Power Failure Indicator; Battery Back-Up Operation - GE 7-4809 Instructions Manual

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Battery Back-Up Operation

This clock radio is equipped with a memory

holding system that can be powered with

a 9-volt battery ( not included). The power

failure protection circuit will not operate

unless battery is installed.

When normal household power is inter-

rupted, or AC line cord is unplugged, the

battery will power the clock radio to keep

track of time and alarm settings pro-

grammed into memory. When the battery

backup functions, the digital display will

not light, however, the function of alarm

still occurs during the power interruption

if remaining battery power is adequate.

Normal operation will resume after AC

power is restored so you will not have to

reset the time or the alarm.

tially reduced. Memory holding time for a fresh alkaline battery is

approximately 8 hours (if radio or alarm is not operated), which should

take care of short, nuisance-type AC power failures. To preserve

battery life, the radio should remain plugged into an AC outlet. As

batteries get older, their voltage drops and memory may be lost. Be

sure to replace the battery periodically. Battery should be removed

if the radio will be stored for more than one month. Leaky batteries

may badly damage the clock radio.

7-4809 EN-US

Install battery as follows:

1. Remove battery compartment door (lo-

cated at the bottom of the radio) by ap-

plying thumb pressure to area indicated

on battery door and then lift the door

out and off the cabinet.

2. Connect a 9-volt battery to the connec-

tor plug.

3. Insert battery in the compartment and

replace the compartment door.