Sunbeam heating pad flashing F

Hello, Pat -

You have not stated the manufacturer name of your heating pad. Knowing that will help in providing you the right information.

I have found complaints about a Sunbeam King Size XpressHeat heating pad, with statements from the owners about an F appearing on the temperature display for the heating pad and the pad no longer heating.

In case yours is a Sunbeam King Size XpressHeat heating pad, see the complaints here:
https://www.sunbeam.com/pain-relief/heating-pads/sunbeam-king-size-xpressheat-heating-pad/002013-511-MASTER.html
Scroll down the page to see the Reviews.

I hope you saved the instructions which came with your heating pad and the sales receipt. The pad may still be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Most companies require a copy of the sales receipt when an owner needs warranty coverage.

You can add more information by choosing Comment and typing in details (maker and model number) for your heating pad.

Best wishes.

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.

Nothing works. Have had it for 6 months. Plugged in after so long, still blinking.

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.

It seems like the AC converter may not have the ability to procduce enough current. Check the wattage of the heat pad then see how many watts the converter can produce. (watts = volts x amps). You can buy a good Sunbeam electric blanket in NZ for about $110NZ, a capable AC converter may cost you considably more. Enjoy your stay in NZ!

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.