Conair 162 User guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, especially
when children are present, basic safety pre-
cautions should always be followed, including
the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
DANGER –Any hair dryer is electrically
live even when the switch is off.To reduce the
risk of death or injury by electric shock:
1. Always “unplug it” immediately after using.
2. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
3. Do not place or store appliance where it can
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
4. Do not place in, or drop into, water or
other liquid.
5. If an appliance falls into water, “unplug it”
immediately. Do not reach into the water.
WARNING –To reduce the risk of burns,
electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:
1. This appliance should never be left
unattended when plugged in.
2. Do not pull, twist, or wrap line cord
around dryer, even during storage.
3.This appliance should not be used on, by,
or near children or individuals with certain
disabilities.
4. Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer.
5. Never operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped, damaged,
or dropped into water. Return the appliance to a
Conair Service Center for examination & repair.
6. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
7. Never block the air openings of the appliance
or place it on a soft surface, such as a bed or
couch, where the air openings may be
blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair,
and the like.
8. Never use while sleeping.
9. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening or hose.
10. Do not use outdoors or operate where
aerosol (spray) products are being used
or where oxygen is being administered.
11.Do not use an extension cord to operate dryer.
12. Do not direct hot air toward eyes or other
heat-sensitive areas.
13. Attachments may be hot during use.
Allow them to cool before handling.
14. Do not place appliance on any surface
while it is operating.
15. While using the appliance, keep your hair
out of it. Keep your hair away from the air inlets.
16. Do not use with voltage converter.
For a dual voltage hair dryer:
17. Be sure dual voltage selector is in correct
voltage position before operating. Before
plugging in, read the information about dual
voltage contained in the instruction section of
this manual.
18. This appliance was set at the factory to
operate at 125 volts. Refer to Additional
Information section of this manual for conver-
sion to 250 volt operation.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is intended for household use
only. Use on Alternating Current (60 hertz)
only. Standard Dryers are designed to operate
at 110 to 125 volts A.C.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). As a safety feature,
this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt
to defeat this safety feature.
IMPORTANT
1875 WATT OPERATING GUIDE
Use of this dryer on the same circuit or fuse
with other electrical products or appliances
may trip a 15 amp circuit breaker or blow a 15
amp fuse. NEVER replace the fuse with one
rated higher than the capacity of the circuit.
Doing so could result in an electrical fire.
CHECK ALCI SAFETY FEATURE EVERY TIME
YOU USE APPLIANCE.
This appliance is equipped with an Appliance
Leakage Circuit Interrupter (ALCI), a safety
feature that renders it inoperable under some
abnormal conditions, such as immersion in
water. To make sure the ALCI is functioning
properly, perform the following test. The pur-
pose of this test is to allow you to make sure
the water sensing system (ALCI) is working.
1. Plug in the appliance and press test button
on plug (See appropriate diagram below).
2. The appliance will stop working. There will be
an audible click and reset button will pop out.
3. To reset ALCI with a reset button, unit
should be unplugged. Then push reset button
in, and reinsert plug into outlet.
4. If ALCI is not functioning properly, return
appliance to nearest service center.
5. It is important that if immersion occurs,
this unit be brought to a service center. Do not
try to reset.
6. Be sure to repeat test every time you use
the unit, to confirm ALCI is operational.
Should the appliance go off and the reset button
pop up during use, this could indicate a
malfunction in the unit. Remove plug from
outlet and allow the appliance to cool.
Reinsert plug into outlet.
The appliance should then function normally.
If not, return to an authorized Conair Service
Center for evaluation and repair.
SUPER STYLING GUIDE
Your best looks begin with a good haircut
that’s well maintained. Always treat hair right
with superior quality shampoos, conditioners,
and finishing products.
DRYING BASICS
1. Shampoo and condition hair with products
of your choice. Rinse thoroughly. Towel blot
hair to remove excess moisture. Section hair.
2. With dryer on High, (which is part of the
IONIZING FUNCTION,) the ion generator will
reduce static electricity, control frizzy flyaways
and contribute to hair’s shine.
3. If you use the dryer with a styling brush
(the professional way to style and dry at the
same time), brush each strand from under-
neath as you direct hot air to top of strand,
always moving slowly and steadily up and
down each strand. This way, you’ll be aiming
heat at your hair, not at your scalp.
4. For quick touch-ups between shampoos,
mist hair to dampen it before styling with dryer.
5. When using your dryer to create curls and
waves, dry hair almost completely on a low
temperature setting, then finish styling by
switching to cool (which also activates the
IONIZING FUNCTION). This will help reduce
static again and shine hair for a perfect finish.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DRYER
The Conair®ION SHINE®1875 Watt Styler is
very effective, even at lower temperatures, and
helps to give healthier-looking, shiny, more
manageable hair.
THE IONIZING FUNCTION generates a cloud
of negative ions that can:
• neutralize the generally positive charge
on flyaway, frizzy hair
• eliminate static electricity
• remove dulling particles in the air
• contribute to shine
Test
Reset
Reset
Test
Double Ionic Port System
2 heat/speed
settings
“Twist it” handle
to fold dryer
Concentrator
Dual voltage
Hinged filter
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This message about...
GROUND
F
AULT
CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTERS
...can save a life!
IF YOU MUST USE YOUR HAIR DRYER IN
THE BATHROOM, INSTALL A GFCI*NOW!
Your local electrician can help you decide
which type is best for you—a portable unit
that plugs into the electrical outlet or a per-
manent unit installed by your electrician. The
National Electrical Code now requires GFCIs
in the bathrooms, garages, and outdoor out-
lets of all new homes.
WHY DO YOU NEED A GFCI? Electricity and
water don’t mix. If your hair dryer falls into
water while it’s plugged in, the electric shock
can kill you…even if the
switch is “off.” A regular fuse
or circuit breaker won’t pro-
tect you under these circum-
stances. A GFCI offers you far
greater protection.
A GFCI can save your life! Compared to that,
the price is small! Don’t wait...install
one now!
*GFCI is a sensitive device which reacts
immediately to a small electric current leak by
stopping the electricity flow.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FOR DUAL VOLTAGE DRYERS
For use in the U.S.A., the voltage selector switch
should be placed in the 125 position. For use in
several countries overseas, the voltage selector
may need to be placed in the 250 position.
Confirm the voltage available at each overseas
location before using the appliance. For connec-
tion to a 240 volt supply, use an attachment plug
adapter of the proper configuration for the power
supply receptacle.
For 110-125 Volt Operation
Flick the dual voltage switch to the 125 position.
In this position, the dryer operates on all
available heat and speed settings.
For 220-250 Volt Operation
First put the HI-LO switch into LO. Flick the
dual voltage switch to the 250 position. At
220-250V while set at LO, the dryer operates
only at high speed with high heat. Do not
attempt to operate the HI-LO switch or
change to 125 position when operating on
220-250V. The switches must be set and
remain in the LO and 250 positions. A plug
adapter may be necessary in certain countries.
USER
MAINTENANCE
Your dryer is virtually maintenance-free. No
lubrication is needed. For proper operating per-
formance, the dryer must be kept clean. When
cleaning is needed, unplug the cord, and clean
dust and lint from air intake openings with a
small brush or the brush attachment of a vac-
uum cleaner. The outer surface of the dryer
should be wiped clean with a damp cloth only.
Blocked or clogged air intake vents will
cause the dryer to overheat. If overheating
occurs, an automatic safety device will shut
the dryer or the heat off to prevent damage or
personal injury. If the unit or the heat cycles
off, unplug the cord and allow the dryer to
cool for 10 to 15 minutes before restarting.
Make sure the air vents are clean.
CAUTION
NEVER allow the power supply cord to be pulled,
twisted, or severely bent. Never wrap the cord
tightly around the dryer. Damage will occur at the
high flex point of entry into the dryer, causing it
to rupture and short. Inspect the cord frequently
for damage. Stop use immediately if damage is
visible or unit stops or operates intermittently.
If the cord or dryer is damaged or does not oper-
ate properly, return it for repair to an authorized
Conair service representative only. No repairs
should be attempted by the consumer.
STORAGE - Important
When not in use, your dryer should be
disconnected and stored in a safe, dry
location, out of reach of children. Do not wrap
line cord around dryer. Allow the cord to
hang or lie loose and straight at the point of
entry into the dryer.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Conair will repair or replace (at our option) your
unit free of charge for 12 months from the date
of purchase if the appliance is defective in work-
manship or materials.
To obtain service under this warranty, return the
defective product to the service center listed below
that is nearest you, together with your purchase
receipt and $3.00 for postage and handling.
California residents need only provide proof of pur-
chase and should call 1-800-366-0937 for shipping
instructions. In the absence of a purchase receipt,
the warranty period shall be 12 months from the
date of manufacture.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR
LIABILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILI-
TY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE 12
MONTH DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN, LIMITED
WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations may not apply to you.
IN NO EVENT SHALL CONAIR BE LIABLE FOR
ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WHATSOEVER. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of special, incidental, or
consequential damages, so the above limitation
may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights, which vary
from state to state.
SERVICE CENTER:
CONAIR CORPORATION
Service Department
7475 N. Glen Harbor Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85307
©2005 CONAIR CORPORATION
05PD3107 162 Models
IB-6229
Instruction & Styling Guide
For your safety & continued enjoyment
of this product, always read the instruction
booklet carefully before using.
1875 Watt Styler
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