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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

• Ensure the radio is turned off and unplugged from the mains before cleaning.

• Clean with a soft damp cloth.

• Only use mild detergent.  Do NOT use abrasives or sharp items.

TROUBLESHOOTING

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

General

Power supply 

AC 230V ~ 50Hz

Battery operation 

DC 9V (6 batteries C/UM-2 1.5V)

(Batteries not included)

Power consumption

2 Watt

Dimensions

30 (L) x 8 (W) x 21 (H) cm

Weight approx. 

1.8 kg (without batteries)

Radio

Frequency band

FM: 87.5-108 MHz
MW: 525-1615 kHz
LW: 148.5-283.5 kHz

Antenna 

FM: telescopic antenna
MW/LW: built-in ferrite antenna

Subject to changes without prior notice.

PROBLEM

POTENTIAL CAUSE

SOLUTION

NO SOUND

Power cord not connected 

Connect power cord to radio and mains

No batteries inserted

Insert batteries

Mains not switched on

Switch on at mains

Volume is too low

Increase volume

Batteries not inserted correctly

Check that batteries are inserted correctly
and that the correct polarity is observed

Batteries are exhausted

Replace or recharge batteries

POOR RECEPTION

Weak signal – MW/LW

Move the radio to a position where
reception is improved 

Weak signal - FM

For FM adjust the telescopic antenna until
reception improves

Interference

Keep distance from other electrical
appliances such as TV’s, video recorders,
computers, etc

Retro Radio

8279

Instructions continued

Head Office:

11 Bridge Street, 

Bishops Stortford CM23 2JU

Customer Services: 

Tel: 0844 482 4400   
Fax: 01279 756595

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