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1 Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.
Warning
Do not use this appliance near water. Do not use this appliance near bathtubs,
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showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
When you use the appliance in a bathroom, unplug it after use. The proximity
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of water presents a risk, even when the appliance is switched off.
During use, care should be taken to ensure that the supply cord does not
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come into contact with water or drape in the sink.
Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage
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before you connect the appliance.
Check the condition of the mains cord regularly. Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains
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cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised
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by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
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sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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Keep the appliance away from non-heat-resistant surfaces and never cover the appliance with anything (e.g.
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a towel or clothing) when it is hot.
Keep the appliance away from flammable items.
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Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains.
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Polarized plug
: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As
a safety feature, this plug fits in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not
attempt to defeat this safety feature.
Caution
For additional protection, we advise you to install a residual current device (RCD) in the
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electrical circuit that supplies the bathroom. This RCD must have a rated residual operating
current not higher than 30mA. Ask your installer for advice.
The straightening plates and the plastic parts near the plates reach a high temperature
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quickly. Prevent the hot surfaces of the appliance from coming into contact with your skin.
The maximum temperature occurs just after heating up. The actual temperature during use
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may be lower.
Always unplug the appliance after use.
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For safety reasons, the appliance automatically switches off after having been on for 1 hour.
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Wait until the appliance has cooled down before you store it.
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Always switch off the appliance before you put it down, even if it is only for a moment.
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Do not leave the plates in your hair for more than a few seconds at a time as this may cause
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damage to your hair.
Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.
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Only use the appliance on dry hair.
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Do not use the appliance on artificial hair.
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