Sunbeam Safe & Sound User manual

Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
Safe & Sound®
Machine Washable Electric Blankets
with SleepPerfect® Technology
Instruction Booklet

Contents
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1
Safety Precautions for your Electric Blanket 2
Sunbeam’s SleepPerfect® Technology 3
Features of your electric blanket
Safe & Sound Tie-Down 4
Safe & Sound Fitted 5
Safe & Sound Waterproof 6
Safe & Sound Antibacterial 7
Safe & Sound Plush 9
Safe & Sound Quilted 10
Safe & Sound Fleecy 11
Fitting your electric blanket 13
Using your electric blanket 15
Troubleshooting 18
Care and cleaning 19

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If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,
please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.
Sunbeam is very safety conscious when
designing and manufacturing consumer products,
but it is essential that the product user also
exercise care when using an electrical appliance.
Listed below are precautions which are essential
for the safe use of an electrical appliance:
• Read carefully and save all the instructions
provided with an appliance.
• 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 appliance is not in use and
before cleaning.
• Do not use your appliance with an extension
cord unless this cord has been checked
and tested by a qualified technician or
service person.
• Always use your appliance from a power
outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked
on the appliance.
• Close supervision is necessary when your
appliance is being used by children or infirm
persons.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• Never leave an appliance unattended while
in use.
• Do not use an appliance for any purpose
other than its intended use.
• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas
flame, electric element or on a heated oven.
Do not place on top of any other appliance.
• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang
over the edge of a table or bench top or touch
any hot surface.
• Do not operate any electrical appliance with
a damaged cord or after the appliance has
been damaged in any manner. If damage is
suspected, return the appliance to the nearest
Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre
for examination, repair or adjustment.
• For additional protection, Sunbeam
recommend the use of a residual current
device (RCD) with a tripping current not
exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit
supplying power to your appliances.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water
or any other liquid unless recommended.
• Appliances are not intended to be operated
by means of an external timer or separate
remote control system.
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions

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If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,
please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.
Important instructions – retain for
future use.
Safety Precautions for your
Electric Blanket
• Do not use your electric blanket on or under a
waterbed.
• Do not use on an adjustable bed or futon.
• Do not switch the blanket on if moist or wet.
• Do not allow the blanket heating wires to lie
over the edge of the mattress.
• Do not use pins, needles, safety pins or other
sharp items on your electric blanket.
• Do not dry clean your electric blanket.
• Use only as an underblanket.
• Examine periodically for signs of wear or
damage on the blanket cords. If there are such
signs, or the blanket has been misused, return
it to an authorised service agent for inspection.
• Each day check that the electric blanket is
smooth, flat and properly secured on the
mattress. Do not use if the blanket is folded,
rucked or creased.
• Only use your electric blanket with the controls
supplied or marked equivalent.
• Do not use with infants, infirm persons, or
persons insensitive to heat.
• Parents or guardians must preset the controls
for young children, unless the child has been
adequately instructed on how to operate the
control safely.
• Turn the power off and remove the plug
when the appliance is not in use and before
cleaning.
• This electric blanket is not intended for use in
hospitals.

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All Sunbeam Safe & Sound electric
blankets feature our exclusive SleepPerfect®
Technology. This technology uses a unique
heating element that adjusts the power
supplied to your electric blanket to maintain
your selected setting.
A built-in microprocessor continually senses
changes in room and body temperature
and adjusts the power input accordingly, to
provide a constant level of comfort.
On double/queen and king size electric
blankets each side adjusts independently to
maintain individual comfort levels. So you’ll
always sleep soundly, even on the coldest
nights.
This unique element also heats to your
selected temperature in just 10 minutes,
so there’s no need for hours of preheating
before bedtime.
Sunbeam’s SleepPerfect®
Technology
Temperature sensitive, fast-heating elements
Nine levels of safety protection
Nine levels of safety protection make
Sunbeam's Safe & Sound range safer
than any other electric blanket. A built-
in microprocessor senses any rise in
temperature and reduces the power supply
to prevent overheating.
In the unlikely event of a fault, the
microprocessor senses the abnormal
operation and automatically cuts off power to
the blanket.
A second microprocessor acts as a back up
should the first fail.
For additional safety protection, all Safe &
Sound electric blankets contain a thermal
back up fuse that is independent of the
blanket control. It detects any abnormal
temperature variations in the heating element
and automatically switches the blanket off to
prevent overheating.

Your Safe & Sound Tie-Down electric blanket
has the following features:
SleepPerfect® Technology
Sunbeam’s exclusive SleepPerfect®
Technology continually senses and adjusts to
changes in your room and body temperature
to maintain your selected heat setting. So
when the temperature drops outside, you’ll
stay safe and warm.
Cosy feet heating
The heating wires are concentrated at the
base of the blanket to deliver extra heat
around your feet, while keeping the rest of
your body comfortably warm.
Tie tapes
Handy cotton tie tapes keep the blanket
secure on the bed.
For instructions on how to fit your Safe &
Sound Tie-Down electric blanket, see the
section titled Tie Tape Electric Blankets on
page 13.
Machine washable
The detachable controls and waterproof
element make your electric blanket safe to
machine wash and tumble dry.
For instructions on how to launder your Safe
& Sound electric blanket, see the Care and
Cleaning section on page 19.
9 heat control
A choice of 9 heat settings allows you to
select the desired temperature to keep you
comfortable all night. The settings dial
illuminates to enable easy adjustment in the
dark.
Detachable controls
Remove the controls when laundering your
blanket.
Dual controls
Your Double/Queen size electric blanket
feature two controls for individual comfort.
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Safe & Sound Tie-Down
BL3121 Single
BL3151 Double/Queen

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Safe & Sound Fitted
BL3421 Single
BL3431 King Single
BL3441 Double
BL3451 Queen
BL3471 King
Your Safe & Sound Fitted electric blanket
has the following features:
SleepPerfect® Technology
Sunbeam’s exclusive SleepPerfect®
Technology continually senses and adjusts to
changes in your room and body temperature
to maintain your selected heat setting. So
when the temperature drops outside, you’ll
stay safe and warm.
Cosy feet heating
The heating wires are concentrated at the
base of the blanket to deliver extra heat
around your feet, while keeping the rest of
your body comfortably warm.
Fitted design
The fitted skirt and extra strong elastic
cord keep the blanket flat and taut on the
mattress, and make it easier to fit and
remove from the bed.
For instructions on how to fit your Safe &
Sound Fitted electric blanket, see the section
titled Fitted Electric Blankets on page 14.
Machine washable
The detachable controls and waterproof
element make your electric blanket safe to
machine wash and tumble dry.
For instructions on how to launder your Safe
& Sound Fitted electric blanket, see the Care
and Cleaning section on page 19.
9 heat timer control
A choice of 9 heat settings allows you to
select the desired temperature to keep you
comfortable all night. The setting dial is
illuminated to enable easy adjustment in the
dark.
Ideal for preheating the bed before hopping
in, the 75 minute setting automatically
switches the blanket off after 75 minutes.
The 12 hour setting automatically switches
the blanket off after 12 hours in case you
forget.
Detachable controls
Remove the controls when laundering
your blanket. Store the controls during the
summer months while your blanket remains
on the bed as a comfortable underblanket.
Dual controls
Your Double, Queen or King size electric
blanket features two controls for individual
comfort.

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Safe & Sound Waterproof
Your Safe & Sound Waterproof electric blanket
has the following features:
SleepPerfect® Technology
Sunbeam’s exclusive SleepPerfect®
Technology continually senses and adjusts to
changes in your room and body temperature
to maintain your selected heat setting. So
when the temperature drops outside, you’ll
stay safe and warm.
Waterproof inner layer
Your Safe & Sound Waterproof electric
blanket contains a special waterproof
membrane that prevents any liquids from
reaching the heating wires or soaking through
to the mattress.
Cosy feet heating
The heating wires are concentrated at the
base of the blanket to deliver extra heat
around your feet, while keeping the rest of
your body comfortably warm.
Polar fleece fabric
Topped with a soft layer of plush polar fleece
fabric, your Safe & Sound Waterproof electric
blanket will keep you cosy all night long.
Fitted design
The fitted skirt and extra strong elastic
cord keep the blanket flat and taut on the
mattress, and make it easier to fit and
remove from the bed.
For instructions on how to fit your Safe &
Sound Waterproof electric blanket, see the
section titled Fitted Electric Blankets on
page 14.
Machine washable
The detachable controls and waterproof
element make your electric blanket safe to
machine wash and tumble dry.
For instructions on how to launder your Safe
& Sound Waterproof electric blanket, see the
Care and cleaning section on page 19.
9 heat timer control
A choice of 9 heat settings allows you to
select the desired temperature to keep you
comfortable all night. The setting dial is
illuminated to enable easy adjustment in the
dark.
Ideal for preheating the bed before hopping
in, 75 minute setting automatically switches
the blanket off after 75 minutes.
The 12 hour setting automatically switches
the blanket off after 12 hours in case you
forget.
Detachable control
Remove the control when laundering your
blanket. Store the control during the summer
months while your blanket remains on the
bed as a year round mattress protector and
comfortable underblanket.
BL3321 Single
BL3321G Single
BL3331 King Single

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Safe & Sound Antibacterial
BL3521 Single
BL3531 King Single
BL3541 Double
BL3551 Queen
BL3571 King
Your Safe & Sound Antibacterial electric
blanket has the following features:
SleepPerfect® Technology
Sunbeam’s exclusive SleepPerfect®
Technology continually senses and adjusts to
changes in your room and body temperature
to maintain your selected heat setting. So
when the temperature drops outside, you’ll
stay safe and warm.
Antibacterial fibre
Your Safe & Sound Antibacterial electric
blanket is made using antibacterial fibre
treated with Bactekiller® to keep it fresher
and more hygienic, and inhibit the growth
of bacteria and mould. Bactekiller® is
incorporated into the fibre, so it won’t wash
out, even when subjected to the regular hot
water laundering that is recommended for
allergen control.
Cosy feet heating
The heating wires are concentrated at the
base of the blanket to deliver extra heat
around your feet, while keeping the rest of
your body comfortably warm.
Fitted design
The fitted skirt and extra strong elastic
cord keep the blanket flat and taut on the
mattress, and make it easier to fit and
remove from the bed.
For instructions on how to fit your Safe &
Sound Antibacterial electric blanket, see the
section titled Fitted Electric Blankets on
page 14.
Machine washable
The detachable controls and waterproof
element make your electric blanket safe to
machine wash and tumble dry.
For instructions on how to launder your Safe
& Sound Antibacterial electric blanket, see
the Care and cleaning section on page 19.
9 heat timer control
A choice of 9 heat settings allows you to
select the desired temperature to keep you
comfortable all night. The setting dial is
illuminated to enable easy adjustment in the
dark.
Ideal for preheating the bed before hopping
in, the 75 minute setting automatically
switches the blanket off after 75 minutes.
The 12 hour setting automatically switches
the blanket off after 12 hours in case you
forget.

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Safe & Sound Antibacterial continued
Detachable controls
Remove the controls when laundering
your blanket. Store the controls during the
summer months while your blanket remains
on the bed as a comfortable underblanket.
Dual Controls
Your Double, Queen or King size electric
blanket features two controls for individual
comfort.

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Safe & Sound Plush
BL3829 Single
BL3859 Double/Queen
Your Safe & Sound Plush electric blanket has
the following features:
SleepPerfect® Technology
Sunbeam’s exclusive SleepPerfect®
Technology continually senses and adjusts to
changes in your room and body temperature
to maintain your selected heat setting. So
when the temperature drops outside, you’ll
stay safe and warm.
Polar fleece fabric
Topped with a soft layer of polar fleece
fabric, the Safe & Sound Plush will keep you
cosy all night long.
Cosy feet heating
The heating wires are concentrated at the
base of the blanket to deliver extra heat
around your feet, while keeping the rest of
your body comfortably warm.
Fitted design
The fitted skirt and extra strong elastic
cord keep the blanket flat and taut on the
mattress, and make it easier to fit and
remove from the bed.
For instructions on how to fit your Safe &
Sound Plush electric blanket, see the section
titled Fitted Electric Blankets on page 14.
Machine washable
The detachable controls and waterproof
element make your electric blanket safe to
machine wash and tumble dry.
For instructions on how to launder your Safe
& Sound Plush electric blanket, see the Care
and cleaning section on page 19.
9 heat timer control
A choice of 9 heat settings allows you to
select the desired temperature to keep you
comfortable all night. The setting dial is
illuminated to enable easy adjustment in the
dark.
Ideal for preheating the bed before hopping
in, the 75 minute setting automatically
switches the blanket off after 75 minutes.
The 12 hour setting automatically switches
the blanket off after 12 hours in case you
forget.
Detachable controls
Remove the controls when laundering your
blanket. Store the controls during summer
months while your blanket remains on the
bed as a year round mattress protector and
comfortable underblanket.
Dual controls
Your Double, Queen or King size electric
blanket features two controls for individual
comfort.

Safe & Sound Quilted
BL4725 Single
BL4755 Queen
BL4775 King
BL4785 Super King (New Zealand only)
Your Safe & Sound Quilted electric blanket has
the following features:
SleepPerfect® Technology
Sunbeam’s exclusive SleepPerfect®
Technology continually senses and adjusts to
changes in your room and body temperature
to maintain your selected heat setting. So
when the temperature drops outside, you’ll
stay safe and warm.
Quilted fabric
This soft quilted electric blanket adds an
extra layer of comfort to your bed. It is
designed to remain on the bed all year round
as a comfortable underquilt, with the added
benefit of protecting your mattress.
Cosy feet heating
The heating wires are concentrated at the
base of the blanket to deliver extra heat
around your feet, while keeping the rest of
your body comfortably warm.
Fitted design
The fitted skirt and extra strong elastic
cord keep the blanket flat and taut on the
mattress, and make it easier to fit and
remove from the bed.
For instructions on how to fit your Safe &
Sound Quilted electric blanket, see the
section titled Fitted Electric Blankets on
page 14.
Machine washable
The detachable controls and waterproof
element make your electric blanket safe to
machine wash and tumble dry.
For instructions on how to launder your Safe
& Sound Quilted electric blanket, see the
Care and cleaning section on page 19.
9 heat digital timer control
A choice of 9 heat settings allows you to
select the desired temperature to keep you
comfortable all night. The selected setting
is displayed on the LCD screen for easy
adjustment in the dark.
A choice of three timer settings enables you
to set the blanket to switch off automatically
after 1, 3 or 12 hours.
Detachable controls
Remove the controls when laundering your
blanket. Store the controls during summer
months while your blanket remains on the
bed as a year round mattress protector and
comfortable underblanket.
Dual controls
Your Queen or King size electric blanket
features two controls for individual comfort.
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Safe & Sound Fleecy
BL4928 Single
BL4958 Queen
BL4978 King
BL4988 Super King (New Zealand only)
Your Safe & Sound Quilted electric blanket has
the following features:
SleepPerfect® Technology
Sunbeam's exclusive SleepPerfect®
Technology continually senses and adjusts to
changes in your room and body temperature
to maintain your selected heat setting.
So when the temperature drops outside,
you'll stay safe and warm.
Fleecy wool
Topped with 100% Australian wool pile,
your Safe & Sound Fleecy is perfect on the
bed all year round as a comfortable underlay.
The wool pile allows the air to circulate
around your body, keeping you warm in
winter and cool in summer. Simply detach
the controls and store when not in use.
Cosy feet heating
The heating wires are concentrated at the
base of the blanket to deliver extra heat
around your feet, while keeping the rest of
your body comfortably warm.
Fitted design
The fitted skirt and extra strong elastic
cord keep the blanket flat and taut on the
mattress, and make it easier to fit and
remove from the bed.
For instructions on how to fit your Safe &
Sound Fleecy electric blanket, see page 14.
Machine washable
The detachable controls and waterproof
element make your electric blanket safe to
machine wash and tumble dry.
Boost function
The boost function is ideal for preheating the
bed, or for a burst of heat during the night.
Pressing the boost button heats the blanket
to maximum temperature (setting H) for
30 minutes, then returns to heat the
previously selected heat setting.
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9 heat digital timer control
A choice of 9 heat settings allows you to
select the desired temperature to keep you
comfortable all night. The selected setting
is displayed on the LCD screen for easy
adjustment in the dark.
A choice of three timer settings enables you
to set the blanket to switch off automatically
after 1,3 or 12 hours.
Detachable controls
Remove the controls when laundering your
blanket. Store the controls during summer
months while your blanket remains on the
bed as a year round mattress protector and
comfortable underblanket.
For instructions on how to launder your Safe
& Sound Fleecy electric blanket, see the Care
and Cleaning section on page 19.
Dual controls
Your Queen, King or Super King size electric
blanket features two controls for individual
comfort.
Safe & Sound Fleecy continued
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Heading
Follow the instructions below for the type of
electric blanket you have purchased.
A double/queen size electric blanket can
safely be used on a double bed, providing the
heating wires do not overhang the edge of the
mattress. Do not tuck in.
Tie tape electric blankets
Place the electric blanket on your mattress
towards the foot of the bed. The control
sockets should be under the blanket near
the head of the bed. Ensure that the heating
wires do not extend under the pillows, or
hang over the sides of the mattress (see
Figure 1). Smooth any folds or wrinkles.
A single electric blanket can be turned over
so that the control is on the preferred side of
the bed if desired. Please note that this may
result in the control facing towards the bed
once the bed is made.
Pull the tip of each tie tape and unroll. As
shown in Figure 2, pass the tape from (A)
under the corner of the mattress and through
the loop at the base of the bed (B), then
under the other corner and through the loop
(C). Secure the tie tape firmly with a knot.
Repeat at the head of the bed.
Pass the tie tape in the middle of the blanket
underneath the mattress and through the
corresponding loop on the other side. Secure
firmly with a knot. Avoid tying small, tight
knots, which may make it difficult to remove
the blanket.
Fitting your electric blanket
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
C
A
B
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Fitted electric blankets
Place the electric blanket on your mattress
with the control sockets on the underside of
the blanket near the head of the bed (see
Figure 3). Ensure the heating wires do not
extend under the pillows.
A single or king single Fitted or Antibacterial
electric blanket can be turned over so that
the control is on the preferred side of the bed
if desired. Please note that this may result in
the control facing towards the bed once the
bed is made.
Pull the elastic cord inside the fitted skirt
over the top corners of the mattress. To fit
the foot of the bed, pull from the centre of
the blanket to the foot of the bed, and fit one
corner at a time while holding the centre
(see Figure 4).
Ensure the fitted skirt and elastic cord go
completely under the mattress. Pull on the
edges of the blanket to ensure that it is flat
and square on the mattress.
Connecting the controls
To connect the controls, lift one corner of the
blanket near the head of the bed to expose
the connector socket. With the control set
to the off position, pass the control cord
through the triangular hole in the fitted skirt
and insert the connector plug into the socket.
Ensure it is firmly clicked into position.
Repeat on the other side if required. Plug the
controls into a 230-240V power outlet and
turn the power on.
Note: Ensure that the controls are connected
to the blanket before inserting the power cord
into the power outlet. Connecting the power
before attaching the controls to the blanket
will replicate a power interruption and
activate the safety system, preventing your
blanket from heating.
Caution: The cord and controls must be kept
outside the bed and away from external
heating sources such as heaters and lamps.
Do not cover the control.
Fitting your electric blanket (continued)
Figure 3.
Figure 4.
Figure 5.
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Before first use
Before using your electric blanket for the first
time, Sunbeam recommends that you switch
the blanket to maximum heat (setting 9) for
two to three hours to evaporate any moisture
in the mattress. Repeat this process every
few months to maintain a dry, healthy bed.
Your electric blanket control has nine heat
settings, which are recommended for use as
follows:
1-3 Low, gentle heat for all night use
4-6 Medium heat
7-9 High heat, for preheating only
Use the high heat settings to preheat your
bed only. Do not sleep with your blanket on
these settings for more than 30 minutes.
Using your 9 heat control
Your 9 heat control features an on/off slide
switch plus an easy to use dial to select the
temperature setting (see Figure 6). The heat
setting dial is illuminated to enable easy
adjustment in the dark.
Using your 9 heat control with timer
Your timer control features a slide switch to
select the desired operating mode, plus an
easy to use dial to select the temperature
setting (see Figure 7). The heat setting dial is
illuminated for easy adjustment in the dark.
75 minute setting
Use the 75 minute setting to preheat
your bed before hopping in. Move the
slide switch to the 75min position. The
temperature dial will then illuminate
enabling you to turn the dial to your
desired heat setting. The timer indicator
light (positioned next to the slide switch)
will go out, indicating that the blanket
is on and heating.
Your electric blanket will automatically
switch off after 75 minutes. The timer
indicator light will illuminate and the
light in the temperature dial will go out,
indicating that the timer period has
elapsed and the blanket is no longer
heating.
To restart the timer, move the slide switch
to the OFF position and then return it to
the desired timer position.
Using your electric blanket
Figure 7.
1
Figure 6.
1
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12 hour setting
Ideal for colder nights or those who like
warmth all through the night, the 12
hour setting automatically switches your
electric blanket off after 12 hours. Move
the slide switch to the 12 hour position.
The temperature dial will then illuminate
enabling you to turn the dial to your
desired heat setting. The timer indicator
light (positioned next to the side switch)
will go out, indicating that the blanket is
on and heating. Sunbeam recommends
that you use only settings 1, 2 or 3 for all
night use.
Your electric blanket will automatically
switch off after 12 hours. At the end of the
timer period, the timer indicator light will
illuminate and the light in the temperature
dial will go out, indicating that the timer
period has elapsed and the blanket is no
longer heating.
To restart the timer, move the slide switch
to the OFF position and then return it to
the desired timer position.
Using your digital timer control
Move the slide switch to the on position
to turn the control on. Select the desired
temperature using the up/down temperature
buttons (). The selected setting wil be
displayed on the LCD screen.
Press the timer button to cycle through the
timer settings: 1 (1H), 3 (3H) or 12 hours
(12H). The selected timer setting is also
displayed on the LCD screen. At the end of
the timer period, the LCD display will flash
showing heat setting 0 and the elapsed timer
setting. To reset the timer, move the slide
switch to the off position and back to on.
Pressing the timer button before the timer
has elapsed will change it to the next timer
setting and restart the timer for the new
period.
You can adjust the temperature setting at any
time during the timer period.
Using your electric blanket (continued)
Figure 8.
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Using the boost feature
Pressing the boost button heats the blanket
to maximum (setting H) for 30 minutes
and then returns to the previously selected
setting.
The temperature cannot be adjusted using
the up/down buttons () during the boost
period. To cancel the boost function, move
the on/off switch to the off position.
Troubleshooting
Should an error alarm code appear on the
LCD screen follow the relevant corrective
action as outlined below.
1. Alarm code E2, represented by E and 2
flashing alternately on the LCD screen,
indicates that the control is not connected
to the blanket correctly. Check that the
plug is correctly inserted into the blanket,
then switch the control off and on again
to reset. The flashing alarm code should
disappear.
2. Alarm code E3 indicates that the blanket
is damaged or too hot. Switch the control
off and allow the blanket to cool down
before turning on again. If the alarm code
persists, the blanket is damaged and
should be replaced.
Using your electric blanket (continued)
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Should your electric blanket fail to heat,
check the following:
1. Check that the controls are properly
connected to the blanket and clicked
securely into position. If you find the
control connector plug is not properly
fitted to the blanket, switch the power off
at the power outlet, securely attach the
control connector plug to the blanket, and
then switch the power back on. The timer
indicator light should not flash once the
power is reconnected. If the timer light
flashes once the power is reconnected,
the control connector plug is not properly
fitted.
2. Check that the power cord is connected
to the power outlet and the power is
switched on.
3. Check that the control slide switch is in
either the 75 minute or 12 hour position.
Troubleshooting
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