User Guide
SLEEP EXPRESS
ELECTRIC BLANKETS
BL48
BL49
SLEEP PERFECT
Machine Washable
Electric Blankets
User Guide
BLF51 Fitted
BLA53 Antibacterial
BLQ54 Quilted
BLW56 Wool Fleece
©Copyright Sunbeam 2014.
9/14
Australia
www.sunbeam.com.au
1300 881 861
Units 5 & 6,
13 Lord Street,
Botany NSW 2019
Australia
Contents
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1
Safety Precautions for your Electric Blanket 2
Sunbeam’s SleepPerfect® Technology 3
Features of your electric blanket
Sleep Perfect Fitted 4
Sleep Perfect Antibacterial 5
Sleep Perfect Quilted 6
Sleep Perfect Wool Fleece 7
Fitting your electric blanket 8
Using your electric blanket 10
Troubleshooting 12
Care and cleaning 13
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.
• It is recommended that a qualified engineer
or registered person inspect the heated
blanket once it passes warranty period and
every 2 years thereafter.
• Do not place heavy items on your bed when
the electric blanket is turned on.
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
Sunbeam’s SleepPerfect®
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.
• Children under the age of three are not to use
this appliance due to their inability to react to
overheating.
• 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.
• Heat settings 1-3 (for blankets with 9 heat
control) and 1-5 (for blankets with 6 heat
control) are for continuous or all night use. If
this appliance is slept on with the controls set to
a higher temperature, the user may suffer skin
burns or heat stroke.
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.
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 changes to your body temperature
affecting the blankets' temperature and
adjusts the power input accordingly, to
provide a constant level of comfort.
®
Nine levels of safety protection
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 and 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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Attention
Instruction Booklet - Please read the instructions thoroughly before use
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Sleep Perfect Fitted Sleep Perfect Antibacterial
BLF5121 Single Bed
BLF5131 King Single Bed
BLF5141 Double Bed
BLF5151 Queen Bed
BLF5171 King Bed
Your Sleep Perfect Fitted electric blanket has
the following features:
SleepPerfect
Sunbeam’s exclusive SleepPerfect
Technology continually senses and adjusts to
changes in your room and body temperature
to maintain your selected heat setting. So
when the temperature drops outside, you’ll
stay safe and warm.
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 it easier to fit and
remove from the bed.
For instructions on how to fit your Sleep
Perfect Fitted electric blanket, see the
section titled Fitted Electric Blankets on
page 12.
Machine washable
The detachable controls and waterproof
element make your electric blanket safe to
machine wash and may be tumble dried.
®
Technology
®
For instructions on how to launder your Sleep
Perfect Fitted electric blanket, see the Care
and Cleaning section on page 13.
9 heat timer control
A choice of 9 heat settings allows you to
select the desired temperature to keep you
comfortable all night. The setting dial is
illuminated to enable easy adjustment in the
dark.
Ideal for preheating the bed, select the
desired temperature and in 10 minutes your
bed will be ready. 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. If
you choose to leave your blanket on the bed
during the summer months, always detach
the controls/cords and store until such time
as you will again use it as an electric blanket.
Dual controls
Your Double, Queen or King size electric
blanket features two controls for individual
comfort.
BLA5321 Single Bed
BLA5331 King Single Bed
BLA5341 Double Bed
BLA5351 Queen Bed
BLA5371 King Bed
Your Sleep Perfect Antibacterial electric blanket
has the following features:
SleepPerfect
Sunbeam’s exclusive SleepPerfect
Technology continually senses and adjusts to
changes in your room and body temperature
to maintain your selected heat setting. So
when the temperature drops outside, you’ll
stay safe and warm.
Antibacterial treatment
Your Sleep Perfect blankets' polyester fibres
feature Antibacterial treatment. Ideal for
asthma and allergy sufferers, this treatment
assists inhibit the growth of mould and
bacteria, ensuring a fresher, more hygienic
blanket.
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 it easier to fit and
remove from the bed.
For instructions on how to fit your Sleep
Perfect Antibacterial electric blanket, see
the section titled Fitted Electric Blankets on
page 8.
®
Technology
®
Machine washable
The detachable controls and waterproof
element make your electric blanket safe to
machine wash and may be tumble dried. For
instructions on how to launder your Sleep
Perfect Fitted electric blanket, see the Care
and Cleaning section on page 13.
9 heat timer control
A choice of 9 heat settings allows you to
select the desired temperature to keep you
comfortable all night. The setting dial is
illuminated to enable easy adjustment in the
dark.
Ideal for preheating the bed, the 75 minute
setting automatically switches the blanket off
after 75 minutes.
The 12 hour setting automatically switches
the blanket off after 12 hours in case you
forget.
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. If
you choose to leave your blanket on the bed
during the summer months, always detach
the controls/cords and store until such time
as you will again use it as an electric blanket.
Dual Controls
Your Double, Queen or King size electric
blanket features two controls for individual
comfort.
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Sleep Perfect Quilted Sleep Perfect Wool Fleece
BLQ5421 Single Bed
BLQ5451 Queen Bed
BLQ5471 King Bed
BLQ5481 Super King Bed (New Zealand only)
Your Sleep Perfect Quilted electric blanket has
the following features:
SleepPerfect
Sunbeam’s exclusive SleepPerfect
Technology continually senses and adjusts to
changes in your room and body temperature
to maintain your selected heat setting. So
when the temperature drops outside, you’ll
stay safe and warm.
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 it easier to fit and
remove from the bed.
For instructions on how to fit your Sleep
Perfect Quilted electric blanket, see the
section titled Fitted Electric Blankets on
page 8.
®
Technology
®
Machine washable
The detachable controls and waterproof
element make your electric blanket safe to
machine wash and may be tumble dried. For
instructions on how to launder your Sleep
Perfect Fitted electric blanket, see the Care
and Cleaning section on page 12.
6 heat and digital timer control
A Sunbeam exclusive feature is express heat
up; set to level 6 and you are ready for bed
in 5 minutes! Select heat settings from 1 to
5 for all night use.
Choose from 2 timer settings and your
blanket will automatically switch off 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. If
you choose to leave your blanket on the bed
during the summer months, always detach
the controls/cords and store until such time
as you will again use it as an electric blanket.
Dual controls
Your Queen, King and Super King size
electric blanket features two controls for
individual comfort.
BLW5651 Queen Bed
BLW5671 King Bed
BLW5681 Super King Bed (New Zealand only)
Your Sleep Perfect Wool Fleece electric blanket
has the following features:
SleepPerfect
Sunbeam’s exclusive SleepPerfect
Technology continually senses and adjusts to
changes in your room and body temperature
to maintain your selected heat setting. So
when the temperature drops outside, you’ll
stay safe and warm.
Australian Wool Fleece
Featuring 500g/m2 28 micron Australian
wool fleece top, your Sleep Perfect 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.
Simply detach the controls and store when
not in use.
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 it easier to fit and
remove from the bed.
For instructions on how to fit your Sleep
Perfect Fleecy electric blanket, see page 7.
®
Technology
®
Machine washable
The detachable controls and waterproof
element make your electric blanket safe to
machine wash and may be tumble dried. For
instructions on how to launder your Sleep
Perfect Fitted electric blanket, see the Care
and Cleaning section on page 13.
6 heat and digital timer control
A Sunbeam exclusive feature is express heat
up; set to level 6 and your ready for bed in 5
minutes! Select heat settings from 1 to 5 for
all night use.
Choose from 2 timer settings and your
blanket will automatically switch off 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. If
you choose to leave your blanket on the bed
during the summer months, always detach
the controls/cords and store until such time
as you will again use it as an electric blanket.
Dual controls
Your Queen, King or Super King size electric
blanket features two controls for individual
comfort.
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Fitting your electric blanket
Fitting your electric blanket
Follow the instructions below for the type of
electric blanket you have purchased.
A double/queen size electric blanket can
safely be used on a double bed, providing the
heating wires do not overhang the edge of the
mattress. Do not tuck in.
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 3). Ensure the heating wires do not
extend under the pillows.
Figure 3.
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 4).
Figure 4.
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.
Connecting the controls
To connect the controls, lift one corner of the
blanket near the head of the bed to expose
the connector socket. 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 5.
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Using your electric blanket Using your electric blanket
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.
Using your 9 heat control with timer
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 6). The heat setting dial is
illuminated for easy adjustment in the dark.
Figure 6.
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.
Using your 6 heat digital timer control
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.
) will illuminate to
Figure 6.
Press the timer button (
control on. Heat setting 1 will illuminate.
Select the desired temperature using the
temperature (
temperature setting will illuminate. Pressing
the temperature button cycles through the
various temperature settings, from 1 through
to 6, then back to 1.
Sunbeam recommends that you use only
settings 1-5 for all night use. Use setting 6
for fast preheating only.
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.
) button. The selected
). Pressing the timer button will
) to turn the
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Troubleshooting Care and cleaning
Should your electric blanket fail to heat, check
the following:
1. Check that the controls are properly
connected to the blanket and clicked
securely into position. If you find the
control connector plug 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.
2. Check that the power cord is connected to
the power outlet and the power is switched
on.
3. Check that the control slide switch is in
either the 75 minute or 12 hour position.
Troubleshooting - 6 heat digital timer control
If the control detects a fault within the
blanket, the standby light (
If the standby light 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. 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 to
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).
) will flash.
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. 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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phone 1300 881 861
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phone 0800 786 232
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660–670 Great South Road,
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Sunbeam Corporation is a division of Newell Brands.
Sunbeam is a registered trade mark.
Sleep Express and Boost Technology are trade marks of Sunbeam
Corporation.
Made under license of Australian Patent No. AU2013203697 (B2),
and New Zealand Patent No. NZ609279 (A)
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.
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