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other liquids and do not allow liquids to
enter the unit.
• Do not leave the unit unsupervised dur-
ing operation.
• Switch the unit off immediately if it be-
comes faulty or malfunctions.
Safety advice for your health
Warning
• Risk of burns!
The filter disc and unit housing become
very hot during operation. You could be
burnt by touching it!
• Do not touch the hot glass when oper-
ating the buttons (On/Off and timer).
There is a risk of burning.
• Always allow the unit to cool down be-
fore you touch it.
• Always remove the mains plug and let
the unit cool down before you pack it
away.
• Do not touch the unit with wet hands if
it is plugged in.
• Do not allow water to spray on the unit.
• The unit must be operated only when it
is completely dry.
• When directing the unit at the face, do
not look directly at the infrared light;
close or cover the eyes.
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When should the unit not be used?
Warning
It is strongly recommended not to use
the unit in the following cases in order
to prevent health injuries:
• for person insensitive to heat
Heat sensitivity can be reduced or in-
creased in the following cases:
• in diabetic patients
• in people suffering from drowsiness,
dementia or a lack of concentration,
• in people with skin changes caused by
illness
• in people with scarred skin in the treat-
ment area
• in people with allergies
• in children and elderly people
• after taking medicine or consuming al-
cohol.
In cases of acute inflammatory processes,
the unit should only be used after consul-
tation with a doctor.
Important notes
Warning
• The distance to the infrared radiant
heater depends largely on personal heat
sensitivity and the treatment concerned.
Make sure the distance between the in-
frared radiant heater and the body part
being treated is not less than 30 cm!
• Always limit the length of use and
check for skin reactions.
• Under some circumstances, medicines,
cosmetics and foodstuffs can lead to
oversensitive or allergic skin reactions.
Treatment should be discontinued im-
mediately in these cases.
• Special care and caution is necessary if
using the unit for a long period.
• Do not use the unit if there is the risk of
your falling asleep!