Error code 88 on sunbeam heating pad

My sunbeam XL heating pad started blinking and I couldn’t figure it out. I Unplugged a couple of times and still it kept flashing. After hours of reading post, I did what wpart suggested and now it works normal again..... I kept pushing th on off button while plugged in, I unplugged it while still hitting the on off button, I plugged it back in while still hitting the on off button annnddddd drum roll please!!!!!! It started working properly! Thanks wpart, your the MVP and award goes to you!

unplug replug blanket to control connectors plug back in
this will continue to happen on these blankets you will have to reset these blankets again and again (chinese junk)

Hello, Pat -

I can only find that the F2 error code means there is "a problem;" not what the problem is.

I suggest you go to this Sunbeam web page for your model of heating pad:
http://www.sunbeam.com/pain-relief/back-and-spine/sunbeam-microplush-body-shaped-heating-pad-with-digital-lcd-controller/000828-511-002.html

You should see a link for "Live Chat" on the right side of the page. Click or tap on "Live Chat" to text with a Sunbeam Customer Service Representative. He or she should be able to explain the F2 error code and what can be done to correct it.

Best wishes.

hi Bonnie.
try this link and read what other people are saying about the problem you have.just scroll down on the page and read.
or this one.
Electric blanket error code
or this one.

Get F2 error code on sunbeam heating pad model cat93 contrller sw404

Crimped the ends of the heating pad cord where it attaches to the pad a little then did the plug and unplug three times while holding down the on-off button and that did the trick

Here's a discussion on the issue ::

http://www.fixya.com/support/t1520727-f2_fault_code_heating_pad


Charlie

I had same issue w/ red blinking light on my Sunbeam controller SW114, pad CAT93. Was about to toss away but then got it to work perfectly by doing this:1. With unit UNplugged, press & hold the single grey controller button2. While pressing the controller button, plug the unit inUnit will power up in the 'warm' (green light) setting; pressing the controller button will cycle you thru the others modes.

have same problem with heating pad . reset control by unplugging unit for 1 minute , while holding down power button plugged unit back in . sometimes this takes 3 or 4 tries.

Same F2, quick off problem here. Then I noticed that the gray plug on the power cord was not completely flush with the connector on the pad. I shoved them together until there is no gap. The unit's worked perfectly since then.

I have a Sunbeam heating pad with the SW204 controller that the High light blinks when it is plugged in. I called Sunbeam and the first thing they said is it cannot be plugged into a surge protector. Next, to reset it unplug it from the wall, then unplug the controller from the heating pad. Wait 30 seconds, then plug the controller back into the heating pad and then into the wall. It did the trick. However, when I move it to the bedroom plug it does the same blinking. Sunbeam is sending me a replacement heating pad. They appear to be very good with Customer Service since it is more than a year old.