Sunbeam Safe & Sound User manual

Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.
Safe & Sound
Heated Throw with SleepPerfect®Technology
Instruction Booklet

Contents
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1
Safety Precautions for your heated throw 2
Sunbeam’s SleepPerfect®Technology 3
Features of your Safe & Sound Heated Throw 4
Using your heated throw 5
Troubleshooting 6
Care and cleaning 7

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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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Safety Precautions for your
Electric Throw Rug
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.
• Donotswitchtheblanketonifmoistorwet.
• Donotusepins,needles,safetypinsorother
sharp items on your electric throw.
• Donotdrycleanyourelectricthrow.
• 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.
• Onlyuseyourelectricthrow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 safety.
• Ensurethattheelectricthrowisswitchedoff
and unplugged after use.
• Thiselectricthrowisnotintendedforuse
in hospitals.
• Ifapplianceisusedonanadjustablebed,
check that the blanket and cord do not
becometrappedorrucked,forexample
in hinges.
• 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.
• Shouldyourappliancesufferathermalor
fuse link rupture (normally identified when
theblanketstopsheating)pleasereturnit
to the manufacturer or agent for repair or
replacement.
Important instructions – retain for
future use.
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Attention
InstructionBooklet-Pleasereadtheinstructionsthoroughlybeforeuse

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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heatlevel
of 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.
Theuniqueflexibleheatingelementallows
the fabric to drape around you, enabling the
heated throw to be used on the lounge or
your favourite arm chair.
Thisuniqueelementalsoheatsuptoreach
yourselectedtemperatureinjust10minutes,
so there’s no need for hours of preheating.
Sunbeam’s SleepPerfect®
Technology
Temperature sensitive, fast-heating elements
Nine levels of safety protection
Ninelevelsoftotalsafetyprotectionmake
Sunbeam'sSafe&Soundrangesafer
thananyotherelectricblanket.Abuilt-
in microprocessor constantly senses the
resistanceoftheheatingwireandadjuststhe
power input accordingly. It 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.
Attention
InstructionBooklet-Pleasereadtheinstructionsthoroughlybeforeuse

Your Safe & Sound heated throw
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.
Plush microfleece fabric
Thesoftmicrofleecefabricwillkeepyoucosy
and comfortable, wherever you are.
Machine washable
Thedetachablecontrolandwaterproof
heating element make your electric throw
safe to machine wash and tumble dry.
ForinstructionsonhowtolaunderyourSafe
&SoundHeatedThrow,seetheCareand
cleaning section on page 7.
9 heat control
Achoiceofnineheatsettingsallowsyouto
select the desired temperature to keep you
comfortable,dayornight.Thesettingdial
illuminatestoenableeasyadjustmentinthe
dark.
Detachable control
Removethecontrolwhenlaunderingyour
blanket, or when storing.
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Features of your Safe & Sound
Heated Throw
BL3221 Heated Throw
BL3221L Heated Throw
BL3221S Cosy Fleece Heated Throw
BL3251 Super Size Heated Throw

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Using your heated throw
Yourheatedthrowcanbeusedonthelounge
or in your favourite chair, providing cosy
comfort wherever you need it. It can even
beusedonfutons,adjustablebedsand
waterbeds.
Connecting the control
Withthecontrolsettotheoffposition,insert
the control connector into the socket, making
sureitisfirmlyclickedintoposition.Plug
thecontrolintoa230-240Vpoweroutletand
turn the power on.
Note: ensure that the control is connected to
the heated throw before inserting the plug
into the power outlet. Connecting the power
before attaching the control to the blanket
will replicate a power interruption and
activate the safety system, preventing the
throw from heating.
Caution: keep the control away from heating
sourcessuchasheatersandlamps.Donot
cover the control.
Using your heated throw
Yourheatedthrowissuppliedwitha9heat
control.Thesettingsonthetemperaturedial
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 the
throwonly.Donotuseyourheatedthrowon
thesesettingsformorethan30minutes.
Using your heated throw
Figure 6.
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Should your heated throw fail to heat, check the
following:
1.Checkthatthecontrolisproperly
connected to the heated throw and clicked
securely into position. If you find the
control connector plug is not properly fitted
to the heated throw, switch the power off
at the power outlet, securely attach the
control connector plug to the heated throw,
and then switch the power back on.
2.Check that the power cord is connected
to the power outlet and the power is
switched on.
Troubleshooting

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Care and cleaning
AllSafe&Soundelectricblanketsfeature
waterproof heating elements, making them
fully immersible and safe to wash by hand
or machine.
Before cleaning your throw rug, ensure
that the controls are unplugged from the
throw rug.
Spot cleaning
Sponge the affected area using a neutral
wooldetergentormildsoapflakesmixed
with lukewarm water. Sponge twice with
cleanwatertoremovedetergent.Remove
excesswaterbycompressingthewetarea
between two towels.
Hand washing
Washthethrowruginlukewarmwaterwith
a neutral wool detergent or mild soap flakes.
Soak for five minutes, then gently squeeze
thesoapywaterthroughthefabric.Rinse
thoroughly in clean, lukewarm water then
drainexcesswaterfromthethrowrug.
Donotwring.
Machine washing
Takeyourthrowrugtoacommerciallaundry
or wash in a domestic washing machine (size
permitting).WashonWOOLorDELICATES
cycle with a neutral wool detergent or mild
soapflakes,below40°C.Donotusehigh
speedorextraspincycles.
Line drying
Drapethethrowrugacrossseverallines
ofyourclothesline.Donotusepegsonthe
wiredareas.Donotdrywithahairdryer
or heater. Ensure that the throw rug and
control sockets are completely dry before
using again.
Machine drying
TumbledryyourthrowrugonLOWsetting
for15minutesMAXIMUM.Smooththethrow
rug by gently pulling any creases out of the
fabric. Line dry to ensure the throw rug and
control sockets are completely dry before use.
Donotdrywithahairdryerorheater.
Storing your blanket
Rollorfoldyourheatedthrowlooselyand
store in a blanket bag or the bag it was
suppliedin.Avoidpressingsharpcreases
into the heated throw.
Donotplaceheavyitemsontopofyour
heated throw when storing.
Warm hand wash in neutral wool detergent
Gentle machine wash, 40°C max
Do not bleach
May be tumble dried – cold, 15 minutes max
Line dry over several lines, do not use pegs on heating wires
Do not dry clean
Do not iron

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Notes

Shouldyouexperienceanydifficultieswith
your appliance, please phone our customer
servicelineforadviceon1300881861in
Australia,or0800786232inNewZealand.
Alternatively,youcansendawrittenclaim
to Sunbeam at the address listed below.
Onreceiptofyourclaim,Sunbeamwill
seek to resolve your difficulties or, if the
appliance is defective, advise you on how
to obtain a replacement or refund.
YourSunbeam3YearReplacement
Guarantee naturally does not cover misuse
or negligent handling and normal wear and
tear.
Similarlyyour3YearReplacementGuarantee
does not cover freight or any other costs
incurredinmakingaclaim.Pleaseretain
your receipt as proof of purchase.
Thebenefitsgiventoyoubythisguarantee
are in addition to your other rights and
remedies under any laws which relate to the
appliance.
Ourgoodscomewithguaranteesthatcannot
beexcludedundertheAustralianConsumer
LawandundertheNewZealandConsumer
GuaranteesAct.
InAustraliayouareentitledtoa
replacementorrefundforamajorfailureand
for compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeablelossordamage.Youarealso
entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to
amajorfailure.
Should your appliance require repair or
service after the guarantee period, contact
your nearest Sunbeam service centre.
ForacompletelistofSunbeam’sauthorised
service centres visit our website or call:
Australia
www.sunbeam.com.au
1300881861
Units5&6,13LordStreet
BotanyNSW2019Australia
New Zealand
www.sunbeam.co.nz
0800786232
26VesteyDrive,MtWellington
Auckland,NewZealand
In the unlikely event that this appliance develops any malfunction
within 3 years of purchase (3 months commercial use) due to
faulty materials or manufacture, we will replace it for you
free of charge.
3 Year Replacement Guarantee

‘Safe & Sound’ and 'SleepPerfect' are registered trademarks of
Sunbeam Corporation.
Made in China.
Due to minor changes in design or otherwise,
the product may differ from the one shown in this leaflet.
© Copyright. Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2005-2012.
ABN 45 000 006 771
Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Ltd.
is a registered trademark.
Need help with your appliance?
Contact our customer service team or visit
our website for information and tips on
getting the most from your appliance.
In Australia
Visit www.sunbeam.com.au
Or call 1300 881 861
In New Zealand
Visit www.sunbeam.co.nz
Or call 0800 786 232
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