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stored on the hanging loop.
Do not place the appliance on any surfaces
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sensitive to heat during or immediately after
use.
This appliance is not intended for use by
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any persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lacking experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the
use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure
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that they do not play with the appliance.
Caution: Keep any packaging materials
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well away from children, as they are a
potential source of danger e.g. from
suffocation.
No responsibility will be accepted if damage
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results from improper use, or if these
instructions are not complied with.
This appliance is intended for domestic use
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only and not for commercial applications.
In order to comply with safety regulations
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and to avoid hazards, repairs of electrical
appliances must be carried out by qualified
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 first time
The appliance and the heating plates should
be wiped clean with a slightly damp cloth
before use.
Operation
- The appliance should only be used on dry
or almost dry hair.
- Open the locking catch.
- Insert the plug into a suitable wall outlet.
- Use the slide switch to turn the appliance
on, selecting level 1 or 2. Pre-heating starts
as shown by the red indicator light. The
appliance is ready for use after around 3
minutes.
During the heating phase, the appliance
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should be placed on a firm, heat-resistant
surface.
- 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 and allow
the heat to take effect for a slightly longer
period.
Selection of level 1 or 2
To prevent the hair from being damaged,
always start with level 1. Level 2 should only
be used for thicker hair, or if no satisfactory
result is achieved with level 1. If the hair can
be straightened in two cycles, an increase to
level 2 is not necessary, as the optimum
setting has already been reached.
General care and cleaning
Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is
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disconnected from the power supply and
has completely cooled down.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
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clean the appliance with water and do not
immerse it in water.
Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning
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solutions.
- The exterior of the appliance may be wiped
with a slightly damp, lint-free cloth.
- The heating plates may be cleaned with a
slightly damp cloth, using a mild detergent.
Ensure that they are thoroughly wiped dry
afterwards.
Disposal
Do not dispose of old or defective
appliances in domestic garbage; this
should only be done through public
collection points.
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