SEVERIN HC 0618 Mode D'emploi page 9

- 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 leave the appliance unattended
while in use.
Take special care not to let any hot parts of
the appliance come into contact with the
scalp, ears or face.
Do not allow the power cord to touch hot
surfaces.
Always remove the plug from the wall
socket
- after use,
- in case of any malfunction, and
- before cleaning the appliance.
When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
Do not place the appliance on any surfaces
sensitive to heat during or immediately after
use.
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,
- agricultural areas,
- hotels, motels etc. and similar
establishments,
- bed-and breakfast type environments.
In order to comply with safety regulations
and to avoid hazards, repairs of electrical
appliances must be carried out by qualifi ed
personnel, including the replacement of the
power cord. If repairs are needed, please
send the appliance to one of our customer
service departments. The address can be
found in the appendix to this manual.
Before using for the fi rst time
Clean the appliance and the heating plates
before use as described in the section 'General
care and cleaning'.
Temperature selection
To prevent the hair from being damaged,
always start with a low temperature setting,
e.g. 120 - about 150°C for thin or sensitive
hair, 160 - about 190°C for thicker hair. If the
hair can be straightened at that setting in two
cycles, no further increase in temperature is
necessary, as the optimum setting has already
been reached.
Operation
– The appliance should only be used on dry
or almost dry hair.
– Insert the plug into a suitable wall outlet.
– Use the On/Off switch to turn the appliance
on.
– Use the temperature control to set
the desired level, observing the above
instructions. Pre-heating starts as shown by
the red indicator light.
During the heating phase, the appliance
should be placed on a fi rm, heat-resistant
surface.
– Once the desired temperature has been
reached, the indicator light changes to
green.
– Take each strand of hair as close as
possible to the roots and place it between
the heating plates.
– Bring the two arms together on the hair and
gently pull through the hair, starting from
the roots and working your way out to the
ends.
– Open the arms.
– Check whether the result is as desired.
– If you wish the shaping to be more
pronounced, repeat the process, allowing
the heat to take effect slightly longer, or
dividing the hair into smaller strands.
– Switch off after use, remove the plug from
the wall socket, place the appliance on a
heat-resistant surface and allow it to cool
down.
General care and cleaning
Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is
disconnected from the power supply and
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