Panasonic RX-ES23 Caution for AC Mains Lead, Maintenance, CD Selection, For United Kingdom

Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For United Kingdom)

(“EB” area code model only)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark

Ïor the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.

The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR

GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF — KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below.

Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse	Fuse
	(5 ampere)
(5 ampere)

Maintenance

If the surfaces are dirty

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that comes with the cloth carefully.

For a cleaner crisper sound

Clean the heads after every 10 hours of use to assure good quality playback and recording.

Use a cleaning tape (not included).

Cassette tape care

≥Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or get caught in the mechanism.

≥Tape slack can get caught up in the mechanism and should be taken up before the tape is played.

≥Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts if used incorrectly.

CD Selection

Choose CDs with this mark: (A).	A
This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio)
format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have
been finalized (a process that enables

CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon completion of recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording.

Do not

≥use CDs in irregular shape.

≥use CDs with labels and stickers that are coming off or with adhesive exuding from under labels and stickers.

≥attach scratch-proof covers or any other kind of accessory.

≥write anything on the CD.

≥clean CDs with liquids. (Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.)

≥use CDs printed with label printers available on the market.

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