Conair 156XQIC Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, especially
when children are present, basic safety pre-
cautions should always be followed, including
the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
DANGER –
Any hair dryer is electrically
live even when the switch is off.
To reduce the risk of death or injury by
electric shock:
1. Always “unplug it” immediately after using.
2. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
3. Do not place or store appliance 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 an appliance falls into water, “unplug it”
immediately.
Do not reach into the 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
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.
4. Never operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped, damaged,
or dropped into water. Return the appliance
to a Conair Service Centre for examination
and repair.
5. Keep the cord away from heated
surfaces.
Do not pull, twist, or wrap line
cord around dryer, even during storage.
6. 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, and the like.
7. Never use while sleeping.
8. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening or hose.
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 to
operate dryer.
11. Do not direct hot air toward eyes or other
heat-sensitive areas.
12. Attachments may be hot during 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
out of it. Keep your hair away from the air inlets.
15. Do not use with voltage converter.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is intended for household use
only. Use on Alternating Current (60 hertz)
only. Standard Dryers are designed to operate
at 110 to 125 volts A.C.
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.
SUPER STYLING GUIDE
Your best looks begin with a good haircut
that’s well maintained. Always treat hair right
with superior quality shampoos, conditioners,
and finishing products.
DRYING BASICS
1. Shampoo and condition hair with products
of your choice. Rinse thoroughly. Towel blot
hair to remove excess moisture. Section hair.
2. With dryer on High, (which is part of the
IONIZING FUNCTION,) the ion generator will
reduce static electricity, control frizzy flyaways
and contribute to hair’s shine.
3. If you use the dryer with a styling brush
(the professional way to style and dry at the
same time), brush each strand from under-
neath as you direct hot air to top of strand,
always moving slowly and steadily up and
down each strand. This way, you’ll be aiming
heat at your hair, not at your scalp.
4. For quick touchups between shampoos,
mist hair to dampen it before styling with dryer.
5. When using your dryer to create curls and
waves, dry hair almost completely on a low
temperature setting, then finish styling by
switching to cool (which also activates the
IONIZING FUNCTION). This will help reduce
static again, and shine hair for a perfect finish.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DRYER
The Conair
®
ION Shine
™
1875 Watt Styler is
very effective, even at lower temperatures, and
helps to give healthier-looking, shining, more
manageable hair.
THE IONIZING FUNCTION
generates a cloud
of negative ions that can:
• neutralize the generally positive charge
on flyaway, frizzy hair
• eliminate static electricity
• remove dulling particles in the air
• contributes to shine
3 heat / 2 speed
settings
Hinged filter
Professional
length line cord
Ergonomic
handle design
Quiet fan design
1875 watts
Dual ionic
port system
Air jet nozzle
attachment
LED ionic
indicator
This message about...
G
ROUND
F
AULT
C
IRCUIT
I
NTERRUPTERS
...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 per-
manent unit installed by your electrician. The
National Electrical Code now requires GFCI’s
in the bathrooms, garages, and outdoor out-
lets of all new homes.
WHY DO YOU NEED A GFCI?
Electricity and
water don’t mix. If your hair dryer falls into
water while it’s plugged in, the electric shock
can kill you…
even if the
switch is “off.”
A regular fuse
or circuit breaker won’t pro-
tect you under these circum-
stances. A GFCI offers you far
greater protection.
A GFCI can save your life! Compared to that,
the price is small! Don’t wait...install
one now!
*GFCI is a sensitive device which reacts
immediately to a small electric current leak by
stopping the electricity flow.
USER
MAINTENANCE
Your dryer is virtually maintenance-free. No
lubrication is needed. For proper operating
performance, the dryer must be kept clean.
When cleaning is needed, unplug the cord,
and clean dust and lint from air intake open-
ings with a small brush or the brush attach-
ment of a vacuum cleaner. The outer surface
of the dryer should be wiped clean with a
damp cloth only.
Blocked or clogged air intake vents will
cause the dryer to overheat.
If overheating
occurs, an automatic safety device will shut
the dryer or the heat off to prevent damage or
personal injury. If the unit or the heat cycles
off, unplug the cord and allow the dryer to
cool for 10 to 15 minutes before restarting.
Make sure the air vents are clean.
CAUTION
NEVER allow the power supply cord to be
pulled, 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 rupture and short. Inspect
the cord frequently for damage.
Stop use
immediately if damage is visible or unit
stops or operates intermittently.
If the cord or dryer is damaged or does not oper-
ate properly, return it for repair to an authorized
Conair service representative only. No repairs
should be attempted by the consumer.
STORAGE - Important
When not in use, your dryer should be
disconnected and stored in a safe, dry
location, 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.
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY
Conair will repair or replace, at our option,
your appliance free of charge for 24 months
from the date of purchase if the appliance is
defective in workmanship or materials.
To obtain service under this warranty, return
the defective product to the service centre
nearest you, together with your sales slip and
$7.50 for postage and handling.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary
from province to province.
1875 Watt Dryer
Instruction & Styling Guide
Model 156XQIC
™
Quiet Motor
All the power!
75%
Less Noise
SERVICE CENTRE:
CONAIR CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC.
156 Parkshore Drive,
Brampton, Ontario
L6T 5M1
1-800-472-7606
©2005 CONAIR CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC.
www.conaircanada.ca
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