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.
430278
The mattress pad is evenly heated. You can feel the wires if you try. They are not noticeable when laying on the pad.
972606
You can not feel the wires in the mattress pad. It is very easy to sleep on. It has variable temp settings but no variable timer. However I do not recommend this product since the connector from the control unit to the mattress pad has melted and failed twice for me. There are scortch marks on the mattress pad. I changed to a different brand after it melted the second time.
643292
Mine is a queen size with dual controls. Each side has it's own settings and I love the preheat feature. When you turn it on it goes to your last set number but just push the button a second time for preheat.
916567
We bought one of these for our camper. We put a regular mattress pad and sheets on it. It is not hot.
374274
Carefully and thoroughly read your manual. Be sure the heating pad label is facing up. Disconnect the cords from the outlet and from the mattress pad. Reconnect the cords first to the mattress pad making sure to insert properly and then reconnect to the outlet.
502604
Should be as easy as plug in your controls into the pad plug it in the electrical outlet and hit the on button. Then select desired heat level and enjoy. If you want it to heat up a little faster touch the preheat button and enjoy half hour of high heat and then it returns to heat settings you selected. The controles should light up with the numbers L, 2, 3,...18, 19, H.
1167144
The temperature is already pre-set, only 2 buttons, one for hours and one for minutes. regards...
975041
Yes. Turn the mattress pad on about 20 mins. to 30 mins. before you wish to settle in, you can adjust the heat as suits you - works like a charm!
635021
Since this pad can easily be overheated and cause a serious burn to the skin, I would suggest that this customer contact the company for specific directions- if he has removed the contact numbers perhaps Amazon could assist with the correct phone number. DJones
1077677
This heating pad has three settings, low, medium, and high. On any setting, even "low", the heating pad will shut off automatically if it gets too hot. To prevent possible injury to a sleeping person, there is no settable override of this feature. But a user can turn a just shut-down pad back on if he/she wishes. So anyone who is awake can in practice keep the pad producing heat.
1992892
My heated mattress pad (for a Sunbeam Twin XL) has one control. The picture must be of a pad for a larger bed.
707833
Most likely due to the power cord coming loose for the actual heating pad. There is a separating mechanism where the cord meets the pad, you can usually just click it back into place.
1490236
They do Julia. You can go to the Thermophore website and order it. I personally prefer the manual switch because I tend to fall asleep with the heating pad on. However, after posting my last comment raving about this heating pad, the manual switch has broken and since I made the purchase 6 weeks ago I have been unable to get either Amazon or Battlecreek to help me with regard to a replacement. I am very disappointed.
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.
837449
You might try the "Bodymed Digital Moist Heating Pad. It measures 14x14 inches, it can be set from warm to very hot temperature. You can lock in your most comfortable temperature and it stays on for up to a hour long. This I'm sure is a safety feature. The control pad does not light up which I thought was a minor issue. Cost about $40.00. Good luck.
595246
follow the poles down on either side of the device. On the side of those poles within an inch or two of where it curves under the mattress, there will be release buttons (hard to press). They are slightly darker color than rest of plastic in bulge