[. . . ] Under no circumstances may the hair dryer be submerged in fluids, or fluids be permitted to enter the appliance housing. Should liquids enter the housing, unplug the appliance from the power socket immediately and arrange for it to be repaired by a qualified technician. Never use the appliance near water, particularly not near sinks, baths or other vessels. [. . . ] This will incur the risk of a potentially fatal electrical shock if residual liquid comes into contact with live components. risk of fire and burns · This appliance is not intended for use by individuals (including children) with restricted physical, physiological or intellectual abilities or deficiences in experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or receive from this person instruction in how the appliance is to be used. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. When it is switched on, NEVER lay the hair dryer down or leave it unsupervised. Never place the hair dryer close to sources of heat and protect the power cable against potential damage. Do not take the hair dryer into use if it has fallen down or is damaged in any way. Arrange for the appliance to be checked and, if necessary, repaired by qualified technicians. This hair dryer is intended only for the drying and shaping of human hair, under no circumstances is it to be used for wigs and hairpieces made of synthetic material. Pay heed to all of the information in this operating manual, especially the safety instructions. Blower levels 0 The hair dryer is switched off I reduced air flow II maximum air flow Heat levels · Lower heat level · Maximum heat level With the cool level switch "Cool-Shot" y you can produce a cooler air flow with every combination of blower and heat levels. After use, switch the appliance off by moving the blower switch r into the position "0". Q Styling jet w Air suction grill e Heat level switch (3 levels) r Blower level switch (2 levels) t Suspension eye y Cool level switch ("Cool-Shot") u Finger Diffusor To quickly dry hair, we recommend first of all Using a high blower and heater setting for a short period. afterwards , place the settings at a lower level to shape and form the hair. With the enclosed styling jet q, which can be turned to all positions, you can studiously use the air flow for styling. If you wish to dry your hair particulary gently, or for the so-called "air-dryed permanent wave", use the finger diffusor u. For this, first of all remove the styling jet q, then replace it with the finger diffusor. Before you comb your hair out allow it to cool, so that the styling retains its form. For cooling the hair you can use the switch "Cool-Shot" y or level · First pack and transport the hair dryer when it has completely cooled down. [. . . ] Should a claim need to be made under the warranty, please make contact by telephone with our service department. The warranty covers ONLY claims for material and maufacturing defects, not for wearing or consumable or for damage to fragile components. This product is for private use only and is not intended for commercial applications. [. . . ]