Some manufacturers recommend putting a small cup of water in the microwave with the product once it does dry out, to help prevent overheating. However, if you fail to follow the heating and usage instructions carefully, you could cause the wheat bag to overheat, making it dry and increasing the risk of it igniting. Some common issues include: Making your own wheat bags and giving them out as gifts is more risky. If you don't know the exact moisture content of the wheat you use, you can't give guidance on how long they can be microwaved. The Hottie Hot Water Bottle makes a great alternative to traditional hot water bottles by providing a safe way of achieving the comfort and warmth. No need to boil water or struggle with those fiddly stoppers! But in 2019, an eagle-eyed Which? member flagged to us that their microwave's manual recommended against using one. We then discovered that this was the case for most major microwave manufacturers.

We would not suggest the use of wheat bags, we've had something similar before where this caused a failure in the microwave. If a customer uses wheat bags, we believe that the warranty will be voided – this is also stated in some of our instructions.'Wheat bags are designed for use in your microwave, and indeed this is the only recommended way to heat them. Please when using the Hotties it is very important not to guess the wattage output and to follow all instructions correctly and accordingly. Follow the heating instructions carefully. If your microwave uses more than 1,000W, use a lower power setting. Just like a hot water bottle, the microwavable heat pad for pets gives continuous gentle warmth. It can be heated in the microwave and lasts for hours.

With this in mind, you need to be aware that even if you heat up your wheat bag according to the retailer's instructions, it could still invalidate your microwave warranty if it develops a fault (although it's more likely to damage the wheat bag than the microwave). Her new Hotties has really helped Milly, the disabled rabbit belonging to Lisa, Bunny Mad magazine.

Please when using the Hotties Hot Water Bottles it is very important not to guess the wattage output and to follow all instructions correctly and accordingly. Young children or older people with memory issues shouldn't use wheat bags without adult supervision, as misusing these products could cause serious accidents. Beware homemade wheat bags Some brands have a blanket ban on 'non-food' items, while others also warn against microwaving popcorn. This usually comes down to products having less moisture content, which means they could more easily burn if overheated.