g
11
3
For every newly selected temperature
level the respective control light flas-
hes until the temperature is reached.
Higher temperature levels are reached
in just a few seconds, a reduction of
temperature level takes effect more
slowly.
Straightening long hair
(Fig. 5, 6)
0
Hold the appliance at the handle ,
always at a safe distance from skin and
eyes. Use a mirror.
0
Part your hair into approx. 4 cm
strands.
0
Hold the appliance in the hand as
shown in Fig. 5.
0
Begin at the roots and lay the prepared
strands one at a time between the
straightening plates (Fig. 1/
F
) (Fig. 5).
0
Close the appliance and draw the hair
straightener slowly from the roots
through to the tips of your hair (Fig. 6).
0
Repeat until your hair is as straight as
you desire.
0
After finishing styling, let your hair
cool down and then comb it through.
Straightening short hair
0
Follow the instructions as for long hair,
but instead of drawing the appliance
through your hair, clamp the strands in
the appliance for approx. 10 seconds.
Switching off the appliance
0
Switch off the appliance using the ON/
OFF switch (Fig. 1/
B
).
0
After the unit has completely cooled
down, you can close it and clamp it
together by switching the locking (Fig.
1/
G
) to the position
.
Ion generator (Fig. 7)
Your appliance is fitted with an ion
generator. Activating this function will
give your hair enhanced shine while
styling. The ion generator also prevents
the build-up of static charge on your
hair.
0
To activate the function, turn the ion
generator on using the button (Fig.
1/
C
). The indicator light should light up
(Fig. 7).
3
The ion generator can only be acti-
vated when the appliance is switched
on before, by using the ON/OFF switch
(Fig. 1/
B
).
Cleaning and care
1
•
Danger of electric shock!
Switch off
the unit before it is to be cleaned and
pull out the plug.
•
Danger of burns!
It is essential to let
the unit completely cool down.
• Never immerse the appliance in water.
• Protect your appliance. Do not use
sharp or abrasive cleaning agents.
0
You can clean your appliance with a
slightly damp cloth and dry it with a
soft dry cloth.
0
If the straightening plates get dirty, use
a few drops of washing-up liquid to
help clean them. Make sure that you
remove all washing-up liquid residues
from the straightening plates.
Technical data
Mains voltage: 220-240 V / 50-60 Hz
Power consumption:
170 W
Heating-up time:
approx. 1 min.
Heating-up time:
max. 200 °C
Protection category:
II
;
This appliance conforms with the fol-
lowing EC Directives:
• Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
• EMC Directive 89/336/EEC with
amendments 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC
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