CARE & CLEANING OF YOUR ELECTRIC BLANKET
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Your Goldair Under Blanket with Mattress Protector comes with a removable top cover which can be
washed and dried without having to remove the rest of the blanket from the bed.
Taking care of your electric blanket is easy and safe as long as you follow the steps outlined below:
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DO NOT dry clean your blanket. Dry cleaning will damage the wiring.
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DO NOT use bleach or cleaning fluids.
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DO NOT use a wringer.
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DO NOT iron the blanket.
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DO NOT turn on the blanket until it is completely dry.
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DO NOT use mothballs or sprays of any kind.
SPOT CLEANING
1.
Unplug and remove the control units.
2.
Wet sponge the effected area using a mild soap and lukewarm water solution. Ensure the water
temperature is less than 30°.
3.
Gently sponge the effected area with clean water.
4.
Use a neutral colored towel to absorb excess water.
MACHINE WASHING (BLANKETS WITH DETACHABLE CONTROLLERS ONLY)
1.
Unplug and remove the control units.
2.
Fold and presoak the blanket for 15 minutes in a mild soap and lukewarm water solution. Ensure the
water temperature is less than 30°.
3.
Wash in mild soap and lukewarm water on the delicate or gentle cycle for 2 minutes.
4.
Rinse in fresh lukewarm water.
TUMBLE DRYING
1.
Preheat the dryer on the low temperature setting for 2 minutes.
2.
Place the blanket into the dryer and tumble dry on low setting for a maximum of 20 minutes until damp.
3.
Remove the blanket while it is still damp and gently stretch to its original size.
4.
Continue to air dry over a clothes line or shower rod. (DO NOT use clothes pegs or clips of any kind).
5.
Do not use the blanket until it is completely dry.
HAND WASHING
1.
Do not allow the control unit or power plug to come into contact with any water.
2.
Fold and presoak the blanket for 15 minutes in a mild soap and lukewarm water solution. Ensure the
water temperature is less than 30°.
3.
Gently squeeze the soap suds through for a few minutes.
4.
Rinse in fresh lukewarm water.
AIR DRYING
1.
Gently stretch the blanket to its original size.
2.
Air dry over a clothes line or shower rod. (DO NOT use clothes pegs or clips of any kind).
3.
DO NOT use the blanket until it is completely dry.
4.
DO NOT use mothballs or sprays of any kind.
