The Sharper Image Massaging Foot Spa (model HF775) is a personal care appliance designed to provide a relaxing and invigorating foot massage experience. It features hot water jets, bubbles, and various pedicure attachments to soothe and revitalize tired feet.
Function Description:
The Massaging Foot Spa offers a multi-faceted approach to foot care. Its primary function is to provide a massaging action through ten powerful jets located at the bottom of the spa, which can be switched between water jets and bubble jets using a function dial. This helps to stimulate circulation and relieve muscle tension in the feet. The spa also incorporates an infrared heat function, which delivers deep penetrating heat therapy to the soles of the feet, promoting relaxation and comfort. A water heating function is included to warm cold water to a comfortable temperature, enhancing the spa experience. This heating function is active only when the jet action function is also in use. For additional foot care, the spa features a Pedicure Center with five spinning attachments: a pumice stone for smoothing and softening dry skin on heels and soles, two massaging nodes for a relaxing massage from the balls of the feet to the heels, and two brushes (one soft, one firm) for cleaning and exfoliating the skin. Users can also achieve a deep penetrating massage by sliding their feet back and forth over the acupressure surface on the spa floor and the infrared surface.
Important Technical Specifications:
The device operates on a nominal 120V circuit and is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for safety. It is crucial to ensure the unit is properly grounded according to local codes and ordinances to reduce the risk of electric shock. Temporary adapters may be used to connect to a two-prong receptacle if a properly grounded outlet is unavailable, but these adapters must be properly installed and secured. The unit is designed for personal, non-professional use.
Usage Features:
- Preparation: Before use, ensure the unit is unplugged. Place the spa on the floor and fill it with warm or cold water, making sure not to exceed the "fill line" indicator. It is critical never to turn the unit on unless there is water in it.
- Powering On: Plug the unit into a standard wall outlet. Never plug or unplug the unit while your feet are in the water.
- Activating Features: To select a feature, press the corresponding button on the control panel. To turn a feature off, press the button again.
- Infrared Heat: Provides deep penetrating heat therapy to the soles of the feet.
- Jet Action: Activates ten powerful jets for invigorating action. To activate the Power Jets, press your feet down on the POWER JETS button. The jets will work at full capacity as long as the button is pressed.
- Water Heat: Heats cold water. A red LED illuminates when this feature is active. Note that water heating only works when the jet action function is also active.
- Foot Placement: Sit down and place your feet in the spa.
- Jet Action Style: To switch between water jets and bubble jets, use the FUNCTION DIAL.
- Pedicure Center: Choose one of the five spinning attachments and place it on the central spinning hub. Press your foot down on the attachment to activate spinning. Apply more or less pressure on the infrared surface for comfort.
- Deep Massage: For a deeper massage, slide your feet back and forth over the acupressure surface and the infrared surface.
- Duration: Generally, the unit should not be used for longer than 30 minutes at a time to prevent overheating. If overheating occurs, discontinue use and allow the unit to cool before resuming operation.
- Disconnection: When finished, turn off all functions and unplug the unit.
- Emptying Water: To empty the water, tip the unit, allowing water to spill out only along the drain spouts. Do NOT pour water over the control panel, as this can cause serious harm to the unit.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning: Always unplug the unit and allow it to cool before cleaning. Rinse the unit with water, but do not submerge it. Wipe surfaces only with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid using strong chemical cleaners.
- Cord Care: Periodically straighten the power cord if it becomes twisted. To avoid breakage, do not wrap the power cord around the unit. Do not carry or hang the unit by the power cord.
- Storage: Unplug the unit from the outlet and allow it to cool. Place all attachments in the designated storage compartment (as shown in Figure F in the manual). Store the unit in its original box or a clean, dry place.
Safety Warnings and Cautions:
- Always unplug the appliance immediately after use and before cleaning.
- Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water; unplug immediately.
- Do not use while bathing or in the shower.
- Do not place or store the appliance where it can fall into a tub or sink.
- Do not place or drop into water or other liquid.
- Connect the appliance to a properly grounded outlet.
- Never leave the appliance unattended when plugged in.
- Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before putting on or taking off attachments.
- Turn all controls to OFF before removing the plug from the outlet.
- Do not attempt to plug or unplug the unit while feet are in water.
- Do not operate under a blanket or pillow to avoid excessive heating, fire, electric shock, or injury.
- Close supervision is necessary when used by, on, or near children and physically challenged or disabled persons.
- Use the appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual; do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
- Never operate if it has a damaged cord or plug, is not working properly, has been dropped, damaged, or dropped in water. Return to a service center for examination and repair.
- Do not carry by the supply cord or use the cord as a handle.
- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
- Never operate with blocked air openings; keep them free of lint, hair, and other debris.
- Never operate on a soft surface (bed, couch) where air openings may be blocked.
- Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not operate while sleeping or drowsy.
- Always unplug when filling or moving the unit.
- Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
- Do not stand on or in the Massaging Foot Spa; use only while seated. Place and remove feet only when in a seated position.
- Use heated surfaces carefully as they may cause serious burns. Do not use on sensitive skin areas or where there is poor circulation.
- Consult a physician before use if you have tuberculosis, benign or malignant tumors, hemorrhages, skin inflammations, phlebitis and thrombosis, open or fresh wounds, bruises, broken skin, varicose veins, undetermined calf pain, or joint pain.
- Consult a physician regarding therapeutic use or if experiencing unexplained pain, swollen muscles, or serious muscular injury.
- Keep away from children.
- Discontinue use if pain increases or swelling occurs after use.
- If using a pacemaker or if pregnant, consult a physician before using.
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