Morphy Richards Safeguard EB75270 User's Manual

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Polar Fleece Mattress Topper

Please read and keep these instructions

Getting the best from your new blanket...

Safety first

For your safety, the in-built system in this product will automatically shut off the power if it reaches a temperature that is higher than considered comfortable. It will also shut off automatically if any unsafe situation should arise.

Washing Instructions

Before washing, detach the switch control and lead from the blanket.

For help with using your Morphy Richards product, problems and lots more, contact us by phone or through our website.

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IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE

READ CAREFULLY AND

RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

All Morphy Richards heated blankets have been manufactured to the highest

European standards. This product has been comprehensively tested for all known safety situations, so you can relax in the knowledge that it will provide warmth, comfort and peace of mind.

The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules.

Primarily there is danger of injury or death and secondly the danger of damage to the appliance. These are indicated in the text by the following two conventions:

WARNING: Danger to the person!

IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance!

In addition we offer the following safety advice.

Care instructions

• Examine frequently for any signs of wear or damage to the blanket, switch or cord. In case of damage or misuse, please cease using and contact the

After Sales Helpline (see page 7).

• During the summer, the blanket can be used to air the mattress.

• To store, fold carefully and place back into original packaging.

• Do not crease the appliance by placing items on top of it during storage.

• Do not dry clean the blanket, follow washing instructions on the label attached to the blanket and the details that relate to your blanket.

Personal safety

• WARNING: 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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Do not use with a helpless person, an infant or a person insensitive to heat.

• Young children should be instructed on how to operate the controls safely, and heat settings should be controlled by a parent or guardian.

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

• Do not use a hot water bottle at the same time as using the blanket.

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Product safety

• Ensure the blanket is used in the manner in which it is intended, either as an overblanket or underblanket as appropriate.

• If used on an adjustable bed, check the blanket or cord cannot become trapped or rucked.

• Ensure the product is correctly fitted to the bed, following the instructions in this booklet.

• Do not insert pins or any sharp objects into the blanket.

• Do not tuck the heated part of the material under the mattress.

• Do not use if the blanket is wet.

• Avoid pressing creases or folds into the blanket. Do not switch on if the blanket is folded, creased or rucked.

• Do not use any lead, switch or cord other than the one supplied with this blanket.

• Do not coil or lay the lead on the blanket.

• Not intended for medical use in hospitals.

• WARNING: When storing the appliance, allow it to cool down before folding.

ELECTRICAL

REQUIREMENTS

Check that the voltage on the rating label of your appliance corresponds with your house electricity supply which must be

A.C. (Alternating Current).

If the socket outlets in your home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, the plug should be removed and the appropriate one fitted.

WARNING: The plug removed from the mains lead, if severed, must be destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged into a live socket outlet.

Should the fuse in the 13 amp plug require changing, a 3 amp

BS1362 fuse must be fitted.

This appliance does not need to be earthed. It is a double insulated product.

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BEFORE USE

Before using this appliance, ensure that the voltage indicated on the product corresponds with the mains voltage in your home. If you are in any doubt about your supply, ask your electrical dealer or local electricity company.

WARNING: Do not attempt to use the blanket with controls other than those supplied with the unit as referred to on the rating label attached to the blanket.

Dual control models

On double dual models, users are able to control their own side of the bed with individual controls, tailoring independent temperatures to independent needs.

Each side of the blanket has a completely separate element and each is supplied with it’s own independent mains lead. A

13amp plug on each lead is essential.

Do not connect both flexible cords to one 13amp plug.

The two leads should preferably be plugged into individual sockets. However, if only one socket is accessible, then a multi adaptor should be used.

WARNING: If you are unsure about electrical connections, please contact a qualified engineer.

It is quite normal for the switch to become warm, as the components encased are part of the protection circuit.

SAFEGUARD

OVERHEAT

PROTECTION

SYSTEM

Activation

The system will remain dormant indefinitely as long as the blanket is operating in the normal temperature range. If, for any reason, the blanket is operated in an abnormal situation or condition which would otherwise have induced a rapid temperature rise high enough to constitute a hazard, the OVERHEAT SYSTEM should intervene by cutting off the supply current before the temperature reaches the point at which damage may occur.

It is normal for the lead from the blanket to the switch to become warm as this is part of the heater protection circuit extended to the switch.

In the event of the OVERHEAT

SYSTEM operating, the blanket will cease to function.

WARNING: No attempt should be made to repair the blanket or have it repaired locally and the switch supplied must never be replaced as the specialised components are not generally available.

The fact that this blanket incorporates the overheat system does not absolve the user from observing these instructions.

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Mattress covers with elasticated skirt.

• NOTE: This product can be used with any type of bedding, including waterproof bed protectors.

• Place the mattress cover directly on the mattress. Make sure the control switch end is at the head of the bed, with the connector facing upwards A.

• Fit the shaped corners to the mattress and turn the elasticated edges of the skirt under the mattress.

• Ensure all creases are smoothed out and the skirt fits tightly round the sides of the mattress.

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HOW TO USE

1 Ensure the blanket is fitted to the bed correctly, see diagram

A .

2 Plug the power lead into the closest socket, using an extension lead, if needed, to ensure that the lead is not stretched.

Preheating the bed

Move the heat setting on the control switch to heat level 2 or

3, depending on the level of the heat required. Allow approximately 60-90 minutes for the blanket to heat the bed thoroughly, although this time may vary depending on the room temperature and type of bedding used.

All night use

NOTE: Blankets are perfectly safe to be used all night.

However, we recommend using the heat setting below.

• Move the heat setting on the control switch to heat level 1.

• This setting will provide safe and comfortable heat to sleep on all night.

• This setting can be used to air the bed.

WARNING: Always ensure that the heat setting is moved to the OFF position when you get up the next day, or after airing the bed.

WASHING

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

• Do NOT dry clean -

• Do NOT iron -

WARNING: Before washing, ensure that you detach all the controls from the blanket.

• Only use a washing machine with a drum large enough to take the blanket without forcing it in.

• Measure the blanket so it can be stretched back to it’s original size whilst wet.

NOTE: Please ensure washable models are fully dry before use.

Machine washing

1 Unplug the blanket from the power socket.

40º

2 Disconnect the control switch and cord from the blanket by lifting the locking lever over the raised button and pulling apart

B .

3 Wash on the wool setting at

40°C.

4 Gently stretch the blanket back to it’s original shape and size before drying, without applying clothes pegs to wired areas of the blanket (see instructions for tumble drying, below).

Tumble drying

1 Unplug the blanket from the power socket.

2 Disconnect the control switch and cord from the blanket by lifting the locking lever over the raised button and pulling apart

B .

3 Tumble dry on the LOW heat setting, following the drying instructions under the ‘Machine washing’ section, point 4.

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Hand washing

1 Unplug the blanket from the power socket.

2 Disconnect the control switch and cord from the blanket by lifting the locking lever over the raised button and pulling apart.

3 Use a mild washing liquid or detergent and lukewarm water.

4 Immerse the blanket in the water and allow to soak for 5-10 minutes.

5 Squeeze the soapy water through the fabric.

6 Rinse the blanket thoroughly in cool water, gently squeezing the fabric.

WARNING: Do not wring dry.

After sales servicing

Examine the blanket and cord frequently for signs of wear or damage. In the case of damage, do not use. If the blanket fails to operate, check the following:

1 Ensure that the plug and socket have not become disconnected.

2 Check that the supply plug is correctly connected to the flex.

3 Check the supply fuse and the

3 amp plug fuse if applicable.

HELPLINE

If you have any difficulty with your appliance, do not hesitate to call us.

We are more likely to be able to help than the store from where you bought it.

Please have the following information ready to enable our staff to deal with your query quickly.

• Name of the product

• Model number as shown on the satin label of the appliance.

• Serial number as shown on the back of the switch of the appliance.

UK Helpline

Ireland Helpline

0844 871 0948

1800 409 119

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YOUR THREE

YEAR

GUARANTEE

It is important to retain the retailer’s receipt as proof of purchase. Staple your receipt to this back cover for future reference.

Please quote the following information if the product develops a fault. These numbers can be found on the rating label attached to the blanket and back of the switch.

Model no.

Serial no.

All Morphy Richards products are individually tested before leaving the factory. In the unlikely event of any appliance proving to be faulty within

28 days of purchase, it should be returned to the place of purchase for it to be replaced.

If the fault develops after

28 days and within 36 months of original purchase, you should contact the Helpline number quoting Model number and Serial number on the product, or write to

Morphy Richards at the address shown.

You may be asked to return a copy of proof of purchase.

Subject to the exclusions set out below (see

Exclusions), the faulty appliance will then be replaced and dispatched usually within 28 working days of receipt.

If, for any reason, this item is replaced during the 3 year guarantee period, the guarantee on the new item will be calculated from the original purchase date.

Therefore, it is vital to retain your original till receipt or invoice to indicate the date of initial purchase.

To qualify for the 3 year guarantee, the appliance must have been used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

EXCLUSIONS

Morphy Richards shall not be liable to replace the goods under the terms of the guarantee where:

1 The fault has been caused or is attributable to accidental damage, misuse, negligent use or used contrary to the manufacturer’s recommendations or where the fault has been caused by power surges or damage caused in transit.

2 The appliance has been used on a voltage supply other than that stamped on the products.

3 Repairs have been attempted by persons other than our service staff

(or authorised dealer).

4 The appliance has been used for hire purposes or non domestic use.

5 The appliance is second hand.

6 Morphy Richards are not liable to carry out any type of servicing work, under the guarantee.

• This guarantee does not confer any rights other than those expressly set out above and does not cover any claims for consequential loss or damage. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.

• This guarantee is valid in the UK and Ireland only.

For electrical products sold within the

European Community. At the end of the electrical products useful life, it should not be disposed of with household waste.

Please recycle where facilities exist.

Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice in your country.

Morphy Richards products are intended for household use only.

Morphy Richards has a policy of continuous improvement in product quality and design. The company, therefore reserves the right to change the specification of it’s models at any time.

The After Sales Division

Morphy Richards Ltd

Mexborough, South Yorkshire,

England, S64 8AJ

Helplines (office hours)

UK 0844 871 0948

Republic of Ireland 1800 409 119

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