SUNBEAM SELECTTOUCH P85A (01) PDF Document

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons. Misuse or failure to follow these warnings and instructions may cause overheating, fire, personal injury and/or property damage:

1. Be sure to read carefully all instructions before using this heated product.

2. Do not use this heated product with an infant, child, incapacitated or immobile person, paraplegic or quadriplegic, a diabetic, anyone insensitive to heat, such as a person with poor blood circulation, or anyone who cannot clearly understand the instructions and/or operate the controls.

3. Do not tuck in, pinch, flex or expose the wired heating area of this heated product.

4. Do not route electrical cords between the mattress and box spring. Do not allow the cords to be pinched. Do not use with damaged cords. Damaged cords can lead to overheating or fire.

5. Keep the control away from drafty areas that may become damp or wet such as an open window.

6. Do not use pins or other metallic means – They may damage the electric wiring.

7. Do not use if wet. If a spill occurs, turn heated product off, unplug, and dry before re-using.

8. Controller is not waterproof. Do not immerse in water or other liquids.

9. Be sure that this heated product is used only on an AC supply circuit of the proper voltage. Do not use with an extension cord. Do not use with generators, power converters or inverters.

10. Turn off or unplug this heated product when not in use.

11. Excessive heating may result from folding or bunching this heated product while in use.

12. Examine the heated product, cord and controller before each use for signs of wear or damage. If improper operation, wear or damage is observed, discontinue its use immediately and unplug it.

13. For throw blankets and back/body pads only: Do not use with rocking chairs, recliners, chairs with casters or wheels, or other furniture subject to movement.

14. Do not use this heated product on a waterbed, bunk bed, mechanically adjustable bed or a child’s crib/bed.

15. Do not use in conjunction with another electrically heated product.

16. Do not tuck in the supply cord or control in a sofa or other furniture. All portions of this heated product should be visible at all times.

17. Wrapping of cord around the controller may damage the cord. Loop loosely when storing. Allow to cool before storing and do not crease by placing items on top of it. Store in the original packaging, in a cool, dark, dry place.

18. Do not dry clean this heated product. Cleaning solvents may damage the insulation of the heating element. Improper laundering may cause problems with the heating wire, which can lead to fire.

19. Keep all dogs, cats and other pets away from this heated product. This is an electrical appliance that they can damage or be injured by.

20. If provided with a detachable controller, use only with the provided controller.

21. Do not use this heated product with analgesic creams, liniments, salve or ointment preparations. Skin burns could result.

22. Check with your healthcare provider before using with a pacemaker or any medical devices.

23. Not for hotel, motel, hospital or other institutional use.

Step 1. Place the heated blanket/mattress pad on the bed with the label at the foot of the bed facing upward.

Step 2. Connect the Control Cord connector into the module at the bottom of the heated blanket/mattress pad until the plastic hinges click into place. CAUTION: Cord must be COMPLETELY CONNECTED. A risk of fire could result from a loose connection.

Step 3. Run the control cord on the floor under the bed. Do not sandwich the cord between the mattress and box spring. Avoid any tangling or pinching.

Step 4. Plug the power cord into a 110-120 volt wall outlet. CAUTION: Do not use with generator power or inverter.

Step 1. Place the heated blanket/mattress pad on the bed with the label at the foot of the bed facing upward.

Step 2. Connect the Control Cord connector into the module at the bottom of the heated blanket/mattress pad until the plastic hinges click into place. CAUTION: Cord must be COMPLETELY CONNECTED. A risk of fire could result from a loose connection.

Step 3. Run the control cord on the floor under the bed. Do not sandwich the cord between the mattress and box spring. Avoid any tangling or pinching. For dual control models, place the primary control (indicated by a label on the back) on the right side of the bed.

Step 4. Plug the power cord into a 110-120 volt wall outlet. CAUTION: Do not use with generator power or inverter.

The “Auto-Off” feature is designed for conservation of energy by automatically turning your blanket or mattress pad off after 10 hours of continuous use (3 hours for throws). For dual controls, each control operates independently and will turn off 10 hours after the control is turned “On”.

The SUNBEAM SELECTTOUCH P85A model offers an “Auto-Off Select” button that can disable the “Auto-Off” feature so the heated product will not automatically turn off. The default setting is for Auto-Off to be active.

To disable the “Auto-Off”, press the “Auto-Off Select” button. The word “StayOn” will appear in the digital display to indicate the “Auto-Off” feature is deactivated. The heated product will remain on until it is manually turned off by pressing the “On/Off” button.

To activate auto-off, press the “Auto-Off Select” button. The word “AutoOff” will appear in the digital display to indicate the feature is activated, and the product will automatically turn off after 10 hours.

Note: After a power outage, the “Auto-Off” feature automatically resets the timer. To restart the heated product, press the power button and it will begin to warm.

The preheat function will heat the bed for a period of 30 minutes and the control will then return to its original setting.

1. To use the preheat feature, simply turn on the SUNBEAM SELECTTOUCH P85A by pressing the “On/Off” button and then press the “Preheat” button. The display will show “PH” while the function is activated.

2. To reset the preheat feature, simply turn off the control by pressing the “On/Off” button and then turn it back on by pressing the “On/Off” button.

1. To turn the control on, press the “On/Off” button. For the SUNBEAM SELECTTOUCH P85A, the backlit display light will reset itself by flashing “88” and then will return to the previous setting and will begin to warm.

2. Press the large left button with the “-” sign to lower the heat setting and the large right button with the “+” sign to increase your heat setting.

3. To turn the heated blanket/mattress pad OFF, press the “On/Off” button.

CAUTION: ALWAYS turn the heated blanket/mattress pad “OFF” when not in use.

1. Disconnect the power cord from the wall BEFORE detaching the control cord from the heated product.

2. Ensure that no cords are still connected and none of the wires have worn through the fabric.

3. Carefully follow all washing instructions or your heated product may shrink and possibly cause a fire hazard.

It is recommended to wash the product before initial use.

1. Machine wash in cold water on a gentle cycle or hand wash. Caution: Do not use commercial dryers or the dryers at your local laundromat. They get too hot and would damage the wiring of the heated product.

2. Tumble dry low on a delicate cycle.

3. Remove the blanket/mattress pad/throw while still damp and gently stretch to its original size.

4. Drape the heated product over a clothesline or a shower rod. DO NOT use clothespins.

5. The heated product must be COMPLETELY dry before reconnecting the power plug or control plug.

1. While still damp, gently stretch the blanket/mattress pad/throw back to its original size.

2. Drape the heated product over a clothesline or hang over a shower rod. DO NOT use clothespins.

3. The heated product must be COMPLETELY dry before reconnecting the power plug or control plug.

The following people should NOT use the heated blanket, heated mattress pad or warming throw:

• An infant

• A child

• An incapacitated or immobile person

• A paraplegic

• A quadriplegic

• A diabetic

• Anyone insensitive to heat such as a person with poor blood circulation

• Anyone who cannot clearly understand the instructions and/or operate the controls

Please stop using the heated product immediately and discontinue use.

No. The control will feel warm to the touch when functioning properly.

Your heated product is not a heating pad. It will not feel hot to the touch when laid out flat in a normal manner. Try the following fold test to see if it is operating properly:

1. Fold the heated blanket, heated mattress pad or warming throw 3 times over.

2. Make sure the control cord is connected to the module and then plug the power cord into an outlet.

3. Turn on your heated product, then turn the control to the highest setting and wait 5 to 7 minutes.

4. Put your hand between the folds and you should feel the blanket/mattress pad/throw warming up.

Caution: DO NOT continue the test for more than 7 minutes. DO NOT attempt to make any internal adjustments to this appliance. If you have tried all of the solutions above and the heated product still doesn’t work, stop using it immediately, disconnect the power cord and contact Consumer Care.

The digital controls are designed to notify you in the event that a problem has been discovered by flashing “F1” or “F2” on the display. To resolve this, follow the reset instructions:

1. Follow the instructions on the flag tag attached to the control cord to reset control.

2. Check the blanket/mattress pad for visual damage.

3. If no visual damage is found, unplug the system from the wall outlet.

4. Check that the control is well-connected to the module. Ensure the Control Cord connector and module are securely fastened by inserting until hooks are in locked position.

5. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

6. Set the control to “On”.

7. If the system does not operate after 2 or 3 times trying to reset, disconnect the power cord and contact Consumer Care.