Muji CUCKOO CLOCK - Alarm Clock Manual

Safety Advice

Indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, Warning if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
To prevent accidental swallowing, please keep batteries and small parts out of reach from children.

If accidental swallowing occurs, seek medical treatment immediately.

Please follow to prevent battery from leaking, heating or exploding.

• Do not short-circuit the battery.
• Do not damage the battery.
• Do not heat the battery.
• Do not disassemble the battery.
• Do not re-charge the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to fire.

Do not touch the liquid leaking from the battery.

• There is danger that blindness or inflammation may occur. If it comes into contact with eyes or skin, rinse well with tap water immediately and seek treatment from a doctor. If it comes into contact with clothing, please rinse with tap water immediately.
• If the battery is leaking, remove the battery and wipe off the liquid thoroughly with a cloth or paper.

Maintenance

• If the product is very dirty, wipe off a little at a time with a soft cloth wet with mild detergent diluted in water, and after that wipe dry.
  Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol, or spray cleaner to clean the case.
• When the clock is hung, the clock or wall may become soiled due to static electricity so please clean regularly.

Troubleshooting

Check these items first if the product does not appear to be working properly.

Indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Do not insert the batteries in the wrong direction.
This can cause the battery to leak or heat up resulting in damage or injury.

Remove the battery from the clock when not in use for a long time.
If the battery is kept in, leakage may occur.

Do not subject to shock such as strong vibrations or by dropping it.
Doing so will result in damage or malfunction.

Do not use in places of high temperatures or humidity such as the bathroom, sauna, bedrock bath or greenhouse.
This can lead to rust or damage.

Do not touch with wet hands.
This can lead to rust or damage.

Do not disassemble or modify.
This may cause injury or malfunction.

Do not use the product in the places listed below.

This may cause the product to deform, deteriorate, or malfunction.

• Locations exposed to direct sunlight.
• In the proximity of fire or heat from heating appliances.
• Locations with temperatures above +40°C(+104°F).
• Locations with temperatures below 0°C (+32°F).
• Locations where there is a lot of dust.
• Locations in the proximity of machines with a strong magnetic field.
• Locations where strong vibrations exist such as cars, ships, or construction sites.
• Locations with a lot of gas such as swimming pools or hot springs.
• Locations where large quantities of oil are used, such as a kitchen.
• Direct contact with rubber or polyvinyl chlorides for long periods may cause the product to stain, stick or deteriorate.

Disposal of the clock and batteries

• Please dispose of in accordance with the regulations of your local government area.
• Please dispose your clock and batteries separately.

Specifications

Name and Function of Each Part

The illustrations are for use as operating instructions and may differ from the actual product.
Do not touch the hour hand, minute hand or cuckoo.
This can cause time error, damage or malfunction.

Cuckoo: When the clock chimes, it pops out and goes up and down. When the cuckoo is out, push the test button to return it to its original position.
Test button: To test the chime
Light sensor: The chime will stop when it goes dark by sensing the brightness.

If the magnet or iron part comes into contact with foreign items containing iron, the suction will weaken. If contact occurs, please detach.


Inserting the battery in the opposite direction as indicated will result in the battery to leak, heat or explode.

Caution about magnets
Keep the product away from magnetic sensitive items such as a heart pace-maker and magnetic storage mediums such as commuter tickets and ATM cards. This can cause loss of data or malfunction.

Changing batteries

To avoid battery leakage or explosion, please follow the below.

• If the clock stops, either replace the battery with a new one or remove the battery.
• Even when the clock is still working, change the battery regularly once per year.

When changing batteries, please set the display time and chime time by referring to the "Steps for Use".

Types of battery

• As a general rechargeable battery has low voltage, please do not use with this product.
• Dry manganese batteries have a shorter life compared to dry alkaline batteries.

Life of the battery

• The battery provided has been kept in factory storage so it may last shorter than the specified battery life.
• Depending on the conditions of use such as the temperature, battery life may be shorter than specified.
• When using a battery that has been kept in storage, battery life may be shorter depending on the storage condition and the "Battery expiration date" as specified on the battery.

Hanging on a thick wooden wall or pillar

• The enclosed wall-mounting wood screw is for use on a wooden pillar or thick wooden wall.
• Please securely screw the wall-mounting wood screw for hanging straight into the wall.

Hanging on other types of walls

• When hanging on a wall made from plasterboard, concrete etc, please use a commercially sold hanging fixture suitable for hanging the weight of the clock on the structure and material of the wall. There is a danger that using adhesive or suction type of fixture may cause the clock to fall, so please avoid using it.

Please follow the instructions for the chime to function correctly.

Steps for use

1. Open the door by putting your finger through the finger hole and pull.
2. Turn the hands knob in the direction of the arrow and set time to 5:50.
   
3. Insert the battery into the battery holder in the same way as shown. Once the battery is inserted, the chime will start.
4. Press RESET
   • To prevent malfunction, make sure to press this after the battery is inserted.
   • When RESET is pressed, the chime will be set at 5:00
   • RESET can be pressed even while the chime is sounding.
5. Make sure to turn the hands knob in the direction of the arrow to set the current time.
   • The time can be set even when the chime is sounding.
6. Setting the chime switch
   ON Chime on OFF Chime off *Chime is set at OFF during shipment.
7. Close the door.
   • Right after the battery has been inserted or when RESET has been pressed, the chime will sound 5 times.
   • The chime will not sound during steps 3~5 when in a dark place.
   • When the Chime Switch is OFF, the chime will not sound at step ⑤.
   • Every time the minute hand passes 12 (0 minutes), the number of times the chime will sound will increase by 1.
   • Even if the minute hand is turned anti-clockwise, the chime sound will still increase by 1, so when setting the time, make sure the minute hand turns clockwise.

Chime function

• Setting the chime switch
  ON Every hour on the hour. The number of times the chime will sound will be according to the time.
  Every half hour. The chime will sound once.
  *Due to the light sensor, the chime will not sound in dark places. OFF The chime will not sound.
• About the half hour chime
  • Even if the time is set at 30 minutes by turning the hands knob, the chime will not sound.
  • When turning the hands knob, it is possible the half hour chime will sound at a different time from the displayed time. After some time, when the chime sounds on the hour once, it should return to normal function.
• About the chime volume
  The volume cannot be adjusted.
  By covering the finger hole, the chime sound can be lowered.
• Checking and testing the chime... Test, SET button
  By pressing the Test button, the number of times the chime will sound will be according to the time displayed.
  E.g. if the time is 10:09, the chime will sound 10 times.
• When the number of times the chime sounds is incorrect, Correct the number of chime sound by pressing the SET button.
  • Press the SET button once will increase the number of chime sound by 1.
  • Pressing the button when the chime sounds 12 times, will return the chime to sound once.
    Please also correct the time by following steps ①~⑦ above.

Installation of the clock

• The chime will not function correctly if the clock is tilted.
  Free standing: To avoid the clock from falling over or overturning, place on a level surface with minimal vibrations.
• When the clock is used free standing, stick the rubber cushion provided on the 4 corners on the bottom of the clock.
  

Hanging

If the clock is hung up incorrectly, there is a danger it may fall.

• When hanging the clock, check that the hole for hanging is securely hung on the wall fixture (wood screw) by moving it gently across and up and down.
• Hang vertically. If hung on its side, it may come off from the fixture.
• Place the clock in a location where the door's vibration will not be felt when it is being opened/closed.
• When using a commercially sold hanging fixture, choose one that enables the hole for hanging to fit securely.

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