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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
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or
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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.
2
Set the heat setting on the control switch
to the low/minimum heat. This setting
will provide safe and comfortable heat to
sleep on all night.
• This setting will provide safe and
comfortable heat to sleep on all night.
• This setting can be used to air the bed.
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
Switch control
Features
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Illuminated heat setting light
(Red for preheat level, green for safe
all night level)
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Variable heat levels
(For exact heat preference)
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Braille markings
(located on the back of the switch)
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Timer off
(Automatically turns the heat off after
the number of hours selected)
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Timer on
(Automatically turns the heat on in 3
hours time)
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Off setting
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Sleep button (Turns the heat on for
30 minutes to help you drop off to
sleep or to air the bed in the morning)
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Power ‘on’ indicator light
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