Sunbeam GCDS-SUN-JC Heating Pad Or Heat Wrap User Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Sunbeam
Table of Contents
Sunbeam GCDS-SUN-JC Heating Pad Or Heat Wrap
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
TO REDUCE RISKS OF BURNS, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, AND PERSONAL INJURY, THIS
PRODUCT MUST BE USED BY THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:
- READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
- DO NOT USE WHILE SLEEPING.
- DO NOT USE ON AN INFANT OR AN ANIMAL.
- THIS PAD IS NOT TO BE USED ON OR BY AN INVALID, SLEEPING, HELPLESS OR UNCONSCIOUS PERSON, A PERSON WITH DIABETES, A PERSON WITH POOR BLOOD CIRCULATION OR INSENSITIVITY TO HEAT.
- THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT TO BE USED BY CHILDREN. CLOSE SUPERVISION IS NECESSARY WHEN ANY APPLIANCE IS USED NEAR CHILDREN. CHILDREN SHOULD NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE.
- DO NOT USE ON AREAS OF INSENSITIVE SKIN.
- BURNS CAN OCCUR REGARDLESS OF THE CONTROL SETTING, CHECK THE SKIN UNDER THE PAD FREQUENTLY.
- IF PROVIDED WITH A REMOVABLE COVER, NEVER USE PAD WITHOUT COVER IN PLACE.
- DO NOT USE IN AN OXYGEN ATMOSPHERE.
- DO NOT USE PINS OR OTHER METALLIC MEANS TO FASTEN THIS PAD IN PLACE.
- DO NOT SIT ON, AGAINST, OR CRUSH PAD – AVOID SHARP FOLDS. PLACE THE PAD ON TOP OF AND NOT UNDER THE PART OF THE BODY NEEDING HEAT.
- UNPLUG WHEN NOT IN USE. NEVER LEAVE APPLIANCE UNATTENDED, ESPECIALLY IF CHILDREN ARE PRESENT.
- NEVER PULL THIS PAD BY THE SUPPLY CORD. DO NOT USE THE CORD AS A HANDLE. DO NOT PINCH CORD.
- DO NOT TUCK IN, TRAP, FOLD, CROSS, PINCH OR WRAP THE CONTROL OR CORD WITH A HEATING PAD DURING ÚSE.
- CAREFULLY EXAMINE PAD, COVER, CORD AND CONTROLLER BEFORE EACH USE. DISCARD THE PAD IF ANY SIGN OF DETERIORATION, WEAR OR DAMAGE. DO NOT TAMPER WITH THIS PAD IN ANY WAY. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS. IF PAD DOES NOT FUNCTION SATISFACTORILY, SEE WARRANTY FOR CUSTOMER CONTACT INFORMATION.
- LOOP THE CORD LOOSELY WHEN STORING, TIGHT WRAPPING MAY DAMAGE THE CORD AND INTERNAL PARTS. 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.
- USE ONLY WITH THE PROVIDED CONTROLLER.
- USE THIS PAD ONLY AT THE RATED VOLTAGE, AS MARKED ON THE PRODUCT. DO NOT USE WITH GENERATORS, POWER CONVERTERS, OR INVERTERS.
- DO NOT USE THIS PAD WITH LINIMENT, SALVE OR OINTMENT PREPARATIONS. SKIN BURNS COULD RESULT.
- IF PAD IS PROVIDED WITH MAGNETIC CLOSURES: DO NOT USE IF YOU HAVE A PACEMAKER, ICD (IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR), INTERNAL INSULIN PUMP OR OTHER MEDICAL DEVICES SENSITIVE TO MAGNETS.
- THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR MEDICAL USE IN HOSPITALS.
- SOME MODELS MAY CONTAIN FILLING MATERIALS (PELLETS OR BEADS), MADE FROM EITHER ABS PLASTIC (NON-MICROWAVABLE MODELS) OR SILICON DIOXIDE (MICROWAVABLE MODELS). IF FILLING MATERIAL IS RELEASED DUE TO PRODUCT DAMAGE, DISCONTINUE THE USE OF THE PRODUCT. DO NOT INGEST FILLING MATERIAL. IF FILLING MATERIAL IS INGESTED, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
NORTH AMERICAN MODELS WITH POLARIZED PLUGS: THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG (ONE BLADE IS WIDER THAN THE OTHER). TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, THIS PLUG IS INTENDED TO FIT IN A POLARIZED OUTLET ONLY ONE WAY. IF THE PLUG DOES NOT FIT FULLY IN THE OUTLET, REVERSE THE PLUG. IF IT STILL DOES NOT FIT, CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO INSTALL THE PROPER OUTLET. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MODIFY THIS PLUG OR DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE IN ANY WAY.
Sunbeam provides a smarter approach to pain relief that leverages heat therapy
to treat pain and accelerate tissue healing when used as a part of your relief
regimen. Heat therapy helps to relax tight muscles, ease stiffness, facilitate
stretching, and relieve common muscle and joint pain associated with muscle
tension and stress. Suggested treatment time for application of heat is 20-30
minutes, up to three times a day, for persistent pain that lasts longer than
48 hours, unless otherwise directed.
Note: Always consult with your physician or health professional for
recommended treatment of an injury or chronic muscle or joint pain.
HOW TO USE YOUR HEATING PAD OR HEAT WRAP
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Make sure the Control Connector is securely attached to the Pad Connector (Figure 2). Push both parts together for a tight fit.
NOTE: Control must be connected to the heating pad before plugging the unit into the outlet. -
After the control is connected to the pad, plug into the 120V AC electrical outlet.
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To turn the pad ON press the Control/Power Button (Figure 1).
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To select the desired heat setting, continue pressing the Control Button, or for XpressHeat® use the HEAT ▲ or HEAT ▼ heat setting buttons (Figure 1, Letter F).
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Wait for the pad to heat up.
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To turn the pad OFF, scroll through the remaining heat settings by pressing the Control Button sequentially until all heat indicator lights are turned off, or for XpressHeat® press the Power Button (Figure 1, Letter B).
CAUTION: Avoid sitting on or crushing the pad. Avoid folding during use .
CONTROLLER FEATURES
AUTO-OFF FEATURE
The Auto-Off feature is designed for convenience and to conserve energy by
automatically turning it off after 2 hours of continuous use. Restart the unit
by powering On and selecting the desired heat setting. For XpressHeat®, Auto-
Off is a selectable feature. By pressing the “Mode” “Auto-Off” button (Figure
1, Letter C), you can set the timer to “Stay On” continuously, or to 2-hour
Auto-Off to shut the pad down automatically after 2 hours of heat therapy. The
Auto-Off Indicator (Figure 1, Letter D) will light up to show the selected
mode.
NOTE: After a power outage, the Auto-Off feature automatically resets the
timer.
FOR MODELS WITH XPRESSHEAT
Your Sunbeam« XpressHeat® heating pad features a unique fast-heat technology
in which you will feel the heat in 30 seconds – for faster pain relief! The
light ring around the controls called the Heat Meter (Figure 1, Letter E),
will light up one side at a time, indicating progress as the pad heats up. All
four sides of the Heat Meter will light up within 30 seconds of powering up,
indicating the pad is warm and ready for use.
USING MOIST HEAT THERAPY
For deep, penetrating pain relief, use moist heat therapy. When using moist
heat therapy, you should protect furniture and clothing from becoming damp.
Dampen either side of the pad or wrap with water by patting the surface with a
wet sponge or cloth or use a spray bottle to apply a fine mist. Do not
thoroughly soak the pad or wrap.
DANGER: DO NOT IMMERSE THE PAD WRAP IT IN WATER OR PLACE IT UNDER RUNNING
WATER TO DAMPEN THE SURFACE. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTICE: If your heating pad or heat wrap has a massage feature, do not
use moist heat therapy to prevent damage to the massagers.
AFTER USE
FOR MODELS WITH COMPACT STORAGE FEATURE
- If the model has an integrated pocket and securing tab, place the controller in the pocket, roll up the pad, and secure it with a tab for neat storage.
- If the model has elastic straps, place the controller and power cord on the pad, roll up the pad, and secure it in place with the straps for neat storage.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: DO NOT DRY CLEAN! DO NOT BLEACH! DO NOT USE WRINGER!
- Disconnect the pad from the outlet. DO NOT PULL BY THE CORD.
- Disconnect the controller cord from the pad by holding the pad side connector with one hand and pulling firmly on the cord side connector with the other hand.
- Machine wash pad in cold water on a gentle cycle or hand wash. Tumble dry on low heat and remove promptly from the dryer or drape to dry.
- DO NOT plug in the pad and pad connector until completely dry.
TROUBLESHOOTING
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Sunbeam Products, Inc. warrants that for five years from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Sunbeam, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, a replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty.
Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty. This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of the initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. Sunbeam dealers, service centres, or retail stores selling Sunbeam products do not have the right to alter, modify or in any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than Sunbeam or an authorized Sunbeam service centre. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
What are the limits on Sunbeam’s Liability?
Sunbeam shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused
by the breach of any express, implied or statutory warranty or condition.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or
condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in
duration to the duration of the above warranty. Sunbeam disclaims all other
warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or
otherwise. Sunbeam shall is not liable for any damages of any kind resulting
from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use the product including
incidental, special, consequential or similar damages or loss of profits, or
for any breach of contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought
against the purchaser by any other party. Some provinces, states or
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from
province to province, state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
In the U.S.A. – If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would
like to obtain warranty service, please call
1-800-435-1250 and a convenient service
centre address will be provided to you. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO
ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES OR THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
FCC COMPLIANT
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) the device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note : This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, under part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the product and the receiver.
- Connect the product to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.