Troubleshooting Guide - Emerson SpongeBob Squarepants SB816 Owner's Manual

If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below before calling for service.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

POSSIBLE
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
GENERAL
Power does AC line cord not
not come on. plugged in.
RADIO
No sound. ALARM switch not
set to ON position.
VOLUME control at
minimum position.
Noise or sound AM–Interference from
distorted on AM traffic.
or FM. FM–AC Cord
not extended.
Radio does not ALARM switch
turn off with not in AUTO position.
SLEEP feature.
CLOCK
Flashing time. Battery connected
improperly, not con-
nected or dead.
Clock not set.
Alarm does not ALARM switch
turn on. not in AUTO or
GUITAR position.
Clock is not set.
Alarm time not set.
POSSIBLE
SOLUTION
Insert plug firmly
into AC outlet.
Set ALARM switch
to ON position.
Turn the VOLUME
control up.
Turn the radio for
better AM reception.
Extend AC Cord.
Set ALARM
switch to the
AUTO position.
Check the battery.
Set the clock.
Set ALARM
switch to the AUTO
or GUITAR position.
Set the clock.
Set alarm time.
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