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SAFETY ESSENTIALS: SETTING uP
SAFETY ESSENTIALS: CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROuBLEShOOTING
• NEVER trap or pinch any of the electrical cords in any way. Make sure the cords
are NEVER rested between the mattress and box springs.
• The heated area of the warming product should always lie flat on top of the
mattress to prevent overheating.
• If the plug does not fit into your outlet, contact a qualified electrician.
• Be sure that the warming product power supply is used only on 120V, 60 HZ
current supply.
• Make sure the cord from the controller to the warming product is connected and
locked tightly.
• NEVER use your warming product with an airbed, a pull-out sofa or mechanically
adjusted bed.
• You may use this warming product with any sheets, mattress pads or
other blankets but NEVER in combination with any other electric blankets or
electric mattress pads.
• The warming product should never be folded, balled up or bunched in any way
when in use. May result in overheating and/or permanent wrinkling of the fabric.
• NEVER use pins in and around the warming product.
• Cats, dogs and other pets should always be kept away from the product, as a
sharp claw may result in damage to the heating element.
• Keep the controls away from drafty areas that may become damp or wet, such as
an open window.
• Always turn off the electric current when the warming product is not in use,
either by turning off the controller or unplugging the power supply from the
wall outlet.
• Wrapping of the cord around the controls may damage the cord. Loop loosely
when storing.
• NEVER iron your warming product.
• NEVER use dry cleaning fluid on this warming product cleaning solvents may
damage the wiring insulation.
If you should observe this warming product operating improperly, discontinue use
immediately and call the Perfect Fit Customer Service Department at (800) 299-1378
or email to [email protected].
Q: The lamp on my controller does not light up.
A:
Assure that all the wire connections are tight and that the power supply
cord is connected to an “energized” socket (try a lamp to verify that the outlet
is working properly).
Q: The controller lamp is lit but the warming product does not heat up.
A:
Test the warming product by folding it over on itself and turning the dial
setting to HI. Ensure that the controller lamp is lit. After approximately five
minutes, carefully feel between the layers. Never leave the warming product
turned on and folded up for more than a few minutes.
Q: I feel some warmth but not a lot. how warm should this warming
product get?
A:
This warming product will provide enough warmth to keep you quite
comfortable even in an extremely cold room with only a light blanket on top.
You should spend several nights experimenting with the heat settings until you
find your personal comfort level. This warming product is not like a heating
pad (this amount of heat would be too hot to use all night long). In normal
operation, warming products do not feel hot to the touch.
Q: Can I use a bedspread or comforter over my electric warming product?
A:
You normally will not need more warmth than this warming product will
provide. However, you may use any bedding you wish with this warming
product except another electric mattress pad, electric blanket or a heating pad
(overheating may occur).
Q: My warming product works fine but then seems to shut off.
A:
The 10-hour automatic shutoff feature may have activated. Simply push
the ON button again and your warming product will heat for an additional ten
hours or until you turn it off. If ten hours have not elapsed, check that all your
connections are tight and the wall outlet is not turned off.
Q: how much money will this warming product save me on my heating bill?
A: Your savings will depend upon how many degrees you turn your furnace
thermostat down while sleeping. You should save at least 1% of your heating bill
for every 1 degree you set your thermostat back at night.
Q: Does this product have enough electromagnetic field to worry about?
A:
This warming product uses direct current (from the power supply), not alternating
current. While some scientists think AC electricity may cause certain health problems,
DC electricity has never been known to pose any health problems.
Q: What is low voltage?
A:
Our warming products use between 14 and 18 volts depending upon the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRuCTIONS - DO NOT DESTROY
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR ALL WARMING PRODUCTS AS PRESCRIBED BY UL
To operate this warming product properly and safely, there are some critical safety
precautions you need to follow. As with all electrical appliances, there is an inherent
danger of overheating, fire or personal injury if the product is not used correctly.
Please carefully read what follows before using the warming product.
Never use this warming product with:
• Infants or very small children;
• People with disabilities;
• Anyone who is immobile or cannot operate the controls properly;
• Anyone who is insensitive to heat (e.g. a person with poor circulation);
• Anyone who cannot or will not understand these directions.
