How do I activate the preheat option of this mattress pad?
716933
The manufacturer said in the instructions that it's ok to turn it on 30 minutes before you go to bed. I used to turn mine all the way up, then turn it down when I got into bed after 30 minutes or less. As I mentioned in my review, I noticed some mild scorching on and around the pillow area. I'm uneasy about using it now. When I do, I only turn it to 1 or even 0-1. I still use it as a mattress pad, but I have to be chilled to the core before I turn it on. I'm not making any accusations. I'm just saying use a little caution. My in-laws' woke up to discover their electric blanket in flames, so I'm a little gun shy. The manufacturer said in the instructions that it's ok to turn it on 30 minutes before you go to bed. I used to turn mine all the way up, then turn it down when I got into bed after 30 minutes or less. As I mentioned in my review, I noticed some mild scorching on and around the pillow area. I'm uneasy about using it now. When I do, I only turn it to 1 or even 0-1. I still use it as a mattress pad, but I have to be chilled to the core before I turn it on. I'm not making any accusations. I'm just saying use a little caution. My in-laws' woke up to discover their electric blanket in flames, so... » Read More The manufacturer said in the instructions that it's ok to turn it on 30 minutes before you go to bed. I used to turn mine all the way up, then turn it down when I got into bed after 30 minutes or less. As I mentioned in my review, I noticed some mild scorching on and around the pillow area. I'm uneasy about using it now. When I do, I only turn it to 1 or even 0-1. I still use it as a mattress pad, but I have to be chilled to the core before I turn it on. I'm not making any accusations. I'm just saying use a little caution. My in-laws' woke up to discover their electric blanket in flames, so I'm a little gun shy. « Show Less
716934
I just turn it on high about 30-45 minutes before bed. Then I turn it down to low or 1.
716935
We turn it all the way up for about 15 minutes and then turn it down to 3 for me and 4 for her side.
716936
We put it on high about 30 minutes before bed and then just reduce the heat.
716937
It a precondition feature, you just turn it on by hitting a little button under the number level display which I do as part of my night time ritual as I get ready for bed. You adjust it to your own comfort level. I have mine as 2. When it is the coldest outside, 3 is the highest for me.
716938
I just turn it on 2 about a half hour before I go to bed, then turn it down once im in. I have NEVER had it on the highest setting. Never really needed to.
955641
I searched on Amazon for a heating pad that does not automatically turn off. This one popped up. It does have an auto shut off but it supposedly could be disabled or turned off. I waited on pins and needles for these (I ordered two), when they arrived, the first thing I looked for was how to turn off the auto shut off. NOT POSSIBLE. I had to return them and go search for what I wanted. What a waste of my time!
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Hello, honestly all heating pads have the same directions. My mother inlaw who follows all the rules will lay the pad on her self to not crush it. I admit the folding is important because of the wires and that makes sense to me, however, I do lay and lean on it. Infact I have it next to my bed and I put it on for an hour while I lay on it. Then I pull it out and go to sleep. I just make sure it's not bent or nothing that will prick it or tear it. Q- I do notice that the button to turn it on/ off at times doesn't seem to want to work. Just when I am goin to give up- it works. Any problems with that ? Hello, honestly all heating pads have the same directions. My mother inlaw who follows all the rules will lay the pad on her self to not crush it. I admit the folding is important because of the wires and that makes sense to me, however, I do lay and lean on it. Infact I have it next to my bed and I put it on for an hour while I lay on it. Then I pull it out and go to sleep. I just make sure it's not bent or nothing that will prick it or tear it. Q- I do notice that the button to turn it on/ off at times doesn't seem to want to work. Just when I am goin to give up- it works. Any... » Read More Hello, honestly all heating pads have the same directions. My mother inlaw who follows all the rules will lay the pad on her self to not crush it. I admit the folding is important because of the wires and that makes sense to me, however, I do lay and lean on it. Infact I have it next to my bed and I put it on for an hour while I lay on it. Then I pull it out and go to sleep. I just make sure it's not bent or nothing that will prick it or tear it. Q- I do notice that the button to turn it on/ off at times doesn't seem to want to work. Just when I am goin to give up- it works. Any problems with that ? « Show Less
1013531
You could use a timer, but only to turn it off before the 10 hours expires. We turn it on manually about 10 minutes before bed time on pre heat low. The directions cover multiple models, so you would have to check the details.
546606
When you forget to turn the mattress pad off, it goes off automatically after a few hours, but the light stays on. You are right, click the switch off, then back on and it will heat up.
859416
Mine is an older model. It has no inflation options. I just press the start button.
2011264
Just the button. The pads only glow RED when the heat is on (aka incandescent bulbs)
2199623
The only answer I can give for that is that it turns on at the allotted temperatures and it turns off automatically. If you are asking if it would change on its own if the room is hot, my answer would be no. I suppose that kind of pad would require much more money to design and sell.
1122347
You can do this manually from the touch screen. Might also be able to program one of the periods to just fan without heat or cool but have not tried.
1110072
No it won't come on unless the power button is on. The heat is only in the lumbar section, not the entire pad. It has low, medium and high for vibration. Maybe low would work for you. I l
481880
my controller blinks and the mattress pad will not heat that side of the bed, any suggestions
991767
If you unsnap the heating pad cover there is a square of material inside. Remove this, wet it, wring it out so it is only moist. Put it back inside the outer covering. It will heat up and deliver moist heat.
349386
I can't but I also bought a regular cheap pad to lay over the top plus my fitted sheet. I don't even know its there. Plenty warm. Sometimes number 2 setting gets to warm for me. I really doubt you'll be disappointed.
783626
The pad has no temp control. It is either on or off. A rheostat might work.
502603
To be honest my wife followed directions and set it up. Selected Preheat ok the controller and the bed gets toasty.
302488
The hot pad itself has heating instructions. Since every oven is different, it is best to start with a shorter time.
2133241
You can set this on the lowest temp on the dial. It should be good. Mine is set a little higher, but I get up during the night and turn it off as I get too warm. I could adjust the temp control, but I use it to warm my bed, then after I get warm, I just switch it off. I also have a mattress pad over this pad, so I do not lay directly on the pad. You shouldn't have any problems, because it definitely has a "low" setting. Just keep checking it until you find the comfort zone.