CONAIR BM20PPBC 2-In-1 Hot Air Styler Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- ConAir
Table of Contents
CONAIR BM20PPBC 2-In-1 Hot Air Styler
IF YOU MUST USE YOUR APPLIANCE 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 bath-rooms, garages, and outdoor outlets of all new homes.
WHY DO YOU NEED A GFCI? Electricity and water don’t mix. If your Hot Air Styler 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 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! *GFCI is a sensitive device that reacts imme-diately to a small electric current leak by stop-ping the electricity flow.
CAUTION – NEVER allow the power supply cord to be pulled or twisted. Never wrap the cord around the appliance. Damage will occur at the high-flex point of entry into the appli-ance, causing it to rupture and short circuit. Inspect the cord frequently for damage. STOP USE IMMEDIATELY if damage is visible or if unit stops or operates intermittently.
STORAGE
When not in use, your appliance should be disconnected, allowed to cool and
stored in a safe, dry location out of reach of children. Do not wrap the line
cord around the appliance. Allow the cord to hang or lie loose and straight at
the point of entry into the appliance.
WARNING:
IF YOU THINK THE POWER IS OFF WHEN THE SWITCH IS OFF YOU’RE WRONG.
Everyone knows that electricity and water are a dangerous combination. But did you know that an electric appliance is still electrically live even if the switch is off? If the plug is in, the power is on. So when you are not using your appliances, keep them unplugged.
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Conair will repair or replace (at our option) your unit free of charge for 12
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, together with your purchase receipt and $7.50 for
postage and handling. 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 12 months from the date of
manufacture.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE 12-MONTH DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN, LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some 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, WHATSOEVER.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights, which vary from state to state.
Please register this product at:
www.conair.com/registration
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 – Any appliance is electrically live even when the switch is off. To
reduce the risk of death or injury by electric shock:
- Always unplug immediately after using.
- Do not use while bathing or in a 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 liquids.
- 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. Do not pull, twist, or wrap line cord around appliance.
- 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 or damaged or dropped into water. Return the appliance to an authorized service center for examination and repair.
- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
- 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 or hose.
- 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 with this appliance.
- 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 heated unit directly on any surface while it’s hot or plugged in.
- While using the appliance, keep your hair away from the air inlets.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is intended for household use. Use on Alternating Current (60
hertz) only. Standard curling appliances 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 into a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this
safety feature.
CHECK ALCI SAFETY FEATURE EVERY TIME YOU USE APPLIANCE.
This appliance is equipped with an Appliance Leakage Circuit Interrupter (ALCI), a safety feature that renders it inoperable under some abnormal conditions, such as immersion in water. To make sure the ALCI is functioning properly, perform the following test. The purpose of this test is to allow you to make sure the water sensing system (ALCI) is working.
- Plug in the appliance and press test button on plug (see appropriate diagram following).
- The appliance will stop working. There will be an audible click and reset button will pop out.
- To reset ALCI with a reset button, unit should be unplugged. Then push in reset button, and reinsert plug into outlet.
- If ALCI is not functioning properly, return appliance to nearest service center.
- It is important that if immersion occurs, this unit be brought to a service center. Do not try to reset.
- Be sure to repeat test every time you use the unit, to confirm ALCI is operational.
Should the appliance go off and the reset button pop up during use, this could indicate a malfunction in the unit. Remove plug from outlet and allow the hot air brush to cool. Reinsert plug into outlet.
STYLING WITH YOUR HOT AIR BRUSH
The appliance features two attachments; a 1-in. (25mm) aluminum barrel attachment with nylon bristles and a ¾-in. (19mm) brush attachment. Your best looks begin with a good haircut that is well maintained. For best styling results your hair should be clean and dry or damp. Plug the appliance into any standard household electrical outlet (120V).
HOW TO STYLE WITH YOUR HOT AIR STYLER
To create lift, add volume and set large, soft curls use the 1 in. brush on partially dry hair. Beginning at the crown area, take a small section of hair and place the 1 in. brush near the root area. Slide the hot air brush toward the ends, then wind hair back toward the root area. Hold for approximately 10 seconds, then gently unwind hair from the brush without using tension. Continue throughout your hair until you get the style you want.
To create tighter curls use the ¾-in. brush. Never winding hair around it more
than twice, proceed as for large, soft curls, above.
NOTE: To achieve maximum body, fullness and curl, apply styling gel to
the root area and styling mousse to the ends. Then take small sections of the
hair, and curl it with the 1-in. barrel of the hot air brush.
USER MAINTENANCE
Your appliance is virtually maintenance-free. For proper performance, the appliance must be kept clean. Blocked or clogged air intake vents will cause the appliance to overheat. When cleaning is needed, unplug the cord and clean dust and lint from air intake openings with a small brush attachment. The outer surface of the appliance should be wiped clean with a cloth only. If abnormal conditions occur, unplug the appliance, allow it to cool and return it for repair to an authorized service representative only. No repairs should be attempted by the consumer.