Conair Cord-Keeper 1875 Watt Hair Dryer

Important Safety Instructions

DANGER: Any hair dryer is electrically live even when the switch is off. To reduce the risk of death or injury by electric shock:

• Always unplug appliance immediately after using.
• Do not use while bathing.
• Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
• Do not place in, or drop into, water or other liquid.
• 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:

• This appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
• This appliance should not be used by, on, or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
• 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 Conair for examination and repair.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull, twist, or wrap line cord around dryer.
• 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.
• Never use while sleeping.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening or hose.
• Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
• Do not use an extension cord to operate dryer.
• Do not direct hot air toward eyes or other heat-sensitive areas.
• Do not place appliance on any surface while it is operating.
• While using the appliance, keep your hair out of it. Keep your hair away from the air inlets.
• Do not use with voltage converter.

For a dual voltage hair dryer:

• 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.
• This appliance was set at the factory to operate at 125 volts. Refer to Additional Information section of this manual for conversion to 250 volts operation.

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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. For special dual voltage dryers, see Additional Information.

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.

Operating Guide

1. Pull cord out slowly from dryer. Stop pulling when you see the red mark. DO NOT JERK CORD.
2. Plug in dryer, then turn on heat/speed switch.
3. To retract cord, hold dryer vertically upright and away from your face. Grasp the plug with one hand, then press and hold the retract button with the other. Guide the cord and keep it from twisting. If the cord does not retract completely, pull it out slightly and wind it again guiding it into the reel. DO NOT RETRACT CORD WHILE DRYER IS PLUGGED IN. Do not allow small children to handle the retractable power cord as this may cause the cord to “whip” and cause injury.

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 Dryer

This hair dryer 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:

1. Plug in hair dryer and press test button on plug. [Diagram shows a plug with 'Test' and 'Reset' buttons]
2. Hair dryer will stop working. There will be an audible click and a 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 hair dryer to an authorized Conair 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 hair dryer to confirm ALCI is operational. Should the dryer go off and the ALCI reset button pop up during use, this could indicate a malfunction in the dryer. Remove plug from outlet and allow the dryer to cool. Push reset button in and reinsert plug into outlet. Dryer should function normally. If not, return to an authorized Conair Service Center for examination and repair.

Note: The Spanish text mentions GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) and its importance, especially in bathrooms. The English text refers to ALCI (Appliance Leakage Circuit Interrupter). Both serve a similar safety purpose.

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. Using the dryer along with your styling brush, direct hot air through a section of hair at a time. Move dryer steadily across each section so that the hot air passes through hair. Direct airflow at hair not scalp.
2. Keep dryer’s air intake vents unobstructed and free from hair while drying.
3. To avoid over-drying, do not concentrate heat on any one section for any length of time. Keep dryer moving as you style.
4. For quick touch-ups, between shampoos, dampen hair with a mist of water before styling with the dryer.
5. When using your dryer to create curls and waves, dry hair almost completely on a warmer temperature setting, then finish styling with the cool shot feature to close hair shaft and lock in style.

Body & Volume

To create extra volume, turn head upside down while drying. Position the airflow toward the roots for maximum lift. When hair is dry, toss head back and brush hair into place.

Straightening

Work with hair in sections when creating a super straight look. Using a large round brush (approximately 2" in diameter), hold hair taut in each section and bend ends slightly under as you dry.

Making Waves

Tousled, natural-looking waves are easily created by grasping hair at the roots and scrunching between fingertips while drying.

Conair Cord-Keeper™ 1875 Dryer Features

• Power: 1875 watts of drying power.
• Two heat/speed settings: Allows for precision styling.
• Cool shot button: Locks in style.
• Folding handle: For easy storage.
• Retractable cord: With a push of a button, the dryer cord retracts into the handle. [Diagram shows dryer with retractable cord mechanism]
• Dual voltage: Perfect for worldwide travel. [Diagram shows dual voltage switch]

User Maintenance

Your dryer is virtually maintenance-free. No lubrication is needed. For proper operating performance, the dryer must be kept clean.

When cleaning is needed:

• Unplug the cord and allow to cool.
• Clean dust and lint from air intake openings with a small brush or the brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner.
• The outer surface of the dryer should be wiped clean with a cloth only.

CAUTION: 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.

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 operate properly, return it for repair to an authorized Conair service representative only. No repairs should be attempted by the consumer.

Storage

When not in use, your dryer should be disconnected, the cord retracted, allowed to cool, and stored in a safe, dry location, out of reach of children. Do not wrap line cord around dryer.

Additional Information for Dual-Voltage Dryers

Limited Two Year Warranty

Conair will repair or replace, at its option, your appliance free of charge for 24 months from the date of purchase if the appliance is defective in workmanship or materials. To obtain service under this warranty, return the defective product to the service center listed below, together with your sales slip and $5.00 for postage and handling. California residents need only provide proof of purchase and should call 1-800-3-CONAIR for shipping instructions. In the absence of a receipt, the warranty period shall be 24 months from the date of manufacture.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR LIABILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE 24-MONTH DURATION OF THIS 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 CONSEQUENTIAL 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 Information

CONAIR CORPORATION
Service Department
7475 N. Glen Harbor Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85307

For information on any Conair product, call 1-800-3-CONAIR or visit us on the web at: http://www.conair.com

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