temperature level is set
(fig. 4a)
. Minimum temperature 100°C.
Setting higher temperature levels
• Press the + key repeatedly on the rocker switch c until the required
temperature level is set
(fig. 4b)
. Maximum temperature 200°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 temperature level takes effect
more slowly.
Selectable temperature levels
Warning! Risk of burning your hair if selected temperature is too high!
Depending on your hair type the wrongly selected temperature or improper
use of the hair straightener puts your hair at risk of drying out or in the worst
case burning. Listed below are the recommended temperature levels that
should always be observed:
Straightening long hair
FIGURES 5 – 6
Hold the appliance at the handle
g
, always at a safe distance from skin and
eyes. Use a mirror.
• Part your hair into approx. 4 cm strands.
• Hold the appliance in the hand as shown in
fig. 5
.
• Begin at the roots and lay the prepared strands one at a time between the
straightening plates
e (see fig. 5)
.
• Close the appliance and draw the hair straightener slowly from the roots
through to the tips of your hair
(see fig. 6)
. Repeat until your hair is as
straight as you desire.
After finishing styling, let your hair cool down and then comb it through.
Straightening short hair
• 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
• Switch off the appliance using the ON/OFF switch
b
. Alternately
automatic
switch-off
takes place after
60 minutes
.
Cleaning and maintenance
• 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.
• Before cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the mains!
• Never immerse the appliance in water!
• Protect your appliance! Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning agents!
• You can clean your appliance with a slightly damp cloth and dry it with a
soft dry cloth!
• 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!
100°C
120°C
140°C
160°C
180°C
200°C
Always select the lowest temperature level (100°C) when
using your hair straightener for the first time.
Select a low temperature level of approx. 120°C for blonde,
bleached or colored hair.
Select a low (140°C) to medium (160°C) temperature level
for normal and slightly wavy hair.
Select a medium (180°C) to high (200°C) temperature level
for very thick, curly and hard to straighten hair..
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