B6 200 - Hair Straightener IMETEC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL B6 200 IMETEC

HAIR STRAIGHTENER INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Dear customer, IMETEC thanks you for having purchased this product. We are certain you will appreciate the quality and reliability of this appliance, designed and manufactured with customer satisfaction in mind. This instruction manual has been drawn up in compliance with the European Standard EN 62079. IMPORTANT! Instructions and warnings for a safe use Before using this appliance, carefully read the instructions and in particular the safety warnings, which must be complied with. Keep this manual and illustrative guide with the appliance for future consultation. Should you pass the appliance on to another user, make sure to also include this documentation. Should certain parts of this booklet be dicult to understand or should doubts arise, contact the company before using the product, at the address indicated on the last page. INDEX Safety warnings ................................9 Symbols ..................................... 12 Description of the appliance and accessories ..... 12 Useful advice ................................. 12 Use ......................................... 13 Cleaning ..................................... 15 Disposal ..................................... 16 Assistance and warranty ....................... 16 Illustrative guide ................................I Technical data ..................................I SAFETY WARNINGS

• After having removed the appliance from its packaging, verify its integrity based on the drawing and any presence of damage caused by transport. If in doubt, do not use10

the appliance and contact an authorised service centre.

• Do not let children play with the packaging! Keep the plastic bag out of the reach of children - risk of suocation!

• Before connecting the appliance, please make sure that the voltage data indicated on the identication technical data correspond to those of the mains voltage. The identication technical data are found on the appliance (7) and on the power supply (if present).

• This appliance must be used only for the purpose for which it was designed, namely as a hair straightener for home use. Any other use is considered not compliant and therefore dangerous.

• When the appliance is used in a bathroom, unplug it after use since the proximity of water presents a hazard even when the appliance is switched o.

• For additional protection, the installation of a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA (ideal 10 mA) is advisable in the electrical circuit supplying the bathroom. Ask your installer for advice. ATTENTION: do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water. Never place the appliance in water.11

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. DO NOT use the appliance with wet hands, damp feet or barefoot. DO NOT pull the power cable or the appliance itself to remove the plug from the socket. DO NOT expose the appliance to humidity or weather conditions (rain, sun, etc.).

• Always disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before cleaning or performing maintenance and when the appliance is not in use.

• If the appliance is faulty or malfunctions, switch it o and do not tamper with it. Any repairs must only be carried out by an authorised technical service centre.

• If the power cable is damaged it must be replaced by an authorised technical service centre, so as to prevent all risks.

• The device must only be used on human hair. Do not use the device on animals or on wigs made of synthetic material.

• Use a dry cloth to clean the appliance. DO NOT spray hairspray while the appliance is switched on. There is a risk of re.12

SYMBOLS Warning Prohibited Class II appliance

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

AND ACCESSORIES Refer to the Illustrative Guide (page I) to check the contents of the package. All the gures are found on the inside pages of the cover.

1. Anti-scalding inserts

4. Button lock activation LED

9. Temperature adjustment buttons (+ and - buttons)

10. Ionizer device slot (where present - for the hair straightener

features, refer to the external packaging)

For the appliance features, refer to the external packaging. Use only the supplied accessories. USEFUL TIPS A quick understanding of how to use the hair straightener will allow you to establish the exact application time to achieve the desired eect on your hair.

• Ensure your hair is dry, clean and without any trace of hairspray, hair mousse or gel.

• Comb your hair ensuring there are no knots.

• Start straightening from the nape of the neck, proceed on the sides and nish on the forehead.

• When using the hair straightener, while it is heating or cooling, place it on a smooth and heat resistant surface.13

• While straightening the hair, be careful not to bring the plates too close to sensitive parts of the face, ears, neck or skin.

• Leave the plates to cool down completely when nished, before putting the appliance away. IMPORTANT! Once you have nished using the hair straightener, make sure it has cooled down completely before putting it away. Never wrap the power cable around the appliance. USE

• Wash hair as normal and comb to remove knots.

• Dry your hair and brush from the roots to the ends. OPERATION Depending on the desired eect, choose whether to use the straightener with the following accessories:

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Before inserting or removing the shells, make sure the straightener is cold.

• Insert the shell (12, 13, 14, 15) by sliding it on the heated body (2).

• Connect the plug (6) to the mains.

• Press the button (8). The LED display (3) lights up.

• Select the desired temperature between 150°C and 230°C, depending on the type of hair and the desired eect; the temperature can be adjusted at any time by pressing + or - (9).

• After having selected the desired temperature, the button lock can be activated by pressing the button (8) twice and quickly. This function prevents accidental temperature14

changes while using the straightener. The activation of the button lock is signalled by the LED (4) going on; the lock can be deactivated by pressing the button (8) twice once again.

• The LED display (3) ashes until the plates reach the set temperature. Once the temperature is reached, the LED display (3) remains on.

• Take a thin lock of hair, which is the same width of the plate and not too voluminous, and place it between the two plates.

• Keep the lock of hair taut with one hand and slide the plate closed with the other hand, from the roots down to the ends.

• Once the hair is styled, switch the appliance o by keeping the button (8) pressed and disconnect the straightener from the socket. Note: steam may appear while straightening; this is excess humidity in the hair that evaporates.

ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE

The hair straightener has an electronic temperature adjustment system. This allows the plate temperature to be adjusted according to the type of hair and the desired style. 150-160°C: recommended for thin hair 170-190°C: recommended for medium hair 200-230°C: recommended for thick hair It is recommended to start styling by setting the lowest temperature and gradually increasing it according to the desired style.15

During use, the external parts marked in Figure 1 become very hot. Be particularly careful not to place these parts in contact with the skin or ngers while using the straightener. Figure 1 Before applying or removing the shells (12, 13, 14, 15), make sure the straightener is cold. AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF The straightener switches o automatically 1 hour after being switched on. CLEANING Switch o the appliance by pressing the button (8) and disconnect the plug (6) from the socket.

• Wait for the plates (11) to cool down.

• Clean the surface of the plates (11), the heated bodywork (2) and the handle with a soft, damp cloth. Make sure all cleaned parts are completely dry before reusing the appliance.16

DISPOSAL The product is packaged in recyclable materials. Dispose of it in compliance with the environmental protection standards. The appliance must be disposed of in compliance with the provisions of EU standard 2002/96/EC at the end of its life cycle. This regards recycling useful substances in the appliance, which reduces environmental impact. For further information contact the local waste authority or the appliance retailer.

ASSISTANCE AND WARRANTY

To request repairs or purchase spare parts please contact IMETEC’s authorised customer service centre on the Toll-Free Number below or via the website. The appliance is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. For details, read the attached warranty sheet. Failure to comply with the instructions for use and maintenance provided in this manual will render the manufacturer’s warranty null and void. MI001341 0713 (MMYY) Tel. +39.035.688.111 Fax +39.035.320.14917

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