ACHPFD - Heated blanket Homefront - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Electric Heated Blanket
Brand	Homefront
Model Number	ACHPFD
Dimensions (Double)	193 x 137 x 40 cm
Power Supply	220 - 240 V~ 50 Hz
Power Output	2 x 60 W
Heat Settings	9 levels for Body and 9 levels for Feet
Timer	1-9 hours or 12 hours (H)
Overheat Protection	Yes, automatic shut-off
Machine Washable	Yes, up to 30°C (controls detached)
Drying Instructions	Hang to dry naturally; do not tumble dry or iron
Control Type	Detachable dual controllers (for Double size)
Material	Soft, easy-care fabric (polyester blend)
Safety Features	Overheat protection, not for children under 3, not for pacemaker users
Warranty	1 year from date of purchase
Intended Use	Domestic, pre-heating bed or continuous low-level warmth
Weight (estimated)	Approximately 2.5 kg

Frequently Asked Questions - ACHPFD Homefront

How do I clean the heated blanket?

Unplug the blanket and let it cool completely. Detach the controllers. Machine wash on a gentle cycle at 30°C. Do not dry clean, tumble dry, or iron. Hang to dry naturally.

Can I use the blanket all night?

Yes, for continuous use set the heat level to 1, 2, or 3. Use the timer to automatically switch off after a set duration (1-9 hours or 12 hours).

Is this blanket safe for children?

The blanket is not intended for children under 3 years old. Children should be supervised at all times due to the risk of overheating.

How do I set the timer?

Press the 'Timer' button on the controller. Choose a setting from 1 to 9 for hours, or press until 'H' appears for 12 hours. The blanket will shut off automatically after the selected time.

What do the Body and Feet controls do?

The blanket has separate controls for the body zone and feet zone. You can set different heat levels (1-9) for each, allowing personalized comfort.

Can I use this blanket with an adjustable bed?

Yes, but ensure the blanket and cord are not trapped or rucked in hinges. Always keep the blanket flat without folds.

What is the maximum heat setting for continuous use?

Levels 1, 2, or 3 are suitable for continuous use overnight. Higher levels (6-9) should only be used for pre-heating 10-15 minutes before bed.

Does the blanket have overheat protection?

Yes, it is equipped with an overheat safeguard system that disconnects the heating element if overheating is detected, ensuring safety.

What are the dimensions for the Double model?

The Double model (ACHPFD) measures approximately 193 x 137 x 40 cm (length x width x skirt depth).

How do I store the blanket?

Allow the blanket to cool completely. Fold it loosely (avoid sharp creases) and store in a clean, dry place. Do not place heavy objects on top.

USER MANUAL ACHPFD Homefront

Luxury Heated Electric Blanket

Model No: ACHPFD, ACHPFK, ACHPFSK

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User Manual— Please read and retain for future reference

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Introduction

General Information:

Please read the entire instruction manual before using the product and then save it for future reference. We reserve the right for any errors in text or images and any necessary changes made to technical data. If you have any questions concerning technical problems please contact our Customer Services on 0800 091 3171.

Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Safety instructions
3. Before First Use/Positioning the Blanket
4. Operation Instructions
5. Cleaning
6. Technical Data
7. Environmental Responsibilities
8. Warranty

Safety Instructions:

Please read this instruction manual carefully before use and keep in a safe place for future reference. If you give the appliance to another person supply them with the instruction manual.

Intended use:

This appliance is intended for use as Heated Electric Blanket. Use it for domestic purposes and in the way indicated in this instruction manual. The appliance is designed for private use. The appliance is not suited for commercial use, medical clinic use, people fitted with pacemakers or pets.

Do not operate any appliance if:

• Power cable is damaged.

- After unpacking, ensure that the item is intact with no visible signs of damage that could be caused during delivery. If damaged contact our customer services number shown on page 2.

- In case of malfunction or if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner.

- Should the cable be damaged, it must be replaced by a competent qualified electrician.

An electric appliance is not a toy!

- Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use.

- 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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

- NOT to be used by young children (0-3 years). Children under the age of three are not to use this appliance due to their inability to react to overheating.

- Explain to your children all risks which can be caused by electric currents.

- Do not use it on persons insensitive to heat, helpless persons, infants or children without supervision. Do not use to warm animals.

Caution ! Do not leave packaging components (plastic bags,

cardboard, polystyrene, etc.) within easy reach of children, danger of suffocation!

s check that the power supply corresponds to the

Voltage shown on the rating plate.

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Unplug the appliance:

1. Before removing or changing accessories.
2. Before cleaning accessories or the appliance.
3. When malfunctioning during use.
4. To unplug pull the plug, never pull on the power cable to avoid damage.
5. Never move the appliance by pulling the power cable. Make sure the power cable cannot get caught in any way and is not a trip hazard.
6. Do not wind the power cable around the appliance and do not bend it. From time to time check if the power cable is damaged. If the appliance power cable is damaged please do not use and contact your place of purchase.

Caution! Danger of electric shock! Appliance power cable and plug should never come into contact with water or any other liquids.

• Never immerse the appliance when connected with the power cable or the plug in water or any other liquid for any reason whatsoever.
• Never use the appliance near a sink, or bathtub.
• Never touch the appliance with wet hands or standing on wet ground.
• Never place the appliance on wet surfaces.
• Never use the appliance outdoors. The appliance is not suited for outside use.

Additional protection may be obtained by fitting a residual current device that must not exceed 30 mA (IF < 30mA) into your home installation. Please consult a qualified electrician.

Plugging: Before first use ensure that your mains voltage

corresponds to that stated on the rating plate of the appliance. Connect this appliance to a plug which is wired according to UK regulations.

• Run the cable in a way that nobody can trip over it or pull on it to avoid accidents.
• Take care that the cable never comes into contact with sharp edges and hot objects.

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Attention: If this blanket is used on an adjustable bed, check that the blanket and cord do not become trapped or rucked, for example in hinges.

• The item must never be used folded or crumpled.
• Do not pull on the power cable, twist or bend it sharply.

• Do not pierce the appliance with needles!
• Only use original accessories.
• Never leave the appliance unattended during operation and always unplug after use.

This blanket must only be used for its intended purposes which is an electric blanket.

Never tuck in or fold any of the wired areas or the control unit.

BEFORE FIRST USE:

• Remove all packaging parts before initial operation and save for future storage.
• When the item is used for the first time like any new item it may let off a slight odour but this will disappear after a short while.

Positioning the Blanket:

1. Position the electric blanket evenly over the mattress, ensuring it is lying flat without any rucks or creases.
2. The electric blanket should be positioned so that the connectors and controllers are positioned to the top of the mattress where the pillows will be located.

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1. Tuck the blanket skirt into the bottom of the mattress. The blanket skirt is specially designed to fit all modern mattresses.
2. Do not tuck in any of the wired areas of the controller or the controller, make sure they are not in contact with any sharp surfaces, they are easy accessible and not a trip hazard.
3. Once fitted correctly, additional bed sheets and quilts should be placed over the electric blanket.

Double, King and Superking are fitted with two controls to allow each user to set the temperature to their own individual requirements.

OPERATION:

With the electric blanket you can gently warm and relax your whole body. The heating blanket features a unique temperature control that regulates precisely the warmth-supply according to the chosen heat setting for either the body or feet or whole body and feet. The easy-care material and the detachable operating control or controls make the blanket machine washable up to 30^ C.

Temperature:

Plug the product into a mains power socket, push the slide control to “ON” position, select the desired heat setting 1-9 for “Feet”, 1-9 for “Body” or both 1-9 for “Body” and “Feet” (whole body). A picture of a person will display for which setting you have chosen for ease of use. For body and feet you can set a different temperature, example set the “Body” to 7 and set “Feet” to 3. Use heat settings 6-9 to pre-heat the electric blanket 10-15 minutes before going to bed and then choose a lower temperature. To switch off either the “Body” or “Feet” function press the relevant button to show zero on the display. The display will switch off after around 10 seconds when not in use as an energy saving function, but the blanket will continue to operate to chosen settings, simply press any button to show chosen settings at any time, to switch the blanket off completely simply push the slide control to “OFF” position. The heating blanket is designed so the temperature setting levels 1, 2 or 3 are suitable for continuous use. Temperatures may vary depending on room temperature and type or amount of bed linen used.

Timer:

The controller of the electric blanket has a timer button with setting 1-9 hours and "H" for 12 hours. Press the "Timer" button to control how long you want the blanket to be left on. It is recommended if you intend to use the blanket for up to 9 hours or "H" for 12 hours to have the heat setting on 1,2 or 3.

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Overheat Protection:

All electric blankets are fitted with our overheat safeguard system. This offers protections against overheating or damage to the element by disengaging the power to the heating element before any overheat hazards occur.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE:

NEVER DRY CLEAN.

Before washing the electric blanket, unplug it from the mains power socket and let it completely cool down. Unplug the control units from the electric blanket. The electric blanket may be washed by machine according to the instructions on the label at 30 degrees Celsius. Always ensure the controls are detached from the blanket before washing and NEVER immerse the control units in water.

To best dry the electric blanket, hang on a clothes line to dry naturally without using securing pegs, never dry in a dryer and never iron. When the electric blanket is completely dry, it should be reconnected to the control switch unit in the correct manner. The electric blanket must only be operated with the control unit provided. When storing the heating blanket, allow it to cool down before folding. Store the heating blanket in a clean and dry place. When storing, do not place any objects on the electric blanket to prevent buckling and damage to the internal wiring. Never use any moth proofing chemicals or products.

TECHNICAL DATA:

Power supply: 220 - 240 V\~ 50 Hz

Heat output:

ACHPFD & ACHPFK 2 X 60W

ACHPFSK 2 X 70W

Time Settings: 1-9 hours & "H" for 12 hours.

Heat levels: Body & Feet 1-9

Dimensions: approx:

ACHPFD (Double) 193 x 137 X 40cm

ACHPFK (King) 203 x 152 x 40cm

ACHPFSK (Super King) 203 x 182 x 40cm

Environmental Responsibilities:

Meaning of crossed -out wheeled dustbin:

Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities.

Contact your local council for information regarding the collection systems available.

If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain damaging your health and well-being.

When replacing old appliances with new ones, the retailer is legally obligated to take back your old appliance for disposal free of charge.

SERVICE WARRANTY:

Hygiene Supplies Direct guarantees the product free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from date of purchase.

Should this unit be operated under conditions other than those recommended, at voltages other than the voltage indicated on the unit, or any attempts made to service or modify the unit, then the warranty will be rendered void. The product you buy may sometimes differ slightly from illustrations. This warranty is in addition to, and does not affect, your statutory rights. If you have any problems with this product, please call our Help Desk on 0800 091 3171 or email [e-mail]

YESSS Electrical, Normanton, England WF6 1TN declares that Homefront Electric Blankets are exclusively manufactured and imported for Hygiene Supplies Direct Ltd.

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