Remington SSD-250 manual How to Use Cleaning and Maintenance, International Operation

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How to Use

Cleaning and Maintenance

Basic Drying Techniques

1.

Gently towel dry hair to remove excess

 

water. Avoid rubbing hair with towel –

 

this creates split ends and frizziness.

 

Detangle hair with a wide-toothed comb.

2.

Be sure dryer is turned off. Plug dryer

 

into an electrical outlet.

3.

Turn the dryer on and set it to a high

 

heat and speed. Remove some of the

 

additional moisture from your hair by

 

briskly blow drying it all over, using your

 

fingers to "comb" through hair.

4.

When hair is almost dry, lower the heat

 

and speed to the desired settings and

 

begin to style.

5.

Divide hair into manageable sections.

 

Begin at the nape of your neck and

 

brush hair, following the movement of

For curly hair:

Use dryer on a low heat and speed setting and move it quickly about your head. As you dry your hair, scrunch it with your favorite styling product or twirl strands of hair around your fingers to add definition. When finished drying, lock in the style with the Cool Shot.

Hair Care Tips

■ Keep the dryer about 8 inches away

from your head to avoid burning scalp or

damaging hair.

■ Always keep the dryer pointed down the

hair shaft to smooth the cuticle and

create a silky, shiny style.

■ To help prevent heat damage and add

shine, spritz damp hair with a heat

Maintenance Instructions

The dryer needs minimum maintenance to ensure the best performance and long life.

Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself.

Keep all intake openings clear of dust accumulation. See “Cleaning Instructions.” No other maintenance or lubrication is required.

If the cord becomes twisted due to use, periodically straighten it. Store appliance and cord where they will not be dam- aged. Do not wrap cord around dryer.

Cleaning Instructions

The air filter should be cleaned regularly, since a dirty or clogged filter will impair the efficiency of the dryer.

1.To clean air filter, make sure dryer is turned off and unplugged.

2.Use a soft bristle brush to gently remove any particles that are lodged in filter.

3.If the unit is dirty, wipe it with a dampcloth.

Storage

When not in use, unplug the unit. Allow it

to cool, and store out of reach of children in a safe, dry location. Never wrap the cord around the appliance, as this will cause

the cord to wear prematurely and break. Handle the cord carefully, and avoid jerking, twisting, or straining it, especially at plug connections.

the brush with the dryer. Continue

working your way up to your scalp, then

to the sides and the front, drying small

sections at a time.

6. Once your desired style is achieved,

push the Cool Shot button to set the style

with a cool flow of air.

For straight, smooth hair:

With the dryer turned off, attach the concentrator to the end of the nozzle. Turn the driver on and brush hair from under- neath using a large, round brush or paddle brush. Pull hair down until the hair is fully extended and taut. Run the dryer slowly down the length of the hair several times until dry. Repeat with all sections of hair until it is completely dried. Lock in the style with the Cool Shot.

protection spray before blow drying.

■ To create a style with lots of body, apply

volumizing mousse to towel-dried hair.

Distribute it evenly from roots to ends,

then blow dry as usual. Hair will be soft,

shiny, and full of volume.

■ For a super smooth, salon-like blow dry,

finish by running a straightening iron

over dried hair.

■ For a quick touch-up between sham-

poos, mist hair to dampen it, then style

with dryer.

International Operation

International Operation

 

indicator lines up with the desired voltage. The

®

 

 

 

250 volt setting can be used in any country

The SuperSonic hair dryer is perfect for

 

that operates at a voltage greater than 125.

home or travel abroad. The dryer converts

 

 

 

easily to foreign voltages so it can accompany

In a 220/240 volt country, the dryer will oper-

you anywhere.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ate only on the LOW setting. Do not force the

In North America

 

 

 

 

 

 

unit to the HIGH setting—the HIGH setting will

Your dryer is pre-set to run on North American

not work at 250 volts. Even though the dryer

voltage (125 volts), so no voltage adjustment

 

 

is set to LOW, the higher voltage coming into

is necessary before using it in Canada,

 

the unit results in the unit operating at a HIGH

Mexico, or the United States.

 

heat/airflow. The LOW setting on 250 volts will

Outside North America

 

 

 

provide full heat and airflow to dry your hair.

Many foreign countries operate on 220/240

 

A plug adapter is necessary when traveling to

voltage. If you plan to travel to a country that

 

uses 220/240 volts, you will need to set the

 

countries where the 220/240 volt setting is

dryer’s voltage selector to 250 volts before

 

required. 220/240-volt plugs are configured

you can use it there. With the

 

 

differently from country to country, however,

dryer turned off, insert a

 

 

 

so make sure to buy the appropriate adapter

coin or screwdriver into

125

 

250

for the area you’re visiting (square, round,

the slot on the dryer’s

 

two- or three-pronged). Adapters are sold at

dual voltage selector.

 

 

 

local appliance and hardware stores at a

Then turn it so that the

Selector Button

 

modest cost.

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