CONAIR IB-15231B Professional Styling Power Hair Dryer Instruction Manual

: June 1, 2024
: ConAir

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GET TO KNOW YOUR DRYER
USER MAINTENANCE
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
References
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CONAIR IB-15231B Professional Styling Power Hair Dryer

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be taken, 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:

ALWAYS UNPLUG APPLIANCE IMMEDIATELY AFTER USING.
Do not use while bathing or in the shower.
Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
Do not place in, or drop into water or other liquid.
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:

This appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
This appliance should not be used by, on, or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
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 Center for examination and repair.
Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull, twist, or wrap line cord around dryer, even during storage.
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.
Never use while sleeping.
Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
Do not use an extension cord to operate dryer.
Do not direct hot air toward eyes or other heat-sensitive areas.
Attachments may be hot during use. Allow them to cool before handling.
Do not place appliance on any surface while it is operating.
While using the appliance, keep your hair out of it. Keep your hair away from the air inlets.
Do not use with a voltage converter.
This appliance is not a toy. Keep away from children.
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 AC.

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.

IMPORTANT

1875 WATT OPERATING GUIDE

Use of this dryer on the same circuit or fuse with other electrical products or appliances may trip a 15 amp circuit breaker or blow a 15 amp fuse. NEVER replace the fuse with one rated higher than the capacity of the circuit. Doing so could result in an electrical fire.

Pull cord out slowly from dryer. Stop pulling when you see the red mark. Do not jerk cord.
Plug in dryer, then turn on heat/speed switch.
To retract cord, hold dryer vertically upright and away from your face. Grasp the plug with one hand, then press and hold the retract button with the other. Guide the cord and keep it from twisting. If the cord does not retract completely, pull it out slightly and wind it again, guiding it into the reel.

DO NOT RETRACT CORD WHILE DRYER IS PLUGGED IN. DO NOT ALLOW SMALL CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE RETRACTABLE POWER CORD AS THIS MAY CAUSE THE CORD TO “WHIP” AND CAUSE INJURY.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

AUTO-MONITORING ALCI SAFETY PLUG WITH LED INDICATOR

IF THE ALCI LED INDICATOR LIGHT IS FLASHING CONTINUOUSLY, THIS INDICATES THAT THE ALCI IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. STOP USING AND RETURN APPLIANCE TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.

LED indicator

CHECK ALCI SAFETY FEATURE EVERY TIME YOU USE THE APPLIANCE.

This appliance is equipped with an auto-monitoring function Appliance Leakage Circuit Interrupter (ALCI), a safety feature that provides protection against electrical shock under abnormal conditions, such as immersion in water. To ensure that the ALCI is functioning properly, perform the following test.

Plug in the appliance with the power off and press the test button on the ALCI (see diagram).
There will be an audible click, the reset button will pop out and the LED indicator will be off. The appliance will not turn on. This indicates the ALCI is functioning properly.
To reset the ALCI, the unit should be unplugged. Then press the reset button and plug the unit back into the outlet. The appliance should work normally when switched on.
Be sure to repeat this test each time you use the unit to confirm that the ALCI is operating properly.
If the appliance shuts off and the reset button pops up during use, this could indicate a malfunction. Remove the plug from the outlet and allow the appliance to cool. Press the reset button and plug it into the outlet. The appliance should function normally. If not, send it to an authorized service center for evaluation.
IF THE UNIT IS IMMERSED IN WATER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RESET AND USE THE APPLIANCE. IT SHOULD BE SENT TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY.

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

Shampoo and condition hair with products of your choice. Rinse thoroughly. Towel-dry hair to remove excess moisture. Using the dryer along with your styling brush, start at a lower setting and direct hot air through a section of hair at a time. Move dryer steadily across each section so that the hot air passes through hair. Direct airflow at hair, not scalp. Clouds of negatively charged ions will help to reduce static electricity, control frizzy flyaways and contribute to your hair’s shine.
Keep dryer’s air intake vents unobstructed and free from hair while drying.
To avoid over drying, do not concentrate heat on any one section for any length of time. Keep dryer moving as you style.
For quick touch-ups between shampoos, dampen hair with a mist of water before styling with the dryer.
When using your dryer to create curls and waves, dry hair almost completely on a warmer temperature setting with the snap-on diffuser attachment, then finish styling with cool shot feature to close hair shaft and lock in style.
Use snap-on/snap-off concentrator for more direct airflow and pinpoint styling.

BODY & VOLUME

To create extra volume, turn head upside down while drying. Position the airflow toward the roots for maximum lift. When hair is dry, toss head back and brush hair into place.

STRAIGHTENING

Work with hair in sections when creating a super straight look. Use a large round brush (approximately 2″ in diameter), to smooth out as you dry.

MAKING WAVES

Tousled, natural-looking waves are easily created by grasping hair at the roots and scrunching between fingertips while drying. For curlier, wavier hair use the diffuser attachment.

GET TO KNOW YOUR DRYER

Diffuser
Concentrator

CONAIR® 1875 WATT CORD-KEEPER® DRYER. UNIQUE FEATURES GIVE YOU PROFESSIONAL STYLING POWER:

Power
1875 watts of drying power.
Ionic Technology
Natural ion output helps to control static electricity and reduce frizz.
Tourmaline Ceramic Technology
infrared heat provides uniform heat for fast drying and less damage
Three Heat/Two Speed Settings
Allows for precision styling.
Cool Shot Button
Locks in style.
Retractable Cord
Push button as marked (upper left corner of button) for proper function of the retractable cord into the handle.

This message about…

Gr OUND
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C IRCUIT
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…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 GFCIs in the 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 even plugged in, the electric shock can kill you… A regular if the switch is off. fuse or circuit breaker won’t protect you under these circumstances. 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!

*A GFCI is a sensitive device that 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, allow to cool, and clean dust and lint from air intake openings with a small brush or the brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner. The outer surface of the dryer should be wiped clean with a cloth only.

Blocked or clogged air intake vents will If overheating cause the dryer to overheat. 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 turns 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 circuit. Inspect the Stop use immediately cord frequently for damage. if damage is visible or unit stops or operates intermittently.

If the cord or dryer is damaged or does not operate 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, allowed to cool and stored in a safe, dry location, out of reach of children. Do not wrap line cord around dryer

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

(U.S. AND CANADA ONLY)

Conair will repair or replace (at our option) your unit 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 center listed on back, together with your purchase receipt. California residents need only provide proof of purchase and should call 1-800-3-CONAIR for shipping instructions. In the absence of a purchase receipt, the warranty period shall be 24 months from the date of manufacture.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR LIABILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE 24-MONTH DURATION OF Some THIS WRITTEN, LIMITED WARRANTY. states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

IN NO EVENT SHALL CONAIR BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, Some states do not allow the WHATSOEVER. exclusion or limitation of special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.