Woo Warmer WW-10 User manual

Hot Carpet
Model WW-10 • Model WW-20 • Model WW-30
• The surface temperature and power consumption
measurements were conducted in accordance with
the measurement methods prescribed by a third
party electrical manufacture. Actual values may
vary to a certain degree, depending on the room
other use conditions.
•
at room temperature of 60°F with the Hot Carpet
pounds.
•
room temperature of approximately 60°F of the Hot
of continuous power.
OWNERS MANUAL
(WARRANTY INCLUDED)
Woo Warmer
Thank you very much for purchasing our
Hot Carpet. Please read this Owners Manual
before using it to ensure correct and safe use.
In particular, please make sure to read
“Safety Precautions” to ensure proper use.
After reading it, please place this
Owners Manual in a conspicuous,
easily accessible place.
Table of Contents:
Safety Precautions .....................................................................................2
Things You Should Know ............................................................................4
Parts Names and How to Use Them ..........................................................6
Names of Parts and Components ..............................................................6
Preparation Before Use ..............................................................................6
Operation Steps ..........................................................................................7
Removal of ticks and mites .........................................................................8
Maintenance and Storage ..........................................................................9
After Sale Service .....................................................................................10
Warranty (Back Cover) .............................................................................11
AC 110V - 60Hz
180W 500W 720W
71.5” x 33.5” 69.5” x 69.5” 92” x 76.5”
100% Polyester
Vinyl Cab Tire Cord Approx. 60”
High / Medium
Approx. 113°F / Approx. 95°F
Approx. 210Wh Approx. 311Wh Approx. 420Wh
Model Name
Rated Voltage
Rated Power Usage
Measurements
Surface Material
Cord
Temperature
Adjustment Scale
Surface Temperature
of Hot Carpet Cover
Power Usage On
High Setting
WW-10 WW-20 WW-30

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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The following safety precautions are aimed for your correct and proper use of this Product so as to
prevent any hazard, danger or damage occurring to you or any other person. In order to clearly indicate
the magnitude, and the degree of imminence, of any such hazard or damage, the safety precautions
have 3 categories, depending on the nature of each possible occurrence as a result of incorrect handling
or misuse: “Danger” “Warning” and “Caution” all of which are important safety precautions.
Please make sure to comply with all the instructions below.
DANGER
● There is a danger of low temperature burn injury, dehydration, or
heat-related illness [associated with this Product]. Even relatively
lower temperatures (104-140 °F) can cause low temperature burn injury
if the same location of the skin is exposed to them for long hours.
Take special caution if used for:
Babies, toddlers, persons who are incapable of controlling the Product’s
temperatures by themselves, persons who have weakened cutaneous
sensation, small children, elderly people, persons with sensitive skin,
persons who have taken sleep-inducing medications (such as sleeping
pills, cold medicine, etc.), Persons who have consumed excessive
alcoholic beverages, persons who have severe exhaustion.
Special Caution:
Change posture
periodically
● Do not use this Product as a heater
during sleep.
LowTemperature burn injury may result.
● Do not remove the Cover when in use.
Low temperature burn injury may result.
Prohibited Prohibited
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Pictographic symbols
The symbol means the existence of Danger, Warning or Caution. The inside of the triangle
depicts the nature of such Danger,Warning or Caution (for example, the symbol on the left means
“Caution: High Temperature”).
The symbol l means Prohibited Act.The inside of the circle depicts the nature of such prohibited
acts (for example, the symbol on the left means “Do Not Disassemble”).
The symbol means action you must take.The inside of this black circle depicts the nature of
such action you must take (for example, the symbol on the left means “Unplug the power cord”).
DANGER:
Possible imminent danger resulting in death or serious bodily injury
WARNING:
Potential death or serious bodily injury
CAUTION
:
Possible bodily injury or possible property damage

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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WARNING
● Use this Product only with AC 110V.
Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may result.
Prohibited
● Do not use this Product if the power
cord or plug is damaged or loose in the
outlet.
Electric shock, shorting
out or a fire may result.
Prohibited
● Do not scratch, break, modify, forcefully
bend, pull, twist, or bundle the power
cord, or allow close proximity to high
temperatures.
Do not place a heavy object on, tuck, or alter
the power cord. Any resulting damage may
cause a fire or electric shock.
● Never alter this Product. Do not
disassemble or repair this Product
unless you are a qualified repair
technician. A fire, electric shock, or
bodily injury may result.
Please contact the store you purchased this
Product from for any repair.
Prohibited
Disassembly
prohibited
● Insert the power plug into the outlet until it stops
completely.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock, smoking or a fire.
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CAUTION
● Hold the power plug, not the power cord,
when pulling the plug off the power
outlet.
Otherwise, electric shock or shorting out and a
resultant fire may occur.
Hold plug to
pull off outlet
● Do not spill water, liquids, etc.,
over the Controller. Liquid spills
may cause overheating.
If this happens stop using the Product
immediately, and have the store inspect it.
Wetting with
water prohibited

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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CAUTION
● Do not leave items that are high-heat
retainable items, such as
zabuton/square cushions, on this
Product for long hours.
The resulting heat may cause discoloration of
the items or of the flooring. It may also cause
malfunctioning of the Product or lowering of the
surface temperature.
● Do not use this Product as a heater for
dogs, cats or other pets.
Pets may damage the Product or the power cord,
resulting in a fire.
Prohibited
Prohibited
● Always remove the power plug from an
outlet when not in use.
Otherwise, bodily injury, burn injury, electric
shock, or electrical fire due to insulation
deterioration may result.
● Do not use insect repellants, such as
naphthaline.
They may damage the Controller, potentially
resulting in overheating and fire.
pull plug off
outlet
Prohibited
● Do not use this Product as an ironing
board.
The heat may damage the Product, causing a
fire.
● Do not place any spray can near this
Product.
A fire or explosion may result.
Prohibited Prohibited
● Do not insert a needle or thumbtack into
this Product. Do not scratch or cut this
Product with a knife.
Heating elements will be damaged, causing a
fire, electric shock, or malfunction.
● Do not use this Product while rolled up
or folded up.
Heating elements will be damaged, causing a
fire, electric shock, or malfunction.
Prohibited
Prohibited
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THINGSYOU SHOULD KNOW
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Make sure to turn the power and the temperature control knobs on the Controller to the “off” position and
unplug the power plug from the power outlet whenever you leave home or when the Product is not in use.
This will prevent any unwanted accidents.
Please never use this Product in the following manners:
They may result in burn injury, electric shock, causing a fire, and other accidents.
Prevention of low temperature burn
injury and heat stroke:
Do not use this product as a heater during sleep.
Make sure to provide
constant monitoring while
What are low temperature
burn injury and heat-related
illness?
Even relatively low temperatures (104-140
°F) can cause red speckles and blisters
on the skin if the same area is exposed
to heat for long hours (depending on use
in use for babies, toddlers,
elderly people, sick persons,
those who are incapable
of controlling the Product’s
temperature by themselves,
those who have sensitive
skin,those who are
fatigue, those who have
consumed alcohol, those
who have taken sleeping
pills/meds. Make sure to
set the temperature at
lower end.
Prohibited
Set the temperature
at a lower end.
Conditions, and individual differences).
This is called low temperature burn injury.
Further continuation of the exposure can
cause excessive perspiration and result in
dehydration, (both water and saline
deprivation). The body temperature may
then elevate to 104 °F, causing serious
heat stroke.
Generally, burn injury is limited to the
surface of the skin, but low temperature
burn injury characteristically reaches
deeper layers of the skin. Have a
specialized doctor examine you
immediately if you get a low temperature
burn injury.
● Make sure to always use this Product with Hot Carpet Cover.
Prevention of overheating accidents,
malfunction and discoloration:
Do not place hot
utensils (e.g., kettle, rice
cooker, etc.) or any
heater on this Product.
Do not use this Product
in close proximity of any
heat-emitting item. Do
not use as an ironing
board.
Prevention of electric shock and
malfunction:
Do not bundle or place the power cord
underneath the Carpet. Do not place
heat-retaining items on the power
cord for long hours. The power cord
may overheat, become damaged or Prohibited
malfunction or catch fire.
When using this Product on a thick-
piled rug, straighten the wrinkles of the
Cover and the Carpet periodically.
Otherwise, localized high temperature
may cause Product to malfunction.
Do not place high-heat
retaining items, e.g.,
zabuton/square cushions,
on the Controller. The
safety device may kick in
and electric power may be
shut off.
Prohibited
Chairs with wheels
damage the heating
elements. Do not use
such chairs on this
Product.
Prohibited
Do not place high-heat
retaining items, e.g.,
zabuton, zaisu, cushions
on this Product. Do not
bend or crinkle this
Product when in use.
Prohibited
Do not pull, or apply
intense impact on the
Controller.
Prohibited
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THINGSYOU SHOULD KNOW
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If using the Product in a very cold area:
Always use this Product together with another
heating apparatus.
In a place where the heat from a heater dissipates
easily, the Product temperature control may not
function properly, i f s o pl ac e a thin-piled rug
or a carpet underneath this Product.
Please sit directly on the Carpet Cover.
Do not use zabuton or
any other cushion. Sit
directly on this Product.
First time usage:
Loose fabric/lint/fuzz may be apparent
at first.Vacuum-clean the Product just
like a regular carpet to eliminate it.It
will become less and less
conspicuous as time goes on.
vacuum cleaner
● You may notice adhesive smell the first time this
Product is turned on. It will dissipate gradually.
The Controller will become a bit warm
during use. It is not malfunctioning
when this happens.
It will feel a
little warm.
If using the Product on a rug or
flooring (tiles, inlay floors, etc.)
susceptible to heat:
Place a thin-piled rug or a blanket underneath this
Product. It will prevent discoloration and distortion
of the flooring, and insulation effects promote
stable temperature control of the Product.
Place thin-piled
rug or blanket
underneath.
Wood flooring,
tiles, etc.
If using the Product on regular thick-
piled rugs or wood flooring:
The Hot Carpet
may bulge
or move.It is
recommended
that you place a
blanket or an
antiskid sheet
underneath the
Hot Carpet.
Place a blanket or
an antiskid sheet.
If placing furniture or a table on the
Product:
Regular tables can be placed on this Product, but
any furniture with tapered or pointed legs should
be accompanied by supporting blocks so as not to
damage the carpet.
● Do not place heavy furniture,
(e.g., heavy chairs, a
piano, dressers, television
sets, etc.) on this Product.
Supporting block
(approx. 4 inch x
4 inch/piece)
CAUTION

PARTSNAMESANDHOWTOUSETHEM
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Power plug
Power cord
Hot Carpet
Left side Right side
Top side
Controller
Power on/off & heating area
selection knob
Switchespoweron/offandselectsheating
area (entire area, left side or right side)
Power on/off indicator lamp Temperature control
knob
Controls the temperature
of Hot Carpet
OFF low high
tick/mite
removal
entire left right power on/off
area side side
PREPARATION BEFORE USE
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3
Insert the Power plug
into a power outlet.
AC 110V
Insert firmly
until completely
stopped
Power plug
Power outlet
2
Place the Cover
over Hot Carpet.
● Do not use Hot Carpet
without the Cover on.
Low temperature burn
injury may result.
Please make sure to use the
Cover (either attached to this
Product or sold separately),
or another cover/rug/mat
that you have on hand.
Using this Product without
a cover may cause low
temperature burn injury.
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Place Hot Carpet on the floor.
Spread it on a flat surface.
● Creases may be
apparent at first.They
will become gradually
less conspicuous.
● Do not use this
Product while folded or
creased.

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Operation Steps
Notes on the use of this Product together with yagura kotatsu
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● Do not heat the Controller.
Covering this Product with kotatsu futon
for long hours may cause the safety device
to kick in and the power to be turned off.
Controller
● Place yagura kotatsu in the
center of Hot Carpet.
● Set the temperature control knob
at “medium” or lower.If set higher
than “medium,”the Hot Carpet
may be turned off due to too
high a temperature inside the
kotatsu. ( This is not a
malfunction of any sort.)
AutomaticTimer: forgetting to turn off the Hot Carpet
(Power on/off indicator lamp will start blinking)
● 6 hours after power is turned on, an automatic timer will kick in and heating will be stopped
(red lamp will be blinking).
To reset the Hot Carpet again:
● Turn the power on/off & heating area selection knob back to OFF (power on/off indicator
lamp will be turned off), and then turn the power on again (power on/off indicator lamp will
be turned on).
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Select heating area
Use the power on/off & heating area
selection knob to select, and move
knob to, the desired heating area.
1
2
● The power on/off indicator lamp
will be turned on.Power will be on.
low
OFF
high
tick/mite
removal
entire left right power on/off
area side side
2
Adjust temperature
Use the temperature control knob to select, and
move to the desired temperature (low to high).
● Setting the power on/off & temperature control knob close to
“Low” when the room temperature is relatively high this may
not turn the power on, but that is not a malfunction of any
sort.

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1 Pull the Power Plug out from the power
outlet. Roll the Hot Carpet up.
(Do not fold it.)
Roll up Controller
back side
Roll up with topside. The Controller should face
outwards, (back should be facing inside when
the rolled side is up.
4 After about 2 hours, move the power
on/off & heating area selection knob to
the
“OFF” position.
low high
OFF tick/mite
removal
entire left right power on/off
area side side
To gain further effectiveness, repeat the
same process for the other side of the Hot
Carpet.
2 Insert the Power Plug into a power
outlet until it stops completely.
Move the temperature control knob to
“High” and “tick/mite removal” position.
low high
OFF tick/mite
removal
entire left right power on/off
area side side
5 Vacuum-clean the Hot Carpet.
Dead ticks and mites may cause asthma.
We recommend using a powerful vacuum
cleaner to thoroughly eliminate any debris.
3 Move the power on/off & heating area
selection knob to the“entire area”
position.
low high
OFF tick/mite
removal
entire left right power on/off
area side side
REMOVAL OF TICKS AND MITES

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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Maintenance Steps
1 Use a vacuum cleaner
to remove dust from the
surface of Hot Carpet.
vacuum cleaner
2 Use cloth dampened with Mild dishwashing
mild dishwashing liquid liquid diluted with
lukewarm water
diluted with lukewarm water
to wipe off any stain or dirt.
● Commercially available carpet
cleaners should be effective
for stubborn stains.
Carpet Cover: Hand-wash if dirty.
1. Remove dust and any other foreign materials. Spread cover on a flat surface, (e.g., outside deck),
and pour water over it.
2. Put mild detergent on a sponge or cloth. Scrub the surface of the cover with lather.
3. Rinse thoroughly to remove any detergent residue.
Do not use both hands to wash the Cover vigorously.It may damage the material.
Do not scrub the back side too hard. It may cause damage.
4. Place Carpet Cover in a breezy, shady area to allow natural drying.
Do not use a drier on the cover.
Follow the process described above to wash the washable Cover included in this Product.
The other Covers for other models are NOT washable.
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CAUTION
● Never dry-clean or
wash with water
the Hot Carpet.
● Never use any
solvents such as
thinner or benzene.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Do not use any insect repellant, e.g., naphthaline or camphor. It may damage
the Hot Carpet.
Store this Product in a relatively dry place. Do not allow any load on the Product.
Too much load will not only make creases difficult to be corrected, but also may
cause malfunctioning later.
Make sure to fold Carpet Cover with the face side on the outside. Folding it with
the back side on the outside may cause thread pull off and seams to unravel.
1 Set the power on/off & heating area selection knob at “entire area” and the temperature
controlknobat“high” to turn power on.Allow theHot Carpet todry outforabout3 hours.
2 Fold the Hot Carpet and the Cover, if included in the model, in the following manners:
Folding 12 times
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● Folding 8 times
Hot Carpet
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Cover
f
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● Folding 9 times
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Hot Carpet
Cover
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Storage Steps
Food waste will likely allow the growth of mold.
Remove any food waste before storing this Product.
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Store.
Place the Product in the original box together with the Owners Manual.
Manual
CAUTION
Make sure to unplug the Power Cord beforehand.

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When you suspect “failure”
Please check the following one more time:
If there still is a problem, unplug the power plug and contact the store you purchased the Product from.Do not take the risk
of continuing to use the Product or of trying to repair it yourself.
Please provide the following information:
product name: Hot Carpet model: ( ) Description of the problem: ( )
AFTER SALE SERVICE
Please inspect the following to make sure everything
isingoodorder.If not,contactthe storeyoupurchased
this Product from and request the necessary repair.
(1) Any damage of the Controller
(2) Wear and tear or damage of the Power Cord
(3) Wear and tear of the Hot Carpet
After several seasons (about 3 to 4 years) of use,
please schedule an inspection (for a fee) before
using the product every year to ensure safety.
Our company will retain the functional parts/
components for repair, (parts/components needed
to maintain the functionality of this Product) for the
Hot Carpet for at least 6 years after discontinuation
of this model.
Any repair of the main body of the Hot Carpet will
require replacement (for a fee) to ensure
waterproof resistance and safety.
This Hot Carpet comes with a written warranty,
which the store will provide you with after
entering required information. Please review it
and keep it in a safe place.
The warranty period is one year after the date of
purchase. The store you purchased this Product
from will provide repair services pursuant to the
provisions of the warranty. Please take this
Product to the store when such repair is
required. For further details, please refer to the
Warranty Certificate.
Please contact the store you purchased this
Product from for any questions concerning
the repair or other after sale services provided
during the warranty period.
Please consult the store you purchased this
Product from for any repair after the warranty
period. Any repair that ensures the maintenance
of the Product’s functionality will be provided for
a fee upon request.
Situation
Check
The Product will not
warm up
● Is the power plug inserted all the way into the power outlet?
● Is the fuse blown or is the breaker down in your home?
● Are other heating devices, e.g., kotatsu, set at lower temperatures?
● Is the power on/off indicator lamp unlit?
● Is the Controller covered by a cushion or some other item?
● Have more than 6 hours elapsed since you turned the Product on? (Is the lamp blinking?)
The Controller makes
a clicking noise.
● The noise comes from the temperature control mechanism when it kicks in. It is not
malfunctioning of any sort.
For your convenience in case of repair needs in the future, please fill out the following now.
Date of purchase
Year: Month: Day:
Name of the store
Telephone:
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Inspect
with love
Inspect any electric heating device you have been using for many years!
Have you noticed anyof the following phenomena? IfYes,stop using
it to prevent any
● Turning the switch on will not start the device. malfunctionor
● Movingthepowercordwillcausepowercomeonandoffintermittently. accident.
● Abnormal noise or vibration occurs while in use. Turn the switch off.
● The power plug, the power cord, the device, or the controller, etc., Unplug the power plug.
feels abnormally hot. Make sure to contact the
● Heaterelementsarekinked,shapedlikealoop,orbentatafoldedline. store you purchased the
● Other abnormality or malfunctioning is observed. Product from.
Functional parts/components
for repair
Warranty
Before use every season
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Hot Carpet Warranty Certificate Model
WW-20N
Customer
Name
Address
TEL:
Name, address and phone number of the store
Warranty period
One year for Hot Carpet main body from:
Date of purchase:Year: Month: Day:
● This certificate warrants free repair service in accordance with the provisions set forth herein.
● In case of malfunction during the warranty period, bring the product and this certificate to the store you
purchased this product from and request service repair. This certificate is invalid if it does not have the
required information,( e.g., the name of the store and the date of purchase), filled out. Please make sure
to ask the store to enter the information for you.
● This certificate will not be re-issued. Please keep it in a safe place.
Free Repair Provisions
1. The store you purchased this product from will repair, free of charge any malfunctioning that occurr
during the warranty period under normal usage in accordance with the Owners Manual, and with all
of the warning labels on the product.
2. Repair fees will be charged in case of the following situations, even during the warranty period:
(a) If you do not provide this Certificate
(b) If this Certificate does not have your name, the name of the store you purchased the product from and
the date of purchase written down, or if any entry is altered
(c) If the malfunction or damage is a result of misuse, erroneous use or improper repair or alteration
(d) If the malfunction or damage is a result of your dropping the product or of other accidents on your
part after purchase
(e) If the malfunction or damage is a result of an external cause, such as a fire, public hazard, abnormal
voltage, earthquake, thunder/lightning, windstorm, flood, or any other force majeur
(f) If the malfunction or damage is a result of the product being used for other purposes, (such as
commercial or institutional), other than normal home use.
3. This certificate is valid only within United States.
● This certificate warrants free repair service during the period and under the conditions, both of which
are expressly set forth herein. This certificate does not, therefore, limit your legal rights in any way
whatsoever. Please contact the store you purchased the product from for any questions concerning
repair service after the warranty period or for any other matter.
● For further details on repair after the warranty period or on our retention period of functional parts for
repair, please refer to the Owners Manual.
KING COUNTY TRADING
For inquiries about malfunction and repair, please contact:
Woo Warmer
2619 So. Brighton St. Seattle WA
TEL:[phone]
Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 AM –4:00 PM PST
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Notes on repair: