CONTENTS Page(s) Safety Instructions and Electrical Safety 3 - 7 Securing your Electric Blanket Feature Diagram Using your Electric Blanket 10-12 Cleaning and Care 13-15 Problem Solving Guarantee and Customer Services Connection to the Mains Supply Specification Disposal Information...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following: • Read all instructions. • Check that your mains voltage corresponds with the rating on the appliance. • To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug, or appliance in water or other liquid.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not use outdoors. • This product is only intended for heating. • If overheating should occur, the built-in overheating safety device will shut the appliance off. • The installation of a residual current device (safety switch) is recommended to provide additional safety protection when using electrical appliances.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Warning: Children should not use this appliance. Close supervision is necessary when any appliances are used near children. • Warning: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not use if moist or wet. • Do not use rucked or folded. • Do not switch the power on if the blanket is wet or in a folded state. • Do not dry-clean this blanket. Cleaning liquids may have a deleterious effect on the insulation or covering of the heating unit.
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Electrical Safety THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PLUGGED INTO AN EARTHED SOCKET • Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on 220 – 240V AC; 50Hz.
SECURING YOUR BLANKET Note: • Use only as an under blanket and do not use above the occupant of the bed. • This product can be used with any type of bedding including waterproof bed protectors. • Tie this blanket securely to the bed. •...
FEATURE DIAGRAM 1. Electric blanket 4. Skirt (this is located on 2. Detachable power cord the side of the blanket) 3. Controller For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461 Or visit us at mda.russellhobbs.com...
USING YOUR ELECTRIC BLANKET Controls Note: On initial use it is recommended that the blanket be set on setting ‘6’ for 30 minutes before sleeping on the bed and then set to setting ‘1’ for continuous use. Preset on ‘6’ will assist in drying out any moisture which has been accumulated in the mattress.
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USING YOUR ELECTRIC BLANKET 1. Ensure the blanket is fitted to the bed correctly, see the Securing your electric blanket section. 2. Plug the power lead into the closest socket, using an extension lead, if needed, to ensure that the lead is not stretched. 3.
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USING YOUR ELECTRIC BLANKET Safety Protective Devices This appliance is fitted with an Auto-Off feature. The blanket will turn off after 10 hours of continuous use. The appliance is fitted with an over heat protection system. The system will remain dormant indefinitely as long as the blanket is operating in the normal temperature range.
CLEANING AND CARE WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard. Note: Before cleaning, ensure the control is set to the ‘0’ Position (OFF) and remove the plug from the wall socket. Note: Do not allow the controller to come in contact with any wet solution.
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CLEANING AND CARE Washing instructions Only use the below instructions: • Hand wash or spot clean • Do not machine wash above 40°c • Do not tumble dry • Do not wring • Do not bleach • Do not dry clean •...
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CLEANING AND CARE • Rinse the blanket thoroughly in clean fresh water. • Unfolded the blanket and allow to dry naturally. Hand Washing • Immerse the blanket only (do not allow the controller to come in contact with any wet solution) in a luke warm neutral detergent or mild soapy solution.
PROBLEM SOLVING My appliance does not work when I turn it on: 1. Check that your appliance is plugged in and the power is turned on at the mains socket. 2. Try another mains socket. 3. Check that the control has been set to the correct setting and is not in the off position 4.
GUARANTEE AND CUSTOMER SERVICES At Russell Hobbs, we take all our customer feedback seriously. Feel free to contact our Customer Service Team, on 0345 209 7461, who will be more than happy to assist you. This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of the original purchase.
CONNECTION TO THE MAINS SUPPLY This appliance is designed to operate from a mains supply of 220-240V~50Hz. Check that the voltage marked on the product corresponds with your supply voltage. How to change the fuse 1. Slot the end of a screwdriver into the recess in the fuse holder of the plug.
SPECIFICATION Model number RHESB8001 Rated voltage 220V - 240V ~ 50Hz Power consumption 120W Product dimensions (CMS) (W)90 x (L)190 Model number RHEDB8002 Rated voltage 220V - 240V ~ 50Hz Power consumption 2 x 120W Product dimensions (CMS) (W)150 x (L)200...
Made by Product Care Trading Limited under license from Spectrum Brands (UK) Limited. Product Care Trading Limited, Wigan, WN2 4AY/ PCT (NI) Ltd, Belfast, BT5 5AD. Russell Hobbs is the registered trademark of Spectrum Brands (UK) Ltd. Russell Hobbs Support: call 0345 209 7461 or visit: mda.russellhobbs.com The ‘wheelie bin’...