AREBOS AR-HE-FW Product information sheet

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Foot Warmer
AR-HE-FW/AR-HE-FWB/AR-HE-FWHG
Please follow all security measures in this user´s manual to ensure a secure use.
Thank you for trusting in AREBOS.

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Table of Contents
1Introduction and safety instructions.........3
1.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Explanation of the symbols ................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Important safety instructions .............................................................................................. 5
1.4 Intended use....................................................................................................................... 7
2Scope of delivery / Unit parts ...................8
3Operating instructions..............................9
4Using the foot warmer............................ 10
4.1 Application method .......................................................................................................... 10
4.2 After use........................................................................................................................... 10
5Cleaning and maintainance ....................11
6Storage...................................................12
7Technical Data........................................12
8Environmentally friendly disposal...........13
8.1 Disposal and packaging ..................................................................................................... 13
8.2 Disposal of old equipment................................................................................................. 13
EU Declaration of Conformity ....................14

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Thank you for purchasing our product. Please read the operating instructions carefully before using
the product for the first time. If you give the product to a third party, this manual must be handed
over with it. Keep the instruction manual for future reference. The drawings in this manual may
not match the physical objects. Please refer to the physical objects.
1Introduction and safety instructions
1.1 Introduction
•This instruction handbook is intended to familiarise you with the installation, use and
maintenance of the product. To install the unit safely and correctly, please read the operating
instructions before you start.
1.2 Explanation of the symbols
Warning! Read the safety instructions carefully. Failure to follow the safety
precautions could result in serious injury or damage. Keep the operating
instructions in a safe place.
Note! Pull out the mains plug.
Warning! Risk of electrical voltage!
Use with caution when using this article!
WARNING! This signal symbol/word indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not
avoided, may result in death or serious injury. injury if not avoided.
CAUTION! This signal symbol/word indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, which, if not
avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury. injury if not avoided.
Note! This signal symbol/word warns you of possible property damage.
Read the instructions for use
Do not insert pins

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Do not use folded or rucked
Not to be used by very young children (0-3) years
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
Do not iron
Do not dry clean
Do not wash
This product must not be disposed of with household waste!
By means of a CE marking, it can be recognized that a product complies with
the legal requirements of European legal standards and therefore may be
traded within the European Community.
This product has been tested and certified by TÜV Süd.
The symbol "GS" stands for tested safety. Products marked with this
symbol comply with the requirements of the German Product Safety Act
(ProdSG).

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1.3 Important safety instructions
•Your safety is of the most importance to us. Please make sure that you read this instruction
booklet before attempting to install and use the appliance. If you are unsure of any of the
information contained in this booklet, please contact the Retailer where you purchased your
unit.
•WARNING! Read all safety and usage instructions. Failure to follow the safety information
and instructions can cause electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Keep all safety and usage
instructions for future reference.
•DO NOT use the product until you read the instruction manual.
•Make sure you have read the instruction manual thoroughly and understand the contents
before you start the installation.
•The instructions are in the interest of your safety.
•WARNING! Danger of suffocation! Packaging material is dangerous for children. Never let
children play with packaging material.
WARNING! Risk of electric shock!
Faulty electrical installation or excessive mains voltage can lead to electric shock.
•Only connect the foot warmer if the mains voltage of the socket of the socket corresponds to
the specification on the type plate of the control unit.
•Only connect the foot warmer to an easily accessible socket so that you can quickly disconnect
the foot warmer from the mains in the event of a malfunction.
•Do not operate the foot warmer if it has visible damage or if the cables or plugs are defective.
•If a cable of the control unit is damaged, the control unit must be replaced with an original
spare part.
•Do not open the housing of the control unit, but leave the repair to specialists in order to avoid
hazards. Contact a specialist workshop for this purpose. Liability and warranty claims are
excluded in the event of repairs carried out independently, improper connection or incorrect
operation.
•Only parts that correspond to the original appliance data may be used for repairs. This foot
warmer contains electrical and mechanical parts that are essential for protection against
sources of danger.
•The foot warmer must not be operated with an external timer or a separate remote control
system.
•Never pull the mains plug out of the socket by the mains cable, always grasp the mains plug.
•Keep the foot warmer, plugs and cables away from open flames and hot surfaces.
•Do not bend the cables or place them over sharp edges.
•Make sure that children do not stick objects into the foot warmer.
•When you are not using the foot warmer, cleaning it or if a malfunction occurs, always switch
off the foot warmer and disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
WARNING! Danger to children and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
(for example, partially disabled persons, elderly persons with reduced physical and mental
capabilities) or lack of experience and knowledge (for example, older children).
•- This foot warmer can be used by children aged eight years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the foot warmer in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children must not play with the foot warmer. Cleaning
and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are eight years or older
and are supervised.

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•- Keep children younger than eight years away from the foot warmer and the control panel
with its cables.
•- Children younger than three years must not use this foot warmer as they are incapable of
reacting to overheating.
•- The foot warmer must not be used by persons who are insensitive to heat and by other
vulnerable persons who are unable to react to overheating.
•- Do not leave the foot warmer unattended during operation.
•- Do not let children play with the packaging foil. They can get caught in it while playing and
suffocate.
CAUTION! Risk of injury!
There is a risk of injury from cables lying around.
•Lay the cables so that they do not become a tripping hazard. Also avoid using an extension
cable. Especially after waking up, there is an increased risk of tripping due to cables lying
around.
CAUTION! Risk of damage to health!
Prolonged use at the highest level may cause skin irritation or discomfort.
•Always use the foot warmer briefly at the beginning and not at the highest level. Check your
skin before increasing the power and the duration of use.
•Stop using the foot warmer immediately if you find the heat from the foot warmer
uncomfortable or painful.
•Make sure that you do not fall asleep during use. If you become very tired during use, select
setting 1 for safety.
NOTE! Risk of damage!
Improper handling of the foot warmer can result in damage to the foot warmer.
•Do not switch on the foot warmer when it is folded or pushed together.
•Do not pull the foot warmer into a bed cover and do not put the foot warmer around the
mattress.
•Do not pinch or bend the foot warmer.
•Do not switch on the foot warmer when it is still damp, e.g. after cleaning.
•Do not place any large or heavy objects, such as suitcases, woollen blankets and bags, on the
foot warmer during operation.
•Do not place any heat sources, such as hot water bottle, heating pad or similar, on the foot
warmer during operation.
•Before each use on an adjustable bed or in the case of split mattresses, make sure that the
foot warmer or the power cord are not pinched or pushed together.
•Before each use, check that the foot warmer, control panel and power cord do not show any
signs of wear or damage. If such signs are present or if the foot warmer has been used
improperly, you must have it checked by a specialist workshop before using it again. In this
case, contact the service address indicated on the warranty card.
•Do not insert needles or other sharp objects into the foot warmer. the foot warmer.
•Store the foot warmer in a dry place.
•The foot warmer must not be used wet.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to property, basic important safety instructions must
be observed including the following:
•Read the instruction manual thoroughly and retain for future reference. Ensure before use you
know how the foot warmer works and how to operate it.

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•Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by
grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.
•Turn the power off and remove the plug when the foot warmer is not in use or before cleaning.
•Always use the foot warmer from a power outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the
rating label.
•Use only the type of controller marked on the rating label.
•Used as under foot warmer or over foot warmer.
•Do not use if it is damp or wet.
•This foot warmer is not intended for medical use in hospitals.
•Do not use together with another heating appliance.
•When in use ensure the foot warmer and mains leads do not get trapped.
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
•Examine the foot warmer frequently to check that there are no signs of wear or damage. If any
damage/wear is spotted, do not use the foot warmer and seek specialist advice.
•If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must only be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•The appliance must be returned to the manufacturer or his agent if the link has ruptured.
•The appliance is not to be used by young children over the age of three unless the controls
have been pre-set by a parent or guardian, or unless the child has been adequately instructed
on how to operate the controls safely.
•The appliance must not to be used by persons insensitive to heat and other very vulnerable
persons who are unable to react to overheating.
•Children under the age of three are not to use this appliance due to their inability to react to
overheating.
•The switch or control unit must not be allowed to get wet during washing and that during
drying the cord must be positioned to ensure that water does not flow into the switch or
control.
•The appliance is not to be used for warming animals.
•Outdoor shoes must be removed before use!
1.4 Intended use
•The foot warmer is designed exclusively for use in private households as described in these
instructions. The foot warmer may only be used as a cover, not as a base.
•It is intended exclusively for private use in dry indoor rooms and is not suitable for commercial
use in hospitals, surgeries, etc.
•The foot warmer is not a medical device and is not suitable for therapeutic purposes.
•Only use the foot warmer as described in these operating instructions. Any other use is
considered improper and may result in property damage or even personal injury. The foot
warmer is not a child's toy.
•The manufacturer or dealer accepts no liability for damage caused by improper or incorrect
use.

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2Scope of delivery / Unit parts
Check foot warmer and scope of delivery
NOTE! Risk of damage!
If you open the packaging carelessly with a sharp knife or other pointed objects, the foot warmer can
be damaged quickly.
- Be very careful when opening the packaging.
•Take the foot warmer out of the packaging and check whether the foot warmer or the
individual parts show any damage. If this is the case, do not use the foot warmer.
•Contact our customer service (see below for contact details).
•Check that the delivery is complete.
•Peel off any protective foil.
•Remove the packaging material.
No.
Designation
1
Foot Warmer
2
Connection cable
3
Control panel
1
2
3

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Control panel with Display
TEMPERATURE ON/OFF
3Operating instructions
•This foot warmer is intended to be used as a “THROW” or “OVER FOOT WARMER” and
therefore should always be placed on top of an individual, not under them, or on the top of a
bed sheet. It is not to be used as an “under foot warmer”.
•Connect the controller to the foot warmer (The foot warmer has a socket attached that the
controller slots into) and ensure it is fully connected.
•Ensure there is a mains supply is nearby and that when in use, the mains lead will not be in a
position that could cause people to trip over it. When plugged into the mains supply, the
controller must be within easy reach of the user.

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4Using the foot warmer
4.1 Application method
•Press on/off key for 3 seconds to start up. Please set preheating at the highest tap “6” position
30-60 minutes before using. When using, select the appropriate tap position ‘1-2-3-4-5-6’
according to human body’s feeling. If you will go to sleep or use it for a long time, please set
at “1” tap position which is the lowest position so as to avoid overheating which may cause
human body’s discomfort.
NOTE!
•If display is “P”, please check whether the coupler of the product has been connected firmly
or not, then restart it. If the fault cannot be removed, it means the internal connection of the
product has problems and it needs to ask help from after sales service.
•If display is “E”, it means the product has been broken.
•If the temperature on the controller displays as “C” which means the controller has been
overheated, please disconnect the heating pad from the mains, and wait till the controller
cools down then it is safe to use.
4.2 After use
When the foot warmer is not in use, please switch the controller to the off position; remove the plug
from the power socket. If the foot warmer is not to be used for a long period of time, store the foot
warmer in a cool and dry place.

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WARNING! Risk of burns!
Prolonged use at the highest setting may lead to burns. To avoid burn injuries to the skin, test the
temperature prior to use with the back of your hand (not the palm, as this is less sensitive than other
parts of the body). Do not use the heating pad directly on your skin.
5Cleaning and maintainance
WARNING! Risk of electric shock!
Moisture can cause electric shock.
•Disconnect the mains plug from the socket before cleaning the foot warmer.
•Do not immerse the foot warmer or any cable or plug in water or other liquids.
•Do not immerse the control panel in water or put it in the washing machine.
NOTE! Risk of damage!
Improper handling of the foot warmer can cause damage to the foot warmer.
•The foot warmer must not be dry-cleaned, ironed, wrung or ironed.
•When not in use and before cleaning the foot warmer, disconnect it from the mains.
•Disconnect the controller/s from the foot warmer.
•Do NOT immerse the controller/s in water or get them wet.
•Clean the surface of the cord with neutral detergent if the cord is dirty and wipe it dry with
soft cloth.
•Do not submerse the controller in water or get it wet at all.
•Do not dry clean this foot warmer as it could damage the heating elements.
•Do not use industrial solvents such as benzene, kerosene or similar solvents to clean it.
•Machine washing of the foot warmer is possible; however, hand wiping it down will prolong
the life of the foot warmer. To machine wash, remove the controller/s and place the foot
warmer in a net bag and seal it. Use a small amount of detergent and set the washing machine
to a “Delicate Wash” with a maximum temperature of 40°. When washed, remove the foot
warmer from the net bag and drape it over a clothes line to dry. Do not use clothes pegs to
secure it.
•Do NOT wring out the foot warmer
•Do NOT dry using a tumble dryer
•Do NOT iron the foot warmer
•Do NOT dry the foot warmer in the sun.
•Do NOT connect it to the mains supply to dry it
•Do NOT use an appliance such as a hair dryer to dry it
•Allow the foot warmer to dry naturally.
•Do NOT use the foot warmer if it is damp or wet.
•Do not try to repair the foot warmer if faulty –have it looked at by a qualified person.
•Examine the foot warmer frequently to check that there are no signs of wear or damage. If any
damage/wear is spotted, do not use the foot warmer and seek specialist advice.
•If the mains lead or controller is damaged, do not open or attempt to repair them as they must
be serviced by a qualified person.

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6Storage
•When not in use, allow it to cool down before folding, then gently fold the foot warmer and
place back into the packing bag it arrived in.
•Make sure the foot warmer is dry before folding and packing it away. The foot warmer should
be hung in a ventilated location to dry naturally.
•Do not use mothproofing agents on the foot warmer.
•Insulation of the foot warmer will be damaged if the foot warmer is dried under the sun, ironed
or when mothproofing agents are used. Damage on the insulation material will cause safety
problem.
•Do not crease the appliance by placing items on top of it during storage.
•The foot warmer should be store in a cool dry place.
7Technical Data
Model
AR-HE-FW*
AR-HE-FWB - 4252023105262 / AR-HE-FWAT - 4252023105248 / AR-HE-FWHG –4252023105255
Mains voltage
220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Protection class
II
Power
100 W
We reserve the right to make technical and optical changes to the article in the course of product
improvements.

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8Environmentally friendly disposal
WARNING! Danger of suffocation! Packaging material is dangerous for children. Never let
children play with packaging material.
8.1 Disposal and packaging
•The packaging of your unit consists of materials that are necessary to guarantee effective
protection during transport. These materials are fully recyclable and therefore reduce the
environmental impact. Dispose of the packaging in a bin for recyclable materials.
8.2 Disposal of old equipment
•Old appliances must be disposed of in accordance with the guidelines and regulations of the
local waste disposal authority. Check with your local administration for the address of the
nearest recycling centre and deliver your appliance there.
The symbol of the crossed-out dustbin on a Waste electrical or electronic
equipment indicates that it must not be disposed of with household waste at
the end of its life. Collection points for waste electrical and electronic
equipment are available free of charge in your area. You can obtain the
addresses from your city or local government. You can find out about other
return options created by us on our website www.arebos.de.
The separate collection of Waste electrical or electronic equipment is intended
to enable the reuse, recycling or other forms of recovery of Waste electrical or
electronic equipment and to avoid the negative consequences of disposal on the
environment and human health.
Our customer service number: Tel. [phone]
Fax: [phone] / E-Mail: [e-mail]
Office address: Canbolat Vertriebs GmbH • Gneisenaustraße 10-11 • 97074 Würzburg
Return address can be found in the imprint: https://www.arebos.de/impressum/
Sales tax identification number: DE 263752326
Registration court in the commercial register is Würzburg, HRB 10082
WEEE-Reg. No. DE 61617071

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EU Declaration of Conformity
We, the
Canbolat Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH
Gneisenaustraße 10-11
97074 Würzburg
Germany
declare in sole responsibility that the following product:
Brand
Product Name
Foot Warmer
Product Model
Article Number
AR-HE-FW*
AR-HE-FWB - 4252023105262 / AR-HE-FWAT - 4252023105248 /
AR-HE-FWHG - 4252023105255
has been developed, constructed
and manufactured in compliance
with the requirements of the
European Directives:
2014/30/EU
2014/35/EU
2011/65/EU / 2015/863/EU
The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the relevant European Union
harmonization legislation.
The assessment is based on the
following applied harmonized
standards:
EN 60335-2-81:2003/A2:2012
EN 60335-1:2012/A2:2019
EN 62233:2008
EN 55014-1:2017/A11:2020
EN 55014-2:2015
EN 61000-3-2:2019
EN 61000-3-3:2013/A1:2019
Other technical standards and
specifications applied:
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
Place and date of issue:
Würzburg, 15.07.2022
Signature:
Dipl.-Inform. (Univ.) Korhan Canbolat, Managing Director
If the device is modified without our consent, this declaration of conformity loses its validity.