MRC 4143 - Radio AEG - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Clock radio
Brand	AEG
Model	MRC 4143
Main power supply	220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Power consumption	5 W
Backup power supply	1 x 9 V block battery (type 6LR61, not included)
Net weight	Approx. 0.26 kg
Radio bands	FM 87,5-108 MHz, AM 522-1620 kHz
Speaker	Built-in
Alarm function	2 independent alarms (buzzer or radio)
Snooze function	Alarm repeat every 9 minutes
Sleep function	Adjustable sleep timer (10 to 90 minutes)
Radio presets	Presettable stations
Display	LED screen
Care	Clean with a slightly damp cloth, without detergent
Safety	Do not expose to water, do not open the motor unit, do not cover ventilation slots
Electromagnetic compatibility	Compliant with EU directives
Protection class	II
Rechargeable batteries	Can only be recharged under adult supervision

Frequently Asked Questions - MRC 4143 AEG

How to set the time on the AEG MRC 4143 radio?

In clock mode, press and hold the SET/PRE/M+ button for about 2 seconds until the display flashes. Use HOUR/TU- and MIN/TU+ to set the time, then confirm with SET/PRE/M+.

How to set the alarm?

Press AL1/VOL- or AL2/VOL+ to select the wake-up mode (buzzer or radio). The corresponding dot flashes. Use the HOUR/TU- and MIN/TU+ buttons to set the time, then confirm with AL1/VOL- or AL2/VOL+.

How to stop the alarm?

To stop the alarm until the next day, press the ON/OFF / AM/FM button. To activate snooze, press SNOOZE/SLEEP; the alarm will sound again after 9 minutes.

How to use the sleep function?

Turn on the radio, then press SNOOZE/SLEEP. The display shows 90 minutes. Press repeatedly to reduce the time in 10-minute steps until 'OFF'.

How to preset a radio station?

Tune to the desired station using the MIN/TU+ or HOUR/TU- buttons. Press SET/PRE/M+, then select a preset location with the same buttons, and confirm with SET/PRE/M+.

How to clean the radio?

Always disconnect the device before cleaning. Use a slightly damp cloth without detergent. Never immerse the device in water and do not use abrasive products.

What to do if the device stops working or is stuck?

Unplug the power cord for about 5 seconds, then plug it back in. This resets the device.

Can I use rechargeable batteries in the radio?

Yes, but rechargeable batteries must be charged under adult supervision and removed from the device before charging. Observe correct polarity.

How to enable or disable the alarm?

In clock mode, press AL1/VOL- or AL2/VOL+ repeatedly until the dot next to the alarm time disappears (alarm disabled) or reappears (alarm enabled).

What to do in case of a power cut?

If a 9V backup battery is installed in the compartment, the time and alarm settings are retained. Otherwise, you will need to reprogram them after power is restored.

USER MANUAL MRC 4143 AEG

Overview of the Components......Page 3

Instruction Manual.. Page 43

Technical Data.. Page 49

Disposal...... Page 49

Polish

Table of Contents

Overview of the Operating Elements.....Page 3

Technical Data......Page 72

Russian

Table of Contents

Overview of the Device.....Page 3

Operating Instructions.....Page 73

Technical Data.....Page 79

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

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 instructions.

Safety Instructions

Caution!

Not suitable for children under 3. Small parts may break off and be swallowed.

• To avoid the risk of fire or an electric shock, you should not expose the device to rain or moisture. Consequently, do not use the device in the immediate vicinity of water - for example near a bath tub, a swimming pool or in a damp cellar.
• Do not use the device in extremely hot, cold, dusty or damp places.
• Only use the device for private use and the intended purpose. This device is not intended for commercial use.
• Ensure that the power cord is not kinked, trapped or brought into contact with heat sources.
• Ensure that the power cord does not present a tripping hazard.
• Never touch the power plug or the cable with wet hands. The power cord must always be easily accessible. Always insert batteries the correct way.
• Do not cover up any ventilation openings with objects such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
• This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no object filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on apparatus.
• Exposed ignition sources such as burning candles may not be placed onto the device.
• Never open the housing of the device. Incorrect repairs can constitute a considerable risk for the user. Should the device become damaged, in particular the mains supply cable, do not operate the device any longer, but rather have it repaired by an expert. Check the mains supply cable regularly for damage.
• For safety reasons a broken or damaged mains lead may only be replaced by an equivalent lead from the manufacturer, our customer service department or a similary qualified person.

English

• If the device is not used for a longer period, remove the plug connector from the plug socket or take out 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.

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.

CAUTION:

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

• This device is not intended to be used by individuals (including children) who have restricted physical, sensory or mental abilities and/or insufficient knowledge and/or experience, unless they are supervised by an individual who is responsible for their safety or have received instructions on how to use the device. Children should be supervised at all times in order to ensure that they do not play with the device.

Overview of the Components

1 HOUR/TU- button 2 MIN/TU+ button 3 ON/OFF / AM/FM button 4 SNOOZE/SLEEP button 5 Speaker 6 SET/PRE/M+ button 7 AL1/VOL- button 8 AL2/VOL+ button 9 Display 10 Battery compartment (power reserve)

Rear (not shown)

Mains supply cable

Dipole antenna

Start-up of the device/Introduction

• Choose a suitable location for the device. Suitable would be a dry, level, non-slip surface.
• Sensitive surfaces such as the display are possibly protected with foil. Remove these foils.

Power supply

• Pay attention to the mains voltage! The type plate lists the correct voltage for your device.
• Insert the plug into a properly installed power socket.
• If the device is not used for a longer period of time, the mains plug must be pulled from the power socket.

Inserting the power reserve battery

(not supplied)

If there is a power cut or the mains plug has been removed from the power socket, the settings will be retained if the power reserve batteries are inserted.

1. Open the battery compartment on the underside.
2. Connect a 9V, E compound battery to the supply connection. Please ensure the correct polarity.
3. Close the battery compartment again.

CAUTION:

• Do not expose the batteries to high temperatures or direct sunlight. Never throw batteries into the fire. There is a danger of explosion!
• Batteries may leak and lose battery acid. If the device is out of use for long periods, remove the battery. Non-rechargeable batteries may not be charged.
• Chargeable batteries may only be charged under adult supervision. Chargeable batteries must be removed from the toy before they are charged.
• Batteries must be inserted with the correct polarity. Spent batteries must be removed from the toy.

English

CAUTION:

• 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. The terminals may not be short-circuited.

Switching the device on/off

Switching on: Press the ON/OFF / AM/FM button.

Switching off: Press the ON/OFF / AM/FM button for approx. 3 seconds.

Time

Setting the time (in time mode)

1. If the time display does not flash, hold down the SET/PRE/M+ button for approx. 2 seconds. The time display starts to flash.
2. Set the time with the HOUR/TU- and the MIN/TU+ button.
3. Confirm the setting with the SET/PRE/M+ button.

NOTE:

If you do not press any button within 3 seconds, the settings are adopted automatically.

Listening to the radio

Scanning stations

1. Press the ON/OFF / AM/FM button to switch on the radio.
2. Select the required frequency band by repeatedly pressing the ON/OFF / AM/FM button. A dot lights up on the display next to FM (frequency modulation) or AM (medium wave).
3. Control the volume with the AL2/VOL+ or the AL1/VOL- button.
4. If you press the MIN/TU+ or the HOUR/TU- button briefly, the device will scan to the next radio station.

NOTE:

If there is interference on the received station, try to improve the reception by changing the position and by unwinding or winding the antenna.

Presetting radio stations

1. Search for a station as described in "Scanning stations".
2. Press the SET/PRE/M+ button. The pre-set location will be displayed. Select the preset location with the MIN/TU+ or the HOUR/TU- button.
3. Press the SET/PRE/M+ button to store the station.

Recalling preset radio stations

While in radio operation, repeatedly press the SET/PRE/M+ button. One preset location after the other will be called up.

Alarm function

General information

• You may now set the alarm times in time mode.
• You'd like to be woken up by radio? Set the correct volume and the station ahead of time.
• When the alarm time is reached, a dot flashes next to AL1 BUZZER or AL1 RADIO or AL2 BUZZER or AL2 RADIO.

Setting the Alarm Time

1. First select how you want to be woken:
2. Press the AL1/VOL- button once to be woken by the buzzer. The dot next to the alarm time text "AL1 BUZZER" flashes.
3. Press the AL1/VOL- button again to be woken up by the last set radio station. The dot next to the alarm time text "AL1 RADIO" flashes.
4. If you press the button again, the dot on the display goes out and the alarm function is deactivated.
5. Set the alarm time with the HOUR/TU- and the MIN/TU+ button.
6. Confirm your input with the AL1VOL- button.

NOTE:

If you don't press any button within about 3 seconds, the settings are adopted automatically.

To set the second alarm time, repeat the above steps each with the AL2VOL- button.

Shutting off of the alarm signal

To switch off the alarm signal until the following day, press the ON/OFF / AM/FM button.

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Activating/deactivating the alarm time

In Time mode, repeatedly press the AL1/VOL- or the AL2/VOL+ button, until the dot on the display next to the alarm time text goes out.

Snoopze function (SNOOZE)

The automatically set alarm signal can be shut off for approx. 9 minutes with the SNOOZE/SLEEP button. The dot next to the alarm time text flashes on the display.

Delayed shut-off

Would you like to fall asleep with radio music?

1. Switch the radio on and press the SNOOZE/SLEEP button. 90 (minutes) appears on the display.
2. Press the SNOOZE/SLEEP button repeatedly to reduce the time in steps of 10.
3. The OFF setting will deactivate the function.
4. To display the still remaining time, briefly press the SNOOZE/SLEEP button. For technical reasons, the activated function cannot be shown permanently on the display.

Cleaning

CAUTION:

• Do not dip the appliance in water.
• Do not use a wire brush or other abrasive objects.
• Do not use any caustic or abrasive cleaning agents.
• Remove the plug before cleaning.
• Clean the appliance with a slightly damp cloth without any additives.

Troubleshooting

Symptoms Cause Solution
The unit cannot be operated.	The unit is blocked and “hangs”.	Pull the mains plug for approximately 5 seconds. Then connect the unit again.

Technical Data

Model: MRC 4143

Power supply: 220-240 V~, 50 Hz

Power consumption: 5 W

Protection class:

Battery power reserve: 1 x 9 V, type E-Block, R61

Net weight: approx. 0.26 kg

Radio section

Frequency ranges: FM 87.5 ~ 108 MHz

AM 522 ~ 1620 kHz

We reserve the right to make technical and design changes in the course of our ongoing product development.

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 accordance with the latest safety regulations.

Disposal

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 health.

This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutilisation of electrical and electronic equipment.

Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority.

Setting the time (Setting the time)

1. To set the time, press and hold the SET/PRE/M+ button for about 2 seconds. The time will flash.
2. Set the hour using the HOUR/TU- or MIN/TU+ buttons.
3. Press the SET/PRE/M+ button to confirm the selection.

NOTE:

If no button is pressed within 3 seconds, the setting will be accepted automatically.

Listening to the radio

Station presets

1. To switch to radio mode, press the ON/OFF / AM/FM button.
2. To set the required frequency range, press the ON/OFF / AM/FM button. The display will show the FM (frequency modulation) or AM (amplitude modulation) frequency.
3. Use the AL2 VOL+ or AL1 VOL- buttons to adjust the volume level. 4. If you briefly press one of the MIN/TU+ or HOUR/TU- buttons, the device will switch to searching for the next radio station.

NOTE:

If the radio station is received with interference, try to improve the signal reception by changing the position and adjusting or moving the antenna.

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Presetting radio stations

1. Perform the station search as described in the "Station search" section.
2. Press the SET/PRE/M+ button. The indicator of the preset station will appear. Select the preset station using the MIN/TU+ or HOUR/TU- buttons.
3. To save the station, press the SET/PRE/M+ button.

Turning on preset radio stations

While in radio mode, press the SET/PRE/M+ button. The preset stations will be turned on one by one.

Alarm function

General information

The alarm time can be set for any time. Do you want to wake up to the sound of the radio? Then set the desired volume level and station. - When the alarm sounds, you can press the SNOOZE button to delay it. The alarm can be set to AL1 BUZZER, AL1 RADIO, AL2 BUZZER, or AL2 RADIO.

Setting the alarm time

1. Alarm sound setting method:
2. Press the AL1 VOL- button once, the alarm will emit a sound signal. The display will show the label "AL1 BUZZER".
3. The alarm will emit the sound of the selected radio station. To select, press the AL1 VOL- button. The display will show the label "AL1 RADIO".
4. If you press the same button once more, the button on the display will disappear and the alarm sound will be turned off.
5. Set the alarm time using the HOUR/TU- MIN/TU+ buttons. Confirm the entered time by pressing the AL1 VOL- button.

NOTE:

If no button is pressed within 3 seconds, the setting will be accepted automatically.

To set another alarm sound, repeat the above steps using the AL2 VOL- button.

Turning off the alarm

To turn off the alarm signal for the next alarm, press the ON/OFF / AM/ FM button.

Activating/deactivating the alarm time

Press the AL1/VOL- or AL2/VOL+ button repeatedly until the desired time appears on the display.

Do not immerse the device in water. Do not use solvents or abrasive materials. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents.

• Before cleaning, unplug the device from the outlet.
• Wipe the device with a slightly damp cloth without any cleaning agents.

Troubleshooting

Calling preset stations

During playback, press the SET/PRE/M+ button repeatedly. The preset stations will be called one by one.

Alarm function

General information

• Now you can set the alarm time in time mode. Do you want to be woken by radio? Set the corresponding volume and radio station in advance.
• At the set alarm time, the icon next to the AL1 BUZZER or AL1 RADIO or AL2 BUZZER or AL2 RADIO label starts flashing.

Setting the alarm time

The automatic alarm setting can be activated approximately 9 minutes before the set time by pressing the SNOOZE/SLEEP button. The time remaining until the alarm sounds is shown on the display.

Delayed switch-off

Can you fall asleep to the radio?

1. Turn on the radio and press the SNOOZE/SLEEP button. The display will show 90 (minutes).
2. Press the SNOOZE/SLEEP button repeatedly to reduce the time in 10-minute increments.
3. Setting OFF disables the function.
4. To check the remaining time, briefly press the SNOOZE/SLEEP button. -If the function is active, it cannot be displayed on the screen at all times.

Cleaning

CAUTION:

Do not immerse the device in water. Do not use wire brushes or other abrasive materials. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents.

Troubleshooting