• This electric underblanket must not be used by people who are not
sensitive to heat or by vulnerable people who may not be able to react
to overheating (e.g. diabetics, persons with skin changes related to
illness or persons with scarred skin in the area where the pad is to be
applied, after taking any pain-relieving medication or alcohol).
• This heated underblanket may not be used for very young children
under the age of three (0-3) due to their inability to react to overheating.
• This heated underblanket may not be used for young children over the
age of three (3-8) unless the control has been pre-set by a parent or
guardian and unless the child has been adequately instructed how to
operate the heated underblanket safely.
• This heated underblanket can be used by older children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or men-
tal 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 heated underblanket.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
• This heated underblanket is not intended for use in hospitals.
• Do not insert pins.
• Do not use folded or rucked.
• Do not use if wet.
• If the heated underblanket is used on an adjustable bed, check that the
underblanket and cord do not become trapped or rucked, for example
in hinges.
• This heated underblanket must be used with the type of controller that
is marked on the rating label of the heated underblanket, only.
• The electric and magnetic fields emitted by this electrical heated under-
blanket may possibly interfere with the operation of pacemakers. How-
ever, they are well below the permissible limits: electric field strength:
maximum of 5,000 V/m, magnetic field strength: maximum of 80 A/m,
magnetic flux density: maximum of 0.1 millitesla. Please therefore ask
your doctor and the manufacturer of your pacemaker before using this
product.
• Do not pull, twist or make any sharp kinks in the cords.
• This heated underblanket must be examined frequently for signs of
wear or damage.
If there are such signs, if the heated underblanket has been misused
or does not work, return it to the supplier before switching it on again.
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