General Safety Instructions; Special Safety Instructions For This Device; Location Of Controls; Before Initial Use - AEG HCS 5577 Mode D'emploi

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General Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the
appliance into operation and keep the instructions including
the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the in-
ternal packing. If you give this device to other people, please
also pass on the operating instructions.
• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and
for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fit for
com-mercial use.
Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources of
heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid)
and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet
hands. If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immedi-
ately.
• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appli-
ance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull
the plug itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being
used and remove the attached accessories.
• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you
leave the room you should always turn the device off.
Remove the plug from the socket.
• The device and the mains lead have to be checked regu-
larly for signs of damage. If damage is found the device
must not be used.
• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always
contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure
to danger, always have faulty cable be replaced only by
the manufacturer, by our customer service or by qualified
person and with a cable of the same type.
• Use only original spare parts.
• Pay careful attention to the following "Special Safety
Instructions".
Children and Frail Individuals
• In order to ensure your children' s safety, please keep all
packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of
their reach.
WARNING!
Caution! Do not allow small children to play with the
foil as there is a danger of suffocation!
• This device is not intended to be used by individuals
(including children) who have restricted physical, sensory
or mental abilities and/or insufficient knowledge and/or
experience, unless they are supervised by an individual
who is responsible for their safety or have received
instructions on how to use the device.
• Children should be supervised at all times in order to
ensure that they do not play with the device.
Symbols in these Instructions for Use
Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is
essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid
accidents and prevent damage to the machine:
WARNING:
This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates pos-
sible injury risks.
CAUTION:
This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other
objects.
NOTE:
This highlights tips and information.

Special safety instructions for this device

Symbols on the Product
On the products you will find symbols that indicate warnings
or provide information:
WARNING OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Do not use this device near baths, wash basins or
other vessels containing water.
WARNING:
• If the device is used in the bathroom please remove
the plug from the socket after use as the proximity
of water represents a hazard. This also applies if the
device is switched off.
• The curling tongs /curling iron becomes hot during
use. Danger of burning!
• Allow the device to cool before changing the attach-
ment. Danger of burning!
• Always remove the plug from the socket after use.
• Allow the device to cool down before cleaning it and
storing it away!
As additional protection we recommend the installation of a
fault current protection device (RCD) with a rated current of
not more than 30 mA in the wiring system of the bathroom.
Please contact an authorised electrician for advice.

Location of Controls

1 Selector for temperature setting
2 Power indicator light
3 "OFF" button
4 "ON" button
5 Round brush attachment

Before Initial Use

• Remove all the packing materials.
• When the device is switched on for the first time there
may be a slight smell. You should therefore operate the
device for approximately 10 minutes without treating
your hair. Ensuring sufficient ventilation!