[. . . ] Read these operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time and preserve this manual for later reference. Pass this manual on to whoever might acquire the appliance at a future date. [. . . ] If you do not intend to use the appliance for an extended period, remove the batteries. â· Always change all batteries at the same time and always use batteries of the same type. â· Should the batteries leak, wear protective gloves and clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth. To switch the radio on, turn the On/Off switch with volume controller q to the left, until you feel that a slight resistance has been overcome. To switch the radio off, turn the On/Off switch with volume controller q to the right, until you feel that a slight resistance has been overcome. For time display in the 12 hour format, select the hours 1-11 A for the hours of the forenoon and the hours 12-11 P for the hours of the afternoon. Turn the On/Off switch with volume controller q to the left to increase the sound volume. Turn the On/Off switch with volume controller q to the right to reduce the sound volume. You can programme an hour signal or an alarm time to have yourself alerted with an alarm signal. Press one of the buttons SET t several times to adjust the alarm sound for the alarm time or the hour signal: : Alarm sound for alarm time (Alarm signal for wake-up time) + : Alarm sound for alarm time and hour signal (Alarm signal for wake-up time and for each full hour) : Alarm sound for hour signal (Alarm signal for each full hour) no symbol: no alarm time or hour signal programmed. Do not, under any circumstances, discard the appliance in the household refuse. Dispose of the appliance through an approved disposal centre or at your community waste facility. This product is subject to the provisions of European Guideline 2002/96/EC. To switch the alarm sound off, press either the Do not dispose of the batteries with household waste. [. . . ] This product is for private use only and is not intended for commercial use. The warranty is void in the case of abusive and improper handling, use of force and internal tampering not carried out by our authorized service branch. [. . . ]