
Safety advice and cautions
- Read these instructions carefully before switching
on the appliance and keep them for future reference. Failure to follow and observe these instructions may result in an accident.
Use or working environment:
- Do not use hair sprays or other spray product
whilst the machine is switched on.
blocked by dust, dirt or other foreign objects.
- Do not leave the appliance resting on surfaces
when it is still switched on.
- Do not use the appliance to dry pets or animals.
- Do not use the appliance to dry any kind of clothing or material.
- Any misuse or failure to follow the instructions for
use renders the guarantee and the manufacturer’s
liability null and void.
Electric safety
- Do not use the appliance if the cable or plug is
damaged.
- Ensure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate and voltage selector matches the mains voltage before plugging in the appliance.
- Do not use or store the appliance outdoors.
- WARNING: Do not use the appliance near water.
- Do not use the appliance near bathtubs, showers
or swimming pools.
- Do not force the electrical wire. Never use the
electric wire to lift up, carry or unplug the appliance.
- Do not wind the electric cord round the appliance.
- Ensure that the electric cable does not get trapped
or tangled.
- Do not allow the connection cable to come into
contact with the appliance’s hot surfaces.
- The use of a differential current protective device
with maximum sensitivity of 30mA is recommended
as further protection for the electrical power installation used by the appliance. Ask a qualified technician for further advice.
- Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
Use and care:
- Do not use the appliance if the on/off switch does
not work.
- If you use the appliance in a bathroom or similar
place, unplug the appliance from the mains when
it is not in use, even if it is only for a short while, as
proximity to water involves a risk, even if the appliance is disconnected.
- Unplug the appliance from the electric mains
when not in use or before carrying out any type of
cleaning, adjustment, re-charging or change of
accessories.
- This appliance is for household use only, not
professional or industrial use.
- This appliance is not a toy. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
- This appliance is intended for adult use. Ensure
that this product is not used by the disabled, children or people unused to its handling.
- This appliance should be stored out of reach of
children and/or the disabled.
- Do not put the appliance away if it is still hot.
- Store the appliance in a dry and dust free place,
out of direct sunlight.
- Make sure that the fan grill on the appliance is not
Instructions for use
Recommendations prior to use:
- Check that the tension level selected on the voltage selector coincides with the mains tension.
- Prepare the appliance for the operation you wish
to carry out.
Voltage selector:
- The appliance has a voltage selector control, situate the selector according to the type of voltage
available in the mains where the appliance is to be
connected. (Fig.1)
Use:
- Unroll the cord completely before plugging in.
- Connect the appliance to the mains.
- Start up the appliance by using the selector
control
- To obtain a good result when using the appliance, use a low power setting and low speed.
- It should be held at a distance of 10 to 15 cm
away from the head.
Cold shot button:
- This function provides a cold airflow that can be
used to help style hair.
- This function provides a lukewarm airflow that
can be used to help style hair.
- To use this function press the cold shot button
(F).
Once you have finished using the appliance:
- Stop the device, selecting position 0 of the selector control.
- Unplug the appliance from the mains.
- Clean the appliance.
Accessories:
Concentrator Nozzle Attachment (B)
- This accessory can be used to focus the airflow
in a specific area.
- Fix the accessory onto the appliance by pressing
down until you hear a click (Fig. 2).
Safety trip switch:
- The appliance has a safety trip switch that
protects the appliance from overheating.
- If the appliance turns itself off and does not
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switch itself on again, disconnect it from the mains
supply, and wait for approximately 15 minutes before reconnecting. If the machine does not start
again seek authorised technical assistance.
Cleaning
- Disconnect the appliance from the mains and allow it to cool before undertaking any cleaning task.
- Clean the equipment with a damp cloth with a few
drops of washing-up liquid and then dry.
- Do not use solvents, or products with an acid or
base pH such as bleach, or abrasive products, for
cleaning the appliance.
- Do not submerge the appliance in water or any
other liquid, or place it under a running tap.
Anomalies and repair
- Take the appliance to an authorised technical
support service if problems arise. Do not try to dismantle or repair without assistance, as this may be
dangerous.
- If the connection to the mains has been damaged, it must be replaced and you should proceed
as you would in the case of damage.
Ecology and recyclability of the product
- The materials of which the packaging of this appliance consists are included in a collection, classification and recycling system. Should you wish to
dispose of them, use the appropriate public containers for each type of material.
- The product does not contain concentrations of
substances that could be considered harmful to
the environment.
- Should you wish to dispose of the product once
its working life has ended, take it to an authorised
waste agent for the selective collection of Waste
from Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
This appliance complies with Directive 2006/95/
EC on Low Voltage and Directive 2004/108/EC on
Electromagnetic Compatibility.
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