Aiwa CS DES155 Owners Manual

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WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELEcTfiIc SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

"CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL."

Explanation of Graphical Symbols:

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated dangerous volt-
age within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral trian-
gle is intended to alert the userto the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the

appliance.

OWNERS RECORD

For your convenience, record the model number (you will find it at the
bottom of the unit) and serial number (you will find It in the battery
compartment) in the space provided below. Please referto them when

you contact your AIWA dealer in case of difficulty.

Precautions

Read the Operating Instructions carefully and completely
before operating the unit. Be sure to keep the Operating
instructions for future reference. All warnings and cautions in
the Operating Instructions and on the unit should be strictly
followed, as well as the safety suggestions below.

Installation

1 Water and moisture - Do not use this unit near water,
such as near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, swimming pool, or the like,

2 Heat - Do not use this unit near sources of heat, including
heating vents, stoves, or other appliances that generate
heat.

It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C

(41°F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).
3 Mounting surface - Place the unit on a flat, even
surface.

4 Ventilation - The unit should be situated with adequate
space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured.
Allow 10 cm (4 in.) clearance from the rear and the top of
the unit and 5 cm (2 in.) from each side.

- Do not place the unit on a bed, rug, or similar surface
that may block the ventilation openings.

- Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet. or airtight
rack where ventilation may be impeded.

5 Objects and liquid entry » Take care that objects or
liquids do not get inside the unit through the ventilation
openings.

6 Carts and stands - When placed or mounted on a stand
or cart, the unit should be moved with care,

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the unit or cart to overturn or fall.

7 Condensation - Moisture may form on the CD pickup
lens when:

- The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot

- The heating system has just been turned on

- The unit is used in a very humid room

- The unit is cooled by an air conditioner

When this unit has condensation inside, it may not
function normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a
few hours, then try to operate again.

a Wall or ceiling mountan » The unit should not be
mounted on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the
Operating Instructions.

Electric Power

1 Power sources - Use on batteries or AC house current,
as specified in the Operating Instructions and marked on
the unit.

2 Ac power cord
- When disconnecting the AC power cord, pull it out by

the AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.

- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this
could result in fire or shock.

- Power cords should be firmly secured to avoid being
bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular attention
to the cord from the unit to the power socket.

- Avoid overloading AC power plugs and extension cords
beyond their capacity, as this could result in fire or
shock.

3 When not In use » Unplug the AC power cord from the
AC power socket or remove all the batteries if the unit will
not be used for several months or more. When the cord is
plugged in, a small amount of current continues to flow to
the unit, even when the power is turned off.

Maintenance

Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.

Damage Requiring Service

Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:

- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged

- Foreign objects or liquid have got inside the unit

- The unit has been exposed to rain or water

- The unit does not seem to operate normally

- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance

- The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged

TA E T Vl T ITO EF.