DR 836 - Radio CLATRONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DR 836 CLATRONIC

Overview of the Components 3

GB Instruction Manual

Thank you for selecting our product. We hope that you will enjoy use of the appliance.

Symbols in these Instructions for Use

Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with

these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the machine:

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possible injury risks.

This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other objects.

NOTE: This highlights tips and information.

General Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into operation and

keep the instructions including the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the

internal packing. If you give this device to other people, please also pass on the operating

• Use the device only for the intended purpose.

• Always insert the batteries the right way round.

• Assemble the device in such a way that the available ventilation openings are not

• Never open the housing of the device. Incorrect repairs can constitute a considerable

risk for the user. Do not use the device any more if it is damaged, but have it repaired

• If you intend not to use the device for a prolonged period, please remove the batteries.

These symbols may be found on the machine and are intended to indicate the following:

The lightning symbol should advise the user of parts in the inside of the device

which carry dangerously high voltage levels.

The symbol with an exclamation mark should advise the user of important

operation or maintenance instructions in the accompanying documentation.37

GB Children and Frail Individuals

• In order to ensure your children’s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags,

boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.

Do not allow small children to play with the foil as there is a danger of suffocation!

Special Safety Instructions

The appliance is splash-proof. It can be used also inside the shower box.

Do not dip it in water (e.g. in the bathtub), as the electronic parts of the appliance may

Overview of the Components

8 Scan button (SCAN)

Accessories (not shown)

Suspension device with suction cup

Watch battery for the LCA clock (Liquid-Crystal-Analog – Clock face display in LCD tech-

GB Start-up of the device/introduction

• Read the operating instructions thoroughly before the start-up!

• Select an appropriate location for the device, e.g. a dry, flat, non-slip surface on which

the device can be easily operated.

Inserting the Batteries (AAA batteries not included)

• Open the battery compartment lid on the back. Then remove the cover. Flip open the

• Insert 2 AAA/R03 1.5 V type batteries for the radio, and one LR44/AG13 1.5 V type

battery of the type for the LCA clock. Match the polarities correctly (see the inside of

the battery compartment). If the device is not used for a long period of time, remove

the batteries to avoid the “spilling” of battery acid.

• Snap shut the inner cover again and close the battery compartment again.

• Batteries are not to be disposed of together with domestic wastes. Dispose of the

used batteries at the relevant collection bin or at your dealer’s.

• Different battery types or new and used batteries must not be used together.

The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.

There is a danger of explosion!

You have two options:

• Place the appliance on the stand (5).

• Position the suctioning cup against, for example, a smooth wall. Hang the appliance

up on the suspension loop (10).

Turn the device on by the ON/OFF button (1). Press the button again to turn the device off

GB Setting the time and the alarm time

To be able to set the time, a watch battery must be inserted in the battery compartment.

The time display is a 12-hour analog display. “PM” will show in the display for afternoon.

1. Press the MODE button (6) once. The “AL” indicator will light up in the display. The

current set alarm time is shown.

2. Press the MODE button once more. The “AL” indicator will flash on the display. Now

keep the SET button (4) pressed until the desired alarm time has been set. Then

press the MODE button. The time display will appear.

3. Press the MODE button three times. Now keep the SET button pressed until the time

has been set. The seconds will automatically be reset to 12:01. Then press the MODE

Listening to the Radio

1. Press the SCAN button (8) repeatedly to set a radio station.

2. When the end of the frequency band is reached the scanning process stops. If you

would like to start scanning again from the beginning of the frequency band, press the

3. The volume is set with the volume buttons (2).

4. An aerial is integrated into the device for the reception of stations. If reception is too

weak, try changing the position of the device in order to improve reception.

5. After use, turn the device off again by the ON/OFF button (1). The display shows the

time that has currently been set.

1. Press the MODE button (6) once. The “AL” indicator will light up in the display. The

currently set alarm time is shown.

2. Press the SET button (4). The symbols “

” and “ ” will show on the display. The

alarm time is activated.

Once the set alarm time has been reached, a buzzer will be heard.

If the two AAA batteries are empty, a buzzer will not be heard.40

The automatically set alarm function can be turned off for about 5 minutes with the MODE

button (6). The symbol “

” in the display will flash.

Turning off the alarm function

1. Press the MODE button (6) once. The “AL” indicator will light up on the display.

2. Press the SET button (4) to turn off the alarm function. The symbols “

the display are no longer shown.

Do not dip the appliance in water.

• Clean the device with a moist cloth and dry it well.

• Do not use abrasive detergents.

Power supply (Radio): 2x 1.5 V batteries type R03 / AAA Power supply (LCA clock): 1x 1.5 V watch battery type LR44/AG13

Protection rating: IPX 4

Frequency ranges: VHF / FM 87.5 ~ 108.0 MHz

Net weight: ca. 0.166 kg

The right to make technical and design modications in the course of continuous product

development remains reserved.

This device has been tested according to all relevant current CE guidelines, such as

electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage directives, and has been constructed in ac-

cordance with the latest safety regulations41

Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol

Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste.

Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points

provided for their disposal.

This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human

This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutilisation of electrical and elec-

Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained from

CTC Clatronic Sp. z o.o.

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