Wärmi 860100 - Electric hot water bottle UNOLD - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Wärmi 860100 UNOLD

Modell 86010/13/14/15/17/18

This product is only suitable for well insulated spaces or occasional use.

Instructions for use

Foreword....17

Technical data....17

Explanation of the symbols.... 18

For your safety....18

Before first use....21

Charging and use of appliance 21

Cleaning and maintenance 23

Troubleshooting 24

Guarantee Conditions....25

Waste Disposal/Environmental Protection .... 25

Service 16

1 Hot water bag
2 Safety cap
3 Hot water bag charging port
4 Charger
5 Belly belt
6 Cloth bag

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Thank you for having chosen a quality product from the Unold range. Please read the instruction manual carefully. This will allow you to familiarise yourself quickly with all functions of your new hot water bag (hereinafter referred to as „appliance“).

Please make sure that all persons who use, clean or maintain the appliance have read the instructions and adhere to them. When handing over the appliance to a new owner, always include the instruction manual.

If you have any queries that are not answered in this document, or if you encounter technical problems, please contact our customer service department or your dealer.

TECHNICAL DATA

Power: 380 W, 220–240 V\~, 50/60 Hz

Models: 86010 beige, 86013 red, 86014 pink, 86015 black, 86017 grey, 86018 blue

Material: Hot water bag: PVC; cloth bag and belt: polyester

Size approx. 27 x 5 x 18,5 cm (L/H/W)

Weight: approx. 1.4 kg

Cord length: approx. 105 cm

Filling: Water

Protection class: II

Features: After charging for approx. 10 minutes, the hot water bag remains warm for several hours; it can be heated to maximum approx. 65 °C; it is equipped with an overheating protection and automatic switch-off function; cloth bag can be washed in washing machine

Accessories: Cloth bag, belly belt, charger, instruction manual

Features, technology, colours and design are subject to change without notice; errors excepted

EXPLANATION OF THE SYMBOLS

This symbol indicates potential hazards that may result in injury or damage to the appliance.

This symbol indicates a potential burning hazard. Please be especially careful at all times here.

This symbol warns that the appliance must not be covered with objects.

This symbol indicates that the appliance must only be used indoors.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Please read this instruction manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

Persons in household

1. The appliance has been designed for household use and is not a medical device. If you are unsure about the use of the appliance, consult your doctor.
2. This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years or more and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, provided they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the appliance and understand the hazards involved.
3. Children must not play with the appliance.
4. Children from the age of 8 may be permitted to clean or maintain the appliance, provided they are supervised.
5. Keep the appliance and its power cord out of the reach of children under the age of 8.
6. Connect the appliance to an alternating current source as specified on the type plate.

7. CAUTION - Certain parts of the appliance might become very hot when it is in use. There is thus a risk of injury from burns! Particular caution is required when children or vulnerable people are present when the appliance is used.

8. Connect the appliance to an alternating current source as specified on the type plate.

9. Do not connect the appliance to an external timer or remotely controlled power system.
10. During charging, keep the appliance away from children and vulnerable people. The appliance must only be used by or under the supervision of an adult.
11. Do not drink the content of the hot water bag.
12. Never use the appliance while under the influence of medication or alcohol or if your sensory capacity is reduced.
13. The appliance has been designed for household use or use in similar environments, such as

■ tea kitchens in offices, shops, or other workplaces,
- farms,
■ kitchenettes for guests in hotels, motels, hostels,
■ holiday homes, etc.

Instructions for the safe use of the appliance

1. Do not heat the appliance in a microwave oven or similar device.
2. Charge the appliance only with the supplied charger. Never use a different charger or accessories from another manufacturer, as this could damage the appliance.
3. During charging, do not place the appliance directly below the power socket.
4. The hot water bag must be charged and used only indoors.
5. Before charging the appliance, check whether the voltage of the power socket corresponds to the voltage rating of the charger.
6. Never immerse the charger, plug, power cord or hot water bag in water or another liquid.
7. Before charging, fully unreel the power cord. Do not place the power cord over edges of tables, etc. as there is risk that small children might pull the appliance from the table.
8. Do not wrap the power cord around the appliance.
9. To unplug the power cord from the power socket, always pull at the plug and never at the cable.
10. Do not use the appliance while it is being charged.

11. During charging, the charging port must face up.

12. When charging is completed, disconnect the power cord from the power socket.

13. During charging, the hot water bag must be in a horizontal position, as there is otherwise risk of ignition of the cloth bag.
14. Never place objects on the hot water bag.
15. Do not sit on the hot water bag.
16. Before stowing away the hot water bag, let it cool to room temperature.
17. Never clean the appliance with water, white spirit, toluene or other volatile solvents.
18. Keep the appliance away from pointed objects and protect it against impact.
19. For safety reasons, do not operate the appliance near wash-hand basins, bathtubs or water taps.
20. Do not place the hot water bag on naked skin – risk of injury from burns!
21. Never use the hot water bag to keep animals or animal enclosures warm.
22. During charging, there might be some boiling water noise and a slight smell of plastic.
23. The appliance does not require any maintenance such as adding/changing water.
24. Regularly check the appliance, the power cord and the plug for wear and damage. If the power cord or other parts of the appliance are damaged, return the appliance for inspection and repair to our customer service department. Improper repair can result in serious hazards to the user and shall void all warranty.
25. If the power cord of the appliance is defective, return the appliance to our customer service department or have it replaced by a qualified electrician.

The manufacturer will not be liable in the event of incorrect assembly, improper or incorrect use or if repairs are carried out by unauthorized third parties.

Caution: Always strictly adhere to all safety instructions in the document and keep this instruction manual for future reference. During operation, do not cover the appliance as this could result in overheating and fire.

Do not operate the appliance near wash-hand basins, bathtubs or other vessels filled with water. Never immerse the appliance in water or another liquid.

Do not use the appliance for persons who need care; new-born infants; animals; persons who are particularly sensitive to heat. The hot water bag can become very hot - risk of injury from burns!

For charging, place the hot water bag in a horizontal position. The appliance must only be used indoors.

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Remove all packaging and transport safety devices. Keep the packaging material away from children. Choke hazard! Dispose of the packaging material according to the applicable statutory waste disposal regulations.
2. Inspect the appliance for damage. If there is visible damage, do not operate the appliance; instead, contact our customer service department.
3. Check whether all accessories listed in this manual have been shipped with your appliance.

When the appliance is used for the first time, and after prolonged storage, there might be some minor odour.

CHARGING AND USE OF APPLIANCE

1. Place the charger on a level, dry surface.
2. Take the hot water bag from the cloth bag.
3. Open the safety cap covering the charging port of the hot water bag.

4. Ensure that your hands are dry. They first connect the charging cable to the charging port of the hot water bag and then connect the power plug of the charger to the power socket (220–240 V\~, 50/60 Hz).

5. Ensure that the hot water bag is in a horizontal position (see figure).

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1. The indicator is lit, and the hot water bag is being charged/heated. Charging takes about 8 to 15 minutes, depending on the

hot water bag and the ambient temperature.

1. When charging is completed, the indicator is switched off. For safety reasons, charging is automatically terminated when the hot water bag reaches a temperature of 65^ C .

2. Ensure that your hands are dry. Then disconnect the power plug from the power socket. Hold the protective cover of the hot water bag with one hand and disconnect the charging cable with the other hand (see figure). To disconnect the charging cable, do not use force in order to prevent damage the appliance and the cable.

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1. Place the hot water bag in the cloth bag.

2. The appliance is now ready for use. The hot water bag remains warm for a time of 2 hours (e.g. to warn hands) and 10 hours (when placed in a bed).

3. Caution: The hot water bag can withstand weights of max. 80 kg. However, do not expose it to heavy weights for a prolonged period of time, as this might permanently damage the bag cover.

4. First check the temperature of the hot water bag. If it is too hot, let it cool down before use.

Use of belly belt

1. Place the hot water bag in the belt and then place the belt around your body, e.g. to heat the back. The belly belt keeps the hot water bag in place for extra comfort.

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Important instructions for safe use:

Please observe the following instructions to use the device safely:

■ The sensitivity of the skin varies depending on the area of the body. Long exposure times can lead to skin irritation even at lower temperatures,

■ Check the condition of your skin regularly during use.
■ If you use the device to relieve pain, this may affect your sensation of heat

Important: Do not use the appliance while it is being charged.

During charging, there might be some boiling water noise and a slight smell of plastic.

Do not sit on the hot water bag.

The hot water bag can become very hot - risk of injury from burns!

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before cleaning the appliance, disconnect it from the charger.

Let the appliance cool down before cleaning it.

Never immerse the appliance in water or another liquid.

1. Clean the surface of the hot water bag with a damp cloth and little household soap.
2. Keep the charging port dry.
3. Never use scouring agents, steel wool, metal objects, pointed implements, hot detergents or disinfectants.
4. Dry the appliance thoroughly before stowing it away.
5. When not in use, keep the appliance and its accessories in a dry, dust-free place.

Cleaning belly belt

Caution: Before cleaning the belly belt, remove the hot water bag from the belt! Do not clean the hot water bag in the washing machine!

1. Do not wash the belly belt in the washing machine.

2. If required, wash the belt by hand in a mild soapy solution. Alternatively, have it dry-cleaned. Do not use bleach to clean the belly belt. To dry the belly belt, place it on a surface. Do not hang it from a washing line. If required, iron it (maximum level 2, 120 °C). Before using the belly belt, make sure that it is completely dry.

Cleaning cloth bag

Caution: Before cleaning the cloth bag, remove the hot water bag! Do not clean the hot water bag in the washing machine!

1. The cloth bag of the hot water bag can be washed at max. 30 °C in the washing machine (using a mild detergent). Alternatively, have it dry-cleaned. To dry the belly belt, place it on a surface. Do not hang it from a washing line. If required, iron it (maximum level 2, 120 °C). Before using the cloth bag, make sure that it is completely dry.

Caution: Never dry the cloth bag or the belly belt in a tumble dryer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Important: After prolonged use, the hot water bag might expand in volume, while its heat release capacity diminishes. Also, the charging process might be terminated for safety reasons before the correct temperature is reached. In these cases, please contact our customer service department.

Problem Cause Remedy
Indicator not lit	Charger not connected to power socket	Place the power plug in a power socket
	Charger not properly connected to hot water bag	Connect the charger cable to the port so that it engages properly
	Hot water bag temperature too high	Wait until the hot water bag has cooled down
	Hot water bag expanding, so that power supply is interrupted	Excess gas must be removed; contact our customer service department
Indicator is lit, but hot water bag fails to heat up	Heating element defective	Contact our customer service department
Hot water bag leaks	Bag cover damaged
Hot water bag shrinks	Bag cover defective or appliance has reached end of service life

GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

We grant a warranty of 24 months for this UNOLD brand appliance - 12 months for commercial use - from the date of purchase, covering damage that is demonstrably due to factory defects when used as intended. Within the warranty period, we will remedy material and manufacturing defects at our discretion by repair or exchange. Our warranty services apply exclusively to appliances sold in Germany and Austria. For other countries, please contact the responsible importer. Please send appliances for which you seek removal of defects, together with a copy of the machine-generated proof of purchase that shows the date of purchase along with a description of the fault, to our customer service department using suitable packaging. On our website https://unold.de/pages/rucksendungen, you can print out a return slip (only for return shipments from Germany and Austria). All types of damage attributable to wear and tear, improper handling and non-compliance with the maintenance and care instructions are excluded from the warranty. The warranty claim is void if repairs or interventions on the appliance are carried out by a third party. This manufacturer's warranty does not limit your statutory rights or your claims against the seller or dealer under the purchase contract in accordance with the provisions of the German Civil Code (BGB). Your statutory rights as a consumer, in particular your rights to warranty and the statutory claims for defects in accordance with Sections 437 et seqq. BGB, remain unaffected.

UNOLD AG, Mannheimer Straße 4, D-68766 Hockenheim

WASTE DISPOSAL / ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Our appliances are produced on a highquality level for a long lifetime. Regular maintenance and expert repairs by our after-sales service can extend the useful life of the appliance. If an appliance is defective and repair is not possible, we ask you to follow the following instructions for disposal. Do not dispose this appliance together with your standard household waste. There is a legal requirement to dispose of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) as well as batteries and accumulators separately from household waste. You can recognise this waste equipment by the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (WEEE symbol). Please bring this product to an approved collection point for recycling of electric and electronic products. By separate collection and disposal of waste products you help to protect natural resources and ensure, that the product is disposed in an adequate way to protect health and environment.

NOTICE D'UTILISATION MODÈLE 8601X

AVANT-PROPOS

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CONDITIONS DE GARANTIE

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Gebruik van de riem

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