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CAUTION!
Please observe the following safety instructions to avoid damages
and risks attributable to improper use:
• The appliance must not come into contact with flammable mate-
rials. It must also not be used near flammable materials because
the straightening comb reach temperatures of approx. 230°C!
• Never cover the straightening comb with any object!
• Never clamp any kind of object between the heating plates of
the straightening comb.
• After use, or if pausing for a significant length of time, discon-
nect the appliance from the mains and let the appliance cool
down!
• Do not place the appliance or the connecting cable on hot
surfaces e.g. cooker or similar or in the vicinity of open flames!
• Never put the appliance on soft cushions or blankets during
operation!
Safety instructions for cleaning and maintenance
DANGER!
Danger to life from electric shock!
There is danger to life if the live appliance comes in contact with
water! Hence, please observe the following safety instructions:
• Protect the appliance from moisture.
• Never put it into the dishwasher.
• Do not use the connecting cable to pull on the plug nor remove
the plug from the socket with wet hands!
• Never immerse it in water!
• Only specialists are allowed to do reparations. Improperly
reparations can cause considerable danger!
• There is always risk of injury when using electrical appliances
improperly!
• To prevent unintentional misuse, keep the appliance stored away
in a safe place.
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Operating›instructions
The appliance is
only intended for straightening and styling
human hair
.
• No liability is accepted for any damage resulting from use for
other purposes, faulty operation or amateur repairs.
• Guarantee services are also excluded in such cases.
•
The appliance is not intended for professional purposes!
Initial use and operation
FIGURES 1 - 4
Preparing the hair
• Wash your hair and dry it well.
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• Comb your hair thoroughly. Do not use hairspray or other flam-
mable chemical hair care products.
• Place a hand towel around your neck to prevent the possibility
of skin burns.
Switching on the appliance
• Insert the mains plug and switch on the appliance using the
on/off switch
a
(
see fig. 1
). The temperature control lights 1-3
illuminate immediately, the 4th flashes until the appliance has
reached its preset temperature of 190°C (
see fig. 2
). The preset
temperature is reached after approx. 1 minute.
Setting the temperature
Select the suitable temperature for your hair type.
Notes on this are found in the table below!
Setting lower temperature levels
• Press the “–” key repeatedly on the rocker switch
c
until the
required temperature level is set (
fig. 3a
).
Minimum temperature 130°C.
Setting higher temperature levels
• Press the “+” key repeatedly on the rocker switch
c
until
the required temperature level is set (
fig. 3b
).
Maximum temperature 230°C.
Note!
For every newly selected temperature level the respective control
light flashes until the temperature is reached. Higher temperature
levels are reached in just a few seconds, a reduction of tempera-
ture level takes effect more slowly.
Selectable temperature levels
130°C
150°C 170°C 190°C 210°C 230°C