Important Safety Instructions; Electrical Requirements - Hamilton Beach 840173401 User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, 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 death by electric shock:
1. Always unplug immediately after using. Do not use where the unit can fall
into or reach a tub, sink, toilet, or shower. Always store in a drawer after using.
2. Do not use while bathing.
3. Do not place or store hair dryer 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 unit falls into water, unplug it immediately. Do not reach into 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. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on, or near
children, invalids, or disabled persons.
3. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer.
4. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, is damaged, or if it has been dropped into water or other liquid. Call our
toll-free Technical Service number for information on examination and repair.
5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. Do not wrap cord around unit.
6. Never block the air openings of the appliance, or place it on a soft surface such
as a bed, couch, or towel where the air openings may be blocked. Keep the air
openings free of lint, hair, etc.
7. Never use while sleeping.
8. Never drop or insert any object into any opening in the unit.
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9. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used
or where oxygen is being administered.
10. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
11. Do not direct hot air toward eyes or other heat sensitive areas.
12. The air outlet grille and surrounding area may be hot during and after use.
Allow them to cool before handling.
13. Do not place appliance on any surface while it is operating.
14. While using the appliance, keep your hair away from the air intake grille.
15. Do not operate with a voltage converter.
16. Never use hair dryer for heating or drying clothing or footwear.
17. Always unplug unit before cleaning. Refer to cleaning section.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
OTHER USER SAFETY INFORMATION

Electrical Requirements

The hair dryer requires a normal 110-120 volt electrical outlet.
To avoid an electrical overload, do not use a high wattage appliance on the same
circuit as the hair dryer.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: 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.
This appliance contains a thermostat to prevent dryer from over-heating. If air intake
grille and/or air outlet is blocked, dryer will automatically shut off. If this happens,
set switch to OFF, unplug unit, and allow dryer to cool. Then clean air intake grille
and air outlet. If dryer continues to turn off automatically, even with the grilles
unobstructed, do not operate. Refer to the Product Warranty.
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