LAKELAND 63621 Grey Heated Poncho Instructions

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
GREY
HEATED PONCHO

LAKELAND GREY HEATED PONCHO

Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Grey Heated Poncho.
Please take a little time to read this booklet before you use your heated poncho and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Your Grey Heated Poncho is made from soft, thick fleece with a sherpa fleece backing.
There are 9 variable heat settings and 9 auto shut-off settings, from 20 minutes to 3 hours to switch off the heated poncho.
Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same excellent quality, value for money, and exceptional customer service as when we founded the company back in the 1960s.
Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Poncho
2. Plug
3. Control Unit
4. Connector
5. Indicator panel
6. Auto offsetting
7. Power switch
8. Temperature setting
9. Connector plug

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS.

RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE.

WARNING! Instructions and warnings for safe use.
SAFETY NOTES

• Before using this appliance, carefully read the instructions for use and in particular the safety notes and warnings, which must be complied with. Keep this manual together with its illustrative guide for future consultation. Should you transfer the appliance to another user, make sure you hand over this documentation as well.

• After unpacking, make sure the appliance is intact, complete with all its parts as shown in the illustrative guide, and with no sign of damage due to transportation. If in any doubt, do not use the appliance and contact an authorized service center.

• This appliance must be used only for the purpose for which it was designed, namely as a heated poncho for home use. Any other use is considered not compliant with the intended use and therefore dangerous.

• Before connecting the appliance to the main supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency indicated on the technical data of the appliance correspond to those of the main supply. The rating is on the appliance or on the power supply unit if any (see illustrative guide).

• This appliance is only to be used with the types of a detachable control unit that are marked on the appliance.

• Children under the age of three are not to use this appliance due to their inability to react to overheating.

• This appliance can be used by children older than 3 years and younger than 8 years under supervision and with the control always set to minimum temperature.

• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• This appliance must not be used by persons insensitive to heat and other very vulnerable persons who are unable to react to overheating.

• DO NOT use the appliance with wet hands or damp feet.

• DO NOT pull the supply cord or the appliance itself to remove the plug from the socket.

• DO NOT pull or lift the appliance by the supply cord.

• The cable and control unit of the appliance can give rise to risks of entanglement, strangulation, tripping or treading if not correctly arranged. The user shall make sure that electric cords shall be arranged in a safe way.

• DO NOT expose the appliance to humidity, to the effects of weather (rain, sun, etc.), or to extreme temperatures.

• Always disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before cleaning or performing maintenance and when the appliance is not in use.

• Examine the appliance frequently for signs of wear or damage. lf there are such signs, if the appliance has been misused or does not work, contact an authorized technical service center before switching it on again.

• If the appliance is faulty or malfunctions, switch it off and do not tamper with it. Contact an authorized technical service center for any repairs.

• If the supply cord is damaged, take the whole appliance to an authorized technical service center for the replacement of the control unit, so as to prevent all risks.

• DO NOT use this appliance to warm animals.

• DO NOT place the control unit under the pillow or between the sheets or blankets.

• If the appliance is used on an adjustable bed, check that the heated poncho and cord do not become trapped or rucked, for example in hinges.

• DO NOT tuck in.

• This appliance is not intended for medical use in hospitals.

• DO NOT use if wet.

• DO NOT use folded or creased.

• DO NOT insert pins or needles.

• PLEASE NOTE: This item is not recommended for use by anybody who has a pacemaker.

• See the external packaging for the characteristics of the appliance.

USING YOUR HEATED PONCHO FOR THE FIRST TIME

Unpack the heated poncho, remove all the packaging materials.

• Insert the connector plug into the connector on the heated poncho.
• Ensure the connector plug is fully pushed in until the catch engages. The heated poncho is now ready to use.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Plugin the control unit and switch it on at the socket.

• Turn on the poncho by pressing the power button, then press the temperature setting button. A number relating to the setting will appear in the indicator panel. The poncho will gradually start to warm up.

• There are 9 levels of heat, the default is 1, if you require a higher temperature setting, please set the temperature setting between 2 to 9 by pressing the temperature setting button. This increases in one unit intervals – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Once you have reached 9 if you press with temperature setting button again it will go back to 1.

• Should the poncho get too warm for you, adjust the heating setting back to level 2 or 1 by pressing the temperature setting button.

• Position 2 and 3 of the poncho are intended for heating up, only position 1 is for continuous operation.

• Change the temperature setting to level 1 before falling asleep.

• To switch off your heated poncho, press the power button and there should then be nothing showing on the indicator panel. Switch off and unplug at the socket.

AUTO SHUT-OFF

• Your poncho has 9 settings for automatically switching off up to 3 hours. The default is 20 minutes.
•  Should you like to adjust the setting, once you have set the temperature, press the auto shut-off setting button to select a setting between 2 and 9. Each setting increases by 20 minutes.
• So you know you are selecting the auto shut-off time, on the panel, there is a dot after the number.

CARE AND CLEANING

• Unplug the heated poncho and let it cool completely before cleaning.
• Check parts for wear and damage after every few uses.
• Never immerse the control unit in water or any other liquid.

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS

• Disconnect the control unit from the connector on the heated poncho.
• Machine washable at 30ºC on a wool program.
• DO NOT iron, tumble dry, dry clean, or bleach.
• To hand-wash, use a mild washing powder or detergent and soak your heated poncho in lukewarm water for 15 minutes. After soaking, gently wash the heated poncho and rinse thoroughly with clean, lukewarm water.
• Allow the excess water to drain from the heated poncho. It may be gently squeezed, but do not wring the heated poncho.

DRYING YOUR HEATED PONCHO

• Air dry on a clothesline, avoid the use of clothes pegs as they will damage the heated poncho.
• Do not use your heated poncho until it is completely dry.
• Do not wring the heated poncho.
• Hold the heated poncho up to the light and inspect it to ensure that none of the wires have formed into loops, or become twisted. Contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100, if any of the wires have moved.

STORING YOUR HEATED PONCHO

• When storing the heated poncho, allow it to cool down before folding.
• Avoid creasing the heated poncho.
• Do not place heavy items on the heated poncho when in storage, as deep creases or folds may damage the wiring.
• Do not use any moth-proofing chemicals.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: Why is the control unit not illuminating?
Answer: Check that the appliance is plugged in and switched on at the socket.
Check that the control unit is properly attached to the heated poncho.
Question: Why is my control unit flashing F on the panel?
Answer: The connector plug is not properly connected to the connector on the poncho, push fully into the connector.
Question: Why is my control unit on but there is no heat?
Answer: Check that the connector plug is fully pushed into the connector.
The heated poncho automatically switches off after 3 hours and may have gone into Standby mode. Press the power button to turn the poncho back on.
The heated poncho may be faulty or damaged. If so, contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.
Question: Why is there heat discoloration on the fabric?
Answer: There may be a fault with the appliance, discontinue use and contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.”

TECHNICAL DATA

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

The appliance is fitted with a fused three-pin plug to BS1363 which is suitable for use in all homes fitted with sockets to current specifications.
CHANGING THE 7 AMP FUSE
Use a 7 amp BS1362 fuse. Only BSI or ASTA-approved fuses should be used. If you are unsure which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualified electrician.
Note: After replacing or changing a fuse on a molded plug that has a fuse cover, the cover must be refitted to the plug; the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover.
If lost, replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an electrical shop. This appliance complies with the following EU Directives: 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) and 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive).

RECYCLING YOUR ELECTRICALS

Along with many other high street retailers, Lakeland has joined a scheme whereby customers can take their unwanted electrical products o recycling points set up around the country.
Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk to find your nearest recycling point.
Lakeland
Alexandra Buildings, Windermere, Cumbria, UK LA23 1BQ
Tel: 015394 88100 lakeland.co.uk

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