Air Curl AC 200 - Hair Straightener Petra Electric - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Air Curl AC 200 Petra Electric

Congratulations! You have purchased a Petra product. Our aim is to provide quality products with a tasteful design and at an affordable price. We hope that you will enjoy this product for many years. Safety instructions General safety Read the manual carefully • before use. Keep the manual for future reference. Only use the appliance and • the accessories for their intended purposes. Do not use the appliance and the accessories for other purposes than described in the manual. Do not use the appliance if • any part or any accessory is damaged or defective. If a part or an accessory is damaged or defective, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised repair agent. The appliance can be used by • children from 8 years and above and by persons with a physical, sensory, mental or motorial disability, or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or instructed on how to use the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised. Keep the appliance and the mains cable out of the reach of children younger than 8 years. Do not use the appliance • near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water. If you use the appliance in a • bathroom, remove the mains plug from the wall socket after use. The presence of water can cause personal injury or damage to the appliance even when the appliance has been switched off. For additional protection, • install a residual current device (RCD) with a rated residual operating current that does not exceed 30 mA in the electrical circuit of the bathroom. Contact your installer for advice.4

Do not immerse the appliance • in water or other liquids. If the appliance is immersed in water or other liquids, do not remove the appliance with your hands. Immediately remove the mains plug from the wall socket. If the appliance is immersed in water or other liquids, do not use the appliance again. Clean the appliance and the • accessories. Refer to the section "Cleaning and maintenance". Electrical safety Before use, always check that • the mains voltage is the same as the voltage on the rating plate of the appliance. The appliance is not intended • to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system. Connect the appliance to an • earthed wall socket. If necessary, use an earthed extension cable of a suitable diameter (at least 3 x 1 mm

Make sure that water cannot • enter the contact plugs of the mains cable and the extension cable. Always fully unwind the • mains cable and the extension cable. Make sure that the mains • cable does not hang over the edge of a worktop and cannot be caught accidentally or tripped over. Keep the mains cable away • from heat, oil and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance if • the mains cable or the mains plug is damaged or defective. If the mains cable or the mains plug is damaged or defective, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised repair agent. Do not pull the mains cable • to disconnect the mains plug from the mains. Disconnect the mains plug • from the mains when the appliance is not in use, before assembly or disassembly and before cleaning and maintenance. Safety instructions for hair curlers The appliance is suitable for • domestic use only.5

Do not use the appliance • outdoors. Do not use the appliance • with a higher temperature setting than required. Reduce the level of the temperature setting during the process. Before use, make sure that • your hair is fully dry. Hair is most fragile and prone to breakage when it is wet. If you use the appliance on damp hair, the cuticle will be opened and the cortex will be damaged. Do not bring the appliance in • contact with artificial hair. Do not cover the air outlets • with clothes, hair or hands. The brush of the curling • attachment becomes very hot during use. Only hold the brush at the front by the brush cap. Cleaning and maintenance Before you proceed, we need you to pay attention to the following notes: - Before cleaning or maintenance, switch off the appliance, remove the mains plug from the wall socket and wait until the appliance has cooled down. - Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquids. Regularly check the appliance for possible • damage. Clean the outside of the appliance with a • soft, damp cloth. Thoroughly dry the outside of the appliance with a clean, dry cloth. Remove the hairs from the curling • attachment using a soft brush. Clean the curling attachment under running water. Thoroughly dry the curling attachment with a clean, dry cloth. Description (fig. A) Your 520001 Petra hair curler has been designed for curling and waving your hair. The appliance is equipped with two curling attachments (16 mm / 20 mm). The appliance is suitable for indoor use only. The appliance is suitable for domestic use only.

3. Curling attachment

Assembly (fig. A) Before you proceed, we need you to pay attention to the following notes: - Before assembly or disassembly, switch off the appliance, remove the mains plug from the wall socket and wait until the appliance has cooled down. Mounting and removing the curling attachment (fig. A) To mount the curling attachment (3), slide • the accessory over the front of the appliance until the roll-out button (2) clicks into place. To remove the curling attachment (3), • keep the roll-out button (2) pressed and pull off the accessory with a slight twist. Use (fig. A) Mount the curling attachment (3) over the • front of the appliance. Insert the mains plug into the wall socket.• To switch on the appliance, set the • temperature switch (1) to the "I" or "II" position. Refer to the table below for the correct settings. The appliance starts heating.6

Hair texture Recommended setting Bleached, fragile, damaged or fine hair I Normal hair I/II Very coarse, thick or curly hair II After rolling in the hair, allow the heat to • work on the hair for a few seconds. If the air feels too hot, set a lower temperature. To roll out the curls, press the roll-out button (2). The curling attachment (3) will be disengaged and can be rolled out of the formed curl. To switch off the appliance, set the • temperature switch (1) to the "O" position. Remove the mains plug from the wall • socket. Allow the appliance to cool down • completely. Hints for use Use shampoo to wash your hair. If your • hair is chemically treated or damaged, use a hair conditioner to wash your hair. Dry your hair (almost fully) before curling • your hair. Comb your hair out before curling your • hair. Curl your hair in sections. If you have thick • hair, you must use smaller sections than if you have thin hair. If you want spiral curls, divide your hair • into small sections and move through each section a couple of times. If you want loose curls, divide your hair • into flat, larger sections and move through each section a couple of times. Shake out the curls, then style your hair • with your fingers. Apply hairspray to keep your curls in place. • Use a humidity-resistant hairspray in humid climates. Overheating protection (fig. A) If the air outlets are covered or if they are blocked with hair, the emerging air will become too hot and the overheating protection will switch off the appliance. Set the temperature switch (1) to the "O" • position. Remove the mains plug from the wall • socket. Clean the appliance. Refer to the section • "Cleaning and maintenance". After five minutes, insert the mains plug • into the wall socket. To switch on the appliance, set the • temperature switch (1) to the "I" or "II" position. Storage Put the appliance and the accessories in • the original packaging. Store the appliance with the accessories in • a dry and frost-free place, out of the reach of children. U.K. Wiring instructions The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals on 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. Should the fuse in the BS1363 plug require replacement, a 3Amp BS1362 fuse must be fitted. This is a double-insulated appliance and does not need an earth connection. Warning! On no account should either the live or neutral wires be connected to the earth terminal.7

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