ARPHON03 - Hair straighteners ARDES - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Hair straightener
Brand	Ardes
Model	ARPHON03
Dimensions (L x W x H)	27 x 3 x 3.5 cm
Weight	350 g
Plate material	Ceramic
Maximum temperature	230 °C
Temperature adjustment	Yes, progressive
Power	45 W
Power supply	Mains 220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Rotating power cord	Yes, 1.8 m
Plates lock	Yes
Automatic shut-off	Yes, after 60 minutes
Indicator light	Yes, heating up indicator
Wet/ dry use	Dry only
Maintenance	Clean the plates with a damp cloth after cooling
Cleaning	Unplug and wait for complete cooling
Spare parts	Replacement plates not available
Repairability	Not repairable by user, contact customer service
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - ARPHON03 ARDES

How to adjust the temperature on the Ardes ARPHON03 straightener?

Use the slider or temperature adjustment button located on the side of the device. The temperature can be adjusted progressively from 140°C to 230°C. An indicator light shows when the selected temperature is reached.

Can I use the straightener on wet hair?

No, this straightener is designed for use on dry hair only. Using it on wet hair could damage the device and your hair.

How to clean the straightener plates?

Make sure the device is unplugged and completely cooled. Wipe the plates with a slightly damp soft cloth. Do not use abrasive products or chemical cleaners.

What to do if the straightener no longer heats up?

Check that the device is properly plugged in and the on/off button is in the 'I' position. If the problem persists, contact Ardes customer service. Do not attempt to open or repair the device yourself.

Does the straightener have an automatic shut-off?

Yes, the Ardes ARPHON03 straightener automatically turns off after 60 minutes of inactivity for safety reasons.

What is the heating time of the straightener?

The straightener reaches the maximum temperature in about 30 seconds. The indicator light turns off once the desired temperature is reached.

Can I use the straightener abroad?

The straightener operates on a voltage of 220-240 V. If you travel to a country with a different voltage, you will need a suitable voltage converter.

How to lock the plates for storage?

After use and cooling, close the plates and slide the safety lock located near the hinge to keep the plates closed. This makes storage easier and protects the plates.

Is the power cord rotating?

Yes, the straightener is equipped with a rotating cord at the base, which prevents tangling and facilitates movement during use.

What to do if the straightener emits a burning smell?

A slight odor may occur during first uses. If the odor persists or becomes strong, immediately unplug the device and let it cool. Clean the plates and check that no hair product residue is burning. If the problem continues, contact customer service.

USER MANUAL ARPHON03 ARDES

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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WARNINGS

Attention: read the precautions contained in the following booklet carefully as they provide important instructions regarding safety during installation, use and maintenance.

Important instructions to keep for further reference.

• This unit can be used by children aged 8 and above and individuals with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacity, or lack of experience or knowledge, if they are provided with adequate supervision or have received instructions regarding the use of safety equipment and that they understand the risks related.
• Children must not play with the unit.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• Keep the equipment and its cable out of reach of children younger than 8 years of age.
• The appliance must never be operated by means of an external timer or with a separate remote control system.
• If the power cable gets damaged, it has to be replaced only in a service centre approved by the manufacturer, in order to avoid a hazard.

WARNING! The surfaces are subject to heating up during use.

• Before using the appliance for the first time, clean it as indicated in the “CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE” paragraph.
• Do not position the appliance against a wall or against another appliance. Leave at least 20cm of free space behind, to the sides and over the appliance.
• Keep the vents free of obstruction.
• This appliance is designed for use at an altitude of no more than 2000m above sea level.
• The appliance can operate at 50Hz or 60Hz without adjustments.

After removing the packaging, check the appliance for any signs of damage. In case of visible damage, do not use it and contact a qualified technician.

Do not leave parts of the packaging within the reach of children.

This appliance is not a children's toy: it is an electrical device and must be treated with the necessary caution.

Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the power supply voltage matches the indication on the data plate.

Electrical safety of this appliance is assured only if it has been connected to an effective earthing system.

If the plug and socket are not compatible, the socket has to be replaced with a suitable type by skilled persons.

Do not use adapters or extension cables which do not meet current safety standards or that exceed the current carrying capacity limits.

Unplug the appliance from the mains when not in use.

Do not tug on the power cable or on the appliance itself to remove the plug from the socket.

The use of any electrical appliance requires that a number of basic rules are observed, namely:

- Never touch the appliance with wet or humid hands.

- Children must be supervised to make sure that they do not play with the appliance.

- Do not use the appliance when barefoot.

- Do not leave the appliance exposed to weathering (rain, sunlight).

- Do not subject it to rough handling.

In case of failure, disconnect it at once. Do not attempt to repair it, but take it to a service centre approved by the manufacturer.

If you decide you do not want to use this appliance any longer, disable it by cutting the power cable - of course, after disconnecting it from the socket.

If the power cable gets damaged, it has to be replaced only at a service centre approved by the manufacturer.

In case of a breakdown or malfunctioning of the appliance, disconnect it at once. Do not attempt to repair it, but take it to a service centre approved by the manufacturer.

The appliance has been designed and manufactured to operate as an electric cooker in the home. Any other use is considered inappropriate and dangerous.

Do not use the appliance out of doors.

For safety reasons, the appliance should never be opened.

During use, rest the appliance on a flat surface.

To prevent children from accidentally touching hot components, use the appliance on surfaces that are at least 85 cm high.

Keep the appliance out of reach of children and the disabled since the plates reach high temperatures.

Attention: the surfaces of the cavity and the container can get very hot during use.

Do not place the cord near sources of heat.

Do not position the appliance over or under other ovens, microwave ovens or near gas hobs.

Do not position the appliance against a wall or against another appliance. Leave at least 20cm of free space behind, to the sides and over the appliance.

Keep the vents free of obstruction.

Do not move the appliance when on, when it is hot and when it contains food.

Attention: do not use the product near curtains or other combustible materials.

Pay attention to hot steam that could exit the appliance when on or after opening the container.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

See the image on page 2

1 Container

2 Grill

3 Container grip

4 Container opening button

5 Control Panel

6 Air intake

7 Time display

8 Temperature display

9 Programs icons

Technical data: see the label on the appliance.

10 Keys:
	Multifunction key (turn on / turn off / pause / start)
	Key to increase time
	Key to reduce time
	Key to adjust the temperature
	Key to select programs

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Contact with food

Only these parts are intended for contact with food, under the conditions indicated:

Parts intended for contact with food	Types of food	Maximum temperature	Maximum time of contact
Container (1)	All 200°C 60 min
Grill (2)

- These parts can only be used with this appliance. Do not use the parts separately for other applications.

- Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the parts intended for contact with food as indicated in the Maintenance section.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIRST USE

Before using the appliance for the first time, remove all the packaging elements and operate the appliance empty for approximately 15 minutes at maximum temperature in a well-ventilated room to eliminate odours and fumes due to any processing residues on the internal parts of the appliance.

Remove the plug from the power outlet and let the device cool down.

Before using the appliance for the first time, clean it according to the indications in the “CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE” paragraph.

APPLIANCE USAGE

1. Press the button (4), remove the container (1) from the fryer, insert the grill (2) into the container and insert the ingredients into the container. Refer to "PROGRAMS AND SETTINGS" paragraph for information regarding the preparation of ingredients.

Avoid food coming in contact with the heating element. Do not overfill container and pay particular attention to foods that can rise. Never use the container without the grill.

Attention: never pour oil or other liquids into the container or grill. Use of oil is only permitted as indicated in the "PROGRAMS AND SETTINGS" paragraph.

1. Insert the container (1) into the appliance.
2. Insert the plug into the power socket. The button will light up red to indicate that the appliance is connected to the mains.
3. Press the key to activate the keys.
4. Press the ⏻ key to select one of the pre-set programmes (9). The selected program will flash on the control panel.
5. Press the key to change the temperature (8).
6. Press the keys to change the cooking time (7).
7. Press the key to start cooking.

During cooking

The display shows the remaining cooking time and the program set.

To change the cooking temperature or time:

• Press the key ⚫ to change the temperature.
• Press the keys to change the cooking time.

To select another program, press the key ⏻ and repeat points 5 to 8.

To temporarily stop cooking:

• Press the key ⏻ to temporarily interrupt cooking (pause).
• Press the key again to continue cooking.

To end the cooking program:

- Press the ⏻ key for approximately 2 seconds to end the program.

NOTE: programs require the food to be shaken or turned upside down after 2/3 of the cooking time (the set time must be more than 6 minutes). In this case, at the appropriate time, the appliance

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emits 4 short beeps. Press the button (4) and remove the container from the appliance, being sure only to touch the handle; the program stops momentarily when the container is removed; shake the container (or turn the food upside down) and put it back in the appliance; the fryer reactivates as soon as the container is reinserted and the cooking cycle resumes from the moment in which it was interrupted.

NOTE: use the handle and be careful not to touch the container and the inside of the appliance to avoid burns.

End of cooking

• Once the time has elapsed, the appliance emits 5 short beeps and the appliance switches off.
• Press the button (4), remove the container and check that cooking is completed; otherwise, reinsert the container and set a few more minutes by repeating operations 5 to 8.
• After cooking, remove the container (1) and pour the food into a suitable, heat-resistant container. NOTE: use the handle and be careful not to touch the container and the inside of the appliance to avoid burns.

- Put the container (1) back into the fryer.

- Disconnect the appliance from the power outlet and let it cool down.

- Clean the container and the grill as indicated in the “CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE” paragraph.

PROGRAMS AND SETTINGS

List of programs

Icon Function	Preset values Adjusting field				SHAKEReminder
	°C min °C	min
	French fries 200 20 80/160/180/2	00 1-60			○
	Chicken	200 25 80/160/180/2	00 1-60		○
[2722]	Steak	180 15 80/160/180/2	00 1-60		○
	Shrimps	180	8	80/160/180/200 1-60	○
[DY4T]	Manual setting	80	10 80/160/180/200 1-60		○

(note 1) If starting to cook when the fryer is cold, add 3 minutes to the cooking time

The following table outlines the indicative information to cook various food.

Use a program similar to the food to be cooked and adjust the time and temperature if necessary.

The values indicated can vary based on the dimensions of the ingredients, the quantity and the type. Avoid cooking particularly fatty foods (e.g. sausages).

Food Time (min) Temp. (°C) note
CHIPS
frozen thin cut chips 12-25 200 shake
frozen chunky chips 12-25 200 shake
homemade chips * 18-25 180 shake
homemade wedges * 18-22 180 shake
homemade diced potatoes * 12-25 180 shake
*1 - Peal and slice the potatoes2 - Carefully wash and dry3 - Pour a half tablespoon of oil in the bowl, add the potatoes and mix them to season them.4 - Remove the potatoes so the excess oil stays in the bowl. Put the potatoes in the container.NOTE: for crispier potatoes, cut smaller pieces or use a little more oil
roast potatoes	15-22 180	shake
gratin potatoes	18-22 180	shake
MEAT AND POULTRY
steak	8-16	180 Flip	over the food
pork chop	10-15 180	Flip over the food
hamburger	7-18	180 Flip	over the food
sausage	13-15 160	Flip over the food
chicken breast	10-22 180	Flip over the food
spring roll	8-12	200	pre-heat the appliance and shake during cooking
frozen chicken nuggets	6-15	200	pre-heat the appliance and shake during cooking
frozen fish-fingers	6-15	200	pre-heat the appliance
frozen bread	8-15	180 pre-heat the appliance
stuffed vegetables	15	160
SNACKS
cake	20-25 160	Use specific oven containers
savoury pie	20-22 180	Use specific oven containers
muffin	15-18 160	Use specific oven containers
desserts	20	160	Use specific oven containers

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Disconnect the plug from the socket and let the appliance cool down well before cleaning it.

In order to clean the appliance, use a soft or slight damp cloth.

Never use abrasives or chemical solvents.

Do not use very wet substances, liquids or cloths to prevent water from entering into the appliance and irreparably damaging it.

Never use abrasive sponges to clean the inside of the appliance.

To clean the heating resistor, use a brush or a dry cloth to remove any food residue.

To clean the grill (2) and the container (1), use hot water, washing up liquid for washing dishes by hand and a non-abrasive sponge; DO NOT WASH IN THE DISHWASHER.

Do not clean the container, the grill and inside the appliance with metal tools or abrasive materials to avoid damaging the non-stick coating.

Do not use the appliance if the non-stick coating is damaged.

NEVER IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE INTO THE WATER.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Solution
The appliance does not work Timer off Set timer
The chips are not cooked	Too much food in the container	Reduce the quantity of food in the container
	The temperature set is too low	Increase the cooking temperature
Food is not evenly cooked During cooking, the food was not mixed		Cook for another few minutes, keeping the food mixed and see “PROGRAMS AND SETTINGS”
The fried food is not crispy Food	was used which is suitable for a traditional oil fryer.	Use food suitable for oven cooking or consult “PROGRAMS AND SETTINGS”
White smoke is coming from the appliance	Fatty ingredients	As indicated in “PROGRAMS AND SETTINGS”, avoid cooking excessively fatty food
	The container contains fatty residue from previous used	Clean the container and/or grill well after each use

DISPOSAL

PACKAGING

To respect the environment, the packaging material must be disposed of correctly, respecting separate collection.

Check the provisions of your municipality.

USER INFORMATION

“Implementation of Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)”, pertaining to reduced use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, as well as to waste disposal.

The symbol of the crossed-out wheelie bin on the equipment or on its packaging indicates that the product must be disposed of separately from other waste at the end of its service

life.

The user must therefore take the dismissed equipment to suitable separate collection centres for electrical and electronic waste.

For more details, please contact the appropriate local authority.

Suitable segregated collection of the equipment for subsequent recycling, treatment or environmentally-friendly disposal helps prevent damage to the environment and to human health, and encourages the re-use and/or recycling of the materials that make up the equipment.

Abusive disposal of the product by the user shall result in the application of administrative fines in accordance with the laws in force.

WARRANTY

Conditions

The warranty is valid for 24 months from the date of purchase.

This warranty is valid only if it is correctly filled in and accompanied by the tax receipt proving the date of purchase.

The appliance must be delivered exclusively to our authorised Service Centre.

By warranty we mean the replacement or repair of appliance components that are faulty from the start due to manufacturing defects.

However, assistance (for a fee) is also guaranteed for products out of warranty.

The consumer is the owner of the rights applicable by the national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods; this warranty is without prejudice to those rights.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage to people, animals or things resulting from improper use of the appliance and failure to comply with the instructions indicated in the appropriate instruction booklet.

Limitations

All warranty rights and all our responsibilities expire if the device has been:

- Tampered with by unauthorised personnel.

- Used, stored or transported in an inappropriate way.

In any case, loss of performance related to the aesthetics of the product or similar that does not compromise the essence of the functions is excluded from the warranty.

If, despite the careful selection of materials and our commitment to making the product you have just purchased, you find any defects, or if you need information, we recommend that you call your local dealer.

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