Sunbeam Heated Throw Blinking Red

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Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. The control is in the blanket. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet. The display on your control will clear if you see flashing symbols.

The controller will blink red if the throw is disconnected or the internal heating wires have broken (open circuited).
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The following order of operations fixed the problem for us:
  • unplug the plug to the throw and unplug from the electricity.
  • plug into the throw.
  • plug into the electricity.

How Do I Reset My Sunbeam Electric Blanket?

Resetting the Sunbeam electric blanket is straightforward, and it’s as easy as unplugging and plugging the cord into the outlet. The connection between the module and control should be secured, so the blanket will turn on without issues. This practice typically solves most blanket problems, but it’s best to contact Sunbeam if resetting the blanket didn’t improve the situation.

How do I reset my heating pad?

  • Make certain you have the power cord plugged firmly into the wall outlet.
  • Unplug the heating pad power cord from the outlet.
  • Open the control unit using a screwdriver.
  • Clean out the control unit on the cord.
  • Tighten any loose part in the control unit with a screwdriver.

    • Fold test for Sunbeam electric blanket

    The fold test is Sunbeam’s recommendation for blankets that don’t heat up properly.

  • Fold the blanket and find the controls
  • Slip them out while keeping the blanket folded
  • Connect the control cord to the connection module via the plastic clasp and plug the power cord into the appropriate wall outlet
  • Turn on the blanket and set it to the highest temperature for 5 minutes
  • You should feel some warmth between the folds, but remember not to continue the test for more than 7 minutes

    • FAQ

    How do I reset my Sunbeam heated throw?

    A heating pad whose controller is blinking may indicate it was in use for enough time for the Auto Off function to trigger. If so, unplugging the heating pad for thirty seconds will reset it. Your Sunbeam® Heating Pad has a 5-year limited warranty.

    Why does my Sunbeam heated blanket keep blinking?

    Check that the control is tightly connected to the module in the blanket. Re-plug the power cord into the wall outlet. On a digital control, you should see flashing symbols and the display on your control will clear. Your blanket is now reset.