Sunbeam Dreamland Electric Blankets

Contents

• Sunbeam's Safety Precautions
• Safety Precautions for your Electric Blanket
• Features of your Dreamland electric blanket
• Fitting your electric blanket
• Using your electric blanket
• Care and cleaning
• Troubleshooting

Sunbeam's Safety Precautions

Sunbeam is very safety conscious when designing and manufacturing consumer products, but it is essential that the product user also exercise care when using an electrical appliance. Listed below are precautions which are essential for the safe use of an electrical appliance:

• Read carefully and save all the instructions provided with an appliance.
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.
• Turn the power off and remove the plug when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning.
• Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless this cord has been checked and tested by a qualified technician or service person.
• Always use your appliance from a power outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the appliance.
• 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.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
• Never leave an appliance unattended while in use.
• Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its intended use.
• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas flame, electric element or on a heated oven.
• Do not place on top of any other appliance.
• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang over the edge of a table or bench top or touch any hot surface.
• Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or after the appliance has been damaged in any manner. If damage is suspected, return the appliance to the nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre for examination, repair or adjustment.
• For additional protection, Sunbeam recommend the use of a residual current device (RCD) with a tripping current not exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit supplying power to your appliances.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid unless recommended.
• Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments.
• Do not place heavy items on your bed when the electric blanket is turned on.
• It is recommended that a qualified engineer or registered person inspect the heated blanket once it passes warranty period and every 2 years thereafter.

If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line. Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.

Important instructions – retain for future use.

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Safety Precautions for your Electric Blanket

• Do not use your electric blanket on or under a waterbed.
• Do not use on an adjustable bed or futon.
• Do not switch the blanket on if moist or wet.
• Do not allow the blanket heating wires to lie over the edge of the mattress.
• Do not place your power cord or connector under any stress or strain. Never jam or bend the power cord over a hard surface such as a bed frame. The power cord should always remain free from obstructions.
• Do not use pins, needles, safety pins or other sharp items on your electric blanket.
• Do not dry clean your electric blanket.
• Use only as an underblanket.
• Examine periodically for signs of wear or damage on the blanket cords. If there are such signs, or the blanket has been misused, return it to an authorised service agent for inspection.
• Each day check that the electric blanket is smooth, flat and properly secured on the mattress. Do not use if the blanket is folded, rucked or creased.
• Only use your electric blanket with the controls supplied or marked equivalent.
• Do not use with infants, infirm persons, or persons insensitive to heat.
• Parents or guardians must preset the controls for young children, unless the child has been adequately instructed on how to operate the control safely.
• Children under the age of three are not to use this appliance due to their inability to react to overheating.
• Turn the power off and remove the plug when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning.
• This electric blanket is not intended for use in hospitals.
• When storing the appliance, allow it to cool down before folding.
• Do not crease the appliance by placing items on top of it during storage.
• Should your appliance suffer a thermal or fuse link rupture (normally identified when the blanket stops heating) please return it to the manufacturer or agent for repair or replacement.
• Heat settings 1-4 are for continuous or all night use. If this appliance is slept on with the controls set to a higher temperature, the user may suffer skin burns or heat stroke.

If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line. Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.

Attention [!] Instruction Booklet - Please read the instructions thoroughly before use

Features of your Dreamland electric blanket

Dreamland Fitted electric blankets have the following features:

• Fitted blanket: Just like a fitted sheet, this electric blanket has elasticised sides to keep it secure on the mattress and make fitting easy.
• Machine washable: For convenient care, this electric blanket can be machine washed and may be tumble dried. For instructions on how to launder your electric blanket, see the Care and cleaning section on page 7.
• 9 heat settings: The easy to use illuminated controls offer a choice of heat settings from 1 to 9, so you can select the perfect heat level for preheating or all night use. The selected heat setting is displayed on the LCD.
• Digital timer control: The handy countdown timer switches the electric blanket off automatically - after 3, 6 or 12 hours.
• Extra foot warmth: This electric blanket provides extra warmth to your feet while keeping the rest of your body at a comfortable temperature.
• Detachable controls: Remove the controls when laundering or storing your electric blanket.
• Dual controls: Double, Queen and King size blankets have two control units providing individual comfort.
• Overheat protection: A safety mechanism within this electric blanket automatically switches the blanket off in the unlikely event of a fault.
• Antibacterial Treatment: Ideal for asthma and allergy sufferers, this electric blanket incorporates antibacterial treatment into the polyester fibres, helping to inhibit the growth of bacteria and mould. This treatment ensures a fresher, more hygienic blanket that lasts even when washed regularly.

Fitting your electric blanket

Note: The heat pad is designed to fit within the edges of your mattress. This ensures the best, smoothest and firm fit of your blanket to the mattress. As the blanket settles in to the fit of the bed, any fold ridges should smooth out over time.

Place the electric blanket on your mattress with the control sockets on the underside of the blanket near the head of the bed. Ensure the heating wires do not extend under the pillows.

A single or king single fitted electric blanket can be turned over so that the control is on the preferred side of the bed if desired.

Diagram Description (Figure 3): Illustrates placing the fitted electric blanket onto a mattress, showing the elasticated skirt designed to fit securely around the mattress edges.

Pull the elasticised skirt over the top corners of the mattress. To fit the foot of the bed, pull from the centre of the blanket to the foot of the bed, and fit one corner at a time while holding the centre. Ensure the fitted skirt goes completely under the mattress. Pull on the edges of the blanket to ensure that it is flat and square on the mattress.

Diagram Description (Figure 4): Shows how to connect the control to the electric blanket by inserting the connector plug into the socket and pushing firmly until it clicks into place. This is repeated for the other side if required (for dual controls).

Caution: The cord and controls must be kept outside the bed and away from external heating sources, such as heaters and lamps. Do not cover the control.

Using your electric blanket

9 heat timer control

Your fitted electric blanket is supplied with a 9 heat timer control. Two controls are supplied with Double, Queen and King size electric blankets. The control features an on/off slide switch to operate the control plus a choice of three timer settings which automatically switch the blanket off after three, six or 12 hours. The illuminated LCD displays the selected heat and timer settings.

Operating your 9 heat timer control

Slide the on/off switch to the ON position. Select your desired heat setting using the up/down arrow buttons. Sunbeam recommends that you only use settings 1, 2, 3 or 4 for all night use.

• 1-4: Low, gentle heat for all night use
• 5-7: Medium heat
• 8-9: High heat, for preheating only

Operating the timer

When switched on, the control automatically defaults to the three hour (3H) timer setting. To change the timer setting, press the timer button to scroll through the three options: 3 hours (3H), 6 hours (6H), or 12 hours (12H). Pressing the timer button again returns to the 3H setting.

The selected timer setting is displayed on the LCD, along with the selected heat setting. You may change the heat setting at any time during the timer period using the up/down buttons.

You may change the timer setting at any time; you do not have to wait for a timer period to finish before selecting a new timer setting. Note: pressing the timer button during the timer period will restart the timer.

At the end of the selected time period, the temperature and timer settings will flash and the blanket will automatically switch off. To reset the control after the selected time period has elapsed, simply slide the on/off switch OFF and then ON again. When switched on again, the control automatically defaults to the last temperature and timer settings selected.

Diagram Description (Figure 5): Shows the electric blanket control unit with an LCD display showing heat and timer settings.

Diagram Description (Figure 6): Illustrates the heat setting levels: 1-4 for low/gentle heat, 5-7 for medium heat, and 8-9 for high heat (preheating).

Diagram Description (Figure 7): Displays the timer settings: 3H (3 hours), 6H (6 hours), and 12H (12 hours).

Care and cleaning

All Dreamland electric blankets feature waterproof heating elements, making them fully immersible and safe to wash by hand or machine. Before cleaning your electric blanket, ensure that the controls are unplugged from the blanket.

Spot cleaning

Sponge the affected area using a neutral wool detergent or mild soap flakes mixed with lukewarm water. Sponge twice with clean water to remove detergent. Remove excess water by compressing the wet area between two towels.

Hand washing

Wash the blanket in lukewarm water with a neutral wool detergent or mild soap flakes. Soak for five minutes, then gently squeeze the soapy water through the fabric. Rinse thoroughly in clean, lukewarm water then drain excess water from the blanket. Do not wring.

Machine washing

Take your electric blanket to a commercial laundry or wash in a domestic washing machine (if permitted). Wash on WOOL or DELICATES cycle with a neutral wool detergent or mild soap flakes, below 40°C. Do not use high speed or extra spin cycles.

Line drying

Drape the blanket across several lines of your clothesline, and try to avoid direct heat. Do not use pegs on the wired areas. Do not dry with a hairdryer or heater. Ensure that the blanket and control sockets are completely dry before using again.

Machine drying

Tumble dry your blanket on LOW setting for 15 minutes MAXIMUM. Smooth the blanket by gently pulling any creases out of the fabric. Line dry to ensure the blanket and control sockets are completely dry before use. Do not dry with a hairdryer or heater.

Storing your blanket

If you wish to remove the blanket from your bed when not in use, roll or fold it loosely and store in a blanket bag. Avoid pressing sharp creases into the blanket. Do not place heavy items on top of your electric blanket when storing.

Troubleshooting

The electric blanket is not heating

• Check the control is plugged into the electric blanket, and ensure it is clicked securely into position. If the control connector is not properly fitted to the blanket, switch the power off at the power outlet, securely attach the control connector plug to the blanket and then switch the power back on.
• Check the power cord is connected to the power outlet and that the power is switched on.
• If you are using a powerboard, check the powerboard is working.
• Remember for double, queen and king blankets there are 2 controls. Ensure both are plugged into the blanket, and both cords are plugged into a power outlet.
• Check the on/off slide switch on the control is switched to 'on'.
• If only one side of the blanket is working, it may simply be because the control rather than the blanket is not working. To help resolve your issue quickly, before calling Sunbeam Customer Service, please check the control. Simply swap the "good controller" to the "faulty" side of the blanket. Wait 20 minutes to see if the blanket is heating. If it does heat, the first controller is faulty. If the blanket still does not heat, the blanket may be faulty. Then call Sunbeam Customer Service line, and they will be able to assist.

The cord or any wiring is damaged

Do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact the Sunbeam Customer service line on 1300 881 861 in Australia or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand.

Warranty Information

3 Year Replacement Guarantee ?️ 3 Year Guarantee

This Sunbeam product is covered by a 3 year replacement or repair warranty, which is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law (if your product was purchased in Australia) or New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act (if your product was purchased in New Zealand).

Upon receipt of your claim, Sunbeam will seek to resolve your difficulties or, if the product is defective, advise you on how to obtain a replacement or refund.

To assist us in managing warranty claims, we recommend you register your product as soon as practicable after purchase by creating a MySunbeam account on our website and uploading a copy of your original receipt.

In order to make a claim under our warranty, you must have the original proof of purchase documentation for the product and present it when requested (if not already uploaded to our website).

Should your product develop any defect within 12 months of purchase because of faulty materials or workmanship, Sunbeam will replace or repair it, at its discretion, free of charge. A product presented for repair may be replaced by a refurbished product of the same type rather than being repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the product.

Sunbeam's replacement or repair warranty only applies where a defect arises as a result of faulty material or workmanship during the warranty period. Your warranty does not cover misuse or negligent handling (including damage caused by failing to use the product in accordance with this instruction booklet), accidental damage, or normal wear and tear.

Your warranty does not:

• cover freight or any other costs incurred in making a claim, consumable items, accessories that by their nature and limited lifespan require periodic renewal (such as filters and seals) or any consequential loss or damage; or
• cover damage caused by: power surges, power dips, voltage supply problems, or use of the product on incorrect voltage; servicing or modification of the product other than by Sunbeam or an authorised Sunbeam service centre; use of the product with other accessories, attachments, product supplies, parts or devices that do not conform to Sunbeam specifications; or exposure of the product to abnormally corrosive conditions; or
• extend beyond 3 months if the product is used in commercial, industrial, educational or rental applications.

The benefits given to you by Sunbeam's warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under law in relation to the product.

In Australia, goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Goods also come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act.

If your warranty claim is not accepted, Sunbeam will inform you and if requested to do so by you, repair the product provided you pay the usual charges for such repair. You will also be responsible for all freight and other costs.

Should your product require repair or service after the warranty period, contact your nearest Sunbeam service centre. For a complete list of Sunbeam's service centres, visit the website or call the customer service line.

Need help with your appliance?

Contact Sunbeam's customer service team or visit the website for information and tips on getting the most from your appliance.

Australia

• Visit: www.sunbeam.com.au
• Phone: 1300 881 861
• Mail: Suite 1, Level 1, 13 Lord Street, Botany NSW 2019 Australia.

New Zealand

• Visit: www.sunbeam.co.nz
• Phone: 0800 786 232
• Mail: Level 6, Building 5, Central Park, 660-670 Great South Road, Greenlane, Auckland.

Sunbeam Corporation is a division of Newell Brands. NEWELL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD. ABN 68 075 071 233. Sunbeam is a registered trade mark. Made in China to Sunbeam's specification. Due to minor changes in design or otherwise, the product you buy may differ slightly from the one shown here. Approved by the appropriate electrical regulatory authorities. ©Sunbeam Corporation Limited 2020. 09/20

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