Remington D-1600 Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY
When using electrical appliances,
D-1600
especially when children are present,
basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the
following:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING.
KEEP AWAY FROM
WATER.
DANGER
As with most electrical appliances,
electrical parts are electrically live
even when the switch is off. To
reduce the risk of electric shock:
■ Do not reach for an appliance that
has fallen into water. Unplug it
immediately.
■ Do not use while bathing or in
the shower.
Use and Care Guide
■ Do not place or drop into water
or other liquid.
■ Do not place or store this
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INSTRUCTIONS
■ Never drop or insert any object into
any of the appliance's openings.
■ Do not use outdoors or operate
■ Always unplug this appliance from
where aerosol (spray) products are
the electrical outlet immediately
being used, or where oxygen is
after using.
being administered.
■ Unplug this appliance before clean-
■ Always store this appliance and
ing it.
cord in a moisture-free area.
■ Do not plug or unplug this appli-
WARNING
ance when your hands are wet.
■ Do not use in countries with
To reduce the risk of burns, fire,
220/240 volt electrical systems;
electric shock or injury to persons:
use only with 110/120 volt
■ This appliance is for household
electrical systems.
use only.
■ While using the appliance, keep
■ An appliance should never be left
your hair away from the air inlets.
unattended when it's plugged in.
■ Do not use an extension cord
■ Close supervision is necessary
or a voltage converter with this
when this appliance is used by, on,
appliance.
or near children or individuals with
certain disabilities or special needs.
■ Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use attachments
KEEP AWAY FROM ChILDREN
not recommended by manufacturer.
■ Keep the cord away from heated
SAvE ThESE INSTRUCTIONS
surfaces. Do not wrap the cord
around the appliance.
■ Never operate this appliance if it
has a damaged cord or plug, if it is
not working properly, if it has been
dropped or damaged, or if it has
been dropped into water.
Safety Instructions
■ Never use while sleeping. alci safety Device
1. Should the ALCI safety device trip (i.e.,
■ Do not place appliance on any sur- This hair dryer is provided with an reset button pops out) during use, press
the reset button. Should the hair dryer
face while it is operating. appliance leakage circuit interrupter (ALCI)
safety device built into the plug. This device fail to reset, call 800-736-4648. Never
■ Do not direct hot air toward eyes or
is designed to make the unit inoperable operate this appliance if it has been
other heat-sensitive areas.
dropped in water.
under some abnormal conditions, such as
■ Attachments may be hot during
accidental immersion in water. The ALCI
use. Allow them to cool before 2. The dryer is designed to work on
safety device is equipped with a test button
ordinary household current only, 125
handling. so that its operation can be checked. This
volts A.C., 60 Hz. It is not intended for
■ Never block the air openings of unit should be tested before each use to
confirm that the safety device is commercial use.
the appliance or place it on a soft
operational.
surface, such as a bed or couch,
3. This appliance is equipped with an
where the air openings may be
To test: automatic thermal limiter, which will
blocked. Keep the air openings free cycle off when overheated and come
After plugging in your hair dryer:
back on when cooled down. If the unit
of lint, hair, etc.
1. Press the reset button on the cycles off, unplug the cord for several
minutes before restarting.
ALCI device.
2. Press the test button. The reset button 4. This appliance has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other). As
will pop out. This verifies that the safety
a safety feature, this plug will fit in a
device is operating properly.
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
3. Press the reset button to reactivate your
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
ALCI safety device.
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to
defeat this safety feature.
4. Your hair dryer is now ready for use.
Note: This unit may automatically trip
when unplugged. If so, the unit must be
reset after it is plugged in. If the dryer
doesn't reset after following the above
testing procedure, call 800-736-4648.
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 permanent unit
installed by your electrician. The National Electrical Code now requires
GFCI's in bathrooms, garages, and outdoor outlets of all new homes.
Why do you need a GFci?
Electricity and water don't mix. If your hair dryer falls in water while
it's plugged in, the electric shock can kill you– even if the switch is
This message about
"off." A regular fuse or circuit breaker won't protect you under these
GROUND FAULT
circumstances. A GFCI offers you greater protection.
CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTERS
can save a life!
a GFci can save your life!
compared to that, the price is small!
Don't wait... install one now!
*GFCI is a sensitive device that reacts immediately to a small electric
current leak by stopping the electricity flow.