ECOLOGY
Recommendations for respecting the environment
PACKAGING:
The packaging materials used with this appliance comply
with relevant environmental standards. If you have enough
room, keep the radio's box and packaging at least for
the period of the warranty. If you must dispose of the
packaging, do not throw it into the environment but
dispose of it responsibly.
BATTERIES:
Dispose of batteries through proper channels for the
collection and disposal of environmentally dangerous
waste. Never throw batteries into the environment.
Whenever possible use mercury-free batteries to limit
environmental impact.
RADIO POWER SOURCES
See also the specifications on the cover of the battery
compartment.
The radio can be powered either by batteries or by
mains electrical power. If the appliance is connected
to the mains, it automatically disconnects the battery
circuit.
MAINS POWER:
220 - 240 V AC ~ 50 Hz for Europe, Australia etc.
- Connect the plug of the mains power cable [15] to the
mains power socket [14] on the back of the radio.
- Plug the power plug of the mains power cable [15] into
a mains power point.
BATTERIES:
6 x 1.5 V batteries
Always disconnect the mains power cable [15] before
inserting batteries.
- Open the clips [10] and raise the cover of the battery
compartment [11].
- Insert the batteries, taking care to respect the polarity
shown on the diagram inside the battery compartment
[9].
- Close the battery compartment cover [11].
PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS
Extend the telescopic aerial [12] at the rear of the radio to
ensure optimum signal reception. Press the button [16] to
open the radio and turn the knob [1] clockwise to switch
the radio on.
When you switch the radio on, the preset programme
dial [2] and the radio frequency dial [4] illuminate all their
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