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during a power outage, but all clock settings and radio presets will be kept in
memory. You may need to make a slight adjustment to the time once the power
returns if the outage is for a long period of time.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT DOOR on the bottom of the cabinet.
2. Follow the polarity diagram shown inside the compartment and install 2 X “AAA”
(UM-4) batteries (not included).
3. Replace the BATTERY COMPARTMENT DOOR.
IMPORTANT
: Be sure that the batteries are installed correctly. Wrong polarity
may damage the unit.
Note:
Only use a well-known brand of battery to ensure longest life and best performance.
CAUTIONS
1. Do not mix old and new batteries.
2. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium)
batteries.
3. If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove all the
batteries. Old or leaking batteries can cause damage to the unit and may void
the warranty.
4. Do not dispose of batteries in fire, batteries may explode or leak.
5. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like.
6. Replace all the batteries at the same time, no matter exhausted or not, every
2 years at the same time to avoid possible battery leakage.
7. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can
overheat, rupture and leak. (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions).
8. Only an adult should replace the batteries.
POWER FAILURE INDICATOR
If there are no batteries installed in the unit or the batteries installed are weak or
dead, the time and alarm settings will be lost if the power is interrupted. When the
AC power is restored the display will flash “12:00”. This indicates that the
time displayed is incorrect and needs to be reset.
Important:
After you reset the time, be sure to reset your alarm settings as well.
