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Cat. No. 12-1612. A
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Kitchenmate®-102
AM/FM Under-Cabinet
Clock Radio
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CONTENTS
Installation ............................................................................................................ 4
Choosing the Mounting Location .................................................................... 4
Mounting the Bracket ...................................................................................... 4
Attaching the Radio ......................................................................................... 5
Installing the Backup Battery .......................................................................... 6
Operation .............................................................................................................. 7
Setting the Time .............................................................................................. 7
Playing the Radio ............................................................................................ 7
Using the Appliance Outlet ............................................................................. 7
Setting and Using On/Off Times for the Appliance Outlet ........................ 8
Using the Countdown Timer ............................................................................ 9
Care and Maintenance ...................................................................................... 10
FCC Information ............................................................................................ 11
Specifications .................................................................................... Back Cover
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INSTALLATION
• The area directly below the clock
radio is not used for cooking or for
appliances that generate heat or
steam.
CHOOSING THE
MOUNTING LOCATION
The first step in mounting the clock ra-
dio is choosing a location that allows
full movement of the clock radio on the
mounting bracket. This is how much
clearance you need on each side of
the bracket:
• The work area near the clock
radio allows room for additional
appliances to be connected to the
clock radio’s appliance outlet.
For easy operation and visibility,
mount the clock radio at or near the
front edge of the cabinet. Hold the
clock radio in several locations to de-
termine the best place to mount it.
Illustration -- Show
space needed on
each side of bracket
MOUNTING THE
BRACKET
When choosing the clock radio’s
mounting location, be sure that:
• The cabinet bottom is strong
enough to hold the weight of the
clock radio.
1. Empty the bottom shelf of the
selected cabinet.
2. Clean the underside of the cabinet
thoroughly.
• The space on each side of the
clock radio allows room to reach
the clock radio’s knobs and the
appliance outlet.
3. Measure the cabinet’s overhang (if
any). If the overhang hinders your
view of the clock radio, insert a
wood block (with thickness that
equals the length of the overhang)
between the cabinet and the clock
radio to compensate for the over-
lap between the top of the clock
radio and the bottom of the cabi-
net.
• The space below the clock radio’s
speaker (located on the bottom of
the clock radio) is enough to allow
the sound to be heard.
• An electrical outlet is within reach
of the power cord. The power cord
must be extended enough to
serve as an antenna for FM recep-
tion and taut enough to prevent
other appliances from becoming
tangled in the cord. (Do not use
an extension cord.)
Illustration
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Notes:
ATTACHING THE RADIO
• If you use a wood block, use
longer screws than those sup-
plied with the clock radio. The
screws must be able to pene-
trate the block and go deep
enough into the cabinet to firmly
anchor the clock radio.
1. Slide the clock radio into the
mounting bracket until it slides into
place.
Illustration
• On some hardwood surfaces,
you might need to make starter
holes to get the supplied
screws started into the wood.
2. Route the power cord along the
wall toward the AC outlet. Be sure
to keep the cord away from heat-
ing or cooking appliances.
4. If you need to make starter holes,
use the mounting bracket’s base
as a guide and mark the locations
of the six mounting holes in the
mounting bracket. Then make a
small starter hole at each marked
location.
3. Peel off the paper covering on the
back of the two supplied cord
guides, then firmly press the cord
guides against a clean, smooth
surface along the cord’s path.
5. Insert the supplied screws through
the bottom of the bracket, then
tighten the screws into the bottom
of the cabinet.
4. Clip the power cord into the cord
guides. Then plug the cord into a
standard AC outlet.
Note: You can conceal any
excess cord behind the clock radio
by securing it with a cord tie. How-
ever, because the cord acts as an
antenna, FM reception is best
when you fully extend the cord.
Illustration
Illustration
of winding
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To remove the clock radio from the
bracket, unplug it first. Then slowly
slide out the clock radio.
2. Snap the battery into the termi-
nals and place it in the compart-
ment.
Illustration
INSTALLING THE
BACKUP BATTERY
To keep the clock running during an
AC power failure, install a 9-volt back-
up battery (not supplied). We recom-
mend a RadioShack alkaline battery.
Caution: Use only a fresh battery
of the required size and type.
3. Replace the cover.
If the AC power fails, the clock display
disappears, but the clock keeps oper-
ating. If the countdown timer is run-
ning, a beep sounds to warn you that
the countdown time has been inter-
rupted, and the APPLIANCE OFF/ON
times that control the appliance outlet
are saved for at least 8 hours.
Notes:
• As a safety feature, the appliance
outlet is not activated after a
power failure. After power is
restored, press APPLIANCE ON to
use the appliance outlet at any
time, or press APPLIANCE AUTO
to use the automatic timer with the
appliance outlet.
Follow these steps to install a backup
battery.
Note: Before you install the backup
battery, plug in the power cord to pre-
vent unnecessary drain on the battery.
• If the display flashes after an AC
power failure, replace the battery
and reset the clock.
1. Slide the battery compartment
cover in the direction of the arrow,
then lift off the cover to remove it.
• Replace the battery when the
BATTERY SENTINEL indicator on
the right side of the display lights.
Illustration
Illustration
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OPERATION
2. Set RADIO ON/OFF to ON.
SETTING THE TIME
3. Set RADIO AM/FM to the desired
1. Press and hold CLOCK SET, then
press FORWARD FAST/SLOW or
REVERSE FAST/SLOW to set the
correct time.
band.
4. Rotate VOLUME to a comfortable
listening level.
5. Rotate TUNING to the desired fre-
quency.
Illustration
6. To turn off the clock radio, set
RADIO ON/OFF to OFF.
Note: The AM antenna is built in. Ro-
tate the clock radio for the best AM re-
ception. For the best FM reception,
fully extend the power cord.
Note: The PM indicator appears
on the top left of the display at
12:00 noon and disappears at
12:00 midnight.
USING THE APPLIANCE
OUTLET
Illustration
To power another appliance, plug its
power cord into the clock radio’s appli-
ance outlet.
2. Release CLOCK SET when the
desired time appears on the dis-
play.
Illustration
PLAYING THE RADIO
Illustration
Cautions:
• The appliance outlet is rated at
1000 watts maximum for appli-
ances. Do not use appliances that
have higher ratings.
1. Rotate VOLUME to its minimum
level.
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• The outlet is designed so a polar-
ized plug (one blade larger than
the other) can fit into the outlet
only one way. Forcing the plug the
wrong way could damage the plug
or the clock radio.
Illustration
• Do not use an extension cord or
multiple plug adapter with the
appliance outlet.
2. When the desired time appears on
the display, release AUTO TIMER
SET ON.
To keep the power on all the time,
press APPLIANCE ON. To turn off the
power, press APPLIANCE OFF.
3. To set the time when you want the
appliance to turn off, press and
hold AUTO TIMER SET OFF, then
press FORWARD FAST/SLOW or
REVERSE FAST/SLOW.
Illustration
4. When the desired time appears on
the display, release AUTO TIMER
SET OFF.
After you set the desired on/off times,
follow these steps to use the automat-
ic timer.
Setting and Using On/Off
Times for the Appliance
Outlet
1. Press APPLIANCE OFF to be sure
the “always on” setting is turned
off. Then press APPLIANCE AUTO.
With an appliance connected to the
appliance outlet, you can set times for
the appliance to turn on and off.
Illustration
Note: Be sure to set the correct AM or
PM time.
1. Press and hold AUTO TIMER SET
ON, then press FORWARD FAST/
SLOW or REVERSE FAST/SLOW to
set the time when you want the
appliance to turn on.
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The appliance outlet is now auto-
matically programmed to turn on
and off at the preset times and the
AUTO indicator lights.
USING THE
COUNTDOWN TIMER
The countdown timer helps you time
your cooking. You can set the timer for
1 to 59 minutes. At the end of the set
time, the buzzer sounds.
Illustration
showing AUTO
indicator
Press and hold TIMER ON. The display
starts counting down from 59 minutes.
Release TIMER ON when the desired
time appears.
2. If the appliance has an on/off
switch, be sure to set it to on.
3. When the preset end time is
reached, power to the appliance
automatically turns off. To reset
the timer to start at the same time
the next day, simply press APPLI-
ANCE AUTO.
Illustration
Notes:
• To confirm the preset times, press
AUTO TIMER SET ON or AUTO
TIMER SET OFF. Each time
appears on the display.
Notes:
• While holding down TIMER ON,
press FORWARD FAST/SLOW or
REVERSE FAST/SLOW to set the
time more quickly.
• To turn off the automatic timer
prior to the preset start time or
during timed operation, press
APPLIANCE OFF.
• To check the remaining time,
press TIMER ON.
• You can still manually control the
appliance outlet, even if APPLI-
ANCE AUTO is pressed. If neces-
sary, plug in another appliance,
then press APPLIANCE ON. The
appliance turns on immediately.
When you finish using the appli-
ance, unplug it and plug back in
the appliance you want to use with
the timer. To turn on the automatic
timer, press APPLIANCE OFF then
press APPLIANCE AUTO. You do
not need to reset the on/off times.
• To stop the countdown timer
before the buzzer sounds, press
TIMER OFF.
Important: The countdown timer set-
ting should not overlap the preset AP-
PLIANCE AUTO start time. When the
APPLIANCE AUTO start time is
reached, the countdown time resets to
59 minutes.
To stop the buzzer, press TIMER OFF.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE.
Your Optimus Kitchenmate-102 AM/FM Under Cabinet Clock Radio is an exam-
ple of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you
care for your clock radio so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the clock radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the clock radio only in normal temperature environ-
ments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devic-
es, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the clock radio away from dust and dirt, which can cause pre-
mature wear of parts.
Handle the clock radio gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage
circuit boards and cases and can cause the clock radio to work im-
properly.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your clock radio’s electron-
ic parts.
Wipe the clock radio with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-
gents to clean the clock radio.
Modifying or tampering with the clock radio’s internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to
operate it. If your clock radio is not performing as it should, take it to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.
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FCC INFORMATION
Your clock radio might cause TV or ra-
dio interference even when it is oper-
ating properly. To determine whether
your clock radio is causing the inter-
ference, turn off your clock radio. If the
interference goes away, your clock ra-
dio is causing it. Try to eliminate the
interference by:
• Moving your clock radio away from
the TV or other radio
• Contacting your local RadioShack
store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interfer-
ence, the FCC requires that you stop
using the clock radio.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Range.............................................................................. AM: 530–1710 kHz
FM: 88–108 MHz
Power Source................................................................................ AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 6 W
Power Output .................................................................................280 mW at 10% THD
Speaker................................................ 3 Inch (7.62 cm) Ferrite, Dynamic-Type, 8 ohms
Dimensions (HWD) .................................................................... 23/4 111/4 61/2 Inches
×
×
(70 285 165 mm)
×
×
Weight................................................................................................................ 2 lb 5 oz
(1.05 kg)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to
change and improvement without notice.
Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal
use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized Ra-
dioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRAN-
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SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS
OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARIS-
ING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULT-
ING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or conse-
quential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof
of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct
the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar
design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, be-
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You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse,
improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or
other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized
Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or in-
surance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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