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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 Depart-
ment.
• 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 under-
estimate 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 tran-
sient) 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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