AEG WUB 5511: Important information! Please keep for subsequent use!

Important information! Please keep for subsequent use!: AEG WUB 5511

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Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the

Instruction manual

appliance into operation and keep the instructions including

Thank you for purchasing our product. We hope you will

the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the in-

enjoy your new appliance.

ternal packing. If you give this device to other people, please

also pass on the operating instructions.

Important information!

Please keep for subsequent use!

Symbols on the product

You will find the following warning and information symbols on the

product:

Read the instructions!

Do not use when folded or pushed together!

Do not pierce with pins!

Hand wash only!

Please follow the instructions in chapter “Cleaning”.

WARNING:

This product must only be used as a heating blanket.

This device is not suitable for use in hospitals.

The product must not be used for small children, frail individuals

of those sensitive to heat.

The appliance is not to be used by young children (under

8 years) unless the controls have been pre-set by a parent or

guardian, or unless the child has been adequately instructed on

how to operate the controls safely.

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WARNING:

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and

above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental ca-

pabilities 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.

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children

without supervision.

Do not use the product if it is wet or in rooms with a high level of

humidity, such as bathrooms etc.

Do not use this heating blanket on an adjustable bed. Or:

If using the blanket on an adjustable bed, make sure the heat-

ing blanket and the cables do not get trapped by hinges or get

pushed together.

When using the product continuously, the control switch must

only be set to position “1”.

If there is a possibility of the user falling asleep while using the

product, the control switch must only be set to position “1”.

When not using the product, it must be stored according to the

instructions in chapter “Storage”.

The product should be inspected regularly for signs of wear or

damage. If any such signs are found, or if the device has been

used incorrectly, it must be returned to the dealer or service de-

partment before being used again.

Do not use a damaged device, and disconnect it immediately

from the mains if it is already in use.

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WARNING:

If the device does not work because a fuse has been activated or

triggered, please return the product to our service department.

Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always contact

an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure to danger, al-

ways have a faulty cable be replaced only by the manufacturer,

by our customer service or by a qualified person and with a

cable of the same type.

General notes

CAUTION:

This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other

The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and

objects.

for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fit for

commercial use. Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away

NOTE:

from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip

This highlights tips and information.

it into any liquid) and sharp edges. Do not use the ap-

pliance with wet hands. If the appliance is humid or wet,

unplug it immediately.

Overview of the Components

When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appli-

ance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull

1 Control

the plug itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being

2 Control switch

used and remove the attached accessories.

3 Power setting display with indicator lamp

Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you

leave the room you should always turn the device off.

Instructions for Use

Remove the plug from the socket.

Check the appliance and the cable for damage on a

Use

regular basis. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged.

Use the electric blanket on the mattress of your bed. The

Use only original spare parts.

electric blanket must be attached to the mattress by means

In order to ensure your children’s safety, please keep all

of the straps.

packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of

Place the electric blanket on the mattress (see Figure A).

their reach.

Release the straps and guide them under the mattress

(see Figure B).

WARNING!

Pass the straps through the loops on the other side of the

Caution! Do not allow small children to play with the foil

electric blanket and fasten them with knots.

as there is a danger of suffocation!

The electric blanket must lie smoothly on the mattress

and must not be tucked in or contain any creases.

Symbols in these Instructions for Use

Pass the lead out of the bed in such a way that you can

Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is

still operate the control switch.

essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid

CAUTION:

accidents and prevent damage to the machine:

Do not cover the control switch with bedding or pillows!

WARNING:

Otherwise this might result in a malfunction.

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates pos-

sible injury risks.

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Electrical Connection

Please also follow the care instructions on the label.

Please ensure that the device voltage (see type plate) and

CAUTION:

mains voltage are the same.

If you use water to clean the electric blanket, this must

Connect the mains plug to a properly installed wall

not be warmer than 30°C. Otherwise the material could

socket.

shrink and damage the electrical system.

Do not use any abrasive cleaners or solvents.

Switching on

Do not use any stain remover such as foam or spray.

Use the control switch (1) to select the desired setting.

The control lamp (3) lights up and shows that the device

is working.

Removing Stains from the Electric Blanket

Wipe off the affected area with a damp cloth or sponge.

NOTE:

In the case of stubborn stains a gentle solution of soapy

On the first few occasions that this device is used unusual

water may be used.

odours may be produced. These are harmless and disap-

Excess water can be dabbed off with a towel.

pear the more the device is used.

Hand wash

Control switch

If necessary, wash the heating blanket by hand with a

You can select from the following settings:

neutral wool detergent. Make sure the control switch

does not get wet!

Setting Function Instructions for Use

Rinse it thoroughly with clean water afterwards.

0 Off

Low. Slight

Suitable for operation during

1

Drying the Electric Blanket

warmth.

the night.

After cleaning, allow the material to dry in the air.

Not suitable for operation

To this purpose the entire electric blanket should be hung

during the night.

2 Medium

over a line.

Use for a maximum of

Do not use any pegs or similar items.

2 hours.

Not suitable for operation

WARNING:

during the night. Only for

When drying, the mains cable must be positioned in

3 High

warming up the bed before

such a way as to prevent the ingress of water into the

getting into it.

control switch.

The electric blanket must be completely dry before it is

NOTE:

used again.

You can read off the setting on the control lamp (3).

Control switch

Switching off

Only use a dry cloth to clean the control switch.

Set the control switch to 0 (off).

Only then should you remove the plug from the mains

Storage

socket.

Disconnect the mains plug from the wall socket.

Cleaning

Let the product cool down completely before folding.

Fold the electric blanket together gently and store the

entire product in the storage bag.

WARNING:

Always remove the mains plug from the socket before

CAUTION:

cleaning the device.

Store the product in a dry place.

Clean the product only after it has cooled down. Risk

During storage, the product must not be bent by plac-

of burning!

ing other objects on top of it.

The heating blanket and the control switch must not be

machine or dry washed.

Do not immerse the control switch in water! There is a

risk of electric shock and fire.

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Technical Data

Model: ...............................................................................WUB 5511

Power supply: .....................................................220-240 V~, 50 Hz

Power consumption:...........................................................45-55 W

Protection class: ............................................................................... II

Disposal

Net weight: ............................................................................. 1.65 kg

Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol

The right to make technical and design modifications in

Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equip-

the course of continuous product development remains

ment in the domestic waste.

reserved.

Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer

This device has been tested according to all relevant current

use to the collection points provided for their disposal.

CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low

This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on

voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance

the environment and human health.

with the latest safety regulations.

This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutili-

sation of electrical and electronic equipment.

Information concerning where the equipment can be dis-

posed of can be obtained from your local authority.