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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
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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