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13. Maintenance and Cleaning
Always observe the following safety information before cleaning or servicing the radio:
Live components may be exposed if covers are opened or components are removed. The device must be
disconnected from all power sources before any servicing or repair work is carried out.
Capacitors inside the device may still carry voltage even though they have been disconnected from all
power sources.
Only qualified experts familiar with the hazards involved and the relevant regulations must perform repairs.
Never use any aggressive cleaning agents, cleaning alcohol or other chemical solutions, since these may
damage the casing or even impair function.
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Disconnect the product from the power supply before cleaning it.
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Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the product.
14. Disposal
a) Product
Electronic devices are recyclable and should not be disposed of in household waste. Dispose of the
product according to the applicable statutory provisions at the end of its service life.
Remove any inserted batteries from the remote control and dispose of it separately from the product.
b) Disposal of Flat Batteries
You as the end user are required by law (Battery Ordinance) to return all used batteries. Disposing of them
in the household waste is prohibited.
Batteries that contain any hazardous substances are labelled with the adjacent icon to indicate that
disposal in domestic waste is forbidden. The symbols for the respective heavy metal are: Cd = cadmium,
Hg = mercury, Pb = lead.
You can return your used batteries free of charge to collection points in your municipality and anywhere
where batteries/rechargeable batteries are sold. You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to
the protection of the environment.
