Sunbeam ART0000922835 User Manual page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT DESTROY
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons.
Misuse or failure to follow these warnings and instructions may cause
overheating, fire, personal injury and/or property damage:
1. Be sure to read carefully all instructions before using this heated
product.
2. Do not use this heated product with an infant, child, incapacitated
or immobile person, paraplegic or quadriplegic, a diabetic, anyone
insensitive to heat, such as a person with poor blood circulation,
or anyone who cannot clearly understand the instructions and/or
operate the controls.
3. Do not tuck in, pinch, flex or expose the wired heating area of this
heated product.
4. Do not route electrical cords between the mattress and box spring.
Do not allow the cords to be pinched. Do not use with damaged cords.
Damaged cords can lead to overheating or fire.
5. Keep the control away from drafty areas that may become damp or
wet such as an open window.
6. Do not use pins or other metallic means – They may damage the
electric wiring.
7. Do not use if wet. If a spill occurs, turn heated product off, unplug,
and dry before re-using.
8. Controller is not waterproof. Do not immerse in water or other liquids.
9. Be sure that this heated product is used only on an AC supply circuit
of the proper voltage. Do not use with an extension cord. Do not use
with generators, power converters or inverters.
10. Turn off or unplug this heated product when not in use.
11. Excessive heating may result from folding or bunching this heated
product while in use.
12. Examine the heated product, cord and controller before each use
for signs of wear or damage. If improper operation, wear or damage
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is observed, discontinue its use immediately, unplug it, and call
Sunbeam Consumer Care in the U.S. at 800-892-7684, or in Canada at
800-667-8623.
13. For throw blankets and back/body pads only: Do not use with rocking
chairs, recliners, chairs with casters or wheels, or other furniture
subject to movement.
14. Do not use this heated product on a waterbed, bunk bed,
mechanically adjustable bed or a child's crib/bed.
15. Do not use in conjunction with another electrically heated product.
16. Do not tuck in the supply cord or control in a sofa or other furniture.
All portions of this heated product should be visible at all times.
17. Wrapping of cord around the controller may damage the cord. Loop
loosely when storing. Allow to cool before storing and do not crease
by placing items on top of it. Store in the original packaging, in a cool,
dark, dry place.
18. Do not dry clean this heated product. Cleaning solvents may damage
the insulation of the heating element. Improper laundering may cause
problems with the heating wire, which can lead to fire.
19. Keep all dogs, cats and other pets away from this heated product.
This is an electrical appliance that they can damage or be injured by.
20. If provided with a detachable controller, use only with the provided
controller.
21. Do not use this heated product with analgesic creams, liniments,
salve or ointment preparations. Skin burns could result.
22. Check with your healthcare provider before using with a pacemaker
or any medical devices.
23. Not for hotel, motel, hospital or other institutional use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NORTH AMERICAN MODELS WITH POLARIZED PLUGS:
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not
attempt to modify the plug in any way. If the plug fits loosely into the AC
outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm do not use that outlet.
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