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department (see appendix).
∙ To avoid the risk of electric
shock, do not clean the
appliance with water and do
not immerse it in water.
∙ Before cleaning the
appliance, ensure it is
disconnected from the
power supply and has
cooled down completely.
∙ This appliance may be used
by children (at least 8 years
of age) and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or
lacking experience and
knowledge, provided they
have been given supervision
or instruction concerning the
use of the appliance and
fully understand all dangers
and safety precautions
involved.
∙ Children must not be
permitted to carry out any
cleaning or maintenance
work on the appliance
unless they are supervised.
∙ Children must not be
permitted to play with the
appliance.
∙ Caution: Keep any packaging materials
well away from children, as they are
a potential source of danger e.g. from
suffocation.
∙ Electric heating appliances operate at
very high temperatures. Do not touch any
part of the appliance except the housing.
Burns can occur from touching the hot
parts.
∙ Do not use the appliance on synthetic
hair-pieces or wigs. The heat emitted
might cause damage to the synthetic
fi bres.
∙ Make sure the air intake and outlet
openings are not blocked by fi ngers or
hair and that no lint particles are allowed
to accumulate in the air intake.
∙ The thermal cut-out will otherwise operate
to switch the appliance off. If this does
occur, remove the plug from the socket
and clear the blockage. Once the
appliance has cooled down, it may be
switched on again.
∙ Every time the appliance is used, the
main body including the power cord as
well as any attachment fi tted should
be checked thoroughly for any defects.
Should the appliance, for instance, have
been dropped onto a hard surface, or if
excessive force has been used to pull the
power cord, it must no longer be used:
even invisible damage may have adverse
effects on the operational safety of the
appliance.
∙ Protect the appliance from moisture and
