[. . . ] Air outlet openings Important safety instructions ■ Caution: do not use the appliance in the vicinity of a bath, shower or swimmingpool, over a washbasin filled with water or near any other receptacle containing water. Protect the appliance from moisture and splashing water and do not operate it with wet hands. –  In the vicinity of any water source, there is a risk even when the appliance is switched off. [. . . ] Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from children, as they are a potential source of danger e. No responsibility will be accepted if damage results from improper use, or if these instructions are not complied with. In order to comply with safety regulations and to avoid hazards, repairs of electrical appliances must be carried out by qualified personnel, including the replacement of the power cord. If repairs are needed, please send the appliance to one of our customer service departments. Styling nozzle The styling nozzle can be fitted to the air outlet to facilitate shaping the hair during blow drying. Air-flow and temperature controls By using different combinations of the air-flow and temperature controls, various settings are possible when drying the hair. The air-flow control regulates the air-flow intensity, while the temperature control regulates the heat of the air-flow. With the air-flow control set to the ‘0’-position, the hair-dryer is switched off. Cool function The cool function can be used at any time during the drying process. It will supply cooler air, which helps firming and shaping the hair. Operation Connect the hair dryer to a suitable wall socket and select the desired power setting with the switches integrated in the handle. Cleaning and care ■ Before cleaning the hair dryer, remove The IONIC function The IONIC function facilitates gentle, easy hair styling by preventing a static charge in the hair. It uses the build-up of a negative ‘ion-cloud’ to prevent ‘flyaway’ hair caused by a positive charge. [. . . ] This guarantee is only valid if the appliance has been used in accordance with the instructions, and provided that it has not been modified, repaired or interfered with by any unauthorised person, or damaged through misuse. This guarantee naturally does not cover wear and tear, nor breakables such as glass and ceramic items, bulbs etc. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights, nor any legal rights you may have as a consumer under applicable national legislation governing the purchase of goods. [. . . ]