DANGER 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. ¦ Do not place or drop into water or other liquid. ¦ Do not place or store this appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. ¦ Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using. ¦ Unplug this appliance before cleaning it. WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons: ¦ This appliance is for household use only. ¦ An appliance should never be left unattended when it’s plugged in. ¦ Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on, or near children or invalids. ¦ Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by Spectrum Brands, Inc. ¦ Keep the cord away from heated 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. ¦ Never drop or insert any object into any of the appliance’s openings. ¦ Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used, or where oxygen is being administered. ¦ Always store this appliance and cord in a moisture-free area. ¦ Do not plug or unplug this appliance when your hands are wet. ¦ Do not use in countries with 220/240 volt electrical systems; use only with 110/120 volt electrical systems. ¦ Connect this appliance to a properly grounded outlet only. ¦ While using the appliance, keep your hair out of it–keep your hair away from the air inlets. ¦ Do not use an extension cord or a voltage converter with this appliance. ¦ 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. ¦ Never use while sleeping. ¦ Do not place appliance on any surface while it is operating. ¦ Do not direct hot air toward eyes or other heat-sensitive areas. ¦ Attachments may be hot during use. Allow them to cool before handling. ¦ 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, etc. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2 3 29053_3510at_8/8/05 4:01 PM Page 4 Safety Instructions ALCI Safety Device This hair dryer is provided with an appliance leakage circuit interrupter (ALCI) safety device built into the plug. This device is designed to make the unit inoperable under some abnormal conditions, such as accidental immersion in water. The ALCI safety device is equipped with a test button so that its operation can be checked. This unit should be tested before each use to confirm that the safety device is operational. To test: After plugging in your hair dryer: 1. Press the reset button on the ALCI device. 2. Press the test button. The reset button will pop out. This verifies that the safety device is operating properly. 3. Press the reset button to reactivate your ALCI safety device. 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. 1. Should the ALCI safety device trip (i.e., the reset button pops out) during use, press the reset button. Should the hair dryer fail to reset, call 800-736-4648. Never operate this appliance if it has been dropped in water. 2. The dryer is designed to work on ordinary household current only, 125 volts A.C., 60 Hz. It is not intended for commercial use. 3. This appliance is equipped with an automatic thermal limiter, which will cycle off when overheated and come back on when cooled down. If the unit cycles off, unplug the cord for several minutes before restarting. 4. 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. GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS CAN SAVE A LIFE! 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 “off.” A regular fuse or circuit breaker w...