INVENTUM HN197VB Electric blanket Instruction Manual

INVENTUM HN197VB Electric blanket

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safety instructions

Important safety instructions – read carefully and keep for later reference!

WARNING

• Non-observance of the following notes may result in personal injury or material damage (electric shock, skin burns, fire). The following safety and hazard information is not only intended to protect your health and the health of others, it should also protect the product. For this reason, pay attention to these safety notes and include these instructions when handing over the product to others.

• This heated underblanket must not be used by persons who are not sensitive to heat or by other vulnerable persons who may not be able to react to overheating (e.g. diabetics, people with skin alterations due to illness or scarred tissue in the application area, after taking pain relief medication or alcohol).

• This heated underblanket must not be used by very young children (0-3 years old) as they are unable to respond to overheating.

• The heated underblanket can be used by children older than 3 and younger than 8 years of age provided they are supervised. For this, the control must always be set to the minimum temperature.

• This heated underblanket may be used by children over the age of 8 and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental skills or a lack of experience or knowledge, provided that they are supervised and have been instructed on how to use the heated underblanket safely, and are fully aware of the consequent risks of use.

• Children must not play with the heated underblanket.

• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless supervised.

• This heated underblanket is not designed for use in hospitals.

• This heated underblanket is only intended for domestic/private use, not for commercial use.

• Do not insert needles.

• Do not use when folded or bunched up.

• Do not use if wet.

• Before using it on an adjustable bed, check that the heated underblanket and the cables are not, for example, trapped in a hinge or bunched up.

• This heated underblanket may only be used in conjunction with the control specified on the label.

• This heated underblanket must only be connected to the mains voltage that is specified on the label.

• The electrical and magnetic fields emitted by this heated underblanket may interfere with the function of a pacemaker. However, they are still well below the limits: electrical field strength: max. 5000 V/m, magnetic field strength: max. 80 A/m, magnetic flux density: max. 0.1 millitesla. Please therefore consult your doctor and the manufacturer of your pacemaker before using this heated underblanket.

• Do not pull, twist or make sharp bends in the cables.

• If they are not positioned properly, there may be a risk of becoming entangled in, being strangled by, tripping over, or stepping on the cable and control of the heated underblanket. The user must ensure that excess lengths of cable, and cables in general, are safely routed.

• Please check this heated underblanket frequently for signs of wear and tear or damage. If any such signs are evident, if the heated underblanket has been used incorrectly or if it no longer heats up,
  it must be checked by the manufacturer before being switched on again.

• Under no circumstances should you open or repair the heated underblanket (including the accessories) yourself because faultless functionality can no longer be guaranteed thereafter. Failure to observe this will invalidate the warranty.

• The appliance may not be used with an external timer
  or a separate remote control.

• If the mains connection cable of this heated underblanket is damaged, it must be disposed of. If it cannot be removed, the heated underblanket must be disposed of.

• When this heated underblanket is switched on:

  • Do not place any sharp objects on it
  • Do not place any heat sources, such as hot water bottles, heat pads or similar, on it

• The electronic components in the control warm up when the heated underblanket is in use. For this reason, the control must never be covered or placed on the heated underblanket when it is in use.

• It is essential to observe the information relating to the following chapters: Operation, Cleaning and maintenance, Storage.

• If you should have any questions about using our devices, please contact our Customer Services department.

appliance description

1. Control
2. Illuminated display
3. Button for adjusting the body area temperature
4. Button for setting the automatic switch-off time
5. Button for adjusting the foot area temperature
6. ON/OFF switch
7. Button for displaying the kWh
8. Plug-in coupling
9. Supply plug

1-person electric under blanket Size: 160 x 80 cm Two separately adjustable temperature zones 9 settings for each zone (body and feet) Detachable cord Silver particles Machine washable, 30 °C 60 Watt Material: cotton (top) and fleece (bottom)

CAUTION
This electric under blanket is designed for warming beds, only.

operation

Safety

CAUTION

• This heated underblanket is equipped with the INVENTUM SAFETY SYSTEM (ISS). This sensor technology prevents the entire surface of the heated underblanket from overheating by automatically switching off the heated underblanket in the event of a fault. If the safety system has switched off the heated underblanket, the temperature setting is not illuminated any more even when the heated underblanket is switched on.
• Please note that the heated underblanket is not operable any more due to safety reasons in this case and has to be sent to the service address indicated.
• Do not connect the defective heated underblanket with another control of the same type. This would trigger a permanent switch off via the control’s safety system.

Initial use

• Spread out the heated under blanket flat onto your mattress starting at the foot end. The electric blanket can be used on both sides.
• To operate the heated under blanket connect the Control to the heated under a blanket by plugging in the connector.
• Then plug in the supply plug into the mains outlet.
• Then put on your bedsheet in the usual manner so that the heated under a blanket is between your mattress and the bedsheet.

CAUTION
Make sure that the under blanket is spread out entirely flat and that it will not rumple up or crease when in use. Check its position when making the bed.

Switching on
Slide the ON/OFF switch sideways to the ON ( I ) position to switch on the electric under blanket. When switched on, the display lights up and at first displays all the segments for approx. 2 seconds. After that, the following basic settings are displayed:

• Temperature setting for body area: 0
• Temperature setting for foot area: 0
• Automatic switch-off time: 1 h (= 1 hour)

NOTE
The illuminance level drops after approx. 5 seconds so that your sleep is not disturbed during the night.
NOTE
This electric under blanket has a rapid heating function, allowing for faster warming in the first 15 minutes. During this time, “Turbo” flashes on the display.

Selecting the temperature setting

Press the button (3) to select the temperature setting for the body area. Press the button (5) to select the temperature setting for the foot area.

• Level 0: OFF
• Level 1: minimum heat
• Level 2-8: individual heat
• Level 9: maximum heat

NOTE

• Switching sequence of the temperature settings: 0-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1-0-9…
• The quickest way to heat up the electricity under blanket is to select the highest temperature setting of the control, first.
• We strongly recommend switching on the electric under blanket approx. 30 minutes before going to bed and covering it with the quilt to prevent the warmth from escaping.

CAUTION
If the heated under a blanket is used continuously (for several hours) it is recommended to use the lowest setting (1) of the control to avoid the body overheating and thereby any potential burns to the skin or heat stroke.

Automatic switch-back

NOTE
This electric underblanket features an automatic switch-back for safety purposes. Temperature settings 9, 8 and 7 are automatically switched to temperature setting 6 after 3 hours.

Selecting the automatic switch-off time

• Press the button to set the automatic switch-off time. You can set the automatic switch-off time as 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. or 12 hours.

NOTE
Switching sequence of the automatic switch-off time: 1 h – 12 h – 11 h – 10 h – 9 h etc. 1 h – 12 h – 11 h etc. (time in hours). If the time remaining is under an hour it is shown in minutes (e.g. 59 min.)

• The electric under a blanket is automatically switched off once the set switch-off time has elapsed. The following is then shown in the display:
• Temperature setting for body area: 0
• Temperature setting for foot area: 0
• Automatic switch-off time: “0 min” flashes
• To switch on the electric under the blanket again, press either the button to set the temperature setting of the body area or of the foot area.
• If you do not want to use the electric under blanket beyond the selected switch-off time, slide the ON/OFF switch to the OFF (0) position to switch off the electric under blanket.

Switching off
Set the ON/OFF slider to the OFF (0) position to switch off the electricity under the blanket. After switching off the temperature setting is not illuminated anymore.

NOTE
If the electric under blanket won’t be used for several days, set the slider for ON/OFF and temperature settings to the OFF (0) position and remove the mains plug from the socket

ECO control
Temperature settings 1, 2, 3 and 4 are particularly energy-efficient. If these temperature settings have been selected, the “ECO” symbol is shown in the display.
kWh display
Press the “kWh” button to display the current power consumption in kWh. The power consumed since the last switch-on is displayed. Due to the low power consumption in the “ECO” temperature settings, the displayed value (power consumption in kWh) takes a while to change. If both zones are set to temperature setting ’9’, it will take approx. 8 minutes for the display to change from 0.00 kWh to 0.01 kWh.

NOTE
A healty sleeping environment can be achieved by keeping the bedroom cool and pre-heating your bed shortly before going to bed. Lower heating costs for the bedroom also create further cost savings.

Anti-allergy temperature setting
Useful information
In recent years, the number of people allergic to domestic dust has risen sharply. Typical symptoms of this allergy are irritated eyes, sneezing fits, coughing fits and shortness of breath in the early morning. These reactions are triggered by proteins in the excrement of the house dust mite. Mites are almost always present in warm and humid microclimates, as are often found in beds. They feed mainly on human skin scales and mildew and can be found in every house. Even with regular and thorough cleaning, dust and skin cells continuously build up.

• With the anti-allergy temperature setting, you can fight back against the mite population and create a dry, mildew-free bed environment.
• For this, set the body and foot area temperatures to level 9 and the automatic switch-off time to 12 hours. “Anti-Allergy” is shown in the display.
• In order to prevent heat being lost, the electric under blanket must be completely covered by the duvet for this process.
• This process dries out your mattress and thereby creates a hostile microclimate for the mites. We recommend regular use of the anti-allergy temperature setting. Ideally, the electric under blanket should be operated for the full 12 hours.

cleaning & maintenance

WARNING
Always remove the supply plug from the mains outlet and remove the control from the electric under blanket by disconnecting it at the connector

CAUTION
The control must never get in contact to water or other liquids. Otherwise, the control may be damaged.

• To clean the control, use a dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use any chemical or abrasive cleaning agents.
• Small marks on the electric under blanket can be removed with a damp cloth or sponge, or if necessary, with a little liquid detergent for delicate laundry.

CAUTION
The electric under blanket should not be dry cleaned, wrung out, dried in the machine, mangled or ironed. Otherwise, the electric under blanket could get damaged.

• In case of heavier soiling, this electric blanket can be washed in a washing machine.
• Set the washing machine to a particularly gentle, 30 °C cycle (woolens program). Use a wool laundry detergent and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

CAUTION
Note that excessive washing will wear out the electric blanket. For this reason, the electric blanket should only be machine washed a maximum of 5 times throughout its entire life.

• While the electric blanket is still damp after washing, shape it to its original form and size and place it flat over clothes drying rack to dry.

CAUTION

• Do not attach the electric under blanket to washing lines with washing pegs or similar. Otherwise, the electricity under the blanket may be damaged.
• Only reconnect the control to the electric under blanket after the connector and the electric under blanket are completely dry. Otherwise, the electricity under blanket may be damaged.

WARNING
Under no circumstances switch on the electric under blanket to dry it. Otherwise, there is a risk of an electric shock.

Additional information:
The upper side of this electric under blanket (soft cotton side) is finished wit silver particles. This special finishing improves hygiene by reducing the building-up of odor and bacteria. The under blanket can be washed as described and the finishing will not wash out.

storage

When not in use we recommend storing the electric under blanket in its original packaging. For this purpose, disconnect the control from the electric under blanket by unplugging the plug-in coupling.

CAUTION

• Please allow the electricity under the blanket to cool down first. Otherwise, the electricity under the blanket may be damaged.
• To avoid sharp folds in the electric under a blanket, do not place any objects on top of it while it is being stored.

disposal

Legislation requires that all electrical and electronic equipment must be collected for reuse and recycling. Electrical and electronic equipment marked with the symbol indicating separate collection of such equipment must be returned to a municipal waste collection point.

References

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