• 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. - 1 • 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. • Do not cover the ventilation grill when using the appliance. Clean it at regular intervals. • The hair dryer becomes hot when it is in use. Hold it only by the grip when it is hot. Intended use 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. This hair dryer is intended for domestic use only. Pay heed to all of the information in this operating manual, especially the safety instructions. Items supplied • Hair Dryer KH 1803 • Styling Jet • Finger Diffusor • Operating Instructions Appliance description 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 Operation . Insert the plug into the wall socket. . Switch the hair dryer on with the blower level switch r. The hair dryer is fitted with two function switches. With these you can separately select the strength of the air flow ( Blower switch r) and the level of heat (Heat level switch e): Blower levels 0 The hair dryer is switched off I reduced air flow II maximum air flow Heat levels • cold air flow •• 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”. Then remove the plug from the wall socket. Drying and styling hair . 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 • of the heat level switch e. - 2 Attention! First pack and transport the hair dryer when it has completely cooled down. Otherwise, it could damage other items. Cleaning Danger of electrical shock ALWAYS remove the plug from the power socket before cleaning the hair dryer. Cleaning the housing . To clean the housing, use a soft cloth moistened with a mild soapy solution. Cleaning the air suction grill Risk of Fire! Clean the air suction grill w at regular intervals with a soft brush. . Press the air suction grill wtogether, from above and below, so that you can release it from the hair dryer. . Clean the openings of the air suction grill w with a soft brush. . Insert the upper securing lug of the air suction grill w into the guide on the hair dryer. Then press the lower securing lug into the hair dryer until the air suction grill w audibly engages. Danger of an electrical shock! After being cleaned, the hair dryer must be completely dry before using it again. Troubleshooting Should your hair dryer not function as expected, first remove the plug from the wall socket and allow the appliance to cool down for a few minutes. The appliance is fitted with an overheating protector! Should the appliance still not function, consult the service department detailed on the Warranty card. Disposal Do not dispose of the appliance in your normal domestic waste. This product is subject to the European guideline 2002/96/EC. Dispose of the appliance through an approved disposal centre or at your community waste facility. Observe the currently applicable regulations. In case of doubt, please contact your waste disposal centre. Dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally responsible manner. Technical data Mains voltage: 220-240 V~ 50 Hz Nominal power: 2200 W Protection class: II / - 3 Warranty and Service Importer The warranty for this appliance is for 3 years from KOMPERNASS GMBH the date of purchase. This appliance has been BURGSTRASSE 21 manufactured with care and meticulously examined 44867 BOCHUM, GERMANY before delivery. Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase date. Should a claim need to be made under the warranty, please make contact by telephone with our service department. Only in this way can a post-free despatch for your goods be assured. The warranty covers ONLY claims for material and maufacturing defects, not for wearing or consumable or for ...