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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!
Warning! Risk of electric shock!
• 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!
• Never put the appliance on soft cushions or blankets during operation!
• After use, or if pausing for a significant length of time, disconnect the
appliance from the mains and let the appliance cool down!
• Do not place the appliance or the connecting cable on hot surfaces e.g.
cooker or similar or in the vicinity of open flames!
Warning! Risk of burns with hair spray!
• Never use flammable substances, e.g. hair spray, styling mousse etc., on
your hair before using this appliance as this may cause burning when the
substance comes into contact with the straightening plates!
• The appliance may only be used on dry, natural hair. Do not use on
artificial hair!
• 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:
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- 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!
• The appliance is only intended for straightening and styling human hair.
• No liability is accepted for any damage resulting from use for other
purposes, faulty operation or amateur repairs. Guarantee services are also
excluded in such cases.
• The appliance is not intended for professional purposes!
• Only specialists are allowed to do reparations. Improperly reparations can
cause considerable danger!
• There is always risk of injury when using electrical appliances improperly!
• To prevent unintentional misuse, keep the appliance stored away in a safe
place.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the mains and allow the appliance
to cool down before cleaning and maintenance, or if faults occur during
operation!
• Do not use the connecting cable to pull on the plug nor remove the plug
from the socket with wet hands!
Warning! Risk of electric shock!
• Protect the appliance from moisture. Never put it into the dishwasher.
Never immerse it in water!
Operating Instructions
FIGURES 1 – 4
Preparing the hair
• Wash and towel-dry your hair.
• Comb your hair thoroughly. Do not use hairspray or other flammable
chemical hair care products.
• Place a hand towel around your neck to prevent the possibility of skin
burns.
Switching on the appliance
• Use the locking disc f to open the appliance (see fig. 1). Insert the mains
plug and switch on the appliance using the ON/OFF switch b (see fig. 2).
The temperature control lights 1-3 illuminate immediately, the 4th flashes
until the appliance has reached its pre-set temperature of 160°C (see fig.
3).
The pre-set temperature is reached after approx. 1 minute.
Setting the temperature
• Select the suitable temperature for your hair type. Notes on this are found
in the table below!
Setting lower temperature levels
• Press the – key repeatedly on the rocker switch c until the required
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