SEVERIN HC 0621 Mode D'emploi page 11

∙ The heating plates operate at very high
temperatures. Caution: Skin contact
with these parts may cause burns.
Therefore, do not touch any part of the
appliance except the area between the
safe-grip marking and the power cord.
∙ Take special care not to let any hot parts
of the appliance come into contact with
the scalp, ears or face.
∙ To prevent damage to the hair caused
by the high temperature, contact
between the hair and the heating plates
should be limited to a few seconds at a
time.
∙ Do not use the appliance on synthetic
hair-pieces or wigs, as the heat emitted
might cause damage to the synthetic
fi bres.
∙ Do not leave the appliance unattended
while in use.
∙ Every time the appliance is used, the
main body including the power cord as
well as any attachment fi tted should
be checked thoroughly for any defects.
Should the appliance, for instance, have
been dropped onto a hard surface, or if
excessive force has been used to pull
the power cord, it must no longer be
used: even invisible damage may have
adverse effects on the operational safety
of the appliance.
∙ To prevent damage to the power cord,
- do not bend or kink the cable,
especially where it leaves the housing,
- do not pull on the cord,
- do not coil the cord around the
appliance.
∙ Do not allow the power cord to touch hot
surfaces.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall
socket
- after use, and
- in case of any malfunction.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
∙ No responsibility will be accepted if
damage results from improper use, or if
these instructions are not complied with.
∙ This appliance is intended for domestic
or similar applications, such as
- in shops, offi ces and other similar
working environments,
- in agricultural working environments,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc.
and similar establishments,
- in bed-and breakfast type
environments.
Before using for the fi rst time
Clean the appliance and the heating plates
before use as described in the section
Cleaning and care.
Travel lock
The locking mechanism allows for secure,
space-saving storage e.g. when travelling.
To lock the heating plates, push them
gently together and slide the travel lock to
the front.
Operation
∙ The appliance should only be used on
clean and dry or almost dry hair.
∙ Insert the plug into a suitable wall outlet.
∙ Use the travel lock to secure the
appliance. This will help to shorten the
pre-heating time.
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