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Battery precautions

1. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
2. Use only alkaline AAA batteries of the same or equivalent 
type.
3. Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
4. Keep batteries away from children.
5. Dispose of exhausted batteries according to local legal 
requirements. Do not dispose them by throwing away with 
normal household rubbish.
6. Avoid short circuiting the contacts in the battery compart-
ment and battery terminals.
7. Remove batteries from the unit if it will not be used for a long 
period of time.
8. Exhausted batteries should be removed from the battery 
compartment to prevent over-discharge, which can cause 
leakage and may cause damage to the clock.

Getting started 

1. Remove the battery door.
2. Insert 2xAAA size new battery as indicated in the battery 
compartment.
3. Close the battery door. 

Radio controlled operation DCF version (Germany & 
European countries – Central European Time zone) 

This digital alarm clock is set and controlled automatically by 
DCF radio signal. The DCF radio time code signal is broadcast 
from Frankfurt, Germany. The coverage of the DCF signal is the 
whole of Germany. The time code signal can be received up to 
1500km from Frankfurt. This covers most of Central and Western 
Europe. 

Important 

For best reception performance, please read the following 
instructions. 
1. We strongly recommend you start your clock at night. Allow 
the clock to receive the signal automatically overnight. 
2. Place the unit away from interfering sources such as TV set, 
computers, microwaves, etc.
3. Avoid placing the unit on or next to metal surfaces. 
4. Avoid closed areas such as airports, basements, cement 
office buildings or factories. 

Note:

 Exposure to an electrostatic environment may cause the 

clock to reset. In this event, please follow the instructions as 
described in this manual to set the clock again.

RC Wave signal indicator

 

Wave segment flashing means the time signals are being 
received. Press the RCC button once to cancel the automatic RC 
function. 

Note: 

You may use the RCC key to receive the time signal 

manually at any time. The signal receiving process stops 
automatically after 6 minutes. 
When the clock is in signal receiving process, manual setting 
function is disabled. 

Function buttons summary:
Setting button

Press and hold to enter manual setting mode.

+  Button

In TIME SETTING or ALARM SETTING mode press to increase 
the setting value. Press and hold to speed up the setting.

 - Button

During normal time display press - key to change display value 
for indoor temperature between Centigrade and Fahrenheit.  
In TIME SETTING or ALARM SETTING mode press to decrease 
the setting value. Press and hold to speed up the setting. 

Alarm button

Press and hold to enter alarm setting mode.  

SNOOZE / LIGHT touch button 

Tap to turn on the backlight for 10 seconds. 
During alarm sound tap to stop the alarm and activate the 
5-minute snooze function. 

RCC Key

Press and hold for 3 seconds to activate the Radio Control signal 
receiving process manually.
Press once to cancel signal receiving process. 

Setting the time 
Important

When the clock is in signal receiving process, manual setting 
function is disabled, to carry out below setting exit the signal 
receiving mode by pressing the RCC button once. 
1. Press and hold the setting button for 3 seconds to enter 
manual time setting mode, 24H will flash.  
2. Press + / - button to change the format between 12H & 24H. 
3. Once set press setting button to move to next setting, 0h will 
flash (this is an offset hour, adjust this is if you are based in 
different time zone to Central European Time (CET). 
4. Press + / - button to change accordingly. 
5. Follow the above steps to complete the remaining setting in 
following sequence HOUR, MINUTES, DATE/MONTH mode, 
YEAR, MONTH and DATE.    

6. Upon completing the last setting press setting button to 
return to normal time display.

Note:

 During setting if no button is pressed for 20 seconds the 

display will automatically exit the setting mode and will return to 
normal time display. 

Setting the alarm 

1. Press and hold the bell icon button for 3 seconds to enter the 
alarm setting mode, hour digit will flash. 
2. Press + / - button to change the hour digits. 
3. Once set press the bell icon to move to minute setting. 
4. Press + / - button to change the minute digits. 
5. Upon completing the last setting press bell icon button to 
return to normal time display.

Note:

 During setting if no button is pressed for 20 seconds the 

display will automatically exit the setting mode and will return to 
normal time display. 

Alarm/Snooze function

1. Enable the alarm by pressing ALARM ON / OFF button to up 
position, The wave icon will appear on the LCD display. 
2. Tap the SNOOZE / LIGHT touch button to stop the alarm and 
activate the snooze function. When the snooze function is 
activated, the wave & snooze icon will continually flash. 
3. To disable the alarm and snooze function, press ALARM ON / 
OFF button down, the wave icon will disappear. 

Note:

 When the snooze function is activated, the alarm will 

automatically start again after 5 minutes. The snooze function 
will not stop unless the ALARM ON / OFF button is pressed 
down. 

Battery replacement 

When the LCD becomes dim or backlight illumination becomes 
weak which usually is a sign to replace with a new battery, 
recommend replacing with a good branded alkaline battery.  

Guarantee & Service

12 months guarantee against material and workmanship defects. 
The guarantee is valid in those countries where the alarm clock is 
officially being sold. 

Broken or cracked lens screen is not covered under the 
Guarantee. 

For customer service please contact:

The Service Centre
Unit 1 Phoenix Park
Apsley Way
London
NW2 7LN

+44 (0)208 208 1833

WARNING!

 This product is covered by the Waste Electrical and 

Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive. It should not be discard-
ed with normal household waste but taken to your local collec-
tion centre for recycling.

This product conforms to the EMC requirements as per council 
directive 2014/30/EU.

Summary of Contents for CE4557-DCF

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Page 2: ...ton to return to normal time display Note During setting if no button is pressed for 20 seconds the display will automatically exit the setting mode and will return to normal time display Setting the...

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