• This heating pad is not intended for use by persons (including children) with restricted physical,
sensory or mental capabilities and/or by persons lacking the required understanding of the equip-
ment and how it is used, unless they are supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety.
• This heating pad should not be used with persons who are helpless, small children or persons
insensitive to heat (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).
• Excessively long use can cause the skin to be burned.
• Caution! Never fall asleep while the heating pad is switched on.
• Do not apply the heating pad to parts of the body which are inflamed, injured or swollen. If in
doubt, seek medical advice before use.
• The electric and magnetic fields emitted by this heating pad can interfere with the operation of
pacemakers. However, they are far below the permissible limits: electric field strength: 5,000 V/m
max., magnetic field strength: 80 A/m max., magnetic flux density: 0.1 millitesla max. Therefore,
please consult your doctor and the manufacturer of your pacemaker before using this heating pad.
• Heating pad
– only connect to the voltage specified on the appliance,
– never operate without supervision,
– never switch on when folded or compressed,
– never wedge between objects,
– never make any sharp creases,
– never use with animals,
– never use when damp,
– only use in conjunction with switch types specified on the heating pad.
• When in use, the electronic components in the switch of the heating pad make the switch slightly
warm. The switch should therefore never be covered or placed on the heating pad when it is being
operated.
• Do not pull, twist or make any sharp kinks in the cables.
• Do not stick pins or pointed objects into this heating pad.
• This appliance may not be used by children unless the switch has been preset by a parent or a
supervisory person, or the child has been sufficiently instructed in how to use this heating pad
safely.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not use the heating pad as a toy.
• Please check this heating pad frequently for signs of wear and tear or damage. If there are signs
indicating the above or if this heating pad was used improperly, it must be returned to the manu-
facturer or retailer before further use.
• If the mains connection cable of this heating pad is damaged, it must be replaced by the manu-
facturer, its customer service department or a similarly qualified person to avoid any risk.
• Repairs may only be carried out by specially trained personnel or at an authorised repair work-
shop, as special tools are required. Incorrect repairs may cause considerable danger to the user.
• Should you still have questions on using our appliances, please contact our customer service.
2. Getting to know your instrument
This heating pad is breathable, adjustable and gentle on your skin.
The detachable switch allows the pad to be cleaned in the washing machine (see cleaning instruc-
tions).
When used for the first time, the heating pad may start to smell of plastic but this will soon go away.
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