Thermopad 2260 - Heated blanket/cushion Solis - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Thermopad 2260 Solis

DESCRIPTION OF APPLIANCE PARTS A Heating pad, consists of heating element and removable protective cover B Control unit with sliding switch for switching the appliance on and off and for selecting one of 3 temperature levels; with temperature level display C Power cord with power plug and connection adapter Read through this user manual thorough- ly before using your appliance Do not pierce the heating pad, or bring sharp objects near it Never operate the heating pad when it is folded up or crumpled Only use heating pad indoors This appliance must not be used for children younger than 3 Do not chlorinate or bleach the heating pad or bring it into contact with chlorine Do not iron the pad. The cover can be ironed at a low temperature. Do not clean with chemicals Pad and cover not suitable for tumble drying The heating pad can be either cleaned manually or washed in the washing machine, at a delicate cycle and a max. temperature of 30°C. Please see the label or the washing instructions in this manual7372 DGB GBGB

3. Before using the appliance, check that the volt-

age stated on the type plate of your appliance matches your mains voltage. We do not recom- mend operating the appliance with a multiway plug adapter.

4. Check your appliance before every use to make

sure that the appliance itself, the control, the power cord and the power adaptor/plug are without damage and no parts have come loose.

5. To prevent electric shock, do not use the appli-

ance if the cable, control unit, power plug, the appliance itself or the power adaptor are dam- aged or if the appliance has other faults, e.g. if the flow of heat is interrupted, the heating pad has fallen down resp. is damaged in any other way or if parts have come loose. Never attempt repairs yourself, but take your heating pad to Solis or a service centre authorized by Solis in order to get it inspected, repaired or mechan- ically and electrically maintained, in order to avoid a hazard.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read through this user manual thoroughly before using your heating pad, so that you can become familiar with your appliance and can use it safely. We thoroughly recommend that you keep these instructions and, if you pass the appliance on, that you also hand these instructions to the new owner. For your own safety, please observe the following safety measures when using electrical appliances:

1. To avoid electric shock, neither the heating pad,

power cable, control, power adaptor nor plug are allowed to come into contact with water or other fluids. Also, when washing, make sure that the control has been removed along with the power cable!

2. Do not operate the appliance resp. pull or con-

nect the plug with wet or moist hands or feet.7574 DGB GBGB residual current device (RCD safety switch) to ensure additional protection during the use of electrical appliances. It is advisable to use a safety switch with a rated residual operating current of 30 mA maximum. For professional advice consult an electrician.

13. Make no changes to the appliance, control,

cable, plug or power adaptor.

14. Only use the heating pad with the control and

protective cover provided.

15. Children are not allowed to play with the pad

or use it unsupervised. The pad must not be used for small children under the age of three, for children over the age of three, general su- pervision by an adult is necessary during use, a low temperature setting should be selected. We recommend that children under 8 years of age should generally not operate the heating pad. Pets should not come into contact with the ap- pliance.

6. Do not leave the power cable hanging over ta-

ble edges to prevent the appliance from being pulled down. Make sure that neither the ap- pliance nor the power cord or plug comes into contact with hot surfaces such as hotplates or a radiator.

7. Never carry the appliance by the power cord

and do not place anything on the power cord. Never pull on the power cord to disconnect the appliance from the power mains. Only pull on the plug.

8. Do not fold or clamp the power cord.

9. During use the control is not allowed to lie on

or under the pad or be otherwise covered.

10. Never lay the pad on hot surfaces or bring the

pad into contact with them.

11. Do not use the appliance outdoors.

12. Unplug the appliance when it is not in use or un-

attended. Never leave the heating pad switched on unattended. We recommend the use of a7776 DGB GBGB

19. Never place the heating pad such that it could

fall into water (e.g. next to a bathtub, swimming pool, whirlpool etc.). Danger of electric shock!

20. Never switch the pad on in a damp environment

(e.g. bathroom) or when the protective cover is damp. The appliance must always be completely dry before you switch it on.

21. During thunderstorms, disconnect the appliance

from the mains and do not use it.

22. Never use the appliance in rooms with flamma-

ble or explosive materials or liquids such as, for example, deodorant or hairspray.

23. Never put safety pins or other sharp objects in

24. Never bring sharp or pointed objects or tools

near the heating pad. The appliance could be- come damaged!

25. Never fold or crease the heating pad during use.

16. People with limited physical, sensorial or men-

tal capabilities as well as unknowing or inex- perienced people and children must not use the heating pad, except when supervised and thoroughly instructed on how to use the appli- ance by a person responsible for their safety. Additionally, they must be aware of the dan- gers arising from the appliance and know how to operate it safely. Cleaning and maintenance of the appliance must not be done by unsuper- vised children. Under no circumstances must the appliance be used by children under the age of 3 and be operated by children under the age of 8.

17. Incorrect use may cause injury!

18. Never reach for an appliance that has fallen into

water or other liquids. Always use dry rubber gloves to pull the plug before taking it out. Do not start using it again before having it checked for functionality and safety by Solis or a service centre authorized by Solis.7978 DGB GBGB

• Should you feel unwell or ill while using the pad, switch off the appliance immediately and set it aside.

• The electronic elements in the control (switch) lead to a slight warming of the control (switch) during use. The control must never lie on or underneath the pad and must never be cover- ed by blankets, pillows or similar items. Nor should you put anything on it, lie down or sit on it.

• Do not use the heating pad on an adjustable bed.

• Make sure not to sleep on the heating pad.

• Never switch the appliance off by pulling the plug. Always set the sliding switch to OFF set- ting at the very bottom first, then pull the plug.

• When using temperature settings 2 and 3, do not use the pad for longer than 2 hours. Pro- longed use could lead to burnt skin or cause overheating and damage your appliance. Also,

26. Only operate the appliance as described in this

manual. Only use the control provided. Incorrect accessories or misuse can lead to damage of the appliance, fire, electric shock or personal dam- age.

27. This appliance is only for domestic use and is

not suitable for commercial use. Not for use at doctors surgeries or hospitals.

28. People with a pacemaker should not use this

appliance! Observe the following when using the heating pad:

• Should you be unsure or need advice on whether the use of a heating pad is good for your health, please consult your doctor.

• Should you notice any continuing pain in your muscles and joints, you should also consult your doctor. These could be signs of serious illness.

• Do not use the heating pad on swollen, inflamed or injured skin areas or on open wounds.8180 DGB GBGB The heating pad should not be used rest. operated by:

• People with mental, physical or psychological restrictions, who cannot use or turn off the ap- pliance independently at all times

• Children under the age of 8

• People under the influence of alcohol or drugs

• People which have sensitive skin and cannot detect warmth or heat

• Sleeping people you should allow the appliance to cool down fully before switching it on again. If the appli- ance overheats, switch it off immediately, un- plug it and wait until it has cooled down.

• For your safety, the heating pad is fitted with overheating protection. A reliable electronic controller ensures that the temperature does not exceed each chosen heat level and thus prevents overheating of the appliance.8382 DGB GBGB

• Push the sliding switch up one level, to the po- sition 1. The figure “1” lights up in the display. You can feel the heating pad warm up after a few minutes.

• If you want a higher temperature setting, push the switch up to the next position. The figure “2” lights up in the display. If you want to se- lect the maximum temperature setting, push the switch to the uppermost position so that “3” lights up in the display.

• Should the heating pad get too warm, push the switch back down to the “2” or “1” position. The pad will noticeably cool down after a few minutes.

• If you want to switch the appliance off, push the switch all the way down, the figure in the dis- play goes out. Disconnect the power plug from the power socket.

• Note: The heating pad reaches the set temper- ature only after approx. 15 minutes. Therefore, check the temperature after 15 minutes with the back of your hand to make sure that it feels

• You can use the heating pad to warm up and relax. It is equipped with a sliding temperature switch, allowing you to select one out of three heating settings to find a temperature that feels nice to you. The comfortable and cuddly pro- tective cover must be pulled over the heating element every time it is used and be fastened with the push buttons.

• Unfold the heating pad and make sure that the protective cover is pulled over it and that the connection adapter is firmly connected to the socket in the heating element. Plug the power plug into a suitable power outlet. Temperature level display (1/2/3) Sliding switch8584 DGB GBGB

OVERHEATING PROTECTION For your safety, the heating pad is equipped with overheating protection. An electronic con- trol device makes sure that the temperature of the selected temperature level is not exceeded, preventing the appliance from overheating.

• Always let the heating pad cool down com- pletely. Caution: The heating pad has to be completely dry and cool before you fold and/or store it.

• Do not place anything on the heating pad while it is in storage. The storage space should be dry, clean and not exposed to direct sunlight. comfortable to you. If necessary, set the sliding switch to a higher or lower position.

• Caution: Prolonged use on the highest temper- ature setting “3” can cause burns on sensitive skin! If you want to use the heating pad for longer periods of time, we recommend using the temperature setting “1”.

AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN After approx. 90 minutes, the appliance switches off automatically for your safety. If you want to switch the appliance back on afterwards to continue its use, you have to push the sliding switch to the lowest position first, switching the appliance off. The figure disappears. Wait for approx. 5 seconds. After that, you can switch the appliance back on by pushing the sliding switch back to the desired temperature level.

• In any case, the power plug has to be discon- nected if you do not want to use the appliance and after you have switched it off.8786 DGB GBGB

3. Wash the cover and the heating element either

on the delicate cycle of the washing machine at a max. temperature of 30°C or hand-wash both items in lukewarm water. To do that, place the heating element and the cover in the bathtub, add lukewarm water and a small amount of mild detergent and carefully squeeze it out. Caution: Never crease or wring out! After that, rinse both items repeatedly in lukewarm water until all detergent residues are washed out. Leave both parts to air dry, lying flat on a towel. No items must be placed on the heating element or the cover.

4. When the heating element and the cover are

completely dry, pull the cover back over the heating element and connect the connection adapter to the socket. You can now start using the appliance again or put it into storage.

• The cover and the heating element can be washed on the delicate cycle of the washing machine at 30°C or by hand. Wash the cover separately or with similar colours as it might stain. To do that, please proceed as follows:

1. Before washing, the power plug has to be dis-

connected from the power socket. Let the heat- ing pad cool down for at least 10 minutes.

2. Now, disconnect the connection adapter from

the socket on the heating element and take the power cord with the control element off the heating pad. Caution: Power cord, control element, connec- tion adapter and power cord must never come into contact with water!8988 DGB GBGB

DISPOSAL EU 2012/19/EU Information for correct disposal of the product in accordance with the European Directive EU 2012/19/EU. At the end of its working life this equipment must not be disposed of as an household waste. It must be taken to special local community waste collection centres or to a dealer providing this service. Dispo- sing of electrical and electronic equipment separately avoids possible negative effects on the environment and human health deriving from an inappropriate disposal and enables its components to be recovered and recycled to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. In order to underline the duty to di- spose of this equipment separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out dustbin.90 DGB Solis of Switzerland Ltd reserves the right to carry out technical and visual changes and modifications to improve the product at any time. SOLIS HELPLINE This item stands out due to its long-life cycle and reliability. Despite this though, if a malfunction ever occurs, simply give us a call. Often a break- down can be easily and quickly remedied with the right tip or technique without having to straight away send off the device for repair. We will give you all the advice and practical support you re- quire. The contact addresses can be found at the end of this manual. Keep the original packaging in a safe place so that you may use it in the event that transportation or shipping of the product becomes necessary.NL

Solis customer service Please contact us in advance of sending in products for return or repair. We will gladly give you the respective address. Alter- natively, you can simply visit www.solis.com.