Brookstone 127BS Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT
4. Never operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
SAFETY
properly, if it has been dropped, damaged,
or dropped into water. Return the
INSTRUCTIONS
appliance to Brookstone for examination
and repair.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. Do not
precautions should always be followed.
pull, twist, or wrap the cord around the appliance.
READ ALL
6. Never block the air openings of the appliance or
INSTRUCTIONS
place it on a soft surface, such as a bed or couch,
where the air openings may be blocked. Keep the
BEFORE USING
air openings free of lint, hair, and the like.
7. Never use while sleeping.
KEEP AWAY FROM
8. Never drop or insert any object into any opening or
WATER hole.
9. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol
DANGER
(spray) products are being used or where oxygen
– Any hair dryer is electrically live
is being administered.
even when the switch is off. To reduce the risk of
10. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
death or injury by electric shock:
11. Do not direct hot air toward eyes or other heat-
1. Always unplug it immediately after
sensitive areas.
using.
12. Attachments may be hot during use.
2. Do not use while bathing.
Allow them to cool before handling.
3. Do not place or store appliance where it can fall
13. Do not place appliance on any surface
or be pulled into a tub or sink.
while it is operating.
4. Do not place in, or drop into, water or other
14. While using the appliance, keep your hair away
liquids.
from the air inlets.
5. If an appliance falls into water, unplug it
15. Do not use with a voltage converter.
immediately. Do not reach into the water.
WARNING 16. Be sure dual-voltage selector is in correct
– To reduce the risk of burns,
voltage position before operating. Before
electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:
plugging in, read the information in the ABOUT
1. This appliance should never be left un attended
DUAL VOLTAGE section of these instructions.
when plugged in. Do not pull, twist, or wrap line
cord around dryer.
2. This appliance should not be used by, on, or near
children or individuals with certain disabilities.
3. Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use attachments
not recommended by the manufacturer.
17. This appliance was set at the factory to operate
CHECK ALCI SAFETY FEATURE
at 125 volts. Refer to the ABOUT DUAL
EVERY TIME YOU USE THE DRYER
VOLTAGE section of these instructions for
This hair dryer is equipped with an Appliance
conversion to 250 volt operation.
Leakage Circuit Interrupter (ALCI), a safety feature
that renders it inoperable under some ab normal
SAVE THESE
conditions, such as immersion in water.
INSTRUCTIONS
To make sure the ALCI is functioning properly,
perform the following test. The purpose of this test
is to allow you to make sure the ex clusive water
sensing system (ALCI) is working.
OPERATING
1. Plug in the appliance and press the test button
INSTRUCTIONS
on the plug (see the following diagram).
2. The appliance will stop working. There will be an
audible click and the reset button will pop out. This
This appliance is intended for household use only.
indicates the ALCI is funcitoning properly.
Use on Alternating Current (60 hertz) only. Standard
3. To reset ALCI, unit should be unplugged. Then
dryers are designed to operate at 110 to 125 volts
push the reset button in and reinsert plug into
AC. For special dual-voltage dryers, see ABOUT
outlet.
DUAL VOLTAGE.
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
4. If ALCI is not functioning properly, return
it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
appliance to Brookstone.
install the proper outlet. Do not alter the plug in
5. It is important that if immersion occurs, this unit
any way.
be returned to Brookstone for evaluation and
repair. Do not try to reset.
IMPORTANT 6. Be sure to repeat this test every time you use
the unit to confirm ALCI is operational.
1875 WATT OPERATING GUIDE Should the appliance go off and the reset button
pop up during use, this could indicate a malfunction
Use of this dryer on the same circuit or fuse with
in the unit. Remove plug from outlet and allow the
other electrical products or appliances may trip a 15
appliance to cool. Reinsert plug into outlet. The
amp circuit breaker or blow a 15 amp fuse. NEVER
appliance should then function normally. If not,
replace the fuse with one rated higher than
return to Brookstone for evaluation and repair.
the capacity of the circuit. Doing so could
result in an electrical fire.
USER MAINTENANCE
ABOUT DUAL VOLTAGE
Your dryer is virtually maintenance free. No
The Brookstone Travel Hair Dryer is equipped with
lubrication is needed. For proper operating
dual voltage for worldwide travel.
performance, the dryer must be kept clean. When
cleaning is needed, unplug the cord, and clean dust
For use in the USA, the voltage selector switch and lint from air intake openings with a small brush
should be placed in the 125 position. or the brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner. The
outer surface of the dryer should be wiped clean
with a cloth only.
For use in several countries overseas, the voltage
Blocked or clogged air intake vents will cause
selector may need to be placed in the 250
the dryer to overheat. If overheating occurs, an
position. Confirm the voltage available at each
overseas location before using the appliance. For automatic safety device will shut the dryer or the
heat off to prevent damage or personal injury. If
connection to a 250 volt supply, use an attachment
the unit or the heat cycles off, unplug the cord and
plug adapter of the proper configuration for the
allow the dryer to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before
power supply receptacle.
restarting. Make sure the air vents are clean.
For 125 Volt Operation
CAUTION
With the main switch in the OFF position, turn the
dual-voltage switch to the 125 position.
In this position, the dryer operates in all available
NEVER allow the power supply cord to be pulled,
heat and speed settings.
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
For 250 Volt Operation
rupture and short. Inspect the cord frequently for
With the main switch in the OFF position, turn the
damage. Stop use immediately if damage
dual-voltage switch to the 250 position. At 250
is visible or unit stops or operates
while set at LO, the dryer operates only at high
intermittently.
speed with high heat. Do not attempt to operate
If the cord or dryer is damaged or does not
the HI-LO switch or change to 125 when operating
operate properly, return it for repair to Brookstone
on 220-250V. The switches must be set and
only. No repairs should be attempted by the
remain in the LO and 250 positions. A plug adapter
consumer.
may be necessary in certain countries.
STORAGE - Important
When not in use, your dryer should be disconnect-
ed, allowed to cool and stored in a safe, dry loca-
tion, 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.
LOCATION OF PARTS AND FEATURES
CONTROLS
1. 1875 watts of drying power.
2. Two heat/speed settings allow for precision
styling.
3. Cool shot button locks in style.
Concentrator
4. Concentrator for precise styling.
Removable Filter
5. Folding handle for easy storage.
6. Removable filter for easy cleaning.
7. Dual voltage for worldwide travel.
STYLING GUIDE
Cool Shot
Button
Your best looks begin with a good haircut that's
2 Heat/Speed
well maintained. Use superior quality shampoos,
Settings conditioners, and finishing products.
Dual
Voltage
Select Your Setting
Speed/Temp.
Hair Type
Delicate, thin, or
Low
easy-to-style hair
Average to thick or
High
treated hair
Sets style in place for
Cool Shot
Folding Handle
all hair types