Homedics PAR-250 Instruction Manual

Mail To:
HoMedics
Consumer Relations
Service Center Dept. 168
3000 Pontiac Trail
Commerce Township, MI
48390

e-mail:
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

(Valid in USA only)
HoMedics, Inc., guarantees this product free from defects in material and work-

manship for a period of one year from the date of purchase, except as noted
below.

This HoMedics product warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse or
abuse; accident; the attachment of any unauthorized accessory; alteration to
the product; or any other conditions whatsoever that are beyond the control of
HoMedics. This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and oper­ated in the USA. A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it
to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed,
manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by
these modifications is not covered under warranty. HoMedics shall not be
responsible for any type of incidental, consequential or special damages. All
implied warranties, including but not limited to those implied warranties of fit­ness and merchantability, are limited in the total duration of one year from the
original purchase date.

To obtain warranty service on your HoMedics product, either hand deliver or
mail the unit and your dated sales receipt (as proof of purchase), postpaid,
along with check or money order in the amount of $5.00 payable to HoMedics,
Inc. to cover handling.

Upon receipt, HoMedics will repair or replace, as appropriate, your product and
return it to you, postpaid. Warranty is solely through HoMedics Service Center.
Service of this product by anyone other than HoMedics Service Center voids
warranty.

This warranty provides you with specific legal rights. You may have addition­al rights which may vary from state to state. Because of individual state reg­ulations, some of the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

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IB-PAR250-B

PARAFFIN BATH

™

Para SpaDeluxe

Instruction Manual and
Warranty Information

P

AR-250

Enjoy warm, soothing relief from muscle
tension, and moisturize dry hands and feet.

Thank you for purchasing the HoMedics’ ParaSpa Deluxe refreshing
home paraffin bath. This, like the entire HoMedics line, is built with
high-quality craftsmanship. We hope that you’ll find it to be the finest
product of its kind.

The ParaSpa Deluxe turns your home into a salon, providing you
with the ultimate experience by helping you to relax, relieve tension
and soothe sore muscles. Relax. Renew. Simplify.

Paraffin Bath Features

• Paraffin heat therapy seals in heat and contours to the afflicted
area for the ultimate moist heat treatment

• ParaSpa Deluxe softens and smooths dry, cracked skin

• Includes 6 lbs. of pure, hypoallergenic Paraffin Wax that does
not contain scents or dyes to irritate sensitive skin

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

DANGER

• Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug
it immediately.

• Do not place appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or
sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid. Store in a
cool, dry place.

• Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet
before cleaning.

• Do not plug or unplug this product when hands are wet.

• Do not use while bathing.

WARNING

injury to persons:

• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on,
or near children, invalids or disabled persons.

• This product should never be used by any individual suffering from
any physical ailment that would limit the user’s capacity to operate
the controls.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.

•

- To reduce the risk of electric shock:

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To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or

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This unit is
designed for
household use
only. This unit is
not designed for
commercial use.
This unit is not a
professional
device.

• Do not use attachments not recommended by HoMedics, specifically
any attachment not provided with the unit.

• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug,
if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged,
or dropped into water. Return it to the HoMedics’ Service Center
for examination and repair.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not drop or insert any object into any opening unless specifically
directed in this manual.

• Do not carry this appliance by the supply cord or use the
cord as a handle.

• Do not use outdoors. This appliance is designed for household
use only.

• Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter.

• Do not place an appliance on or near any hot gas, flames,
electric element, or in a heated oven. Do not place on top of
any other appliance.

• Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or
where oxygen is being administered.

• This unit is not intended for children’s use.

• Unit must be connected to 110V/120V A/C electrical supply.

• Never use this product while sleeping or drowsy.

• Never use this product while in bed.

• Do not apply the hot wax near eyes or other heat sensitive areas.

• Do not touch hot surfaces.

• Do not allow the level of paraffin wax to fall below the “MIN” line
inside of the tub.

• Never use sharp instruments to remove solidified paraffin wax from
the unit.

• Use appliance on a sturdy level surface only.

• Always store this product in a cool, dry place.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Caution – Please read all instructions
carefully before operating.

SPECIAL WARNINGS:

IF YOU HAVE OR HAVE HAD ANY SKIN CONDITIONS, DISEASES
AND OR HEALTH PROBLEMS, YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR
PHYSICIAN BEFORE USE.

• Use bath only when seated. Do not stand on or in the tub unit.

• Do not apply paraffin wax on open cuts or wounds, warts, inflamed
skin, or when the sensation of any extremities is decreased.

• Consult your physician if you have any questions or concerns about
acute inflammation and peripheral vascular disease or decreased
sensation of any extremity before using.

• Discontinue use and consult a physician if the paraffin wax feels too

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hot or if it does not feel warm enough. This may indicate a possible
physical problem.

• Discontinue use and consult your physician if dermatitis, discomfort,
irritation, or pain occurs from continued paraffin treatments.

• Test the paraffin wax on the inside of your wrist to make sure the
temperature is comfortable.

• Do not overfill the unit and always keep the paraffin wax level about
2 inches from the top of the bath.

• Never operate the unit without paraffin wax.

• Do not heat paraffin wax in its plastic packaging, nor heat it over
an open flame, on a range, stove or in a microwave.

• Do not pour the melted paraffin wax from the tub/unit.

• Unplug unit before filling with paraffin wax.

• Do not use accessories or wax not recommended or sold by HoMedics.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by HoMedics‘
Service Center.

• Do not put water into the tub/unit.

Instructions for use:

This unit is a thermostatically controlled unit. The unit can hold a
maximum of 6 lbs. of paraffin wax for operation. The melting time
is less than 12 hours and it is designed for continuous run at 24 hours
per day.

Important Note:

This unit may feel very warm to sensitive skin. However, in order to fully
experience the therapeutic benefits of paraffin heat therapy, the wax
must be heated to a temperature between 123-131 degrees
Fahrenheit. This it the temperature utilized by the leading hospital
brand paraffin bathes.

For proper application, quickly dip the body area (i.e. hand, elbow or
foot) into the melted paraffin wax and remove immediately. This
should be repeated 6-10 times. Never soak in the wax for more than
1-2 seconds.

If you are very sensitive to heat or feel that this appliance may not be
for you, please return this product to the place of purchase,

prior to use.

How to set up the ParaSpa Deluxe unit:

1. Remove all contents from packaging and check to make sure you

have all of the following components of the ParaSpa Deluxe paraffin
bath:

• Paraffin bath tub

• Plastic lid
Plastic grate

•

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