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• Only use the appliance in dry rooms.
NEVER submerse the appliance in water.
Wipe it only with a slightly damp cloth.
• Ensure that liquids and miscellaneous objects are
never able to penetrate into the device.
• Do not place water-filled receptacles (e.g. flower
vases) on the appliance.
• Position the appliance close to an electrical wall-
socket. Ensure that the wall socket is easily acces-
sible
• To avoid the risks of tripping, do not use an ex-
tension cable. In the event of danger, the plug
must be quickly and easily accessible.
• You may not open or repair the appliance housing
yourself. Should you do so, the safety concept
of the appliance may be compromised and the
warranty becomes void. Repairs are to be carried
out exclusively by a specialist firm or the service
centre.
Notice regarding separation from
mains-power
The slider switch (ON/ OFF/ AUTO) on this ap-
pliance does not completely separate it from the
power network. Additionally, the appliance con-
sumes power when in standby-mode. To completely
separate the appliance from mains power, the
power plug MUST be removed from the wall
socket.
Risk of explosion!
• Do not throw batteries into a fire. Do not recharge
the batteries.
To avoid the risks of fire or injury:
• Do not place candles or other open fire sources
on the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance near hot surfaces.
• Do not keep the appliance in places that are ex-
posed to direct sunlight. If you do, it may overheat
and become irreparably damaged.
• To prevent heat build up, place the instrument
in a location with adequate ventilation.
• Never cover the ventilation openings!
• Avoid any additional heat build up, e.g. direct
sunlight, heaters, other devices, etc.
• 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 sustained
a fall or is damaged. Arrange for the appliance
to be checked and/or repaired by qualified tech-
nicians.
Thunderstorm warning!
Before a storm and/or a thunderstorm with a
risk of lightning, please separate the appliance
from the electrical power source!
Electro-magnetic fields
This appliance complies with the statutory limits for
electro-magnetic compatibility! If you still have any
doubts regarding its use in bedrooms:
It is completely safe to install the clock at a distance
of half a meter away from the bed. From this distance
the fields are not present even for electro sensitive
people.
Note:
Check the battery for its state of charge annually,
and replace it if necessary.
Note:
This appliance is equipped with non-slip rubber
feet. As furniture surfaces may be made of a
variety of materials and are treated with many
different types of cleaning agents, it cannot be
completely ruled out that some substances contain
ingredients which may corrode the rubber rests
and soften them. If possible place an anti-slip
material under the feet of the appliance.
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