Heating Instructions

IMPORTANT - Keep instructions with your wheat bag. 

READ & remember- before every use.

These wheatbags not recommended for people who may have reduced awareness of temperature or feeling in their skin, eg. Diabetics, people with nerve damage, or people with impairment that prevents them recognising they may be burnt. It is important to carefully follow these instructions as overheating or inappropriate use may result in injury or fire.

HOW TO USE HEATED:

• Remove wheat bag from packaging 
• Place wheat bag in the centre of the microwave ensuring it does not obstruct the turntable. Make sure the wheat bag is flat and evenly distribute the wheat. Always keep half a glass of water when heating the wheatbag. 
• DO NOT heat the wheat bag for more than 1 minute at a time. If heating wheat bag for longer than one minute, shake and turn the wheat bag over for each minute of heating.
• Always ensure the wheat bag is of comfortable use before use
• Allow the wheat bag to cool before re-heating it.

HOW TO USE AS A COLD COMPRESS:
Place in a sealed plastic bag in the refrigerator or freezer for at least 45 minutes. 

PLEASE READ THE BELOW CAREFULLY:
1. DO NOT overheat.
2. DO NOT use if wheat bag smells or looks burnt - allow to cool completely on a non-combustible surface such as the kitchen sink then throw away.
3. DO NOT leave wheat bag UNATTENDED in microwave in case of fire.
4. DO NOT use straight from microwave if too hot - allow to cool first.
5. DO NOT use wheat bag on one body part for more than 5 minutes - continuous heat may burn.
6. USE WITH CAUTION - wheat bags can burn skin when used incorrectly and particularly the more delicate skins of children or older people. Always SUPERVISE children at all times.
8. Heat in MICROWAVE ONLY 
9. DO NOT add oils or fragrances to the wheat bag - these may increase the risk of fire.