KH 5528 - Hair straightener SILVERCREST - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KH 5528 SILVERCREST

Read the operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time and preserve this booklet for later reference. Pass the manual on to whomsoever might acquire the appliance at a later date.

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• Connect the appliance only to wall sockets supplying the current strength detailed on the model plate.

Under no circumstances may the appliance be submersed in fluids or fluids be allowed to permeate the housing. Do not expose the appliance to humidity and do not use it outdoors. Should liquids enter the housing, unplug the appliance from the power source immediately and arrange for it to be repaired by a qualified technician.

• Do not use the appliance outdoors.

Never use the appliance near water, particularly not near sinks, baths or other vessels. The proximity of moisture presents a risk, even when the appliance is switched off. After use, always remove the plug from the power socket. As additional protection, the installation of a faulty-current protection unit with an activation power rating of not more than 30mA is recommended for the power circuit in the bathroom. Ask your electrician for advice.

• In the event of operating malfunctions and before cleaning the appliance, remove the power plug from the wall socket.
  Always remove the power cable from the socket by pulling on the plug, NOT on the power cable.

• Do not wrap the power cable around the appliance and protect it from being damaged.

• The power cable on this appliance cannot be replaced. In the event of it being damaged the whole appliance must be disposed of.

• Do not pinch or squeeze the power cable and lay it in such a way that no one can tread on or trip over it.
  In order that you can disconnect the appliance quickly in an emergency, do not use extension cables.
  NEVER grasp the appliance, the power cable or the power plug with wet hands.
• Unplug the appliance immediately after use. Only when you unplug the appliance from the mains supply is it completely free from electricity.

Risk of burns and physical injuries

This appliance is not intended for use by individuals (including children) with restricted physical, physiological or intellectual abilities or deficiencies in experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or receive from this person instruction in how the appliance is to be used. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
NEVER leave a switched on appliance unsupervised.
- Do not place the appliance close to sources of heat and protect the power cable from damage.
- Do not operate the appliance if it has fallen or is damaged. Arrange for the appliance to be checked and, if necessary, repaired by qualified technicians.
- Do not open the housing or attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Should you do so, the safety concept of the appliance may be compromised and the warranty becomes void. Permit only authorised technicians to repair a defective appliance if repairs should be necessary.

The appliance becomes hot during use. Hold it only by the grip when it is hot.

Intended use

The Hair Straightener is intended for the smoothing and shaping of human hair only, under no circumstances may it be used for wigs and hairpieces made of synthetic material. The Hair Straightener is intended for domestic use only. Pay heed to all of the information in this operating manual, especially the safety instructions.

Items supplied

Hair Straightener KH 5528
- Operating Instructions

Technical data

Mains voltage: 220 - 240V 50Hz

Power consumption, max.: 75 W

Protection class: II / 回

Appliance description

Locking device
Hotplates
Control lamp
Heat level dial
On/Off switch
Suspension loop

Before straightening

• The hair should be clean, dry and free of styling products. Excepted are the special products that support a straightening of the hair.
  Comb the hair thoroughly before straightening so that there are no knots in it.
  To achieve an especially good straightening result, spread special products for hair straightening through the hair.
• Divide the hair into manageable portions and secure the upper portions to the head with grips so that they do not get in the way.

Operation

Preparation

① Note:

The hotplates 2 must be free from contamination of all kinds. If necessary, clean them before taking the appliance into use (see chapter "Cleaning").

1. Insert the power plug into a wall socket.
2. Slide the On/Off switch 5 to the positionauf I. The control lamp 3 glows. The hotplates 2 are being warmed up.
3. Set the required temperature with the heat level dial 4:

1-2, minimum heat level, for very fine hair.
2-3, low heat level, for fine hair.
3-4, medium heat level, for normal hair.
- 4 - 5, highest heat level, for thick or difficult to shape hair.

1. Wait for approx. 2 - 3 minutes, until the programmed temperature has been reached.
2. Slide the locking device ① into the position

Straightening hair

Prepare the hair as described in "Before straightening".
- Start with the lower hair sections at the back of the head. Work over the sides to the front.

1. Separate a ca. 2 cm wide hair strand.

Attention!

Ensure that the hotplates 2 do not make contact with the skin of the head. Risk of Burns!

1. Clamp the hair strands between the hotplates 2 and close to the skin, then press them together.
2. Pull the whole of the hair strand through the hot-plates 2, in that you pull the hair straightener downwards.
3. Repeat the process with each individual strand.
4. When all strands have been smoothed, slide the On/Off switch 5 to the position O. The control lamp 3 goes out.
5. Remove the plug from the mains power socket.
6. Press the hotplates 2 together and slide the locking device 1 to the position

Cleaning

Attention!

Remove the power plug from the wall socket. Risk of electric shock!

Always allow the appliance to cool down completely before cleaning it. Risk of Burns!

• Wipe the housing and the hotplates with a soft and slightly moistened cloth.
• In cases of stubborn soiling, apply some mild detergent to the moistened cloth.

① Note:

Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents. These could attack the upper surfaces and irreparably damage the appliance.

Note:

Do not use the appliance again until it has completely dried out.

Storage

Attention!

NEVER wrap the power cable with the plug around the appliance. This would cause irreparable damage to the appliance.

Attention!

To avoid an unintentional switch on of the appliance, ALWAYS remove the plug from the mains power socket if the appliance is not in use.

• When the appliance is cooling down, always place it on a heat-resistant surface or hang the appliance up by the suspension loop .
• Press the hotplates 2 together and slide the locking device 1 to the position
• Store the hair straightener at a clean and dry location.

Do not dispose of the appliance in your normal domestic waste. This product is subject to the provisions of European Directive 2002/96/EC.

Dispose of the appliance through an approved disposal centre or at your community waste facility. Observe the currently applicable regulations. In case of doubt, please contact your waste disposal centre.

Dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally friendly manner.

Warranty and Service

The warranty for this appliance is for 3 years from the date of purchase. This appliance has been manufactured with care and meticulously examined before delivery. Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase. In the case of a warranty claim, please make contact by telephone with our service department. Only in this way can a post-free despatch for your goods be assured.

The warranty covers only claims for material and manufacturing defects, not for parts subject to wear and tear or for damage to fragile components, e.g. buttons or batteries. The appliance is intended for domestic use only, NOT for commercial purposes. If this product has been subjected to improper or inappropriate handling, abuse, or modifications not carried out by one of our authorised sales and service outlets, the warranty will be considered void. Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by this warranty.

GB DES Ltd

Units 14-15

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Bilston

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