Radio Shack DX-398 Owner's Manual

44CARE AND MAINTENANCEYour RadioShack DX-398 All-Band Shortwave Receiver with Radio DataSystem is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The followingsuggestions will help you care for your receiver so you can enjoy it for years.Keep the receiver dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liq-uids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic cir-cuits.Use and store the receiver only in normal temperature environ-ments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronicdevices, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.Keep the receiver away from dust and dirt, which can cause pre-mature wear of parts.Handle the receiver gently and carefully. Dropping it can damagecircuit boards and cases and can cause the receiver to work im-properly.Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommendedtype. Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your receiver’selectronic parts.Wipe the receiver with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it lookingnew. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong de-tergents to clean the receiver.Modifying or tampering with the receiver’s internal components can cause amalfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authoriza-tion to operate it. If your receiver is not performing as it should, take it to yourlocal RadioShack store for assistance.