06 Warnings

WEEE

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EG concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances.

Sound levels

Your hearing is very important to you and to us, so please take care when using this DAB Radio. It is strongly recommended that you follow the listed guidelines in order to prevent possible damage or loss of hearing.

Establish a safe sound level

Over time your hearing will adapt to continuous loud sounds and will give the impression that the volume has in fact been reduced. What seems normal to you may in fact be harmful. To guard against this before your hearing adapts, set the volume to a low level.

Slowly increase the level until you can hear comfortably and clearly and without distortion. Damage to your hearing is accumulative and is irreversible. Any ringing or discomfort in the ears indicates that the volume is too loud.

Once you have established a comfortable listening level, do not increase the sound level.

General Safety

This DAB Radio has been designed and manufactured to meet European safety standards, but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.

Do read these operating instructions before you attempt to use the DAB Radio.

Do ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Switch off and remove the mains plug when making or changing any connections.

Do consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your DAB Radio.

Don’t continue to operate the DAB Radio if you are ever in doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way. Switch it off, withdraw the plug from the mains and consult your dealer.

Don’t remove any fixed covers as this may expose you to dangerous voltages.

Don’t leave the DAB Radio switched On when it is unattended for long periods of time, unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode.

Make sure that other people in your household are conversant with the DAB Radio.

Don’t obstruct the ventilation vents on the DAB Radio, for example with curtains or soft furnishings.

Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the product.

Don’t allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.

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