HOMEFRONT ACHNWS Luxury Heated Electric Blanket User Manual

HOMEFRONT ACHNWS Luxury Heated Electric Blanket

Product Information

The Luxury Heated Electric Blanket is a domestic appliance designed for private use. It provides warmth and comfort during cold weather. The model numbers available are ACHNWS, ACHNWD, ACHNWK, and ACHNWSK.

• Safety Instructions
  • Before using the product, please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. If you are giving the appliance to someone else, make sure to provide them with the instruction manual as well.
• Intended Use
  • The appliance is intended for domestic purposes and should be used as a Heated Electric Blanket. It is not suitable for commercial use, medical clinic use, individuals with pacemakers, or pets.
• Cautionary Notes
  • Do not operate the appliance if the power cord is damaged. Contact customer services for assistance.
  • Do not leave the appliance unsupervised when in use.
  • Keep packaging components out of reach of children to prevent suffocation.
  • Always check that the power supply voltage matches the rating plate.
  • Unplug the appliance before removing or changing accessories, cleaning, or in case of malfunction.
  • Never pull on the power cable to unplug the appliance. Do not wind or bend the power cable.
  • Avoid contact between the power cable, plug, and water or any other liquids to prevent electric shock.
  • Do not use the appliance near water, wet surfaces, or outdoors.

Product Usage Instructions

• Before First Use/Positioning the Blanket
  • Ensure the blanket is intact with no visible signs of damage that may have occurred during delivery.
  • If any damage is found, contact customer services for assistance.
• Operation Instructions
  • Connect the appliance to a power source that matches the voltage indicated on the rating plate.
  • Place the blanket on the bed or desired surface, ensuring it is spread out evenly.
  • Adjust the temperature settings according to your preference using the provided controls.
  • Leave the appliance plugged in and turned on for the desired duration of use.
  • Supervise the appliance while it is in use and never leave it unattended.
• Cleaning
  • Unplug the appliance before cleaning.
  • Follow the cleaning instructions provided in the user manual to maintain the cleanliness of the blanket.
• Technical Data
  • Refer to the user manual for technical specifications and details about the appliance.
• Environmental Responsibilities
  • Follow local regulations for the disposal of the product and its packaging materials.
• Warranty
  • Refer to the warranty information provided in the user manual for details about coverage and terms.

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 .

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.

Caution! Do not operate any appliance if:

• Power cord 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.

Caution! 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 the risks that 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!

Always check that the power supply corresponds to the Voltage shown on the rating plate.

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! The danger of electric shock!

• The appliance power cable and plug should never come into contact with water or any other liquids.
• Never immerse the appliance when connected to 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 < 30 mA) 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 that 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.

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.
• 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.
3. Tuck the blanket skirt into the bottom of the mattress. The blanket skirt is specially designed to fit all modern mattresses.
4. 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.
5. Once fitted correctly, additional bed sheets and quilts should be placed over the electric blanket.

Single-size blankets are fitted with a single control. 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 heating blanket, you can gently warm and relax your whole body.
• The heating blanket features an electric temperature control that regulates precisely the warmth supply according to the chosen heat setting (1-2-3).
• 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 and select the desired heat setting 1, 2 or 3.
• Use heat settings 3 to pre-heat the electric blanket 10-15 minutes before going to bed.
• To change the heat setting slide the lever to the desired heat setting.
• To switch off the unit set the lever to zero on the control.
• The heating blanket is designed so 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.

Overheat Protection:

• All electric blankets are fitted with our overheat safeguard system.
• This offers protection against overheating or damage to the element by disengaging the power to the heating element before any overheating 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 heating 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 clothesline 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 electric blanket, allow it to cool down before folding.
• Store the electric 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:
  • ACHNWS 1 X 90W
  • ACHNWD & ACHNWK 2 X 60W
  • ACHNWSK 2 X 70W
• Heat levels: 1-3 hours
• Dimensions approx:
  • ACHNWS (SINGLE) 203 x 107 x 40cm
  • ACHNWD (Double) 193 x 137 X 40cm
  • ACHNWK (King) 203 x 152 x 40cm
  • ACHNWSK (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 the 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 sales@hygienesuppliesdirect.com.

CONTACT

• YESSS Electrical,
• Normanton,
• England WF6 1TN declares that Homefront
• Electric Blankets are exclusively manufactured and imported for Hygiene Supplies Direct Ltd.
• www.hsdonline.co.uk.
• Model No:
  • ACHNWS,
  • ACHNWD,
  • ACHNWK,
  • ACHNWSK

Please read the entire instruction manual before using the product and then save it for future reference. We reserve the right to 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.

References

• HSD Online - Washroom, Pest Control, Heaters & More
• HSD Online - Washroom, Pest Control, Heaters & More

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