medisana HU 672 Maxi Fleece Heated Underblanket Instruction Manual

medisana HU 672 Maxi Fleece Heated Underblanket Instruction Manual

Device and controls

1. Power LED
2. Slider control

Explanation of symbols

Do not use the heated underblanket when it is folded!
Do not puncture the heated underblanket!
Not suitable for children under 3 years!
Only use the heated underblanket indoors!
The heated underblanket can be cleaned in a gentle wash cycle at max. 30°C!
Do not bleach!
Do not dry the heated underblanket in a tumble drier!
Do not iron the heated underblanket!
Do not dry clean!
IMPORTANT!
Non-observance of these instructions can result in serious injury or damage to the device.
WARNING
These warning notes must be observed to prevent any injury to the user.
CAUTION
These notes must be observed to prevent any damage to the device..
NOTE
These notes provide useful additional information on the installation or operation.
Protection category II
LOT number
Manufacturer

**** Read the instruction manual carefully before using this device, especially the safety instructions, and keep the instruction manual for future use. Should you give this device to another person, it is vital that you also pass on these instructions for use.

Power supply

• Before connecting the device to your power supply, please ensure that the supply voltage stated on the rating plate is compatible with your mains supply.
• The control switch should not be covered or placed on or below the device while the unit is in operation.
• Keep the mains lead away from hot surfaces.
• Never carry, pull or turn the heated underblanket by the mains lead and do not let the lead get tangled.
• Never touch a device that has fallen into water. Unplug the unit from the mains outlet immediately.
• The controls and leads must not be exposed to any kind of moisture.
• The heated underblanket may only be operated with the control unit (HU 672) supplied.

For special people

• This appliance must not be used by persons insensitive to heat and other very vulnerable persons who are unable to react to overheating.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 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 use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Children below the age of 3 years are not allowed to use this device, because they are not able to react on overheating.
• The appliance is not to be used by young children over the age of three, unless the controls have been pre-set by a parent or guardian and unless the child has been adequately instructed on how to operate the controls safely.
• The 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 value.
• Should you have any concerns about health issues, consult your doctor before using the device.
• Should you experience persistent pains in the muscles and joints, please inform your doctor. Persistent pains can be a symptom of serious illness.
• If you wear a pacemaker, please be aware that the electromagnetic fields emanating from this electric product may, under certain circumstances, interfere with the functions of your pacemaker. Therefore, ask your doctor and the manufacturer of the pacemaker for advice before using this product.
• If you experience any pain or discomfort while using the unit, stop using it immediately.

Operating the device

• Only use the device for its intended use as in the instruction manual.
• If misused, all guarantee rights shall become null and void.
• Carefully check the heated underblanket before each use, if you notice wear or damage.
• Examine the appliance frequently for signs of wear or damage. If there are such signs, if the appliance has been misused or does not work, return it to the supplier before switching it on again.
• The heated underblanket may not be operated while folded, creased, wrapped in a cover or placed around the mattress.
• Neither pierce the blanket with, nor attach safety pins or other spiky or sharp objects to the device.
• Never use the device unsupervised.
• The device is only for private use and is not to be used in hospitals.
• Do not fall asleep while the device is switched on. Prolonged use of the device at a high setting could lead to skin burns.
• If the appliance is used on an adjustable bed, check that the blanket and cord do not become trapped or rucked, for example in hinges.
• Do not use the device when wet and only use it in dry environments (not in the bathroom or similar environments).

Maintenance and cleaning

• You are only permitted to clean the unit. To avoid hazards, never repair the device yourself. Contact the customer service.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• If the power supply cable is damaged, it may only be replaced by medisana, an authorised dealer or by qualified personnel in order to avoid hazards.

• A damaged power supply cable must be replaced with a power cable of the same type.

• 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 excess ties and electric cords shall be arranged in a safe way.

• If a fault occurs, do not attempt to repair the unit yourself.
  Repairs must only be carried out by an authorized specialist dealer or other suitably qualified personnel.

• Let the heated underblanket cool down completely before folding and storing it. Do not fold it too tight.

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

Scope of supply

Please check first of all that the device is complete and is not damaged in any way. In case of doubt, do not use the it and contact your dealer or your service centre.

The following parts are included:

• 1 medisana Maxi fleece heated underblanket HU 672 with removable switching unit
• 1 Instruction manual

If you notice any transport damage during unpacking, please contact your dealer without delay.

WARNING
Please ensure that the polythene packing is kept away from the reach of children! Risk of suffocation!

Operating

Make sure, the connection cable of the control unit is properly connected to the plug of the heated underblanket. Plug the unit into the mains outlet and move the slider control 2 from position 0 to position 1. The power LED 1 will light up in orange (warm up phase) and after reaching the final temperature level it will light up in green. After a few minutes you will be able to feel the blanket getting noticeably warmer.

If you require a higher temperature setting, move the switch to the nextpositions 2 or 3 or the maximum heat setting, position 4. If the heated underblanket gets too hot for you, move the slider back to position 3, 2 or 1. After a short time, the heated underblanket will cool down.

To switch the unit off, move the switch back to position 0. The power LED 1 will go out, indicating that the unit is switched off. Unplug the unit from the mains outlet.
Move the switch to position 1 for any continuous use. The heated underblanket will switch off automatically after approx. 120 minutes of continuous use. To switch it back on again, move the slider switch to position 0 and then back to the desired heat setting.

Unplug the unit from the mains outlet once you have finished using it.

Troubleshooting

This unit is equipped with the active protection system APS TECH. The unit detects different causes of errors and emits corresponding alarm sounds if necessary. In the case of an error, the power LED 1 will light up in red.

3 beeps in 1-second interval and power LED 1 lights up in red:
The connection cable of the control unit is not properly connected to the blanket or another electrical defect is present.
Please check the cable connection. Is the cable connected properly, please do not use the item and contact the service center.

Constant beeping and power LED 1 lights up in red:
Check first, if the the desired switching position has been adjusted correctly. Important components are damaged or there is a short circuit. Please do not use the heated underblanket and contact the service center.

If there is no function at all after switching on the heated underblanket (power LED 1 shows no light), please check if the mains plug is correctly plugged in the mains outlet. If this is the case, the heated underblanket is defect. Please do not use the heated underblanket and contact the service center.

Cleaning and maintenance

• Before cleaning the heated underblanket, unplug it from the mains outlet and let it cool down for at least ten minutes.
• The blanket is equipped with a removable control unit (HU 672). Unplug the control unit from the heated underblanket by pulling out the connection cable from the plug on the underside.
• The heated underblanket can be cleaned dry (with a soft brush) or as described in the instructions on the product label.
• Never use strong detergents or hard brushes.
• To dry, lay the heated underblanket flat on a moistureabsorbent towel or mat.
• Only use the heated underblanket again once it is completely dry.
• Reconnect the control unit to the blanket in the correct manner.
• You should untangle the cable from time to time.
• Let the heated underblanket cool down completely before folding and storing it.
• Do not fold it too tightly. Ideally, you should store the underblanket folded in its original carton in a clean and dry place.

Disposal

This product must not be disposed of together with domestic waste.
All users are obliged to hand in all electrical or electronic devices, regardless of whether or not they contain toxic substances, at a municipal or commercial collection point so that they can be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner. Consult your municipal authority or your dealer for information about disposal.

Technical specifications

Name and model: medisana Maxi fleece heated underblanket HU 672
Power supply: 230V~, 50 Hz
Heat output: 100 watts
Automatic switch-off: after approx. 120 minutes
Dimensions approx.: 80 x 150 cm
Weight approx.: 1.17 kg
Operating conditions: Only use in dry rooms according to this user manual
Storage conditions: Laid out flat, clean and dry
Art. number: 60219
EAN number: 40 15588 60219

In accordance with our policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right for technical and design changes without notice.

The current version of this instruction manual can be found under www.medisana.com

Warranty and repair terms

Please contact your dealer or the service centre in case of a claim under the warranty. If you have to return the unit, please enclose a copy of your receipt and state what the defect is.

The following warranty terms apply:

1. The warranty period for medisana products is three years from date of purchase. In case of a warranty claim, the date of purchase has to be proven by means of the sales receipt or invoice.

2. Defects in material or workmanship will be removed free of charge within the warranty period.

3. Repairs under warranty do not extend the warranty period either for the unit or for the replacement parts.

4. The following is excluded under the warranty:
   a. All damage which has arisen due to improper treatment, e.g. non-observance of the user instructions.
   b. All damage which is due to repairs or tampering by the customer or unauthorised third parties.
   c. Damage which has arisen during transport from the manufacturer to the consumer or during transport to the service centre.
   d. Accessories which are subject to normal wear and tear

5. Liability for direct or indirect consequential losses caused by the unit are excluded even if the damage to the unit is accepted as a warranty claim.

medisana GmbH
Carl-Schurz-Str. 2
41460 NEUSS
GERMANY

The service centre address is shown on the attached leaflet.

References

• Home page medisana – Your health in good hands

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