Melissa 635-067: INTRODUCTION: SAFETY MEASURES Normal use of the hairdryer KEY PRIOR TO FIRST USE USE Cord, plug and mains socket

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UK

INTRODUCTION:

• If the hairdryer, cord or plug is damaged, the

To get the best out of your new hairdryer, please

appliance must be inspected and, if

read through these instructions carefully before

necessary, repaired by an authorised repair

using it for the first time. We also recommend

engineer, otherwise there is a risk of electric

that you keep the instructions for future

shock. Never try to repair the appliance

reference, so that you can remind yourself of the

yourself.

functions of your hairdryer.

• Remove the plug from the socket for

cleaning.

SAFETY MEASURES

•Avoid pulling the cord when removing the

Normal use of the hairdryer

plug from the socket. Instead, hold the plug.

• Incorrect use of the hairdryer may cause

personal injury and damage to the

• The cord must not be wound around the

appliance.

appliance.

• Use the hairdryer for its intended purpose

KEY

only. The manufacturer is not responsible for

any damage resulting from incorrect use or

1. Temperature control

handling (see also Guarantee Terms).

2. Speed selector

• The hairdryer may only be connected to 230

3. Cool shot button

V, 50 Hz.

4. Air concentrator

• The hairdryer or cord must not be placed in

5. Finger diffuser

water or any other liquid.

6. Hanging loop

• Never leave the hairdryer unattended when

in use. Children may only use the hairdryer

under the supervision of an adult.

• This hairdryer is not suitable for commercial

or outdoor use.

• When in use, the air intake on the back of

the hairdryer must not be blocked. If the

3.

intake is blocked, the hairdryer will overheat.

If this happens, the overheat protection will

5.

automatically shut off the power to the

hairdryer. Turn off the hairdryer, and remove

4.

1.

the plug from the wall socket.

2.

•You should not leave the hairdryer on

6.

clothes, bedding, etc. manufactured from

synthetic materials and thus very susceptible

to heat and easily combustible while it is

switched on or still warm.

PRIOR TO FIRST USE

• In order to avoid burns, you should avoid

Check that you have removed all packaging from

blowing hot air directly into the eyes or on

your hairdryer.

very sensitive skin.

USE

Cord, plug and mains socket

• Check regularly that the cord and plug are

• The first time the hairdryer is used, it may

not damaged and do not use the hairdryer if

give off a small amount of smoke. This is

it is, or if it has been dropped or damaged in

because an extra layer of protective oil on

any other way.

the heating element is being heated up. This

is quite normal and not dangerous, and will

disappear after a short period of use.

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