KA 230 - Radio Karcher Audio - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KA 230 Karcher Audio

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be

4. Water and Moisture – Do not use the apparatus near water (e.g. bath tub, sink, swimming pool)

or in wet places or tropical climates. Do not place objects lled with liquids, such as vases, on top of the apparatus. Do not expose the apparatus to dripping or splashing.

5. Setup – The apparatus should only be placed on a stable, at surface. Do not let the apparatus fall

down or expose it to shock.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

7. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere

with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the ow of air through the ventilation openings. Ensure a minimum distance of 5 cm around the apparatus for sufcient ventilation. Ensure that the ventilation is not impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

8. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other appliances (including ampliers) that produce heat.

9. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described

in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

10. Cables and Plugs – The mains plug shall remain readily operable. All cables should be routed so

that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

11. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. Clean

by wiping with a dry and clean cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners or detergents. Always pull the mains plug before cleaning the unit.

12. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left

unused for a long period of time.

13. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not

spilled into the enclosure through openings.

14. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualied service personnel

when: a) The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or b) Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or c) The appliance has been exposed to rain; or d) The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or e) The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

15. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the

operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualied service personnel.

16. Open Fire – Keep the apparatus away from open res. Do not place naked ame sources, such

as lighted candles on the apparatus.

17. Thunderstorms – During a thunderstorm the mains plug should be unplugged.

18. Safety Check – After servicing the technician should conduct a safety check in order to ensure that

the apparatus is working properly and safely.

19. Batteries – Always place batteries in the correct polarization into electrical components. Danger of

explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Do not mix old and new batteries. Take attention to the environmental aspects of battery disposal. Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like. Remove batteries before disposing of the product.EN | 9

20. Volume Levels – To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long

21. Headphones – Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric

shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied service personnel. CAUTION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do

not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. Batteries Batteries may not be disposed of in regular house hold trash. Every consumer has the obligation to return batteries to special disposal locations. Disposal of Used Electrical & Electronic Equipment The meaning of the symbol on the product, its accessory or packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Please, dispose of this equipment at your applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical & electronic equipments waste. By ensuring the correct disposal of this product, you will help prevent potential hazards to the environment and to human health, which could otherwise be caused by unsuitable waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city ofce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.10 | EN

NOTES ABOUT THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1. This instruction manual is published by the manufacturer without any warranty. Corrections and

changes of this instruction manual for the removal of typographic mistakes and editorial inaccu- racies as well as due to (technical) improvements (changes) of the devices can be done by the manufacturer at any time without announcement. Changes of this kind are considered in future versions of this user manual. All rights reserved.

2. All gures are only for illustration and do not always show the exact representation of the product.

3. This unit is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or

mental capacities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the unit.

• Condensation may occur when moving the device from a cold to a warm environment. If there is moisture inside the player, it may not operate properly. Don’t turn on the device and wait about one hour for the moisture to evaporate. Saving energy

• If the unit is not used for a long period of time, it should be unplugged from the AC socket Unpacking

• Take out carefully the unit from the packing. Please keep the packing for further use.

• Carefully remove possible protection cardboards and slipcovers. Overview

6. Headphone connector

1. Connect the power cable to a suitable wall outlet. Make sure that the power output of the outlet

matches the power rating indicated on the back of the unit.

2. Turn on the radio by turning the volume control clockwise. The indicator light will light green.

3. Select the desired band (AM or FM) with the band selector.EN | 11

4. Select the desired radio station by turning the frequency selector.

5. To switch off the radio turn the volume control counterclockwise until you hear a click.

6. To listen to the radio with heaphones simply connect suitable headphones to the connector on