User manual SONY ICF-C217

[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. The Dream Machine will give you many hours of reliable service and listening pleasure. [. . . ] If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Power back-up function to keep the clock operating during a power interruption, using a 6F22 battery (not supplied). To keep good time, your Dream Machine needs one 6F22 battery (not supplied), in addition to house current. The battery keeps the clock operating in the event of a power interruption. Before setting the time on your Dream Machine, open the lid at the bottom of the unit, install the battery with correct polarity and then close the lid. After a power interruption, the displayed time may not always be correct (it may gain or lose about 10 minutes per hour). To check the battery power, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and plug it in again after a few minutes. If the displayed time is incorrect, replace the battery with a new one. Battery Warning When the unit will be left unplugged for a long time, remove the battery to avoid undue battery discharge and damage to the unit from battery leakage. To set the hour, while holding down CLOCK, press TIME SET H. When the correct hour appears in the display, release CLOCK. To set the minute, while holding down CLOCK, press TIME SET M. [. . . ] To sound the alarm at the preset time the next day, set the function selector to RADIO or BUZZER again. The alarm will be turned off but will come on again after about 9 minutes (While the snooze function is operating, the alarm indicator stays lit. [. . . ]