AL5522 - Heated blanket/cushion UFESA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AL5522 UFESA

- General purpose pad

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SUBSEQUENT USE! If selling the heating pad, always enclose the operating instructions! Safety instructions This heating pad is designed for domestic and not industrial or medical use in hospitals or practices. Read the operating instructions and keep in a safe place! Ensure that the user does not fall asleep while using the heating pad! Do not use the heating pad while it is folded or compressed. Do not wrinkle the heating pad! Do not stick pins into the heating pad! Do not use on animals.

Fig. 1 1 Heating pad 2 Fabric cover 3 Thermostat 4 Indicator light APPLICATION OPTIONS The heating pad is designed for use on the following body parts: arms, legs, stomach, shoulder, thigh, calf, etc. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

1. After removing the packaging, check the appliance

to make sure that there are no signs of damage caused during transportation. If in doubt, do not use the appliance and take it to an authorised Service Centre. Risk of electric shock!

2. Connect and operate the appliance only in

accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. Frequently check the heating pad for wear and damage. Do not use the appliance if the power cord, thermostat, plug or heating pad is visibly damaged. If a fault occurs, immediately pull out the mains plug.

3. Do not use adapters, multiple sockets and/or

4. If the plug on the appliance and the mains socket are

incompatible, get a qualified person to replace the plug for a suitable one.

5. This appliance must not be used by persons

(including children) with physical, sensory or mental impairments unless they have been instructed in its correct use by a responsible adult.

6. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do

not play with the appliance.

7. The heating pad is not to be used with the sick,

children or those who are insensitive to heat. The electric heating pad should not be used by children unless the control has been switched on and set by the parent or guardian or the child has been shown how to use the device correctly.

8. Do not use with disabled persons.

To prevent injury, the appliance may be repaired by our customer service only.Do NOT - bring the power cord into contact with hot parts. - pull the power cord over sharp edges. Use heating pads in dry rooms only (not in the bathroom, etc.). Never use a damp or wet heating pad, wait until it has dried completely.

9. This appliance must be used exclusively as an

electric heating pad, as stated in the instructions. Any other use will be considered hazardous. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage resulting from inappropriate or incorrect use. Do not cover the thermostat! To ensure that the thermostat functions correctly, do not place it on or under the heating pad or cover it with other objects. Do not wind the power cord around the thermostat.

10. When it comes to use any type of electrical

appliance there are some basic rules that should be observed, namely: - Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands or feet. - Do not tug on the mains cable or the appliance to unplug it from the mains socket. - Do not expose the appliance to weather conditions (rain, sun, etc.).

11. Always unplug the appliance from the

mains supply before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operation on it.

12. To avoid dangerous overheating, it is advisable to

unwind the mains cable fully and unplug the appliance from the mains socket when not in use.

13. Do not attempt to change the mains cable on this

appliance. If it is damaged, the appliance must be thrown away.

14. Prolonged use of the appliance at maximum

temperature may cause burns to the skin. Do not pull the appliance along by the mains cable or use the cable as carry handle.

15. If the appliance is going to be used continuously

for long periods the control must be set to the minimum position.

16. ONLY to be used on the top sheet. DO NOT lie on

the heating pad as this may cause it to overheat.

17. Never immerse this appliance in water.

18. Should you decide to dispose of the appliance

it must be rendered unusable by cutting the mains cable off, after unplugging it from the mains socket. We advise you to do the same with all potentially hazardous parts on the appliance, especially those that children might be tempted to play with.

SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE

IMPORTANT: This electric heating pad has a safety device that controls the temperature by switching the appliance on and off at regular intervals. To guarantee user safety, the temperature of the heating pad is the maximum permitted by current IEC standards. The appliance provides gentle, harmless heat. - Put the heating pad (1) in the fabric cover (2). Ensure that the power cord and thermostat (3) are situated outside the cover (2). Close the Velcro fastener or zip. Make sure that the control is set to 0 before plugging it in and switching on. - Set the required temperature on the thermostat (3). Fig. 2 When the temperature is set on the thermostat (3), the heating pad switches on and the indicator light (4) comes on. Fig. 3 If the thermostat (3) is set to position “0”, the heating pad switches off and the indicator light (4) goes out. Caution: When using the heating pad, ensure that a little air can circulate between the heating pad and skin. Never use the heating pad without its fabric cover. Automatic switch-off To prevent unsupervised operation, the heating pad automatically switches off after approx. 90 minutes continuous operation. The indicator light comes on again. To switch on the heating pad again, first set the thermostat to “0” and then to the required temperature. - After use, pull out the mains plug. CLEANING, STORAGE Caution: Before cleaning, always pull out the mains plug! - The fabric cover is machine-washable, see the attached care symbols. Before washing the cover, always remove the heating pad. - The heating pad must not be washed in the washing machine or dry-cleaned. IMPORTANT: Under no circumstances can the inside part of the appliance be washed or dry cleaned. DO NOT USE THE ELECTRIC HEATING PAD IF IT IS STILL DAMP. - The thermostat must not become wet. Never hold under water. Moisture damages the thermostat. - Do not use detergents or solvents. These may damage the appliance.

CARE & PERIODIC CHECKS

When the appliance is not being used, store it in a dry place and avoid placing heavy objects on top of it. Avoid creasing the appliance. Periodically inspect the appliance, including the mains cable, to check for signs of wear or damage.When it comes to store the appliance, leave it to cool down before folding it. The appliance must never be creased by placing objects on it when it is stored. Do NOT place heavy objects on top of the heating pad when stored, as this may damage the electric wires. Should the appliance become worn or malfunction, take it to any authorised UFESA Technical Service Centre. ADVICE ON DISPOSAL: Our goods come in optimised packaging. This basically consists in using non-contaminating materials which should be handed over to the local waste disposal service as secondary raw materials. This product complies with EU Directive 2002/96/CE. The crossed wheelie bin symbol shown on the appliance indicates that when it comes to dispose of the product it must not be included in with household refuse. It must be taken to a special refuse collection point for electric and electronic appliances or returned to the distributor when purchasing a similar appliance. Under current refuse disposal regulations, users who fail to take discarded appliances to special refuse collection points may be penalised. Correct disposal of discarded appliances means that they can be recycled and processed ecologically, helping the environment and allowing materials used in the product to be reused. For more information on available waste disposal schemes contact your local refuse service or the shop where the product was purchased. Manufacturers and importers are responsible for ecological recycling, processing and disposal of products, whether directly or via a public system. Your local town council can provide you with information about how to dispose of obsolete appliances.FRANÇAIS LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT LES MISES EN GARDE ET LES CONSIGNES INDIQUEES DANS CETTE NOTICE ! NE PAS PIQUER LE COUSSIN AVEC DES AIGUILLES OU DE EPINGLES ! NE PAS UTILISER LE COUSSIN ELECTRIQUE PLIE!