Morphy Richards EB75270 User Manual

Polar Fleece Mattress Topper

Please read and keep these instructions

Getting the best from your new blanket...

Safety first

For your safety, the in-built system in this product will
automatically shut off the power if it reaches a temperature
that is higher than considered comfortable. It will also shut
off automatically if any unsafe situation should arise.

Washing Instructions

Before washing, detach the switch control and lead from
the blanket.

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For help with using your Morphy Richards product, problems
and lots more, contact us by phone or through our website.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

All Morphy Richards heated
blankets have been
manufactured to the highest
European standards. This
product has been
comprehensively tested for all
known safety situations, so you
can relax in the knowledge that
it will provide warmth, comfort
and peace of mind.

The use of any electrical
appliance requires the following
common sense safety rules.

Primarily there is danger of
injury or death and secondly the
danger of damage to the
appliance. These are indicated
in the text by the following two
conventions:

WARNING: Danger to the
person!

IMPORTANT: Damage to the
appliance!

In addition we offer the
following safety advice.

Care instructions

• Examine frequently for any signs
of wear or damage to the
blanket, switch or cord. In case
of damage or misuse, please
cease using and contact the
After Sales Helpline (see page 7).

• During the summer, the blanket
can be used to air the mattress.

• To store, fold carefully and place
back into original packaging.

• Do not crease the appliance by
placing items on top of it during
storage.

• Do not dry clean the blanket,
follow washing instructions on
the label attached to the blanket
and the details that relate to
your blanket.

Personal safety

• WARNING: 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 the
use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their
safety.

• Do not use with a helpless
person, an infant or a person
insensitive to heat.

• Young children should be
instructed on how to operate
the controls safely, and heat
settings should be controlled by
a parent or guardian.

• Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.

• Do not use a hot water bottle at
the same time as using the
blanket.

IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE
READ CAREFULLY AND
RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE

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Product safety

• Ensure the blanket is used in the
manner in which it is intended,
either as an overblanket or
underblanket as appropriate.

• If used on an adjustable bed,
check the blanket or cord
cannot become trapped or
rucked.

• Ensure the product is correctly
fitted to the bed, following the
instructions in this booklet.

• Do not insert pins or any sharp
objects into the blanket.

• Do not tuck the heated part of
the material under the mattress.

• Do not use if the blanket is wet.

• Avoid pressing creases or folds
into the blanket. Do not switch
on if the blanket is folded,
creased or rucked.

• Do not use any lead, switch or
cord other than the one supplied
with this blanket.

• Do not coil or lay the lead on the
blanket.

• Not intended for medical use in
hospitals.

• WARNING: When storing the

appliance, allow it to cool
down before folding.

ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS

Check that the voltage on the
rating label of your appliance
corresponds with your house
electricity supply which must be
A.C. (Alternating Current).

If the socket outlets in your
home are not suitable for the
plug supplied with this
appliance, the plug should be
removed and the appropriate
one fitted.

WARNING: The plug
removed from the mains
lead, if severed, must be
destroyed, as a plug with
bared flexible cord is
hazardous if engaged into a
live socket outlet.

Should the fuse in the 13 amp
plug require changing, a 3 amp
BS1362 fuse must be fitted.

This appliance does not need to
be earthed. It is a double
insulated product.

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BEFORE USE

Before using this appliance,
ensure that the voltage indicated
on the product corresponds
with the mains voltage in your
home. If you are in any doubt
about your supply, ask your
electrical dealer or local
electricity company.

WARNING: Do not attempt
to use the blanket with
controls other than those
supplied with the unit as
referred to on the rating
label attached to the
blanket.

Dual control models

On double dual models, users
are able to control their own
side of the bed with individual
controls, tailoring independent
temperatures to independent
needs.

Each side of the blanket has a
completely separate element
and each is supplied with it’s
own independent mains lead. A
13amp plug on each lead is
essential.

Do not connect both flexible
cords to one 13amp plug.

The two leads should preferably
be plugged into individual
sockets. However, if only one
socket is accessible, then a
multi adaptor should be used.

WARNING: If you are unsure
about electrical
connections, please contact
a qualified engineer.

It is quite normal for the switch
to become warm, as the
components encased are part
of the protection circuit.

SAFEGUARD
OVERHEAT
PROTECTION
SYSTEM

Activation

The system will remain dormant
indefinitely as long as the
blanket is operating in the
normal temperature range. If, for
any reason, the blanket is
operated in an abnormal
situation or condition which
would otherwise have induced a
rapid temperature rise high
enough to constitute a hazard,
the OVERHEAT SYSTEM should
intervene by cutting off the
supply current before the
temperature reaches the point at
which damage may occur.

It is normal for the lead from the
blanket to the switch to become
warm as this is part of the
heater protection circuit
extended to the switch.

In the event of the OVERHEAT
SYSTEM operating, the blanket
will cease to function.

WARNING: No attempt
should be made to repair
the blanket or have it
repaired locally and the
switch supplied must never
be replaced as the
specialised components are
not generally available.

The fact that this blanket
incorporates the overheat
system does not absolve the
user from observing these
instructions.

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Mattress covers with
elasticated skirt.

• NOTE: This product can be used
with any type of bedding,
including waterproof bed
protectors.

• Place the mattress cover directly
on the mattress. Make sure the
control switch end is at the head
of the bed, with the connector
facing upwards A.

• Fit the shaped corners to the
mattress and turn the elasticated
edges of the skirt under the
mattress.

• Ensure all creases are smoothed
out and the skirt fits tightly
round the sides of the mattress.

A

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HOW TO USE

1 Ensure the blanket is fitted to

the bed correctly, see diagram
A.

2 Plug the power lead into the

closest socket, using an
extension lead, if needed, to
ensure that the lead is not
stretched.

Preheating the bed

Move the heat setting on the
control switch to heat level 2 or
3, depending on the level of the
heat required. Allow
approximately 60-90 minutes for
the blanket to heat the bed
thoroughly, although this time
may vary depending on the
room temperature and type of
bedding used.

All night use

NOTE: Blankets are perfectly
safe to be used all night.
However, we recommend using
the heat setting below.

• Move the heat setting on the
control switch to heat level 1.

• This setting will provide safe
and comfortable heat to sleep
on all night.

• This setting can be used to air
the bed.

WARNING: Always ensure
that the heat setting is
moved to the OFF position
when you get up the next
day, or after airing the bed.

WASHING
INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

• Do NOT dry clean -

• Do NOT iron -

WARNING: Before washing,
ensure that you detach all
the controls from the
blanket.

• Only use a washing machine
with a drum large enough to
take the blanket without forcing
it in.

• Measure the blanket so it can
be stretched back to it’s original
size whilst wet.

NOTE: Please ensure washable
models are fully dry before use.

Machine washing

1 Unplug the blanket from the

power socket.

2 Disconnect the control switch

and cord from the blanket by
lifting the locking lever over the
raised button and pulling apart
B.

3 Wash on the wool setting at

40°C.

4 Gently stretch the blanket back

to it’s original shape and size
before drying, without applying
clothes pegs to wired areas of
the blanket (see instructions for
tumble drying, below).

Tumble drying

1 Unplug the blanket from the

power socket.

2 Disconnect the control switch

and cord from the blanket by
lifting the locking lever over the
raised button and pulling apart
B.

3 Tumble dry on the LOW heat

setting, following the drying
instructions under the ‘Machine
washing’ section, point 4.

6

40º

B

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Hand washing

1 Unplug the blanket from the

power socket.

2 Disconnect the control switch

and cord from the blanket by
lifting the locking lever over the
raised button and pulling apart.

3 Use a mild washing liquid or

detergent and lukewarm water.

4 Immerse the blanket in the

water and allow to soak for 5-10
minutes.

5 Squeeze the soapy water

through the fabric.

6 Rinse the blanket thoroughly in

cool water, gently squeezing the
fabric.

WARNING: Do not wring dry.

After sales servicing

Examine the blanket and cord
frequently for signs of wear or
damage. In the case of damage,
do not use. If the blanket fails to
operate, check the following:

1 Ensure that the plug and socket

have not become disconnected.

2 Check that the supply plug is

correctly connected to the flex.

3 Check the supply fuse and the

3 amp plug fuse if applicable.

HELPLINE

If you have any difficulty with
your appliance, do not hesitate
to call us.

We are more likely to be able to
help than the store from where
you bought it.

Please have the following
information ready to enable our
staff to deal with your query
quickly.

• Name of the product

• Model number as shown on the
satin label of the appliance.

• Serial number as shown on the
back of the switch of the
appliance.

UK Helpline 0844 871 0948

Ireland Helpline 1800 409 119

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Morphy Richards products are intended for household use only.

Morphy Richards has a policy of continuous improvement in product quality and
design. The company, therefore reserves the right to change the specification of
it’s models at any time.

The After Sales Division
Morphy Richards Ltd

Mexborough, South Yorkshire,
England, S64 8AJ

Helplines (office hours)
UK 0844 871 0948
Republic of Ireland 1800 409 119

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For details of other products in the Morphy Richards range, please see our website . . .

For electrical products sold within the
European Community. At the end of the
electrical products useful life, it should
not be disposed of with household
waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your Local Authority or
retailer for recycling advice in your
country.

YOUR THREE
YEAR
GUARANTEE

It is important to retain the
retailer’s receipt as proof of
purchase. Staple your
receipt to this back cover
for future reference.

Please quote the following
information if the product
develops a fault. These
numbers can be found on
the rating label attached to
the blanket and back of the
switch.

Model no.

Serial no.

All Morphy Richards
products are individually
tested before leaving the
factory. In the unlikely
event of any appliance
proving to be faulty within
28 days of purchase, it
should be returned to the
place of purchase for it to
be replaced.

If the fault develops after
28 days and within 36
months of original
purchase, you should
contact the Helpline
number quoting Model
number and Serial number
on the product, or write to
Morphy Richards at the
address shown.

You may be asked to
return a copy of proof of
purchase.

Subject to the exclusions
set out below (see
Exclusions), the faulty
appliance will then be
replaced and dispatched
usually within 28 working
days of receipt.

If, for any reason, this item
is replaced during the 3
year guarantee period, the
guarantee on the new item
will be calculated from the
original purchase date.
Therefore, it is vital to
retain your original till
receipt or invoice to
indicate the date of initial
purchase.

To qualify for the 3 year
guarantee, the appliance
must have been used
according to the
manufacturer’s
instructions.

EXCLUSIONS

Morphy Richards shall not
be liable to replace the
goods under the terms of
the guarantee where:

1 The fault has been caused

or is attributable to
accidental damage,
misuse, negligent use or
used contrary to the
manufacturer’s
recommendations or where
the fault has been caused
by power surges or
damage caused in transit.

2 The appliance has been

used on a voltage supply
other than that stamped on
the products.

3 Repairs have been

attempted by persons
other than our service staff
(or authorised dealer).

4 The appliance has been

used for hire purposes or
non domestic use.

5 The appliance is second

hand.

6 Morphy Richards are not

liable to carry out any type
of servicing work, under
the guarantee.

• This guarantee does not
confer any rights other
than those expressly set
out above and does not
cover any claims for
consequential loss or
damage. This guarantee is
offered as an additional
benefit and does not affect
your statutory rights as a
consumer.

• This guarantee is valid in
the UK and Ireland only.

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