BRAUN BC10 Alarm Clock User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Braun
Table of Contents
BRAUN BC10 Alarm Clock
Product Information
The product is an alarm clock with various features and functions. It has an LCD display that shows the time, alarm settings, temperature, month, date, AM/PM indicator, and low battery indicator. The clock is powered by 2xAA size batteries (not included) which need to be inserted into the battery compartment. The clock also has a light sensor and a backlight for easy visibility in the dark. It comes with a RESET key to reset all values to default and a CALENDAR SETTING button to set the year/month/date. The clock is covered by a 2-year guarantee against material and workmanship defects (except battery).
Product Usage Instructions
Getting Started:
- Remove the battery door.
- Insert 2xAA size new batteries (use good branded alkaline batteries) as indicated in the battery compartment.
- Press the reset key to reset the clock. The display will turn on after a few seconds.
- Close the battery door.
Function Keys:
The clock has various function keys:
- TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch: Slide the switch to the desired position for time setting, neutral mode, or alarm setting.
- SNOOZE / LIGHT touch button: Tap to turn on the backlight for 10 seconds. Tap to stop the alarm and activate the 5-minute snooze function.
- RESET key: Press by using a pin to reset all values to default. In case of a malfunction, the unit has to be reset.
- CALENDAR SETTING button: Press to set the year/month/date.
- BACKLIGHT ON / OFF switch: Slide the switch to ON position to enable the night light mode. Slide the switch to OFF position to disable the night light mode.
Setting the Time:
- Slide the TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch to the TIME SETTING position.
- Press the ‘+’ or ‘-‘ key to set the desired value. Press and hold the ‘+’ or ‘-‘ key to speed up the setting.
- Slide the TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch to the NEUTRAL position to return to the normal display and save the settings.
Note: For detailed product information and troubleshooting, refer to the user manual or contact Braun helpline at +44 808 175 3235 (UK) or +44 208 208 1833.
WARNING: This product is covered by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive. It should not be discarded with normal household waste but taken to your local collection center for recycling. This product conforms to the EMC requirements as per council directive 2014/30/EU. Certain trademarks used under license from the Procter & Gamble Company or its affiliates.
Battery precautions
- Do not use rechargeable batteries.
- Use only alkaline AA batteries of the same or equivalent type.
- Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
- Keep batteries away from children.
- Dispose of exhausted batteries according to local legal requirements. Do not dispose them by throwing away with normal household rubbish.
- Avoid short circuiting the contacts in the battery compartment and battery terminals.
- Remove batteries from the unit if it will not be used for long period of time.
- Exhausted batteries should be removed from the battery compartment to prevent over-discharge, which can cause leakage and may cause damage to the clock.
Getting started
- Remove the battery door.
- Insert 2xAA size new batteries (use good branded alkaline batteries) as indicated in the battery compartment, and press the “reset” key to reset the clock. The display will turn on after a few seconds.
- Close the battery door.
Function keys
TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch
- Slide the switch to the TIME SETTING position to set the clock time.
- Slide the switch to the ALARM SETTING position to set the alarm time.
- Slide the switch to the NEUTRAL position to exit the setting mode and return to normal display.
+ Key
- When the setting switch is in the NEUTRAL position, press the+ key to change between 12 and 24 hour display format.
- In TIME SETTING or ALARM SETTING mode press to increase the setting value. Press and hold to speed up the setting.
– Key
- When the setting switch is in the NEUTRAL position, press the – key to change the temperature display between °C and °F format.
- In TIME SETTING or ALARM SETTING mode press to decrease the setting value. Press and hold to speed up the setting.
ALARM ON / OFF slider
- Shift the ALARM ON / OFF slider up to enable the alarm.
- Shift the ALARM ON / OFF slider down to disable the alarm.
SNOOZE / LIGHT touch button
- Tap to turn on the backlight for 10 seconds.
- Tap to stop the alarm and activate the 5 minute snooze function.
RESET key
- Press by using a pin to reset all values to default. In case of a malfunction, the unit has to be reset.
CALENDAR SETTING button
- Press CALENDAR SETTING button to set year/month/date.
BACKLIGHT ON /OFF switch
- Slide the switch to ON position to enable the night light mode.
- Slide the switch to OFF position to disable the night light mode.
Product description (Image 1)
- LCD display
- SNOOZE / LIGHT touch button
- ALARM ON / OFF slider
- TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch
- + Key
- – Key
- Battery compartment
- RESET key
- CALENDAR SETTING button
- BACKLIGHT ON / OFF switch
- Light sensor
Display details (Image 2)
- A. Time
- B. AM / PM indicator (for 12 hour format)
- C. Alarm time
- D. Alarm icon
- E. Temperature
- F. Month
- G. Date
- H. Low battery indicator
Setting the time
- Slide the TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch to the TIME SETTING position.
- Press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to set the desired value. Press and hold the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to speed up the setting.
- Slide the TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch to the NEUTRAL position to return the normal display and save the settings.
Setting the year, date and month
- Press the CALENDAR button.
- Press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to set the current year. Press and hold the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to speed up the setting. Press the CALENDAR button to save this setting.
- Press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to set the current month. Press and hold the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to speed up the setting. Press the CALENDAR button to save this setting.
- Press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to set the current date. Press and hold the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to speed up the setting. Press the CALENDAR button to save this setting and exit the CALENDAR mode.
Setting the alarm
- Slide the TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch to the ALARM SETTING position.
- Press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to set the desired value. Press and hold the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to speed up the setting.
- Slide the TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch to the NEUTRAL position to return the normal display and save the settings.
Using the alarm and snooze function
- Enable the alarm by shifting the ALARM ON / OFF slider up (so the green detail is visible). The bell icon will appear on the LCD display.
- Tap the SNOOZE / LIGHT touch button to stop the alarm and activate the snooze function. When the snooze function is activated, the bell icon will flash.
- To disable the alarm and snooze function, shift the ALARM ON / OFF slider down. The bell icon will disappear.
Note: When the snooze function is activated, the alarm will automatically start again after 5 minutes. The snooze function will not stop unless the ALARM ON / OFF SLIDER is shifted down.
Setting the night light
- Slide the BACKLIGHT switch to ON position to enable the night light mode.
- Slide the BACKLIGHT switch to OFF position to disable the night light mode.
Note: The backlight will only turn on in low-light conditions, such as in a dark room. If this feature is used continuously, the battery life will be greatly reduced.
Battery replacement
When the ‘Low battery indicator’ is visible, replace with two new AA batteries
at once.
Guarantee
2 year guarantee against material and workmanship defects (except battery).
The guarantee is valid in those countries where the alarm clock is officially
being sold.
Broken or cracked lens screens are not covered under the Guarantee.
Braun helpline
Should you have a problem with your product, please check your local service
centre at:
www.braun-clocks.com
www.braun-watches.com
or contact +44 808 175 3235 (calls free within the UK)
or +44 208 208 1833.
WARNING! This product is covered by the Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) directive. It should not be discarded with normal household
waste but taken to your local collection centre for recycling.
This product conforms to the EMC requirements as per council directive
2014/30/EU.
Certain trademarks used under license from the Procter & Gamble Company or its
affiliates.