Electric Blankets
User Guide
Sleep Express Range:
BLE4821 (Single),
BLE4841 (Double),
BLE4851 (Queen)
Sleep Perfect Antibacterial Range:
BLA6321(Single)
BLA6331 (King Single)
BLA6341 (Double)
BLA6351 (Queen)
BLA6371 (King)
Sleep Perfect Quilted Range:
BLQ6421 (Single),
BLQ6451 (Queen),
BLQ6471 (King),
BLQ6481 (Super King)
Sleep Perfect Wool Fleece Range:
BLW6651 (Queen),
BLW6671 (King),
BLW6681 (Super King)
Sunbeam is a registered trademark.
‘Brekky and Banquet’ is a trademark of Sunbeam Corporation.
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 2014.
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Contents
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions 1
Safety Precautions for your Electric Blanket 2
Features of your electric blanket 3
Fitting your electric blanket 4-5
Your 6 heat control 6
Troubleshooting 7
Care and cleaning 8
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
Australia
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.
• Do not place heavy items on top of the
appliance when it is turned on.
• It is recommended that a qualified engineer or
registered person inspect the heated blanket
once it passes warranty period and every 2
years thereafter.
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 and 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.
• 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.
• Heat settings 1-3 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.
Care Label Symbols
Attention
Instruction Booklet - Please read the instructions thoroughly before use
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Features of your electric blanket
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 8.
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, Queen, King and Super King
size electric blanket features two controls for
individual comfort.
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Fitting your electric blanket
Note: The electric blanket 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.
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.
A single or king single 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.
Figure 1.
Pull 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 is 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
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).
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.
Before first use
Before using your electric blanket for the
first time, Sunbeam recommends that you
switch the blanket to maximum heat for two
to three hours to evaporate any moisture in
the mattress. Repeat this process every few
months to maintain a dry, healthy bed.
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Your 6 heat control
Using your electric blanket
Press the Power button to turn the blanket
on.
Your electric blanket is supplied with a 6
heat control. Press the temperature button to
toggle through each heat setting.
1 – 3 Continuous or all night use
4 – 5 Medium Pre-heat
6 Fast Pre-heat
Use Pre-heat settings to preheat the electric
blanket only.
Note: When pressing the power button, the
electric blanket will automatically turn to
setting 6 (Fast Pre-heat).
Safety Auto off
Your electric blanket features a safety auto
off with 1, 3 or 9 hours automatic stop, so
you can choose the right warmth for you.
Simply press the Power button to reactivate.
Heat Settings Timer Settings
Power /
Standby button
6
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.
Check the power cord is connected to the power outlet and that the power is
switched on.
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
The electric blanket
is not heating
The cord or any
wiring is damaged
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 and queen 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.
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Care and cleaning
All Sleep Express 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 (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.
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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.
3
Year
Australia
Australia
www.sunbeam.com.au
www.sunbeam.com.au
1300 881 861
1300 881 861
Units 5 & 6,
13 Lord Street,
New Zealand
Botany NSW 2019
Australia
www.sunbeam.co.nz
0800 786 232
New Zealand
www.sunbeam.co.nz
0800 786 232
Level 6, Building 5,
Central Park,
660-670 Great South Road,
Greenlane, Auckland
New Zealand
3 year
3 years
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
New Zealand | visit www.sunbeam.co.nz
phone 0800 786 232
Newell Australia Pty Ltd. ABN 68 075 071 233
Sunbeam is a registered trade mark.
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 2022.
SAP#:
BLE: 2166633, 2166632, 2166617
BLA: 2181232, 2181242, 2181241, 2181237, 2181247
BLQ: 2181248, 2181240, 2181235, 2181244
BLW: 2181245, 2181238, 2181233
Part Number: NWL0001448899
2023 Blankets range IB_22EM1 (ANZ)_GCDS-LD
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