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Intended use
Your Black & Decker Hair Dryer has been
designed for drying hair as described in
this manual. This product is intended for
household use only.
Safety instructions
Warning! When using mains-powered
appliances, basic safety precautions,
including the following , should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, personal injury and material damage.
Read all of this manual carefully before
using the appliance.
The intended use is described in this
manual. The use of any accessory or
attachment or the performance of any
operation with this appliance other
than those recommended in this
instruction manual may present a risk
of personal injury.
Retain this manual for future reference.
Using your appliance
Switch off the appliance before
changing accessories or approaching
parts which move when in use.
Make sure that the appliance is
switched off before connecting to or
disconnecting from the power supply.
Always take care when using the
appliance.
Do not use the appliance outdoors.
Do not operate the appliance if your
hands are wet.
Do not operate the appliance if you are
barefoot.
Do not touch moving parts. Keep long
hair and loose clothing out of the way
of the moving parts.
Guide the power supply cord neatly so
it does not hang over the edge of a
worktop and cannot be caught
accidentally or tripped over.
Never pull the power supply cord to
disconnect the plug from the socket.
Keep the power supply cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
Switch off and wait for the motor to
stop running before disconnecting the
appliance from the power supply.
Never detach any part or accessory
while the appliance is still connected to
the power supply. Always disconnect
the appliance from the power supply
first.
If the power supply cord is damaged
during use, disconnect the appliance
from the power supply immediately. Do
not touch the power supply cord before
disconnecting from the power supply.
Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply when not in use, before
fitting or removing parts and before
cleaning.
Safety of others
Do not allow children or any person
unfamiliar with these instructions to
use the appliance.
Do not allow children or animals to
come near the work area or to touch
the appliance or power supply cord.
Close supervision is necessary when
the appliance is used near children.
This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children must be supervised to make
sure that they do not play with the
appliance.
After use
Switch off and remove the plug from
the socket before leaving the appliance
unattended and before changing,
cleaning or inspecting any parts of the
appliance.
When not in use, the appliance should
be stored in a dry place. Children
should not have access to stored
appliances.
Inspection and repairs
Before use, check the appliance for
damaged or defective parts. Check for
breakage of parts, damage to switches
and any other conditions that may
affect its operation.
Do not use the appliance if any part is
damaged or defective.
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Have any damaged or defective parts
repaired or replaced by an authorised
repair agent.
Before use, check the power supply
cord for signs of damage, ageing and
wear.
Do not use the appliance if the power
supply cord or mains plug is damaged
or defective.
If the power supply cord or mains plug
is damaged or defective it must be
repaired by an authorised repair agent
in order to avoid a hazard. Do not cut
the power supply cord and do not
attempt to repair it yourself.
Never attempt to remove or replace
any parts other than those specified in
this manual.
Warning symbols
The following symbols are used in this
manual:
Do not use this appliance near
bathtubs, showers, basins or
other vessels containing water.
When the hairdryer is used in
a bathroom, unplug it after
use since the proximity of
water presents a hazard even
when the hair dryer is
switched off.
Denotes risk of personal
!
injury or damage to the
product in case of nonobservance of the instructions
in this manual.
Denotes risk of electric shock.
Electrical safety
This tool is double insulated
in accordance with EN 60335;
therefore no earth wire is
required. Always check that
the power supply corresponds
to the voltage on the rating
plate.
To avoid
the risk of electric
shock, do not immerse the
cord, plug or motor unit in water or other
liquid.
For additional protection, the installation
of a Residual Current Device (RCD) having
a rated residual operating current not
exceeding 30mA is advisable in the
electrical circuit supplying the bathroom.
Ask your installer for advice.
Features
1. Cool shot button
2. Heat control switch
3. Speed control switch
4. Hanging loop
5. Concentrator nozzle
6. Diffuser nozzle
7. Rear cover
Assembly
Warning! Make sure that the appliance is
switched off and unplugged.
Fitting and removing the attachments
(fig. A)
Allow the appliance to cool before
changing the attachments.
Fit the diffuser nozzle ( 6) or the
concentrator nozzle ( 5 ) by pushing it
onto the outlet sleeve until it snaps into
place. Removed the item by pulling it
from the appliance.
Use
Warning! The appliance may be hot during
use and during the cool-down period.
Switching on and off (fig. B)
The speed control switch (3) has three
positions: off, slow and fast.
Move the switch to position 0 to switch
the appliance off.
Turn the switch to position 1 for
blowing air at a slow speed.
Turn the switch to position 2 for
blowing air at a high speed.
Heat control (fig. B)
The heat control switch (2) has three
positions: warm, hot and very hot.
Move the switch to position 1 for
normal warm air.
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period.
Switching on and off (fig. B)
The speed control switch (4) has three
positions: off, slow and fast.
Move the switch to position 0 to
Move the switch to position 2 for hot
switch the appliance off.
air.
Turn the switch to position 1 for
Move the switch to position 3 for very
blowing air at a slow speed.
hot air.
Turn the switch to position 2 for
Cool shot button (fig. A)
blowing air at a high speed.
Press and hold the cool shot button (1)
Heat control (fig. B)
to set your individual style.
The heat control switch (3) has three
Diffuser and concentrator nozzles (fig. A)
positions: warm, hot and very hot.
Fit the concentrator nozzle (5 ) for
Move the switch to position 1 for
general hair drying and styling.
normal warm air.
To add volume and lift, fit the diffuser
Move the switch to position 2 for hot
nozzle ( 6 ).
air.
Move the switch to position 3 for very
Cleaning and maintenance
hot air.
Warning! Switch the appliance off and
unplug it before cleaning or maintenance.
Cool shot button (fig. B)
Remove any loose hair which may have
Press and hold the cool shot button
become trapped in the diffuser or the
(1) to set your individual style.
rear filter.
Diffuser and concentrator nozzles
Open the rear cover (7) and remove
Fit the concentrator nozzle (6) for
hair. (fig. C)
general hair drying and styling.
Do not try to disassemble or repair the
To add volume and lift, fit the diffuser
hair dryer yourself.
nozzle (7).
Switch off the appliance before
cleaning, changing accessories or
Ion indicator
touching any parts which move in use.
The ion indicator (2) will be
Always clean the appliance
permanently lit during use.
immediately after use.
The hair dryer will emit ions which
Clean the appliance with a damp
will be carried onto the hair by the
cloth.
flow of air.
Warning! Do not immerse the appliance,
Note: Smaller water particles dry faster,
the cord set or the plug in water or any other
therefore reducing the time the hair is
liquid.
subjected to heat which can damage hair
Warning! Do not wash any parts in a
over time.
dishwasher.
Mains plug replacement (U.K. &
Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
Safely dispose of the old plug.
Connect the brown lead to the live
terminal in the new plug.
Connect the blue lead to the neutral
terminal.
Warning! No connection is to be made to
the earth terminal. Follow the fitting
instructions supplied with good quality
plugs. Recommended fuse: 13 A.
the earth terminal. Follow the fitting
instructions supplied with good quality
plugs. Recommended fuse: 13 A.
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Cleaning and maintenance
Warning! Switch the appliance off and
Protecting the environment
unplug it before cleaning or maintenance.
Remove any loose hair which may
Open the rear cover (8) and remove
Should you find one day that your
appliance needs replacement, or if it is of
Do not try to disassemble or repair
no further use to you, think of the
protection of the environment. Black &
Switch off the appliance before
Decker repair agents will accept old Black
& Decker tools and ensure that they are
disposed of in an environmentally safe
way.
Always clean the appliance
clean the appliance with a damp
Warning! Do not immerse the appliance,
the cord set or the plug in water or any
other liquid.
Warning! Do not wash any parts in a
dishwasher.
Local regulations may provide for
Protecting the environment
separate collection of electrical products
from the household, at municipal waste
sites or by the retailer when you purchase
a new product.
Black & Decker provides a facility for the
Should you find one day that your
collection and recycling of Black & Decker
appliance needs replacement, or if it is of
products once they have reached the end
no further use to you, think of the
of their working life. To take advantage of
protection of the environment. Black &
this service please return your product to
Decker repair agents will accept old Black
any authorised repair agent who will
& Decker tools and ensure that they are
collect them on our behalf.
disposed of in an environmentally safe
You can check the location of your
way.
nearest authorised repair agent by
contacting your local Black & Decker
office at the address indicated in this
manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised
Black & Decker repair agents and full
details of our after-sales service and
contacts are available on the Internet at:
www.2helpU.com.
Separate collection. This
product must not be disposed
have become trapped in the diffuser
of with normal household
or the rear filter.
waste.
hair.
the hair dryer yourself.
cleaning, changing accessories or
touching any parts which move in
use.
immediately after use.
Separate collection of used
products and packaging
cloth.
allows materials to be
recycled and used again. Reuse of recycled materials
helps prevent environmental
pollution and
reduces the
demand for raw materials.
Separate collection. This
product must not be disposed
of with normal household
waste.
Separate collection of used
products and packaging
allows materials to be
recycled and used again. Reuse of recycled materials
helps prevent environmental
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Cleaning and maintenance
Warning! Switch the appliance off and
unplug it before cleaning or maintenance.
Remove any loose hair which may
have become trapped in the diffuser
or the rear filter.
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Technical data
SC800
Voltage Vac 230
Power input W 1800
Weight kg 0.63
Guarantee
Black & Decker is confident of the quality
of its products and offers an outstanding
guarantee. This guarantee statement is in
addition to and in no way prejudices your
statutory rights. The guarantee is valid
within the territories of the Member
States of the European Union and the
European Free Trade Area.
If a Black & Decker product becomes
defective due to faulty materials,
workmanship or lack of conformity, within
24 months from the date of purchase,
Black & Decker guarantees to replace
defective parts, repair products subjected
to fair wear and tear or replace such
products to make sure of the minimum
inconvenience to the customer unless:
The product has been used for trade,
professional or hire purposes.
The product has been subjected to
misuse or neglect.
The product has sustained damage
through foreign objects, substances or
accidents.
Repairs have been attempted by
persons other than authorised repair
agents or Black & Decker service staff.
To claim on the guarantee, you will need
to submit proof of purchase to the seller
or an authorised repair agent. You can
check the location of your nearest
authorised repair agent by contacting
your local Black & Decker office at the
address indicated in this manual.
Alternatively, a list of authorised Black &
Decker repair agents and full details of
our after-sales service and contacts are
available on the Internet at:
www.2helpU.com
Please visit our website
www.blackanddecker.co.uk to
register your new Black & Decker product
and to be kept up to date on new products
and special offers. Further information on
the
Black & Decker brand and our range of
products is available at
www.blackanddecker.co.uk .
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