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How to use
1
Ensure the blanket is fitted to the bed
correctly.
2
Plug the power lead into the closest
socket, using an extension lead if
needed to ensure that the lead is not
stretched.
Preheating the bed
1
Turn the blanket on by setting one of the
timer off settings
⁄
,
‹
or
Â
.
2
Set the heat setting on the control switch
to maximum heat, the light indicator will
show a red light to indicate that the pre-
heating has been selected. Allow
approximately 10-20 minutes for a light
heat and a further 20-30 minutes for the
blanket to heat the bed thoroughly,
although this time may vary depending
on room temperature.
All night use
1
Select the required timer off setting
⁄
,
‹
or
Â
hours.
2
Set the heat setting on the control switch
to LOW heat, the heat setting indicator
will show a green light. This setting will
provide safe and comfortable heat to
sleep on all night.
WARNING: Always ensure that the
heat setting is moved to the OFF
position when you get up the next day.
Braille markings
•
Braille markings are located on the back
of the switch to help identify the
direction of the heat level in the dark, or
if visually impaired.
• The highest heat level
pre-heat
is identified by 3 raised nodules
mid level
by 2 raised nodules
low level
(all night) by 1 raised nodule
Sleep button
1
Use this button to turn the heat on for 30
minutes when the timer has switched the
heat off.
2
Press the central blue button once.
3
The small light at the base of the switch
will flash to indicate that the sleep
function has been activated.
4
After 30 minutes the light will stop
flashing and the heat will switch off.
• Note: This function will only operate if
the blanket is switched to a timer off
setting, which has reached the end of
the time period. It will not work if the
switch is at the OFF 'O' position.
Setting the timer
1
To program the heat to turn on in 3
hours time, move the timer button to the
unfilled 3 symbol
. Ensure that the
heat setting is set to pre-heat, maximum
heat level.
2
When you get into bed, change the heat
level to low, all night level. The heat will
turn off after 9 hours, unless an
alternative timer off setting or the OFF
'O' position is selected.
3
To program the heat to turn off after a
set number of hours, move the timer
button to the filled hour symbol
⁄‹Â
.
For example, set to turn heat off after 1
hour, move the button to
⁄
. Ensure that
the heat setting is set to a low, all night
level.
Note: The timer function will switch the
blanket off after the selected time.
Timer must be switched to the OFF
position before setting a further
time.
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