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.
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.
1663116
Mine is king size, so there are two controls, one for each side. You might need to fiddle with which one goes where because I found the directions a little confusing, not much because I managed to attach the cords in the right place and once I pushed the "on/off" button, I adjusted the temperature (1-19 and H for high) and felt which side was affected (I had it backwards at first), and then I discovered the rest of the settings, including whether you want "Auto Off" or "Stay On". Auto Off turns it off after your specified number of hours up to 10 hours. I set it for Stay On. I turn the blanket on while getting ready for bed and it's warm as toast when I climb into bed. When I get up in the morning I turn it off, no rocket science needed. It will take a few nights to find your ideal setting. I have no central heating and use "14" as the ideal setting so I neither sweat nor get chilled. Keep other blankets handy in case your power goes out. Those two tear drop areas under the labelled buttons are - + for changing your setting, e.g. if it's really cold, I might raise the 14 temperature setting by pushing the + teardrop button. You'll end with kids and dogs piled in with you because this is true comfort.
2269197
I'm sorry I can't help you, Jerry. Mine is relatively new and therefore, I have not yet washed and dried it. When I do get ready to wash and dry it, I will dry it on a low setting because that's what I generally use. I can tell you that I love this mattress pad because it is soooooo comfy.
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!
477566
we have the mattress itself in an allergy-proof sealed zipper cover. any mattress pad we put on, we do so OVER that, so it can be taken off & washed. i think the heat is so gentle, that if it was under another pad, you would barely feel the heat. i suppose you could try it and just up the heat higher.
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.
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.
35986
That's exactly how I use mine and it works fine. It's the best heating mattress pad I've ever had.
681994
The preheat setting will get the bed nice a toasty warm and then it goes back to whatever setting you have originally set. The high setting is really warm but you wouldn't want to leave it on that setting all night. You'd be really warm. It isn't burning hot though.
66263
I have not noticed a preheat mode. I usually turn the blanket on about 5 about a hour before I go to bed. The Sleep Number bed is nice and comfortably warm (not hot) when I get in the bed. Unless the weather is very cold, I never use the High setting - I don't need it.
1702223
Nope. It has a preheat button that warms the bed, and then goes in to regular mode, to whatever you have the bed /side set to. You have to press the button to get it to start. I can't remember for sure (and can't find the manual), but I think it preheats for like a half hour or hour or so.
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.
744616
How did you get the heating pad out -- and especially how did you get it back in?
757216
U have the blanket? Its pretty easy. Plug the 3 cables from the blanket into the back of the unit. Plug unit in, turn on power on the back. Then on the front push the power button. The timer should say 30 mins. Set it up to 60 mins by pushing the up/down buttons. Then adjust the 3 heat levels, to the temperature you desire, and push select. (A dot will appear next to the temp. Do this for all 3). Push start, climb in and enjoy!
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.
217541
It's been several months since we replaced ours, so only going on memory here. There was a 'one minute' button which would heat on high for one minute. If you enter say 530, it should heat for 5 minutes 30 seconds, at whatever power level selected. If it doesn't do that, it's defective. Try entering a time then hit the timer button, which should just time down and sound the alarm when the time is up. If that doesn't work either, you know it's defective. Good luck. (Our control panel worked fine for 10 years.)