AC 3 - Hair Straightener Petra Electric - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AC 3 Petra Electric

Instructions for use

Before Using

Read the instructions carefully. They contain important notes for the use, safety and maintenance of the appliance.

Keep them in a safe place and transfer them to a possible succeeding user.

Only use the appliance for the purpose mentioned in these instructions.

When using pay particular attention to the following safety advice.

Technical Data

Rated voltage: 230V50Hz Power consumption: 140 watts Protection class: II

Safety Advice

• Attention! Never use or store this appliance near bath tubs, wash-basins or other receptacles containing water. Danger exists also when the appliance is switched off. Therefore, always unplug the appliance when it is not used.

It is recommended to install protection against fault current with a safety device of not more than 30mA in the circuit of the bathroom. Please consult your electrician.

• This appliance is not meant to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensorial or mental capacities or in absence of the necessary experience and/or knowledge - unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety and from whom they get instructions on how to use the appliance.

• Keep out of reach from children.

• Do not pull out the plug by the cord or touch it with wet hands.

• Do not use the appliance for dripping wet or synthetic hair. Before using rub your hair dry with a towel.

• Attention, the brush will become hot. Only touch it at the front, at the cap of the brush.

• Do not cover the air intake by clothes, hair or hands.

Always switch off the appliance, even when you put it down for a short period.

• If the following happens do not use the appliance and unplug it immediately:

• the appliance or the mains cable is damaged

• any defect after the appliance has accidentally dropped or something similar is suspected. In these cases have the appliance repaired.

• Disconnect the appliance in these situations: - any malfunction during operation

• prior to cleaning and maintenance

• after use.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water.

• When storing the appliance do not bend the connection cord nor wind it round the appliance tightly.

• In the case of misuse, wrong handling or incorrect repair no liability will be taken for possible damages. Claims under guarantee are also excluded in such cases.

The appliance is not designed for commercial purposes.

• In case the cord of this appliance is damaged, it has to be replaced by an authorised service agent of the manufacturer or a person having similar qualifications. Substantial dangers for the user can appear from inappropriate repairs.

Putting into operation

Plug the mains plug into the sockel and switch the unit on. The aircurl is ready for use immediately.

Use the curler to brush through one strand of hair from the ends. After a short time in the hot air stream, switch the unit off and uncurl the hair without pulling it.

When the air outlets are covered or when they are blocked with hair the outcoming air will be too hot and the overheating protection switches off the appliance. In this case switch off the appliance. After about 5 minutes the cool curl can be put into operation again. If necessary, clean before the appliance when unplugged.

Cleaning and maintenance

Before cleaning always unplug the appliance. After using let the appliance cool down and clean it from hair. Never immerse the appliance in water, clean it with a damp cloth only and rub dry.

For UK use only

• This product is supplied with a 13 A plug conforming to BS 1363 fitted to the mains lead. If the plug is unsuitable for your socket outlets or needs to be replaced, please note the following. If the plug is a non-rewireable one, cut it from the mains lead and immediately dispose of it. Never insert it into a socket outlet as there is a very great risk of an electric shock.
• The replacement of the plug at the mains lead has to be done according to the following instructions:
• Important: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
  • blue: Neutral
  • brown: Live

• As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

• the wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black,

• the wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
  Do not connect any wire to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green an yellow.

• If a 13 A (BS 1363) plug is used it must be fitted with a 3 A fuse conforming to BS 1382 and be ASTA approved. If any other type of plut is used, the appliance must be protected by a 5 A fuse either in the plug or adapter or at the distribution board. If in doubt - consult a qualified electrician.

• Never use the plug without closing the fuse cover.

The appliance complies with the European directives 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC and 2005/32/EC.

At the end of its lifetime this product must not be disposed of through the normal domestic waste, but it should be handed to an assembly point for the recycling of electrical and electronic appliances. You can inquire about details at the local administration.

Subject to technical changes.

Mode d'emploi

Avant usage

Specifications techniques

Tension nominale: 230V50Hz

Puisance absorbee: 140 W

Classe de protection: II