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Safety Instructions
Thank you for choosing to purchase a product from Cosi Home. Please read
the entire manual carefully prior to first use and keep in a safe place for future
reference.
ELECTRIC BLANKET
WARNING: Keep away from fire or flammable materials.
WARNING: To avoid the risk of electrical shock, fire or injury to people, always
make sure the appliance is unplugged from the electrical outlet before relocating,
servicing, or cleaning it.
• Use this appliance only as described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.
• Use the electric blanket under the body only. Do not wrap the body with the
blanket or use in any other way.
• Use the tie downs to secure the product to the bed. If used on an adjustable bed,
ensure the blanket or cord cannot become trapped, stretched or creased.
• The appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction.
• Do not use by persons insensitive to heat and other very vulnerable persons.
• Children must be supervised not to play with the appliance.
• Children of less than 3 years must NOT use the appliance due to their inability to
react to overheating (Fig 1.).
• This blanked is not to be used by young children, 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.
• Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously
supervised.
• Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in
use.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless
continuously supervised.
• Do not insert pins or sharp objects into the blanket (Fig 2.).
• Do not use the blanket on when folded or creased (Fig. 3).
• Do not tuck the blanket under the mattress.
• Do not cover or trap the controller under pillow, mattress or blanket.
• Do not place the controller under the electric blanket whilst in use. Heat can
damage the controller.
• Do not use the blanket when it is wet or damp.
• Do not operate the blanket controller or touch the power lead with wet hands to
prevent electric shock.
• Only operate the blanket with the supplied power lead and controller.
• Do not use this appliance near water or in the immediate surroundings of a bath,
a shower or a swimming pool.
• Do not use the blanket on sofa beds or inflatable beds.
• Do not use a hot water bottle at the same time as using the blanket.
• This appliance is intended for indoor household use and similar applications. Do
not use outdoors.
• Not intended for medical use in hospital.
• Never leave the appliance unattended while in use. Always turn the appliance off
and unplug when not in use.
• Always switch OFF, disconnect from the mains power supply and allow the
blanket to fully cool down before cleaning or storage.
• Always disconnect the controller and power lead from the blanket before
washing.
• When storing the appliance, allow it to cool down before folding.
• Do not crease the appliance by placing items on top of it during storage.
• Never wring the blanket after it has been washed.
• Do not expose the electric blanket to direct sunlight.
• Allow the blanket to thoroughly cool down before handling or cleaning.
• Do not use any abrasive cleaners or solvents, as this will damage the blanket.
• Avoid placing the power cord and controller in areas where it can become a
tripping hazard.
• To avoid a circuit overload when using this appliance, do not operate another
high-wattage appliance on the same electrical circuit.
• Do not use together with another heating appliance.
• Avoid using extension leads where possible as they may overheat and cause a
risk of fire.
• Do not use with anything that can start a fire on the bed such as cigarettes,
sparks etc, which can lead to fire.
• Do not use this appliance with an external programmer, timer switch or any
other device which would switch the device on automatically unless this has
already been pre-built into the appliance by the manufacturer.
• Do not kink or wrap the power cord and plug around the appliance, as this may
cause the insulation to weaken or split, particularly where it enters the appliance.
• Ensure the mains cable is fully extended before use and arrange it so that it is
not in contact with any part of the appliance.
