87625 - Hair Straightener UNOLD - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 87625 UNOLD

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power: 18 W Dimensions: approx. 20.0 x 3.4 x 3.8 cm (L/W/H) Weight: approx. 0.157 kg Power cord length: approx. 100 cm Charging time battery: approx. 5-6 hours One charge suffices for approx. 25-40 minutes of operation Rechargeable battery: 2400 mAh Lithium-Ion (Power battery), charging voltage/cur- rent 3.7V DC/5 A Housing: Plastic, black Features: Battery mode, straightening plates with ceramic coating, ON/ OFF switch, indicator light, fast heat-up time, temperature 165, 185, 205 °C Accessories: Storage bag, USB charging cable (without plug-in power supply), operating instructions Equipment features, technology, colours and design are subject to change without notice. Errors and omissions excepted

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

This symbol denotes a possible hazard which could cause injury or damage to the appliance. This symbol indicates a potential burning hazard. Please be especially careful at all times here. This symbol alerts to hazards if the appliance is operated in contain- ers filled with water, or in the vicinity of containers filled with water.

Please read the following instructions and keep them on hand for later reference. Safety instructions for persons in the household

1. The appliance can be used by children 8 years and older and by persons

with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or with lack of experience or limited knowledge, if they are supervised by a person who is responsible Copyright UNOLD AG | www.unold.de16 for their safety or they have been instructed with regard to safe use of the appliance and have understood the dangers that can result from use of the appliance. The appliance is not a toy. Children should only clean and main- tain the appliance under supervision.

2. Children under the age of 3 should stay away from the appliance or they

must be under constant supervision.

3. Children between the ages of 3 and 8 should only switch the appliance on

and off when it is in its normal intended operating position, they are super- vised or have been instructed relative to safe use of the appliance and have understood the hazards that can result from using the product. Children between 3 and 8 years of age should neither connect or operate the appli- ance, nor should they clean or maintain the appliance.

4. CAUTION – parts of this product can become very hot and cause burn inju-

ries! Be particularly careful if children or persons at risk are present.

5. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appli-

ance. Note: The appliance is delivered without plug-in power supply/USB charger. However, to charge the appliance it must be connected to the mains supply via a USB charger. In this regard the following instructions for dealing with electricity apply:

6. Strictly comply with the safety operating instructions for the respective USB

7. When connecting the USB charger, ensure that the mains voltage meets the

specified requirements of the charger.

8. This USB charging cable must not be operated with an external timer or a

remote control system.

9. Only charge the appliance with the USB charger indoors.

10. Protect USB charger from wetness, heat and direct sunlight.

11. Ensure that the charging cable does not come into contact with hot parts

12. Always ensure that the charging cable is laid out its entire length to prevent

damage due to overheating.

13. Unplug the charging cable from the electrical outlet only by grasping and

unplugging the plug-in power supply. Never pull directly on the charging cable.

14. Unplug the USB charger from the mains supply, when it is not required.

15. When you put the appliance away for storage purposes, to avoid power

cord damage never wrap the charging cable around the appliance. Conse- Copyright UNOLD AG | www.unold.de17 quently, remove the charging cable from the appliance when the appliance is charged.

16. As long as the plug-in power supply of the USB charger is in the electrical

outlet, even if the appliance is switched off, the appliance poses a hazard in the vicinity of water.

17. Never touch the plug-in power supplies with wet hands.

18. Do not insert any objects into the appliance. There is danger of electric

shock due to appliance damage.

19. Ensure that you do not damage the rechargeable battery in the appliance,

e.g. through falling, impact or vibration. Do not continue to use a damaged rechargeable battery. If in doubt, contact our customer service organisation.

20. Recharge the battery on a regular basis to avoid deep discharge, and thus a

possible appliance defect.

21. Attention: The provided charging cable is not suitable for data transmission!

22. If liquid should escape from the rechargeable battery, put on protective

gloves immediately before handling the appliance. Do not continue to use the appliance. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Should skin or eye contact nevertheless occur, seek medical attention immediately. The appliance is intended for personal use only; it is not designed for commercial require- ments. Safety instructions for operation of the appliance

23. Do not use the appliance outdoors.

24. Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. Protect the appli-

25. Never operate or charge the appliance if it has been brought from a cold

environment into a warmer environment. In such a situation condensation can occur that can damage the appliance. Wait until the appliance has reached room temperature before using it.

26. During operation, leave sufficient space between the appliance and walls

and other flammable objects such as curtains.

27. Do not operate the appliance in the vicinity of heat sources.

28. For safety reasons do not use the appliance to style artificial hair.

29. Keep the appliance or parts of the appliance away from your face and ears

30. Do not use any hair sprays while the appliance is in operation.

31. Prior to using the appliance, your hair should be free of hair styling products,

such as foam or gel to prevent damage to your hair. Copyright UNOLD AG | www.unold.de18

32. After use the straightening plates are extremely hot. Please handle them

carefully to avoid burns.

33. Switch off the appliance before you set it down.

34. After use or prior to cleaning, always switch off the appliance and allow it

35. To avoid damage, do not use the appliance with accessories of other manu-

facturers or brands.

36. Never open the housing of the appliance. There is danger of electric shock.

37. Check the charging cable regularly for wear or damage. In case of damage of

the charging cable or other parts, please send the appliance for inspection and/or repair to our customer service organisation. Unauthorised repairs can result in serious risks to the user and will void the warranty.

38. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer or by the manufacturer’s customer service organisation, or by a person with similar qualifications, to prevent hazards. The manufacturer will not be liable in the event of incorrect assembly, improper or incorrect use or if repairs are carried out by unauthorized third parties. Caution! The appliance is very hot during and after operation! Keep children away from the appliance! Never open the housing of the appliance. There is danger of electric shock. Attention: The appliance cannot be used when it is connected via the charg- ing cable to a USB charger plugged into the mains supply. The appliance must only be used in battery-powered operation! For safety reasons never use the appliance in the vicinity of a bath tub or sink filled with water, or in the vicinity of other vessels filled with water. If the hair straightener is used in a bathroom, unplug it from the wall socket after use, since nearby water presents a danger even when the hair straightener is switched off.

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

1. First remove all packaging materials and transport safeguards. Due to dan-

ger of suffocation, keep children away from the packaging materials.

2. After washing your hair, dry it thoroughly with a towel.

3. You obtain the best results with dry hair. If necessary, dry your hair thor-

oughly with a hair dryer. Copyright UNOLD AG | www.unold.de19

4. Brush your hair until it falls loosely.

5. The appliance must be charged before it is used for the first time.

6. The appliance has a safety lock. If you want to open the appliance, firmly

press the button for the safety lock. CHARGING

1. Ensure that the appliance is switched off.

2. Ensure that the appliance is in a stable position.

3. Connect the changing cable on the charging connection of the appliance.

4. Connect the other end of the charging cable to a USB charger.

5. Plug the plug of the USB charging cable into an electrical outlet (Voltage

according to type plate).

6. Ensure that all cable connections are correctly connected, otherwise the

appliance cannot be correctly charged.

7. The indicator light on the appliance is flashing shows that the appliance is

being charged. As soon as the charging process is ended, the indicator light no longer flashes.

8. To prevent damage of the rechargeable battery, the appliance should not be

charged longer than 12 hours.

9. Depending on use and hair characteristics, you can use the appliance for

approx. 25-45 minutes before it must be recharged. The maximum capac- ity of the rechargeable battery is only achieved after multiple charging pro- cesses.

10. Only recharge the appliance when the rechargeable batteries are completely

empty. Thus the full capacity of the rechargeable batteries remains intact for a longer period of time.

11. Attention: Never connect the appliance to the mains supply if a recharge-

able battery is not inserted in the appliance!

12. Tips: The appliance can also be charged with a different USB charging

cable, as long as it meets the technical specifications. If in doubt, contact our technical customer service organisation.

13. It is also possible to connect the provided USB charging cable to a USB

port of a computer and to charge the appliance in this manner. However, for technical reasons this charging process can take a very long time; conse- quently we recommend charging with a USB charging device. Copyright UNOLD AG | www.unold.de20 OPERATION USB charger plugged into the mains supply. The appliance must only be used in battery- powered operation! Please do not use any chemical hair styling products, such as hair spray, before straightening your hair, to avoid burning your hair. On the other hand, use of heat protection products for the hair is recommended. Attention: The appliance becomes extremely hot during operation! There is danger of burn injuries if there is direct skin contact.

1. Open the appliance by pressing the button for the safety locking mecha-

2. Switch on the appliance via the “ON/OFF” button. The indicator light is

3. Via the “+” and “-” buttons set the desired temperature. The temperature

can be set in 3 three increments from 160°C, 185°C or 205°C. The thicker your hair the higher the selected temperature can be. Chemically-treated hair should be straightened at a lower level.

4. The indicator light flashes as long as the appliance is heating up. As soon as

the flashing goes out, the desired temperature is reached.

5. Divide the combed hair into small strands that should not be wider than five

centimetres. If necessary separate the hair strands with a bobby pin.

6. Open the appliance and place a strand of hair on the hair placement surface

between the two straightening plates.

7. Close the appliance.

8. Now move the appliance slowly and uniformly downward to the tips of the

hair. In this process always keep the firmly appliance closed. You should never keep the appliance longer than two seconds at any point, so as not to damage your hair. If you want to get a smooth, tight-fitting look, when smoothing the hair strands you must always work close to the head. However if you lift the appliance when straightening you get a lot of volume.

9. Determine the temperature that offers the best results for you through trial.

10. The charge status indicator informs you of the actual charging status of the

appliance. Indication occurs at 50%, 70% and 100%. The appliance must be recharged as soon as the display for 50% lights up. If all three displays are flashing the appliance can no longer be used until it has been recharged.

11. Please bear in mind that the straightening plates are also still extremely

hot after use. Copyright UNOLD AG | www.unold.de21

12. Switch off the appliance via the ON/OFF button and let it cool down before

putting it away for safekeeping. To protect the smoothing plates from being opened unintentionally, press the button for the safety locking mechanism again.

13. TIP: You can also style waves with the hair straightener! Place the strands

of hair in the hair straightener as usual and straighten the hair. Just before reaching the tips of the hair, turn the appliance with the inserted strand of hair, inward or outward (depending on the type of wave desired) to produce a gentle curl in the hair. Attention: The appliance becomes extremely hot during operation! There is danger of burn injuries if there is direct skin contact.

Switch off the appliance via the ON/OFF button. Allow the appliance to cool completely. To do this, place the appliance on a heat-resistant substrate.

1. Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids in order to clean it.

2. Wipe off the appliance with a damp cloth.

3. Please do not use sponges that can scratch, scouring agents, steel wool,

metal objects, disinfectants or hot cleaning agents, as they can damage the appliance.

4. Protect the appliance from dust.

5. Clean the smoothing plates with a damp cloth, as needed. Let the smooth-

ing plates dry thoroughly before using the appliance again or putting it away for safekeeping.

6. Comply with the manufacturer’s instructions when cleaning the USB

charger. Copyright UNOLD AG | www.unold.de22 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS We guarantee our appliances for 24 months, or in case of commercial use for 12 months, from the date of purchase in case of defects that occur during normal use and are demonstrably due to a factory fault. Within the warranty period we will remedy defective materials or workmanship through repair or replacement, at our option. Our warranty terms apply only to appliances sold in Germany and Austria. For other countries, please contact the responsible importer. In the event of a claim for remedy of defects, please send the appliance to our after sales service, properly packaged and postage paid, together with a copy of the automatically generated sales receipt, which must show the date of purchase, and a description of the defect. If the defect is covered by the warranty, the customer will be reimbursed for the shipping costs. The warranty does not cover damage from normal wear, improper handling and failure to comply with the maintenance and care instructions. The warranty is void if repairs or modifications are made to the appliance by third parties. Any claims of the end consumer vis-à-vis the retailer are not limited by this warranty.

WASTE DISPOSAL / ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Our appliances are produced on a high quality level for a long lifetime. Regular maintenance and expert repairs by our after-sales service can extend the useful life of the appliance. If an appliance is defective and repair is not possible we ask you to follow the following instructions for disposal. Do not dispose this appliance together with your standard household waste. Please bring this product to an approved collection point for recycling of electric and electronic products. By sepa- rate collection and disposal of waste products you help to protect natural resources and ensure, that the product is disposed in an adequate way to protect health and environment. This appliance contains rechargeable batteries. Consequently do not dispose of the appliance as household waste at the end of its service life. Contact your responsible disposal company for information regarding proper disposal of rechargeable batteries or appliances powered by rechargeable batteries. The appliance includes a rechargeable battery installed in the handle. Batteries that contain harmful substances are marked as follows: Pb = battery contains lead, Cd = battery contains Cadmium, Hg = battery contains mercury. The instruction booklet is also available for download: www.unold.de Copyright UNOLD AG | www.unold.de23