7. The heating blanket should only be used under supervision.
8. Do not use with infants, a helpless person or persons insensitive to heat.
9. To use the appliance continuously during a long time can cause burns on the skin that
can appear long after.
10. When not in use, store in the original package in a dry place. When storing the appliance,
allow it to cool down before folding.
11. Never pull or carry the heating blanket in the cord.
12. Do not roll up the cord, and do not place the cord over the blanket.
13. Do not use on an adjustable bed.
14. Do not put the heating blanket in between the mattress and the edge of the
bed.
15. Do not use crumpled, folded or rucked.
16. Do not wrap the heating blanket around the user. Direct skin contact can result
in skin irritations.
17. Avoid creasing the heating blanket by placing items on top of it during storage
as this can destroy the safety system.
18. Do not insert pins or the like in the heating blanket.
19. Examine the blanket frequently/when changing the linen for signs of wear,
damage or dark spots. If such signs are found, the heating blanket should no
longer be used, but must be removed or returned to the supplier for check.
20. The heating blanket must not be used in sanitary areas.
21. When washing the heating blanket the instruction manual should be observed.
22. Do not use when humid or wet – wait until the heating blanket is completely dry.
23. The plug on the supply cord must be unplugged immediately if
- the heating blanket becomes extremely warm although a low temperature level has
been selected.
- the heating blanket becomes so warm that certain areas become discoloured.
- crackling is heard from the switch, or in the case of visible damages to the switch, the
heating blanket, the plug or the cord.
- the blanket has not become warm/warmer after 10 minutes at maximum temperature.
However, first check at another outlet.
24. The heating blanket must only be used as under blanket.
25. The appliance is for domestic use only.
26. The heating blanket is not intended for use within the field of application of the
pharmaceutical product law; i.e. not for treatment, palliation or prevention of illness,
injuries, handicaps, including especially
- medical treatment in hospitals, nursing homes or other institutions
- medical treatment within professional or commercial nursing
27. Under no circumstances should attempts be made to repair the blanket since it involves
high safety risk. Without special tools it is not possible to restore the safety of the parts.
28. Always examine appliance, cord and plug for damage before use. If the supply cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, or his service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
29. The electrical installation must comply with the present legislation concerning additional
protection in the form of a residual current device (RCD) with a rated residual operating
current not exceeding 30 mA). Check with your installer.
30. If the appliance is used for other purposes than intended, or is it not handled in accordance
with the instruction manual, the full responsibility for any consequences will rest with the
user. Any damages to the product or other things are not covered by the warranty.
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