Important Safety Instructions - Hamilton Beach 8300 Instruction 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. Do not install unit where hand unit can fall into or reach a tub, sink,
toilet, or shower. Always return hand unit to dryer base (optional
feature) or store in a drawer after using. Always unplug immediately
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 hand 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,
unless permanently wall mounted using dryer base (optional
feature).
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 Hamilton
Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.
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4. 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 or other liquid. Call our toll-free
Technical Service number for information on examination,
electrical repair, mechanical repair, or adjustment.
5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. Do not wrap cord
around hand 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 hand unit
or dryer base.
9. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products
are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
10. Periodically inspect the dryer base to ensure that it is mounted
securely to the wall.
11. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
12. Do not direct hot air toward eyes or other heat sensitive areas.
13. The air outlet grille and surrounding area may be hot during and
after 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 away from the air intake
grille.
16. Do not operate with a voltage converter.
17. If for any reason the hand unit is energized while in the dryer base
(optional feature), unplug the hair dryer immediately and refer to the
"Product Warranty."
18. Periodically inspect the fit of hand unit in dryer base to ensure
secure fit.
19. Never use hair dryer for heating or drying clothing or footwear.
20. Always unplug unit before cleaning. Refer to page 9 for cleaning.
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