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USER MANUAL CT3000 Carmen

Name: Carmen Triple Styler

Model: CT3000

Spannung: 220V - 240V,50 / 60Hz

Leistung: 60W

The instructions include safety guidelines and other information important for the proper functioning of the appliance. Please read the instructions carefully and keep them in a safe place. If the appliance changes hands, be sure to give the instructions to the new owner. It is in your own interest to follow all safety guidelines.

> Safety instructions

• This appliance complies with the recognized rules of technology and the pertinent safety regulations for

electrical appliances!

• This appliance can be used by children from the age of 8 up as well as by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or with lacking experience and/or knowledge, if these persons are supervised or have been instructed how to use the appliance in a safe way and have understood the hazards which could arise from using it. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.

Always use the appliance for the appropriate purpose!

• Keep packaging material e.g. plastic bags out of the reach of children!
• The appliance is not suitable for straightening animal hair!
• The installation of a faulty current protective device with a rated breaking current offers you additional safety by ensuring that 30mA will not be exceeded in the house installation. Let your installation electrician advise you!
• Remove the plug from the mains:
• if the unit does not function properly
• before cleaning
• after every use
  Always disconnect the appliance from the mains and allow the

appliance to cool down before cleaning and maintenance, or if faults occur during operation!

Safety instructions when connecting the appliance

DANGER!

Danger to life from electric shock! There is danger to life in case of contact with live cables or components! Hence, please observe the following safety instructions:

• If the connecting cable is damaged, it should only be replaced by a service agent recommended by the manufacturer in order to prevent any danger! Please contact the

manufacturer or his customer service.

• The voltage of the power source must be the same as specified on the rating plate (V)!

• Before use check that the appliance functions properly! The appliance should not be used if:

• the connecting cable is damaged

• the appliance shows noticeable damage
• the appliance has been dropped

CAUTION!

Observe the following safety instructions to avoid damages and risks attributable to improper connection:

• To avoid damage or danger by improper use, the operating

instructions should be carefully kept and followed!

If you give the appliance to another person then you should also supply them with the operating instructions!
- Connect the appliance only to AC current. Do not pull the cable over sharp edges, clamp it into place or allow it to hang down! Keep the cable away from hot and damp areas!
- Never wind the mains cable around the appliance!
- The connecting cable must not come into contact with hot appliance parts and should never run between the heating plates!
- Only insert the mains plug when the

appliance is switched off!

Safety instructions when operating the appliance

WARNING!

Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.

DANGER!

Danger to life from electric shock! There is danger to life if the live appliance comes in contact with water! Hence, please observe the following safety instructions:

• Never use the appliance with wet hands, in or near the bath, shower

or over a filled washbasin. If the appliance falls into water, remove the mains plug immediately. Under no circumstances reach into the water when the appliance is still connected to the power supply!

• 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 off!

WARNING!

Danger of burns from hot appliance components!

Components of the appliance can become very hot during operation and lead to possible burns. Hence, please

observe the following safety instructions:

• Never grasp the appliance by or near the heating plates when the appliance is on. Avoid any contact between hot appliance parts and your skin and eyes. Never transport the appliance when it is hot!
• Never use flammable substances, e.g. hairspray, styling mousse etc., on your hair before using this appliance as this may cause burning when the substance comes into contact with the heating plates!
• The appliance may only be used on dry, natural hair. Do not use on artificial hair!

CAUTION!

Please observe the following safety instructions to avoid damages and risks attributable to improper use:

• The appliance must not come into contact with flammable materials. It must also not be used near flammable materials because the heating plates reach temperatures of approx. 210^
• Do not put the appliance on a table or a flammable base when it is switched ON.
• Never cover the heating plates with any object!

• The appliance must never be switched on when clamped together. Ensure that the appliance is open!

• Never clamp any kind of object between the heating plates.

• After use, or if pausing for a significant length of time, disconnect the appliance from the mains and let the appliance cool down!
• Do not place the appliance or the connecting cable on hot surfaces e.g. cooker or similar or in the vicinity of open flames!
• Never put the appliance on soft cushions or blankets during operation!
• Protect the appliance against climatic influences such as damp or direct sunlight. The appliance is not approved for use outdoors.

Safety instructions for cleaning and maintenance

DANGER!

Danger to life from electric shock! There is danger to life if the live appliance comes in contact with water! Hence, please observe the following safety instructions:

• Protect the appliance from moisture. Never put it into the dishwasher.
• Do not use the connecting cable to pull on the plug nor remove the plug from the socket with wet hands!
• Never immerse it in water!

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> Carmen Triple Styler

Congratulations with your purchase of the Carmen Triple Styler. Please read these instructions carefully before using the product and keep them in a safe place for future reference.

On www.youtube.com/carmenbenelux you will find movies with explanations about our products and how you can create different looks with them.

The product

Name: Carmen Triple Styler

Model: CT3000

Voltage: 220V - 240V,50 / 60Hz

Power: 60W

CE compliance:

This appliance complies with EU EMC Directives 2014/30/EU and Low Voltage 2014/35/EU.

> Unique elements

• Hair styler to create three different styles: curls, straight hair

and crimped waves

• Ionic function: gives your hair enhanced shine and prevents the build-up of static charge on your hair.
• Plates with ceramic coating for even heat distribution
  3 temperature settings: 190^ 200^ 210^
• Fast heat-up time: 60 seconds
• Cable length: 1,8m
  Automatic deactivation function: stand-by mode after 20 minutes

>Operating instructions

The appliance is only intended for drying and styling human hair. No liability is accepted for any damage resulting from use for other purposes, faulty operation or amateur repairs. Guarantee services are also excluded in such cases. The appliance is not intended for professional purposes!

Initial Use and Operation (see figures 1-4)

Preparing the hair

• Wash your hair and dry it well.
• Comb your hair thoroughly. Do not use hairspray or other flammable chemical hair care products.
• Place a hand towel around your neck to prevent the

possibility of skin burns.

Switching on the appliance

• Use the locking switch g to open the appliance (see fig. 1). Insert the mains plug and switch on the appliance using the ON/OFF switch b (see fig. 2).
• The temperature control c light flashes until the appliance has reached its pre-set temperature (see fig. 3). The preset temperature is reached after approx. 1 minute.

Setting the temperature

• Select the suitable temperature for your hair type.
• Push switch b to one of the 3 selectable temperature levels (fig. 4).

Note!

For every newly selected temperature level the respective control light flashes until the temperature is reached. Higher temperature levels are reached in just a few seconds, a reduction of temperature level takes effect more slowly.

Selectable temperature levels: 190^,200^,210^

WARNING!

Risk of burning your hair if selected temperature is too high!

Depending on your hair type the wrongly selected temperature or improper use of the appliance puts your hair at risk of drying out or in the worst case burning. Listed below are the recommended temperature levels that should always be observed:

Always select the lowest temperature level (190^) when using your appliance for the first time such as for blonde, bleached or coloured hair.
- Select a medium (200^) temperature level for normal and slightly wavy hair.
- Select a high (210^) temperature level for very thick, curly

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and hard to straighten hair.

Note!

Due to the high temperatures the sulfur and hydrogen bonds contained in the hair will be opened, whereby the formability of the hair is enhanced.

Straightening hair (see figures 5-7)

Hold the appliance at the handle h, always at a safe distance from skin and eyes. Use a mirror.

• Part your hair into approx. 2-3 cm, not too thick, strands.
• Begin at the roots and lay the prepared strands one at a time between the heating plates e (see fig. 5).
• Close the appliance and draw the hair straightener slowly from the roots through to the tips of your hair (see fig. 6 and 7). Repeat until your hair is as straight as you desire.
  After finishing styling, let your hair cool down and then comb it through.

Curling (see figures 8-11)

• Separate your hair into approx. 2 cm strands.
• Open the appliance and position it so that the prepared strand lies at the back between the V-shaped heating plates e which lying together (see fig. 8). Keep a distance of at

least one appliance width to the roots.

• Close the appliance (see fig. 9) and turn it so that the strand lies on the curl forming surface d (see fig. 10).
• Now tilt the appliance downwards a little by lowering the handle towards the shoulder and then draw the appliance in this position slowly from the roots to the tips of your hair (see fig. 11).

The heated strand will be formed into a curl due to the smooth forming surface d.

A larger angle forms a more twisted curl. Repeat until your hair is as curly as you desire.

Note!

Best results are achieved when the external curl forming surface d is still cold. With increasing use this warms up with the heat given off from the hair.

Crimping (see figures 12-15)

• Part your hair into approx. 4-6 cm, not too thick, strands.
• Begin at the roots and lay the prepared strands one at a time between the heating plates e (see fig. 12).
• Close the appliance and allow the heat to take effect for approx. 4-5 seconds (see fig. 13).
• Release the strand, now turn the appliance 180^ and

position it approx. one appliance width further on the same strand (see fig. 14).

• Repeat the 4-5 second heat process until you have reached the end of the strand (see fig. 15).
  After finishing styling, let your hair cool down and then comb it through. Your hair is crimped.

Switching off the appliance

Switch off the appliance using the ON/OFF switch b.

CAUTION!

The appliance can be damaged by overheating! Make sure that the appliance is open during the cooling phase.

Automatic deactivation function (see fig. 16-17)

The appliance is efficient in its use of energy and switches automatically after 20 minutes after the last use of the ON/OFF switch b itself into the stand-by mode.

This is indicated by flashing of the temperature control light (red) (see fig. 16). You may use the appliance again by turning the appliance 1× off and on via the ON/OFF switch b see fig. 17).

Note!

When the appliance is in stand-by mode, it can only be operated again via the ON/OFF switch b. Disconnecting from the mains and reconnecting does not switch the appliance back on - the appliance remains in stand-by mode.

> Ion-generator

Your appliance is equipped with an ion generator which is automatically activated when the appliance is switched on. This function will give your hair enhanced shine while styling. The ion generator also prevents the build-up of static charge on your hair. A soft hiss or crackle will be heard.

Cleaning and care

DANGER!

Danger to life from electric shock!

There is danger to life in case of contact with live cables or components! Hence, please observe the following safety instructions:

• Before cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the mains.
• Never immerse the appliance in water.

WARNING!

Danger of burns from hot appliance components!

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Parts of the appliance can be very hot and cause burns even after it has been switched off. Hence, allow the appliance to cool down fully without fail before cleaning it.

CAUTION!

Please observe the following safety instructions to avoid damages and risks attributable to improper use:

• Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning agents.
• You can clean your appliance with a slightly damp cloth and dry it with a soft dry cloth.
• If the straightening plates get dirty, use a few drops of washing-up liquid to help clean them. Make sure that you remove all washing-up liquid residues from the straightening plates.

Environmental protection & Disposal

The packing material and the unit and accessories are made of materials that can be recycled.

Appropriate separation and disposal of the remaining materials helps recycling.

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU.

To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

To return your used appliance, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental recycling.

> Guarantee

The guarantee covers this product for a period of 2 years, with the exception of individual parts, beginning on the date of original purchase. Use of the guarantee does not result in extension of the guarantee period. The guarantee covers manufacturing faults and material faults in original parts.

This guarantee does not include normal wear and tear and

damage to the product by accident or misuse, abuse, alteration to the product or use inconsistent with the technical and/or safety instructions required.

If your product requires repair, you should contact an authorized service dealer.

Never dispose of your appliance with the regular household waste. Follow the waste disposal regulations for your locality or return your appliance to the retailer. Retain the retailer's receipt as proof of purchase. Carmen has a policy of continuous improvement in product quality and design. Carmen therefore reserves the right to change the specifications of its products at any time.

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Carmen Triple Styler

Model CT3000

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Saturnus 8

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Nederland

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