• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
• Keep packaging material e.g. plastic bags out of the reach of
children!
• The appliance is not suitable for straightening animal hair!
• The installation of a faulty current protective device with a rated
breaking current offers you additional safety by ensuring that
30 mA will not be exceeded in the house installation. Let your
installation electrician advise you!
• Remove the plug from the mains:
- if the unit does not function properly
- before cleaning
- after every use
• Do not pull on the connecting cable and do not carry the unit by
means of the cable!
• Always disconnect the appliance from the mains and allow the
appliance to cool down before cleaning and maintenance, or if
faults occur during operation!
Safety instructions when connecting the appliance
Danger to life from electric shock!
There is danger to life in case of contact with live cables or compo-
nents! Hence, please observe the following safety instructions:
• If the connecting cable is damaged, it should only be replaced
by a service agent recommended by the manufacturer in order
to prevent any danger! Please contact the manufacturer or his
customer service.
• The voltage of the power source must be the same as specified
on the rating plate (V)!
• Before use check that the appliance functions properly!
• The appliance should not be used if:
- the connecting cable is damaged
- the appliance shows noticeable damage
- the appliance has been dropped
CAUTION!
Observe the following safety instructions to avoid damages and
risks attributable to improper connection:
• To avoid damage or danger by improper use, the instructions for
use should be carefully kept and followed!
• If you give the appliance to another person then you should also
supply them with the instructions for use!
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• Connect the appliance only to AC current and to a socket with
earthing contact. Do not pull the cable over sharp edges, clamp
it into place or allow it to hang down! Keep the cable away
from hot and damp areas!
• Never wind the mains cable around the appliance!
• The connecting cable must not come into contact with hot
appliance parts and should never run between the straightening
comb!
• Only insert the mains plug when the appliance is switched off!
Safety instructions when operating the appliance
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:
• Never use the appliance with wet hands, in or near the bath,
shower or over a filled washbasin. If the appliance falls into
water, remove the mains plug immediately.
• Under no circumstances reach into the water when the appliance
is still connected to the power supply!
• When the appliance is used in a bathroom, unplug it after use
since the proximity of water presents a hazard even when the
appliance is switched off!
WARNING!
Danger of burns from hot appliance components!
Components of the appliance can become very hot during
operation and lead to possible burns. Hence, please observe the
following safety instructions:
• Never grasp the appliance by or near the straightening comb
when the appliance is on. Avoid any contact between hot
appliance parts and your skin and eyes.
• Never transport the appliance when it is hot!
• Never use flammable substances, e.g. hairspray, styling mousse
etc., on your hair before using this appliance as this may cause
burning when the substance comes into contact with the
straightening comb!
• The appliance may only be used on dry, natural hair.
• Do not use on artificial hair!
