•To avoid risks, arrange for defective power plugs and/or cables to be replaced at once by qualified technicians or our Customer Service Depart- ment.
•Arrange for customer service to repair or replace connecting cables and/or appliances that are not functioning properly or have been damaged.
NEVER submerse the appliance in water.
Wipe it only with a slightly damp cloth.
•Do not expose the appliance to rain and never use it in a humid or wet environment.
•Make sure that the power cable does not become wet during operation.
•Do not attempt to open the housing or to repair the radio. Should you do so, appliance safety is no longer assured and the warranty becomes void.
•Protect the appliance against drip and spray water. Do not place any
Risk of fire!
•Do not use the appliance near hot surfaces.
•Do not locate the appliance in places exposed to direct sunlight, Otherwise, it may overheat and become irreparably damaged.
•Do not locate the kitchen radio directly above hotplates. The kitchen radio may be damaged. There is a danger of fire!
•Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
•Never cover the ventilation slots of the appliance while it is being used.
•Do not place unprotected fire sources, such as candles, on or adjacent to the appliance.
Injury hazard
•Keep children away from the connecting cable and the appliance. Children frequently under- estimate the dangers of electrical appliances.
•Provide for a safe location for the appliance.
•Do not operate the appliance if it has fallen or is damaged. Arrange for the appliance to be checked and/or repaired by qualified technicians.
•Batteries/Cells are potentially fatal if swallowed. Store batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery should be swallowed, seek medical assistance IMMEDIATELY.
•Keep the plastic packaging well away from small children. There is a risk of suffocation.
Note:
Some aggressive furniture finishes can have a destructive influence on the device's rubber feet. If necessary, place the device on a nonslip pad.
Thunderstorms!
Equipment connected to a power supply can be damaged during a thunderstorm. You should therefore always remove the plug from the power socket when there is a storm.
Notice regarding electrical power surges (EFT / electrical fast tran- sient) and electrostatic discharges:
In a case of malfunction due to an electrical fast transient (power surge) and/or electrostatic discharge, the appliance must be returned to default settings in order to
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