VARTA Mini Charger

Important Safety Information

⚠️ Safety! Risk of injury!

• Do not charge primary (non-rechargeable) batteries. They can explode.
• Only charge Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
• Do not open, throw into fire, or short-circuit batteries.
• Never charge corroded, damaged, or leaking batteries.
• A slight warming of batteries and charger during charging is normal.
• In case of damage or malfunction, contact a VARTA dealer.

How to Use the Charger

Step 1: Inserting Batteries

Insert rechargeable batteries of the same size (AA or AAA) and capacity pairwise. Ensure each battery makes contact with both terminals.

Step 2: Connecting to Power

Insert the charger into a 230V/50Hz EU power outlet. The charger can be used worldwide; use a country-specific adapter if necessary.

LED Indicators:

• LED flashing: Charging in progress.
• Static LED: Charging completed.
• Fast flashing LED: Error (e.g., alkaline battery detected, wrong polarity, defective battery, short circuit).

Charging Features:

• Timer ⏱️: Protects batteries from overcharging. Restarted by plugging in.
• Minus Delta V Cut-off ?: Automatic charging termination.
• Bad Cell & Alkaline Detection ⚠️: Identifies faulty or incompatible batteries.
• Wrong Polarity Protection ??: Prevents damage from incorrect battery insertion.
• Smart Switch Off ?: Automatic shutdown.
• Advanced Safety Technology ?️

Note: Remove batteries when the charger is unplugged. The timer and charging control protect batteries from overcharging.

Charging Times

Refer to the table below for approximate charging times:

Environmental Protection ♻️

To avoid environmental and health problems caused by hazardous substances in electrical and electronic goods, appliances marked with this symbol must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. They must be recovered, reused, or recycled. For further information on recycling, please contact your local city council or relevant authorities.