Wheat Bags / pain relief
Wheat Bags Do's & Donts and full instruction guides.
DO expect some moisture from the wheat bag, especially when new
DO fully read the manufacturers' instructions fully before you use your heat pack, and store in a safe place so you can refer to them later.
DO allow your heat pack to cool fully and return to room temperature before re-heating.
DO not extend the manufactures maximum heating time.
DO always follow the manufacturers' instructions (and your microwave manufacturer’s instructions too).
DO adjust your microwave oven to the correct power level.
DO distribute the filling evenly within the bag before heating. Give your bag a good shake before use
DO stay close to the microwave oven and monitor the heating.
DO make sure that heating is done by an adult.
DO store in a cool, dry place, away from foodstuffs and
DON'T Overheat your heat pack.
DONT Leave your wheat bag unattended in the microwave
DON'T heat longer than the manufacturers' maximum heating time for your ovens power rating.
DON'T get your heat pack wet
DON'T use a wheat bag if the user is confused
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And we will be happy to send you out another copy by post or e mail
Your wheat bag is perfectly safe if used to the manufacturers instructions - below are a few simple do's and donts about wheat bags.
Instructions for use for a
600 - 800grm wheatbag in a
750 watt microwave oven
Instructions for use
Firstly if your wehat bag has a fleecy outer cover then please remove
Place your wheat bag in the microwave on medium temperature for up to 90 seconds.
Please be aware that microwaves may vary in power rating our guide is based
on a 750 microwave on medium power level
When used first time the bags may appear a little damp this is just normal as moisture from the wheat is released.
The wheat bag will remain at a comfortable heat for up to an hour and can be re heated as you like.
Please allow your wheat bag to cool fully between uses.
If product is heated too hot it could burn.
Always keep dry.
Your wheat bag can also be heated simply by placing on the radiator.
For a cold compression place in a plastic bag and place in the freezer ideally for at least two hours.
