SLEEP PERFECT
MACHINE WASHABLE
ELECTRIC BLANKETS
User Guide
BL51
BL52
BL53
BL54
BL55
BL56
Contents
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1
Safety Precautions for your Electric Blanket 2
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Sunbeam’s Sleep Perfect
Features of your electric blanket
Sleep Perfect Fitted, Waterproof, Antibacterial 4
Sleep Perfect Quilted, Pillow Top, Wool Fleece 5
Fitting your electric blanket 6
Using your 9 heat control with timer 8
Using your 6 heat digital timer control 10
Troubleshooting 11
Care and cleaning 12
Technology 3
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
Sunbeam is very safety conscious when
designing and manufacturing consumer products,
but it is essential that the product user also
exercise care when using an electrical appliance.
Listed below are precautions which are essential
for the safe use of an electrical appliance:
• Read carefully and save all the instructions
provided with an appliance.
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet
before you insert or remove a plug. Remove
by grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.
• Turn the power off and remove the plug
when the appliance is not in use and
before cleaning.
• Do not use your appliance with an extension
cord unless this cord has been checked
and tested by a qualified technician or
service person.
• Always use your appliance from a power
outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked
on the appliance.
• 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 use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be
high when the appliance is operating.
• Never leave an appliance unattended while
in use.
• Do not use an appliance for any purpose
other than its intended use.
• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas
flame, electric element or on a heated oven.
• Do not place on top of any other appliance.
• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang
over the edge of a table or bench top or touch
any hot surface.
• Do not operate any electrical appliance with
a damaged cord or after the appliance has
been damaged in any manner. If damage is
suspected, return the appliance to the nearest
Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre
for examination, repair or adjustment.
• For additional protection, Sunbeam
recommend the use of a residual current
device (RCD) with a tripping current not
exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit
supplying power to your appliances.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water
or any other liquid unless recommended.
• Appliances are not intended to be operated
by means of an external timer or separate
remote control system.
• This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such
as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments; farm houses; by
clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments; bed and breakfast type
environments.
If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,
please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.
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Safety Precautions for your
Electric Blanket
• Do not use your electric blanket on or under a
waterbed.
• Do not use on an adjustable bed or futon.
• Do not switch the blanket on if moist or wet.
• Do not allow the blanket heating wires to lie over
the edge of the mattress.
• Do not place your power cord or connector under
any stress or strain. Never jam or bend the power
cord over a hard surface such as a bed frame.
The power cord should always remain free from
obstructions.
• Do not use pins, needles, safety pins or other
sharp items on your electric blanket.
• Do not dry clean your electric blanket.
• Use only as an underblanket.
• Examine periodically for signs of wear or damage
on the blanket cords. If there are such signs, or
the blanket has been misused, return it to an
authorised service agent for inspection.
• Each day check that the electric blanket is
smooth, flat and properly secured on the
mattress. Do not use if the blanket is folded,
rucked or creased.
• Only use your electric blanket with the controls
supplied or marked equivalent.
• Do not use with infants, infirm persons, or
persons insensitive to heat.
• Parents or guardians must preset the controls
for young children, unless the child has been
adequately instructed on how to operate the
control safely.
• Turn the power off and remove the plug when the
appliance is not in use and before cleaning.
• This electric blanket is not intended for use in
hospitals.
• Should your appliance suffer a thermal or fuse
link rupture (normally identified when the
blanket stops heating) please return it to the
manufacturer or agent for repair or replacement.
• When storing the appliance, allow it to cool down
before folding.
• Do not crease the appliance by placing items on
top of it during storage.
• Not to be used by very young children (0-3 years),
infirm persons, or persons insensitive to heat.
• This appliance must not be used by persons
insensitive to heat and other very vulnerable
persons who are unable to react to overheating.
• Children under the age of three are not to use
this appliance due their inability to react to
overheating.
Important instructions – retain for
future use.
If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,
please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line.
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.
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Attention
Instruction Booklet - Please read the instructions thoroughly before use
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Sunbeam’s SleepPerfect®
Technology
Temperature sensitive, fast-heating elements
All Sunbeam Sleep Perfect electric blankets
feature our exclusive SleepPerfect
Technology. This technology uses a unique
heating element that adjusts the power
supplied to your electric blanket to maintain
your selected setting.
A built-in microprocessor continually senses
changes to your body temperature affecting
the blankets' temperature and adjusts the
power input accordingly, to provide a
constant level of comfort.
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Nine levels of safety protection
Nine levels of safety protection make
Sunbeam's Sleep Perfect range safer
than any other electric blanket. A built-in
microprocessor senses any rise in
temperature and reduces the power supply
to prevent overheating.
In the unlikely event of a fault, the
microprocessor senses the abnormal
operation and automatically cuts off power
to the blanket.
On double, queen, king and super king
size electric blankets each side adjusts
independently to maintain individual comfort
levels. So you’ll always sleep soundly, even
on the coldest nights.
This unique element also heats to your
selected temperature in just 10 minutes,
so there’s no need for hours of preheating
before bedtime.
A second microprocessor acts as a back up
should the first fail.
For additional safety protection, all Sleep
Perfect electric blankets contain a thermal
back up fuse that is independent of the
blanket control. It detects any abnormal
temperature variations in the heating element
and automatically switches the blanket off to
prevent overheating.
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Sleep Perfect Fitted. BL51
Sleep Perfect Waterproof. BL52
Sleep Perfect Antibacterial. BL53
Cosy feet heating
The heating wires are concentrated at the
base of the blanket to deliver extra heat
around your feet, while keeping the rest of
your body comfortably warm.
Fitted design
The 50cm fitted skirt and extra strong elastic
cord keep the blanket flat and taut on the
mattress, and make fitting easier.
Machine washable
The detachable controls and waterproof
element make your electric blanket safe
to machine wash and may be tumble dried.
For Care and Cleaning instructions,
see page 12.
9 heat timer control
A choice of 9 heat settings
allows you to select the desired
temperature to keep you
comfortable all night. The dial
is illuminated for easy
adjustment in the dark.
You can also use the timer
setting at either 75 minutes or
12 hours and the blanket will
switch off at these intervals.
Detachable controls
Always remove the controls when laundering
your blanket. Store the controls during the
summer months while your blanket remains
on the bed as a comfortable underblanket.
Dual controls
Your Double, Double/Queen, Queen or King
size electric blanket features two controls
for individual comfort.
BL52 Sleep Perfect Waterproof inner layer
This electric blanket (BL52) contains a
special waterproof membrane that prevents
any liquids from reaching the heating wires
or soaking through to the mattress.
BL53 Sleep Perfect Antibacterial treatment
This blankets' polyester fibres feature
Antibacterial treatment. Ideal for asthma
and allergy sufferers, this treatment assists
to inhibit the growth of mould and bacteria,
ensuring a fresher, more hygienic blanket.
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Sleep Perfect Quilted. BL54
Sleep Perfect Pillow Top. BL55
Sleep Perfect Wool Fleece. BL56
Quilted fabric
The quilted electric blanket adds an extra
layer of comfort to your bed. It is designed
to remain on the bed all year round as a
comfortable underblanket, with the added
benefit of protecting your mattress. Simply
detach the controls when not needed.
Cosy feet heating
The heating wires are concentrated at the
base of the blanket to deliver extra heat
around your feet, while keeping the rest of
your body comfortably warm.
Fitted design
The fitted skirt and extra strong elastic
cord keep the blanket flat and taut on the
mattress, and make fitting easier.
Machine washable
The detachable controls and waterproof
element make your electric blanket safe
to machine wash and may be tumble dried.
For Care and Cleaning instructions,
see page 12
6 heat and digital timer control
Select setting 6 for fast heat
up, and your bed is ready in
5 minutes. Select settings 1
to 5 for all night use.
Choose from 2 timer settings
to switch off the blanket
after 1 or 9 hours.
Detachable controls
Always remove the controls when laundering
your blanket. Store the controls during the
summer months while your blanket remains
on the bed as a comfortable underblanket.
Dual controls
Your Queen, King and Super King size
electric blanket features two controls for
individual comfort.
BL54 Quilted fabric
The quilted fabric adds an extra layer of
comfort to your bed. It is designed to remain
on the bed all year round as a comfortable
underblanket.
BL55 Pillow top fabric
100% Cotton sateen stripe of pillowy comfort
luxury is designed to remain on your bed all
year round.
BL56 Australian Wool Fleece
Featuring 500g/m2 28 micron Australian
wool fleece top, this blanket is the ultimate
in warmth and comfort all year round with
the added benefit of heating. The 25mm
wool pile allows the air to circulate around
your body in winter and summer.
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Fitting your electric blanket
Note: The heat pad is designed to fit within
the edges of your mattress (see Figure 1).
This ensures the best, smoothest and firm
fit of your blanket to the mattress. As the
blanket settles in to the fit of the bed, any fold
ridges should smooth out over time.
Follow the instructions below for the type of
electric blanket you have purchased.
Fitted electric blankets
Place the electric blanket on your mattress
with the control sockets on the underside of
the blanket near the head of the bed (see
Figure 1). Ensure the heating wires do not
extend under the pillows.
Figure 1.
A single or king single Fitted or Antibacterial
electric blanket can be turned over so that
the control is on the preferred side of the bed
if desired. Please note that this may result in
the control facing towards the bed once the
bed is made.
Pull the elastic cord inside the fitted skirt
over the top corners of the mattress. To fit
the foot of the bed, pull from the centre of
the blanket to the foot of the bed, and fit one
corner at a time while holding the centre
(see Figure 2).
Figure 2.
Ensure the fitted skirt and elastic cord go
completely under the mattress. Pull on the
edges of the blanket to ensure that it is flat
and square on the mattress.
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Fitting your electric blanket (continued)
Connecting the controls
To connect the controls, lift one corner of
the blanket near the head of the bed to
expose the connector socket (see Figure 3).
With the control set to the off position, pass
the control cord through the triangular hole in
the fitted skirt and insert the connector plug
into the socket. Ensure it is firmly clicked
into position. Repeat on the other side if
required. Plug the controls into a 230-240V
power outlet and turn the power on.
Note: Ensure that the controls are connected
to the blanket before inserting the power cord
into the power outlet. Connecting the power
before attaching the controls to the blanket
will replicate a power interruption and
activate the safety system, preventing your
blanket from heating.
Caution: The cord and controls must be kept
outside the bed and away from external
heating sources such as heaters and lamps.
Do not cover the control.
Figure 3.
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Using your 9 heat control with timer
BL51 Fitted
BL52 Waterproof
BL53 Antibacterial Series
Before first use
Before using your electric blanket for the first
time, Sunbeam recommends that you switch
the blanket to maximum heat (setting 9) for
two to three hours to evaporate any moisture
in the mattress. Repeat this process every
few months to maintain a dry, healthy bed.
Your electric blanket control has nine heat
settings, which are recommended for use as
follows:
1-3 Low, gentle heat for all night use
4-6 Medium heat
7-9 High heat, for preheating only
Use the high heat settings to preheat your
bed only. Do not sleep with your blanket on
these settings for more than 30 minutes.
Your timer control features a slide switch to
select the desired operating mode, plus an
easy to use dial to select the temperature
setting (see Figure 4). The heat setting dial is
illuminated for easy adjustment in the dark.
Figure 4.
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Using your 9 heat control with timer continued
75 minute setting
Use the 75 minute setting to preheat your
bed before hopping in. Move the slide switch
to the 75min position. The temperature dial
will then illuminate enabling you to turn the
dial to your desired heat setting. The timer
indicator light (positioned next to the slide
switch) will go out, indicating that the blanket
is on and heating.
Your electric blanket will automatically switch
off after 75 minutes. The timer indicator
light will illuminate and the light in the
temperature dial will go out, indicating that
the timer period has elapsed and the blanket
is no longer heating.
To restart the timer, move the slide switch
to the OFF position and then return it to the
desired timer position.
12 hour setting
Ideal for colder nights or those who like warmth
all through the night, the 12 hour setting
automatically switches your electric blanket off
after 12 hours. Move the slide switch to the
12 hour position. The temperature dial will
then illuminate enabling you to turn the dial
to your desired heat setting. The timer indicator
light (positioned next to the side switch) will
go out, indicating that the blanket is on and
heating. Sunbeam recommends that you use
only settings 1, 2 or 3 for all night use.
Your electric blanket will automatically switch
off after 12 hours. At the end of the timer
period, the timer indicator light will illuminate
and the light in the temperature dial will
go out, indicating that the timer period has
elapsed and the blanket is no longer heating.
To restart the timer, move the slide switch
to the OFF position and then return it to the
desired timer position.
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Using your 6 heat digital timer control
BL54 Quilted
BL55 Pillowtop
BL56 Wool Fleece Series
Before first use
Before using your electric blanket for the
first time, Sunbeam recommends that you
switch the blanket to maximum heat (setting
6) for two to three hours to evaporate any
moisture in the mattress. Repeat this process
every few months to maintain a dry, healthy
bed. Your electric blanket control has 6 heat
settings, which are recommended for use as
follows:
1-3 Low, gentle heat for all night use
4-5 Medium heat or all night use
6 Fast, preheat only
Use setting 6 to preheat your bed only.
Do not sleep with your blanket on this
settings for more than 30 minutes.
Ensure that the control is connected to the
blanket properly. Move the slide switch on
the rear of the control to the on position (I).
The blue standby light (
indicate that the blanket is connected to the
power outlet but is not heating.
Press the timer button (
control on. Heat setting 1 will illuminate.
Select the desired temperature using the
temperature ( ) button. The selected
temperature setting will illuminate.
Pressing the temperature button cycles
through the various temperature settings,
from 1 through to 6, then back to 1.
To change the timer period, press the timer
button (
cycle through the two timer options, 1 hour
or 9 hours, and standby mode. If the timer
setting is changed during the timer period,
the timer will restart.
At the end of the selected timer period, the
blanket will switch off and the blue standby
light will illuminate. To switch the blanket
on again, press the timer button to select a
timer period. The control will default to the
previous temperature setting. You can adjust
the temperature at any time during the timer
period.
). Pressing the timer button will
) will illuminate to
) to turn the
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Figure 5.
Troubleshooting
Check the control is plugged into the electric blanket, and ensure it is clicked
securely into position. If the control connector is not properly fitted to the
blanket, switch the power off at the power outlet, securely attach the control
connector plug to the blanket and then switch the power back on. The timer
indicator light should not flash once the power is reconnected.
If the timer light flashes once the power is reconnected, the control connector
plug is not properly fitted.
Check the power cord is connected to the power outlet and that the power is
switched on.
If using the 9 heat control, check the control slide switch is in either the 75
minute or 12 hour position.
The electric blanket
is not heating
The cord or any
wiring is damaged
If there is an On/ Off switch on the back of the control, ensure it is in the
'On' position.
If only one side of the blanket is working, it may simply be because the control
rather than the blanket is not working. To help resolve your issue quickly, before
calling Sunbeam Customer Service, please check the control. Simply swap the
“good controller” to the “faulty” side of the blanket. Wait 20 minutes to see if
the blanket is heating. If it does heat, the first controller is faulty.
If the blanket still does not heat, the blanket may be faulty. Then call Sunbeam
Customer Service line, and they will be able to assist.
Remember for double, queen, king and super king blankets there are 2 controls.
Ensure both are plugged into the blanket, and both cords are plugged into a
power outlet.
If you are using a powerboard, use one with a safety cut out. Check to see if the
powerboard is working, by plugging your blanket into a different powerpoint.
Do not attempt to repair it yourself. Contact the Sunbeam Customer service line
on 1300 881 861 in Australia or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand.
6 Heat Digital Timer Control (Quilted, Pillowtop, Wool Fleece Series)
If the control detects a fault within the blanket, the standby light
If it flashes twice, followed by a long pause, the control may not be connected
to the blanket correctly. Turn the control off at the main power switch (located
on the rear of the control). Check that the control is properly connected to the
blanket and the connector is not damaged. Switch the control on again.
The standby light
is flashing
If the standby light continues to flash, please contact Sunbeam Customer
Service (see the back page for contact details).
If the standby light flashes three times, followed by a long pause, the blanket
is too hot or may be damaged. Turn the control off at the main power switch
(located on the rear of the control). Switch the control on again. If the standby
light continues to flash, please contact Sunbeam Customer Service (see the
back page for contact details).
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Care and cleaning
Australia
www.sunbeam.com.au
1300 881 861
Units 5 & 6,
13 Lord Street,
Botany NSW 2019
Australia
New Zealand
www.sunbeam.co.nz
0800 786 232
Level 6, Building 5,
Central Park,
660-670 Great South Road,
Greenlane, Auckland
New Zealand
Year
3 year
3 years
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All Sleep Perfect electric blankets feature
waterproof heating elements, making them
fully immersible and safe to wash by hand
or machine.
Before cleaning your electric blanket, ensure
that the controls are unplugged from the
blanket.
Spot cleaning
Sponge the affected area using a neutral
wool detergent or mild soap flakes mixed with
lukewarm water. Sponge twice with clean
water to remove detergent. Remove excess
water by compressing the wet area between
two towels.
Hand washing
Wash the blanket in lukewarm water with
a neutral wool detergent or mild soap flakes.
Soak for five minutes, then gently squeeze
the soapy water through the fabric.
Rinse thoroughly in clean, lukewarm water
then drain excess water from the blanket.
Do not wring.
Machine washing
Take your electric blanket to a commercial
laundry or wash in a domestic washing
machine (size permitting). Wash on WOOL
or DELICATES cycle with a neutral wool
detergent or mild soap flakes, below 40°C.
Do not use high speed or extra spin cycles.
Line drying
Drape the blanket across several lines of
your clothesline, and try to avoid direct heat.
Do not use pegs on the wired areas. Do not
dry with a hairdryer or heater. Ensure that the
blanket and control sockets are completely
dry before using again.
Machine drying
Tumble dry your blanket on LOW setting for
15 minutes MAXIMUM. Smooth the blanket
by gently pulling any creases out of the
fabric. Line dry to ensure the blanket and
control sockets are completely dry before use.
Do not dry with a hairdryer or heater.
Storing your blanket
Your blanket can remain on the bed all year
round as a comfortable underblanket. Simply
remove the controls and store until winter.
If you wish to remove the blanket from your
bed when not in use, roll or fold it loosely
and store in a blanket bag or the bag it was
supplied in. Avoid pressing sharp creases into
the blanket.
Do not place heavy items on top of your
electric blanket when storing.
When storing the electric blanket, allow it to
cool down before folding.
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Year
3 year
3 years
Australia
www.sunbeam.com.au
1300 881 861
Units 5 & 6,
13 Lord Street,
Botany NSW 2019
Australia
New Zealand
www.sunbeam.co.nz
0800 786 232
Level 6, Building 5,
Central Park,
660-670 Great South Road,
Greenlane, Auckland
New Zealand
Need help with your appliance?
Contact our customer service team
or visit our website for information
and tips on getting the most from
your appliance.
Australia | visit www.sunbeam.com.au
phone 1300 881 861
mail Units 5 & 6, 13 Lord Street,
Botany NSW 2019 Australia.
New Zealand | visit www.sunbeam.co.nz
phone 0800 786 232
mail Level 6, Building 5,
Central Park,
660–670 Great South Road,
Greenlane, Auckland.
Sunbeam Corporation Limited | ABN 45 000 006 771
Sunbeam Corporation is a division of GUD Holdings Limited.
SleepPerfect is a registered trade mark of Sunbeam Corporation.
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Made in China to Sunbeam’s specification.
Due to minor changes in design or otherwise,
the product you buy may differ slightly from the one shown here.
Approved by the appropriate electrical regulatory authorities.
©Copyright Sunbeam 2016.
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