Washing Instructions: Do not dry clean, Do not bleach. Don't use wringer for detachable pad. 1) Disconnect pad from outlet. 2) Detach Pad Connector from the Control Connector. 3) Wash by hand or as follows in an automatic washer using slow agitation and normal spin speed: Fill washer with warm water. Add minimum amount of all purpose detergent, agitate to dissolve, measure heating pad before washing. Add heating pad and soak five minutes. Agitate two minutes. Spin. Fill for cool rinse, agitate one minute then spin. Dry in automatic dryer on high heat, five minutes only, or line dry. Remove damp heating pad from dryer, block to original size, and drape to finish drying. Do not iron your heating pad. 4) Do not plug in pad and pad connector until they are completely dry.