and then, correspond-

ingly frequently, the button MEM. 01-10 a resp. MEM.

11-20 s for the memory locations 0-4 resp. 5-9.

7. Press the button TIMER y once again to start the kitchen

timer. In the display r a clock symbol running in an anti-

clockwise direction appears.

8. To return to automatic mode, press and hold the button

TIMER y for two seconds.

Setting alarm times (Alarms 1 and 2)

You can programme two alarm times into your kitchen radio.

Alarm function

Symbol in the display r

Acoustic signal

Radio

Switched off no symbol

1. In automatic mode, press the button VOL. —/ALARM SET

1 u (or VOL. +/ALARM SET 2 i). In the display r the

last set alarm time and the symbol for the type of alarm

are shown.

2. Press the buttons UP/DOWN h/g to set the desired

alarm time.

3. Press the button VOL. —/ALARM SET 1 u (or VOL. +/ALARM

SET 2 i) repeatedly until the desired alarm function

(see the table above) is indicated in the display r.

4. Press the button A.O.T. d to set the weekdays on which

you require the alarm function:

You can choose between "workdays" (MON, TUE, WED,

THU, FRI), "weekends" (SAT, SUN) and "every day"

(MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT, SUN).

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5. If you hold the button A.O.T. d pressed down for 2 seconds,

you can also, through repeated brief pressing of the

A.O.T. d button, select a specific weekday (e.g. only WED).

The selected setting is indicated in the display r.

6. To return to the selection of workdays, weekends or

whole weeks, once again hold the button A.O.T. d

pressed down for 2 seconds.

7. Press the button MODE SET/X-BASS j to save the set-

tings and return to automatic modus.

When the alarm signal sounds...

and the alarm function "Radio" has been selected, the ra-•
dio plays for one hour at a pre-defined alarm volume. To
halt it, press the button VOL. —/ALARM SET 1 u or VOL.
+/ALARM SET 2 i.
and the alarm function "Signaltones" has been selected, •
the signal tone sounds for 10 minutes, with an increasing
volume. To halt it, press the button VOL. —/ALARM SET 1 u
or VOL. +/ALARM SET 2 i.

Radio operation

For radio reception, completely unwind the wire aerial e
and, with the radio switched on, determine the most favour­able positioning for it.

Switching the radio on and off

1. Press the button POWER t. In the display r the currently

selected frequency is shown.

2. Press the button POWER t once again to switch the ra-

dio off and return the appliance to the automatic modus.

Manual station selection

1. Press the button UP h to raise the frequency.

2. Press the button DOWN g to lower the frequency.

Automatic station search

You can have the kitchen radio search for stations.
The kitchen radio searches the frequency range until it finds
a station.

1. Press and hold the button UP h for two seconds: the

kitchen radio searches for the station with the next highest

frequency.

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2. Press and hold the button DOWN g for two seconds: the

kitchen radio searches for the station with the next lowest

frequency.
Repeat these steps until you have found a radio station to
your liking.

Programming stations

You can save 20 radio stations in the appliance.

1. Tune in to the desired station.

2. Press the button STORE/Key Lock f. In the display r

"MEM" blinks.

3. Repeatedly press the button MEM. 01-10 a to save the

radio station to one of the memory positions 1-10. Or,

repeatedly press the button MEM. 11-20 s to save the

radio station to one of the memory positions 11-20. In the

display r the number of the selected memory save location

appears.

4. Press the button STORE/Key Lock f once again. "MEM"

and the memory position are constantly indicated, the radio

station is saved.

To recall saved radio stations, when in radio modus press •
the appropriate memory button (MEM. 01-10 a or
MEM. 11-20 s) repeatedly until the number of the
memory position is indicated in the display r.

AMS (Automatic Memory System)

With the AMS function the radio searches automatically for
radio stations and then saves them to the 20 memory posi­tions.

Switch the radio on using the button POWER • t.
Press and hold the button MODE SET/X-BASS • j for two sec­onds. The kitchen radio automatically searches for suf ficiently
powerful radio stations and saves them in the memory.
The station search can be stopped by pressing on the •
button MODE SET/X-BASS j. The last tuned frequency is
played.
Should you wish to tune into a saved radio station, when •
in radio modus repeatedly press the button MEM. 01-10 a
or MEM. 11-20 s.

Adjusting the volume.

In radio modus, repeatedly press the button VOL —/•
ALARM SET 1 u to reduce the sound volume.
Repeatedly press the button VOL. +/ALARM SET 2 • i to
increase the sound volume.

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X-Bass

Should you wish to have an amplified reproduction of the
lower frequencies, press the button MODE SET/X-BASS j
when in radio modus.

Press this button once again to deactivate the function.

Lock function

You can lock the kitchen radio so that settings cannot be al­tered by unauthorised people or children.

Press and hold the button STORE/Key-Lock • f for 2 seconds.
A key symbol appears in the display r.
When a key is pressed and the lock is activated, the key •
symbol blinks but no other functions are carried out.
To disable the lock function, press and hold the button •
STORE/Key-Lock f until the key symbol extinguishes.

A.O.T. - Switch-off timer

This appliance is fitted with a switch-off timer for up to
120 minutes.

1. Press the button A.O.T. d to call up the function and, if

need be, to switch the radio on.

2. Repeatedly press the A.O.T. d button, or hold it down,

to enter in the number of minutes for which the appliance

should remain switched on. After a few seconds, the fre-

quency is indicated once again.

3. At any time you can press the A.O.T. d button to blend

in the remaining countdown time for a few seconds.

4. On expiry of the time period the appliance switches itself

off.

5. To switch the timer off prematurely, press the POWER t

button.

Cleaning

Warning!

Always remove the plug before cleaning the appliance!

Moisture penetrating into the appliance creates the risk
of electric shock! Additionally, the kitchen radio could
become irreparably damaged!

Clean the housing of the kitchen radio with a slightly moist
cloth and a mild detergent only. Ensure that moisture cannot
permeate into the appliance during cleaning!

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Disposal

Do not dispose of the appliance in your normal
domestic waste. This product is subject to the
provisions of European Directive 2002/96/EC.

Disposing of the appliance

Arrange for the product, or parts of it, to be disposed of •
by a professional disposal company or by your communal
waste facility.
Observe the currently applicable regulations. In case of •
doubt, please
contact your waste disposal centre.

Disposal of batteries/accumulators

Used batteries/rechargeable batteries may not be •
disposed of in household waste.
Batteries/rechargeable batteries can contain toxic •
substances which may damage the environment. There­fore, dispose of the batteries/rechargeable batteries in
accordance with statutory regulations.
Every consumer is statutorily obliged to dispose of bat-•
teries/rechargeable batteries to a community collection
centre in their district or to a dealer. The purpose of this
obligation is to ensure that batteries are disposed of in a
non-polluting manner.
Only dispose of batteries when they are fully discharged.•

Disposal of packaging

Dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally
friendly manner.

CE Conformity

This appliance and been tested against, and found to be in
compliance with, the fundamental requirements and other
relevant stipulations of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC,
as well as the Guidelines of the Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC.

Importer

KOMPERNASS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21
44867 BOCHUM, GERMANY

www.kompernass.com

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Warranty & Service

You receive a 3-year warranty for this appliance as of the
purchase date. Should you, in spite of our high quality
standards, have grounds for complaint please contact our
Service Hotline.

In the event that processing of your complaint is not possible
by telephone here you will receive

a processing number (RMA number) as well as•
an address to which you can send your appliance for re-•
pair under warranty.

In the case of mailing shipment please enclose a copy of
the purchase receipt (sales slip). The appliance must be se­curely packed and the RMA number clearly visible. Products
sent in without the RMA number cannot be processed.

Note:

The warranty provisions cover only material or manu­facturing defects.
The warranty is not valid;

• for worn out parts

• for damages to breakable parts such as switches and
batteries.

This product is for private use only and is not intended for
commercial use. The warranty is void in the case of abusive
and improper handling, use of force and internal tampering
not carried out by our authorized service branch. Your statu­tory warranty claims are not restricted by this warranty.

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