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Our products are developed to meet the highest quality, performance and design standards. We hope you enjoy your new
PALSON DARKNESS hair straightener.
Please read the instructions carefully before using the appliance.
To reduce any risk of accident, take the following precautions:
PRECAUtIONS
1. Always unplug the appliance immediately after use.
2. Never use the appliance while you are in the bath.
3. Do not place or store the appliance anywhere where it could fall or be pushed towards the bath or sink.
4. Do not immerse or drop into the water or any other liquid.
5. If the appliance falls into the water, unplug it immediately. Do not place your hand in the water.
6. Keep the appliance away from water.
7. An appliance should never be left unattended while it is plugged into the mains.
8. The appliance must be watched closely when it is being used by or near children or by people with certain
disabilities.
9. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose, as indicated in this manual. Do not use any accessory that is not
recommended by the manufacturer.
10. Never use this appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged, if it is malfunctioning, if it has been dropped or has
fallen into water. Take the appliance to your nearest service centre for inspection or repair.
11. Never block the appliance’s ventilation holes or place on a soft surface, such as a bed, where the openings could be
blocked. Keep the ventilation holes free of fluff, hair and similar items.
12. Keep the power cord away from sources of heat or hot surfaces. Do not coil the power cord around the appliance.
13. Do not use the appliance if you are drowsy.
14. Do not drop the appliance or insert any object in the openings or tube.
15. Do not use outdoors or in places were aerosol products (sprays) are being used or oxygen is administered.
16. This appliance becomes hot during use. Do not allow the hot surfaces to touch the eyes or bare skin.
17. Do not place the hot appliance directly on any surface while it is still hot or plugged into the mains.
18. Do not use an extension cable with this appliance.
19. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its authorised technical service or a qualified
technician in order to prevent hazards.
20. This product must not be used by children or by other people without assistance or supervision if their physical,
sensory or mental condition limits safe use of the appliance. Children must be watched to make sure that they do not
play with the appliance.
DANGER – Like most electrical appliances, the electrical components are live even when the power switch is turned off.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE POWER CORD
1. Never pull on the power cord or appliance.
2. To plug in, hold the plug firmly and push it into the socket.
3. To unplug, hold the plug and pull out from the socket.
4. Each time before use, inspect the power cord for nicks and/or scuff marks. If you see any, the appliance should be
inspected and the power cord replaced.
5. Never coil the power cord tightly around the appliance. This could lead to excessive strain on the power cord where
it enters the appliance and cause rubbing and breakages.
DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE IF THE POWER CORD SHOWS ANY SIGN OF DAMAGE OR THE APPLIANCE
MALFUNCTIONS, OPERATES IRREGULARLY OR DOES NOT OPERATE AT ALL.
dIRECtIONS FOR USE
This appliance is for domestic use and can be connected to any AC mains socket.
Using for the first time
Important:
During the first minutes of using for the first time, you may note fumes and a slight smell. This is normal and
need not cause concern.
1. Always keep hot surfaces away from the skin. Do not touch the straightening plates with your fingertips.
2. If you have shorter hair, place a thin plastic comb between your scalp and the plates in order to prevent contact with
the scalp.
Preheating
1. Rest the plate on a flat, smooth surface and plug the appliance into the mains.
2. Turn on and leave until the plates heat up: they take about 60-90 seconds to heat.
Styling
To style, the hair must be clean. The straightening plates are designed for use with wet or dry hair. You can use styling or
straightening products with these plates.
1. Work with sections of hair that do not exceed 6 cm wide and 1 cm thick.
2. Place the hair between the hot plates and press the plates firmly together.
3. Hold this position for a few seconds and pull slightly on the hair to keep it taut.
4. Release the pressure and allow the hair to come free of the plates.
CARE ANd ClEANING
This product contains parts that cannot be repaired by the user. Take to qualified service technicians.
Cleaning
1. Unplug the appliance and allow the straightening plates to cool. The plates should only be cleaned when fully
cooled.
2. Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the handle. Do not allow water or any other liquid to enter the handle.
3. If material should build up on the plates, clean with a mild, gentle soap or a special cleaning fluid and wipe with a soft
cloth.
StORAGE
1. Unplug the appliance, allow to cool and store in a clean, dry place.
2. Coil the power cord loosely
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3. Never coil the power cord around the appliance; this will cause wear and premature cord breakage.
4. Never strain the power cord in the area where it enters the handle. This will cause rubbing and breakages.
5. Never hold the appliance by the power cord.
Thank you for choosing one of our products.
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