Belson GH2626 User Manual

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK.
POR FAVOR LEA ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
VEUILLEZ LIRE ET CONSERVER CE GUIDE D’ENTRETIEN ET D’UTILISATION.

PROFESSIONAL 1875-WATT AC
TURBO DRYER

SÈCHE-CHEVEUX TURBO PROFESSIONNEL
CA DE 1875 WATTS

SECADOR PROFESIONAL TURBO
DE 1875 WATTS DE CA

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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.

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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 electrical shock:

❑

Always "unplug it" immediately after using.

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Do not use while bathing.

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Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into 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:

❑

Do not leave appliance unattended while it is operating or is plugged in.

❑

Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on, or near
children or individuals with certain disabilities.

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Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not
use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

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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 in any manner or dropped into
water. Take appliance to the nearest service facility for examination and repair. Or
call the appropriate toll-free number listed on the front of this manual.

❑

Keep the cord away from hot or heated surfaces. Do not wrap the cord around
the appliance.

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Never block the air openings of the appliance or place it on a soft surface, such
as a bed, pillow or couch, where the air openings may be blocked. Keep the air
openings free of lint, hair, and the like.

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Never use while sleeping or drowsy.

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Never drop or insert any object into any opening or hose.

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Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used.
Do not operate where oxygen is being administered.

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Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

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Do not direct hot air toward eyes or other heat-sensitive areas.

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Attachments will be hot during use. Allow them to cool before handling.

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Do not place appliance on any surface while it is operating.

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While using the appliance, keep your hair away from the air inlets.

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Do not operate with a voltage converter.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

POLARIZED PLUG

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.

LINE CORD SAFETY TIPS

1. Never pull or yank on the cord or the appliance.

2. To insert plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into outlet.

3. To disconnect appliance, grasp plug and remove it from outlet.

4. Before each use, inspect the line cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any
are found, this indicates that the appliance should be serviced and the line
cord replaced.

5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place
undue stress on the cord where it enters the appliance and cause
it to fray and break.

DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE LINE CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE,
OR IF APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING
ENTIRELY.

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How to Use

Important: For warranty verification, please do not remove line cord sticker.
How to Use

This appliance is equipped with an ESP®Electric Shock Protector™/ALCI
(appliance leakage current interrupter) safety device specifically engineered for
safety. It is for household use and may be plugged into a standard AC electrical
outlet (ordinary household current).

HOW THE ESP®/ALCI SAFETY DEVICE WORKS

The ESP®/ALCI safety device in this unit is built into the plug. This device will
make it inoperable under some abnormal conditions, such as accidental
immersion in water. If the appliance is immersed in water, do not attempt to reset
the ESP®/ALCI safety device.

The ESP®/ALCI safety device is equipped with a test button so that its operation
can be checked.

TO USE (A)

1. Press the RESET button on the ESP®/ALCI safety device.

2. Plug your hair dryer into an AC outlet then press the TEST
button.

3. The RESET button will pop out. This verifies the safety
device is operating properly. If the RESET button does not
pop out, do not use the unit. Return it immediately for
service.

4. Press the RESET button to reactivate the ESP®/ALCI safety device. Your hair
dryer is ready for use. Repeat this procedure every time you use the
hair dryer to confirm that the safety device is operational.

OPERATING GUIDELINES

• If the unit detects an electrical shock hazard, it will immediately shut off.
To restore power, press the RESET button on the ESP®/ALCI safety device
to reactivate the circuit.

• This appliance is designed with a protective coating around the heating coils.
When operating the first few times, you may notice momentary smoking when
turning off unit. This represents no danger to the user and does not indicate a
defect in the unit. The smoke should dissipate within a short time.

• Never block the air-intake grille, as this will cause the unit to overheat.
Should this happen, a built-in safety system will operate, and the unit will
blow cold air.

-Turn off the unit and clear any obstruction from the air-intake grille.

-Wait 10 minutes before operating the unit again. If the unit does not work,
it may have sustained extensive damage. Do not try to repair it. See warranty
for instructions.

• Never touch heating section as it may be hot and can burn you.

• Do not keep appliance directed at one place; keep it in constant motion. This
is especially important if drying a wig, which could be damaged by heat.

•To extend the life of the dryer, it is recommended to switch it to the coolest
setting for a few seconds before shutting it off.

• Untwist the cord from time to time to avoid tangling.

3

Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.

1. Air-exit grille

2. Heating section

3. Non-slip insert

†4. Removable air-intake grille; keep free of lint and hair

Plastic (Part# 3YIG385BK)
Metal (Part# 5MGD385-58B)

5. Power indicator light

6. Handle

7. Cord; keep loosely coiled

8. Hanging ring

9. Off/Low/High speed switch (OFF/I/II)

10. Low/Medium/High heat switch (I/II/III)

11. COOL SHOT™ button
†12. Air concentrator (Part# BYCN370CBLK)
†13. Thermal ceramic styling pik attachment

Plastic (Part# 8AP371NL6BLK)
Metal (Part# 5MHC371G)

† Consumer replaceable

USE ONLY STYLING ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED WITH THIS DRYER. ANY
OTHER STYLING ATTACHMENTS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED.

Reset
Button

Test
Button

A

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























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SPEED/HEAT SETTINGS

Your dryer features a speed switch and a heat switch for a
choice of two speeds and six heat settings (B).

• Use high or medium heats/speed for most styling procedures
and hair types.

• Select lower heats/speed for drying and styling permed,
color-treated or fragile hair.

Select air temperature by adjusting heat and speed switches as follows:

B

Set switch to

for low
speed and
cold air.

Set switch to

for low
speed and
hot air.

Set switch to

for fast
speed and
hot air.

for low
speed and
warm air.

for fast
speed and
cold air.

for fast
speed and
hottest
air.

COOL SHOT™ BUTTON

Use to set the style in place. Press and release for cool air.

DRYER ATTACHMENTS
Caution: Attachments will be hot during use. Allow them to cool before

handling.
Air Concentrator

Use it to direct air flow to a small section of hair at a time.

1. To attach, grip firmly and push into end of barrel (C).

2. When finished, turn off unit, let it cool completely then pull
off air concentrator.

Thermal Ceramic Styling Pik

Use it to lift, smooth, and build body and volume into permed
or naturally curly hair. The heat-activated, ceramic strip at the
base of the styling teeth helps smooth and soften the curl
pattern in overly curly or frizzy hair.

1. To attach the styling pik, grip firmly and push into end of
barrel until it snaps into place (D).

2. Comb the hair repeatedly with the pik from the scalp down.

3. When finished, turn off unit, let it cool completely then pull off styling pik.

Care and Cleaning

This appliance is permanently lubricated and will not require any additional
lubrication. It contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified
service personnel.

CLEANING

1. Turn off unit, unplug and let it cool completely before cleaning.

2. Wipe the surfaces with a soft, slightly damp cloth. DO NOT LET WATER OR
ANY OTHER LIQUID GET INTO THE APPLIANCE.

3. Clean air-intake grille with a small brush to remove lint or
hair buildup.

a. To remove, grasp the top and bottom of the grille, turn

counterclockwise and pull off (E).

b. To replace grille, insert tabs into slots on the dryer and turn

clockwise until grille locks into place.

STORAGE

• Store dryer in a clean, dry place with cord loosely coiled.

• Do not put any stress on cord where it enters the handle, as it could cause cord
to fray and possibly break.

Before returning unit for service: Clean air-intake grille as well as fixed grille
attached to the unit with a small brush or a vacuum cleaner brush attachment.
Then try to operate unit again.

C

D

E

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