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• Do not use if any part of this appliance is damaged in any way.
• Always unplug when not in use.
• To prevent against the risk of electric shock, do not submerge any part of this appliance in water, unless
advised in this manual.
• This appliance should only be used on a flat surface.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with this appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
WARNING!
Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers or other vessels containing water.
• When the appliance is used in a bathroom, unplug it after use since the proximity of water presents a
hazard even when the appliance is switched off.
• For additional protection, the installation of a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual
operating current of 30mA is advisable in the electric circuit supplying the bathroom. Ask your installer for
advice.
• Should this appliance fall into water, pull the plug out of the wall immediately. Do not place your hand in
the water. The appliance should then be checked by a qualified electrician before use again!
• Do not touch the scalp when using.
• Do not allow the supply cord to come in contact with the heating element during use.
• Do not direct aerosols or water sprays into the appliance.
• The air inlet and outlet openings should never be obstructed.
• Keep your hair away from the immediate vicinity of the air inlet opening.
• The safety grill fitted in the air inlet opening is designed to prevent hair being drawn in. If the grill
becomes clogged, it should be cleaned (e.g. with vacuum cleaner or brush), as otherwise the airflow
will be obstructed to such an extent that the thermal cut-out will operate.
• The hairdryer is fitted with a thermal cut-out should it overheat. The hairdryer will switch on again
automatically after cooling down for a few minutes.
• Do not use the hair dryer with wet hands or wet hair.
• When drying your hair in rollers, do not allow any clips, hairpins etc to project more than 10mm (finger
width) so as to ensure that they do not come in contact with the live parts inside the appliance.
• When using clips and hairpins, these may become hot with prolonged drying. It is advised that these are
removed.
