Danger of electric shock and fire! Connect and operate the appliance only according to the type plate specifications. Children younger than 8 years may not operate the appliance. These appliances may be used by children aged 8 years and older and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or who lack experience and / or knowledge if they are supervised or have been given instruction in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the dangers involved. Children may not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance may not be carried out by children without supervision. Do not use if the power cord or appliance show any signs of damage. Unplug after every use or if defective. To avoid potential hazards, repairs such as replacing a damaged cord, must only be carried out by our customer service personnel. The power cord . must not touch hot parts; . must not be pulled over sharp edges; . must not be used as a carrying handle. The heating element will become hot. Hold the appliance only by its handle. Only use on dry hair; under no circumstances use the appliance on artificial hair. Place the appliance on heat- resistant surfaces only. Avoid any skin contact. Do not use near water contained in bath tubs, sinks or other containers. Risk of fatal injury! Never allow the appliance to come into contact with water. Even an appliance that has been switched off poses a danger; therefore unplug the appliance after every use or when interrupted in its use. Installing a ground fault circuit interrupter up to 30 mA in the house offers additional protection. Please consult an electrician. Risk of suffocation! Do not allow children to play with packaging material. PARTS AND OPERATING CONTROLS 1. ON/OFF switch with red indicator light 2. Heating plates 3. Cord clip 4. Storage bag (heat-resistant) OPERATION • Plug in the appliance and place on a level, heat-resistant surface. • Turn on with switch 1: the red indicator lamp will light up. • The hair straightener now heats up and is ready for use after approx. 50 seconds. Note: The appliance can be operated at voltages between 100 V and 240 V. The time it takes for the appliance to heat up can vary depending on the voltage. USE Risk of burns! Never allow appliance to come into contact with skin (scalp or ears). You can use the hair straightener to straighten or curl your hair. – Only use the appliance on dry hair. – Only use on untreated, healthy hair or in combination with special straightening products. – Use less frequently on chemically treated hair (perm, colour rinse). Note: Fine hair responds particularly quickly to the treatment with the heating plates. The even heat emission of the heating plates is especially gentle on the hair. The result is smooth hair with an intensive, silky shine. Important: Never apply in one place for longer than 2 seconds. Straightening your hair (Figure A) The appliance is suitable for both long and short hair. • Comb the hair and section it into even strands. • Starting from the roots, place a strand of hair between the plates (Figure a). • Press the plates together and pull down gently and evenly toward the ends of the hair (Figure b). • Treat all strands in the same manner. Allow hair to cool completely before styling. Tip: For shoulder-length hair, each strand should take about 10 seconds. Curling your hair (Figures B and C) There are two methods for curling hair. In all cases, the hair should be sectioned into even strands. The finer the strand, the tighter the curl. Curling with volume in the entire hair • Hold the hair straightener level, place the strand of hair between the heating plates and close them. • Turn the straightener 180° and wrap the strand once around the upper heating plate. • Press the plates firmly together and pull the straightener down to the ends of the hair at a steady pace. • Now open the plates. Curling with volume in the length • Hold the hair straightener level, place the strand of hair between the heating plates and close them. • Turn the straightener 180° and wrap the strand once around the lower heating plate. • Press the plates firmly together and pull the straightener down to the ends of the hair at a steady pace. • Now open the plates. N.B.: Make sure that the curl is not pulled straight when removing the straightener. Tip for a longer lasting hair style: Roll up the curl when it’s still hot and fix with a hair clip until cool. STORAGE Allow the appliance to cool before putting it away. Secure the power cord with the cord clip 3 and place the appliance in the storage bag 4. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Disconnect the mains plug before cleaning and storing. Once you have finished, switch off the appliance, unplug it and let it cool down. Make sure that the plates are completely cold before cleaning the appliance. Wipe the outer casing down with a dry cloth. The plates can be cleaned with a slightly dampened cloth to remove the remains of any hairdressing products. Never immer...