When you believe that a breakdown has occurred
Specifications
If you cannot solve your problem by applying the
Rechargeable Kairo
methods as described in the following "How to deal with
Model
KIR-SE1
it" section, stop using it and consult our customer service
at 1-800-263-2244.
Input
DC5V 1A
AC100V-240V 50-60HZ 12-17VA
Dimensions
84x61x19mm (3.3×2.4×0.75")
66x43x23mm (2.6 ×1.7 ×0.9")
Phenomenon The Cause
How to deal with it
Weight
About 80g
Even when the
The battery in Kairo has been
Charge Kairo.
Range of Charging
temperature
used up.
0/40˚C (32/104 ℉)
Temperature
switch is turned
on, it does not
Charging is going on.
Ev en if the temperature
Range of Working
-10 - 40˚C (14 - 104 ℉)
become warm.
switch is turned on, Kairo
Temperature
d o e s n o t b e c o m e w ar m
during charging.
Please stop charging Kairo
Rechargeable type Kairo Details of specifications
when you use it.
Built-in battery
Lithium ion battery 3.7V 1800mAh
The time of
The charging time is too
Please use Kairo after
short.
charging it.
usage of Kairo is
Charging time
About 3 hours
short.
The product has entered its
When the time of usage of
Thermal Section Temperature(*2)
replacement phase.
Kairo becomes extremely
short even after charging it,
Temperature switch
Maximum temperature(*2)
Average temperature(*1)
the battery life has been
45˚C (113 ℉)
reached. (*1)
Low
50˚C (122 ℉)
High
Persistent switching of
When persistent switching of
temperature on/off function
temperature on/off function is
*1.Above thermal section temperature are under room temperature around 20˚C (68
light
seen, please charge Kairo as
*2.Maximum temperature which refers to switch is ON, the highest temperature it can reach within
soon as possible.
short period of time
Time of continuous usage (*3, 4)
The charging
The temperature is
Charge Kairo at a temperature
between 0/40˚C (32/104 ℉).
time is long
inappropriate where the
Ambient temperature
(compared to
charging is performed.
Temperature
normal charging
switch
10˚C (50 ℉)
time).
Low
About 180 ~ 240 min.
Charging cannot
The DC connecter has not
Insert it into the DC input jack
High
About 150 ~ 210 min.
be done.
been inserted properly.
of Kairo securely.
(The green light
*3.Continuous using (time), refers to placing the Kairo into the case / bag provided and place it
The AC plug has not been
Insert it into the outlet
does not light up)
among the cloths for warming purpose. Temperature will change along with the variation of
inserted properly.
securely.
environmental temperature.
*4.Persistent switching of temperature on/off function would consume electricity quickly and
The red light is
Abnormalities such as
Insert the AC adaptor again
shorten the using time of Kairo.
blinking fast. (at
temperature protection.
and charge it at a temperature
between 0/40˚C (32/104 ℉).
around every
0.5 second)
*1.The period of replacement of this product might differ according to the condition of usage.
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Safety Precaution
Before you use this product, please read and follow this "Safety Precaution" carefully. In addition, please keep it at a convenient place so that it can be found anytime
by other persons who use it after you have read it.
The precautions stated here are meant for users to use this product safely and properly and to prevent safety hazards or damages from being incurred to you or other users
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in advance. In addition, in order to show the level of magnitude or urgency of the safety hazard or damage, the situations where mishandling is likely to occur are classified
into three sections, namely "Danger", "Warning" and "Caution" for these precautions. Be sure to follow these precautions since they are important for your safety.
Regarding the display
Examples of displayed symbols
The situation where imminent danger
This symbol shows certain situation that draws warning or caution.
Danger
such as fatal accident or server injury
In the drawing, the specific content of the caution is described.
(example a caution in electric shock)
might occur.
The situation where there is a possibil-
This symbol shows that certain action should be restricted. In the
Warning
ity that people might be killed or
drawing or at its nearby, the specific content of the restriction is
severely injured.
described. (example
a split restriction)
The content where there is a possibility
This symbol compels or instructs certain action. In the drawing, the
Caution
that people might be severely injured
specific content of the instruction is described. (example
or it might cause physical damage.
plug is to be pulled out from an outlet)
Danger
Please do not use it for purposes other than heating
Please do not use it or leave it in places of high temperature
Please do not split it up or remodel it
This might cause liquid leakage,
Do not put it near fire, near the stove or
This might cause liquid leakage,
generation of heat, rupture, ignition
in a car under hot sun. This might cause
ignition, generation of heat and
and breakdown.
deformation, breakdown or burning.
breakdown. For disposal of the
product, please follow the instruc-
tions in "Collection and Recycle of
Please do not expose to liquids
Please do not short-circuit the jack or plug
Lithium-ion battery"
When liquid such as water enters it,
This might cause breakdown of
this might cause generation of heat,
equipment or injury to the user.
Please use the dedicated AC adaptor
electric shock and breakdown.
To charge Kairo using an AC plug,
p l e a s e u s e t h e e n c l o s e d A C
Please do not throw it into fire
Please take precaution of liquid leakage
adaptor. Do not use an electronic
This might cause liquid leakage,
When the liquid in this product goes into your
transformer. This might cause
ignition, generation of heat and
eyes, please do not rub them. Instead, rinse your
generation of heat, ignition and
damage.
eyes with clean water and go to see a doctor
breakdown.
immediately. This might cause blindness.
Caution
Please do not charge a wet Kairo or a wet AC adaptor.
Please keep it in a place where babies cannot reach. Otherwise it
This might cause generation of heat, ignition, or rupture.
could cause injury.
Please do not put heavy items on the cord. This might cause
When it is used by a child, the guardians should instruct on the way to use it. In addition,
electric shock or fire.
please confirm whether the child follows the instruction while he or she uses it.
Please do not put it on an unstable place like on a shaky table or on a tilting
If any abnormality occurs on your skin due to the use of this
place, etc. If it falls down, this might cause a breakdown or injury to people.
product, please stop using it and see a doctor.
Please do not store it in a humid, dusty or very hot place. This
Please pull out the AC plug from the outlet and store it properly except when you are
might cause a breakdown.
charging it. It might cause injury if a power plug is left in the outlet.
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Collection and Recycle of Lithium-ion battery (battery cannot be replaced)
AC adaptor
5. Remove the battery from the Kairo case. If the battery is difficult
Danger
Never disassemble the product except for
to remove because of the lead wire running above the top of the
disposal purposes
KIR-AD01U
battery, first remove the smaller circuit board from the case, then
remove the battery.
This product uses a Lithium-ion
To avoid a short circuit in the removed Lithium-ion battery, cover
battery. Please do not dispose of the
the connector part of the battery with an insulation tape and place
battery if it is no longer in use.
About 65g
the battery in the rechargeable battery recycling box at a recycle
Please take it to a recycling center
center. For recycling locations collecting rechargeable batteries,
that handles rechargeable batteries.
please visit www. rbrc.org.
Regarding low-temperature burning
How to remove the battery
Low-temperature burning is a burning that causes symptoms such as
Before removing the Lithium-ion battery pack, switch on the
erythema or water blisters when our bodies are exposed to a heating
Temperature switch. Make sure that the Luminescent Display
element which is of a higher-temperature than the body temperature
indicates Low Battery Level and Kairo does not become warm,
for a long period. Please take note that there are low-temperature
then remove the battery according to the following steps:
burnings that do not cause subjective symptoms.
Precautions in preventing
1. Use a toothpick, etc. to remove
the round sticker on the thermal
low-temperature burning
39˚C (102 ℉)
section.
43˚C (109 ℉)
This product is designed to prevent an increase in heating which is
a main cause of low-temperature burning. However, depending on
℉)
individual differences or the way of using it, the possibility of you
suffering from low-temperature burning might differ. Therefore,
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to
please take note of the following points when you use it.
remove the screw from the
• Do not expose your skin by putting Kairo in the special case for a
cover of the thermal section
long period.
and take off the cover.
• Confirm your skin condition every one hour. If you find some
0˚C (32 ℉)
abnormalities on you skin, stop using it immediately.
• Stop using it when you feel too hot.
About 120 ~ 200 min.
• Do not use it when you sleep because you are prone to suffer
About 100 ~ 180 min.
from low-temperature burning while sleeping.
• Take note of low-temperature burning especially for those whose
3. Use the Phillips screwdriver to
skins are sensitive, or for infants or handicapped people.
remove the 4 screws from the
• Take note when you use it on thin clothing such as underwear.
Kairo case and open the case.
• Do not use it near heating equipment or a stove because it is
very hot.
• Do not use it if you have blood circulation problems such as
having diabetes since you might suffer from low-temperature
burning.
4. Remove the connector attached
to the circuit board by pulling it
IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS
upward.
– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Battery
DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS."
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Each Part name & Use
Each Part name
Warning
Kairo
Please do not use it when abnormalities such as
odor, generation of heat, change in color, deforma-
Front
tion etc. occur while it is in use or when it is stored.
This might cause leakage of liquid, ignition, genera-
tion of heat and rupture.
When the liquid in this product adheres to your
skin or clothing, please rinse it immediately with
clean water. This might cause damage to your skin.
a power
Please stop the charging if it is not finished even
after a prescribed time has passed. If it is not
stopped, it might cause leakage of liquid, ignition,
generation of heat and rupture.
Back
Please do not use it in a humid place such as in the
bathroom. This might cause generation of heat,
electric shock and breakdown.
Do not damage a cord by stamping on it or lay it
under the equipment. Please do not use a cord that
has been damaged as this might cause electric
shock, generation of heat and fire.
Please do not put it in a heating device such as a
microwave oven or a high-pressure container. This
AC adaptor
might cause generation of heat, emission of smoke,
ignition or breakdown of circuit components.
Please do not give it a strong bang or throw it. This
might cause a breakdown or fire.
Please charge it in a stable place. In addition, do not
AC plug
cover or wrap it with a cloth. This might cause an
explosion or fire due to the heat generated.
This is a
●
folding plug
Please do not use it in places where there is a risk
of ignition or explosion. This might cause an
explosion or fire.
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an
attachment plug adapter of The proper configura-
The power supply unit intended correctly orientated in a
tion for the power outlet.
vertical or floor mount position.
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SANYO Kairo
OBLIGATIONS
In order to obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to
and picked up from an authorized Sanyo factory service center at the
user's expense, unless specifically stated otherwise in this warranty.
The names and addresses of Authorized Sanyo Fisher Service Centers
may be obtained by calling the toll-free number listed below.
For product operation, authorized service center referral
or service assistance,call
CUSTOMER INFORMATION: (USA 1-800-421-5013)
(MEXICO 0001-800-726-9975)
Weekdays 7:30 A.M - 5 P.M. Pacific Time
(Canada 1-800-263-2244 - Weekdays 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time)
THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY ON SANYO PRODUCTS PURCHASED
OR RENTED AND USED IN CANADA OR IN MEXICO OR IN THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA, EXCLUDING ALL U.S. TERRITORIES AND
PROTECTORATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES TO THE ORIGINAL
RETAIL USER AND DOES NOT APPLY TO PRODUCTS USED FOR ANY
INDUSTRIAL, PROFESSIONAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSE. THE
ORIGINAL DATED BILL OF SALE, SALES SLIP OR RENTAL AGREEMENT
MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE AUTHORIZED SANYO SERVICE CENTER
AT THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED. Subject to the
OBLIGATIONS above and EXCLUSIONS below, SANYO FISHER
COMPANY (SFC) warrants this SANYO product against defects in
material and workmanship for the periods of LABOR and PARTS
specified below. SFC will repair or replace (at its option) the product
and any of its parts which fail to conform to this warranty. The warranty
period commences on the date the product was first purchased or
rented at retail.
LABOR
PARTS
1 YEAR
1 YEAR
For Product Purchased in Canada: Please visit ca.sanyo.com for
up-to-date-Warranty details.
EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not cover (A) the adjustment of customer-operated
controls as explained in the appropriate model's instructions manual, or
(B) the repair of any product whose serial number has been altered,
defaced or removed.
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Charging Kairo
Operating Kairo
1. Please switch off the Temperature switch.
Temperature switch
2. Plug the DC connector of the AC adaptor into the DC
This is the power switch of
input jack of Kairo.
Kairo. The modes include
Make sure that the DC connector is plugged in all
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"OFF" and 2 temperature
the way.
options, "Strong" and
"Weak"
3. Unfold the AC plug of the AC adaptor in the direction
Luminescent display
of the arrow and insert it into an electrical outlet (see
*See "How to read the
the illustration below). The Luminescent Display
Luminescent Display"
lights up in green, indicating that the charging has
started.
Make sure that the AC adaptor is plugged into an
●
Warm part
AC outlet.
This part will become warm
Charging time: About 3 hours
when the Temperature switch
is turned on
4. When the charging is complete, the green light on the
Luminescent Display disappears.
Strap hole
5. After Kairo is charged, pull out the AC plug of the AC
adaptor from the outlet and fold it. Then pull out the
DC connector from Kairo
DC input jack
DC connector
To charge Kairo, plug
the DC connector into
the DC input jack of
Kairo
Connections for
Unfolding AC plug
charging Kairo
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Limited Warranty
This warranty shall not apply to and any damage initiated by spark
fires caused by using anything metal inside the product, except those
Rechargeable Hand Warmer
accessories approved by SFC. This warranty does not apply to
uncrating, set up, installation, removal of the product for repair or
reinstallation of the product after repair. This warranty does not apply
to repair replacements necessitated by any use beyond the control of
SFC including, but not limited to, any malfunction, defect or failure
Instruction Manual
caused by or resulting from unauthorized service or parts, improper
maintenance, operation contrary to furnished instructions, shipping or
transit accidents, modifications or repair by the user, abuse, misuse,
Thank you very much for purchasing this product.
neglect, accident, incorrect power line voltage, fire, flood, or other
Before you start using it, please read and follow this
Acts of God, or normal wear and tear.
instruction manual carefully. This leaflet also includes
The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties and SFC does not
a limited warranty. Please keep it in a safe place.
assume or authorize any party to assume for it any other obligation or
liability.
THE DURATION OF ANY WARRANTIES WHICH MAY BE IMPLIED BY
Features
LAW (INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND
FITNESS) IS LIMITED TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY. IN NO
• The built-in lithium ion battery can be recharged
EVENT SHALL SFC BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
hundreds of times.
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OWNERSHIP OR USE
• Worldwide voltages (AC 100-240 V)
OF THIS PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY DELAY IN THE PERFORMANCE OF
•
2 temperature settings
ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY DUE TO CAUSES
BEYOND ITS CONTROL.
IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, SOME STATES AND
This product is a rechargeable Kairo that comes with
PROVINCES, RESPECTIVELY, DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW
a built-in lithium ion battery. Be sure to charge it
LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND/OR DO NOT ALLOW THE
before you use it for the first time or when you have
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
not used it for a long time. In addition, please take
ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
precaution to avoid low temperature burns while
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY
using it.
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE, FROM
PROVINCE TO PROVINCE, AND FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY.
For your protection in the event of theft or loss of this product, please
This product uses a Lithium-ion
fill in the information below for your own personal records.
battery. Please do not dispose
of the battery if it is no longer in
Model No. _______________________________________________
use. Please take it to a recycling
center that handles
Serial No. _______________________________________________
(Located on back or bottom side of unit)
rechargeable batteries.
Date of Purchase _________________________________________
Purchase Price ___________________________________________
Where Purchased_________________________________________
ca.sanyo.com
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Please unfold the manual
How to read the Display
Content of display
Meaning of display
Orange
Kairo (Low) is operating.
1. Please switch on the Temperature switch.
(it blinks slowly at around every 3 seconds)
Confirm that the luminescent display blinks slowly
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Red
(it blinks slowly at around every 2 seconds)
Kairo (High) is operating.
in either red or orange.
Green
It is charging.
When the luminescent display blinks in red (at
(light on)
●
around every 0.5 second), there is either a tempera-
Green
(light on and disappear)
Charging has completed.
ture protection or abnormality in the equipment.
This should be dealt with by Troubleshooting.
<Battery level>
Please see "When you believe that a breakdown
Switching the Temperature switch from ON to OFF will
has occurred" on page 11 and follow the instruc-
display the battery level for about 3 seconds.
tions.
Display content
Meaning of display
Green
Operate
2. When you want to stop using Kairo, please switch off
(light up)
(don't need to charge)
the Temperature switch.
Green
Operate
(it blinks slowly at around every 1 second)
Persistent switching of tempreture on/off function
●
Green
(it blinks fast at around every 0.5 second)
The residual power of the battery is low.
will consume electricity quickly and shorten usage
time. In such a case, please charge Kairo as soon as
Please take note of the followings during charging and use
possible.
*Even if the temperature switch is turned on during
●
When the external temperature is low, there might be cases where this
charging, Kairo does not become warm. Please
product does not warm up fully. In this case, use a special case or cloth to
stop charging Kairo before you start using it.
warp up Kairo so that it is not exposed to external air.
●
Charging should be carried out at a temperature between
●
Only the metal parts at the thermal section of this product will become
warm.
Even if the AC adaptor becomes warm while charging, is not a malfunction.
●
Temperature switch
●
When there is noise coming from a radio or TV while charging, place this
product far away from the radio or TV.
How to maintain it
The maintenance shall be carried out with
a dry cloth.
When a wet cloth is used instead, it might
cause a breakdown. In addition, when
ON
ON
alcohol, thinner, benzene or a detergent is
OFF
used for cleaning, the printing might be
Low
High
They damage plastic
faded or the color might appear faint.
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0/40˚C (32/104 ℉)
.