Platinum+ - Hair Straightener GHD - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Platinum+ GHD

important safety instructions To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, re, or injury to persons, read and follow these safety instructions before using your ghd platinum+ styler.This ghd platinum+ styler is for use only as a hairstyling aid, and only with products specically designed for use with a heated hairstyling aid such as a ghd heat mat.Handling your ghd platinum+ stylerThe ghd platinum+ styler contains high-tech, sensitive components therefore please ensure that the product is not dropped. Do not insert foreign objects, paint, burn or disassemble your ghd platinum+ styler. Do not use your ghd platinum+ styler if it has been damaged – for example if the styler casing is cracked. If your product is damaged through misuse or abuse, this will not be covered under your guarantee. This does not aect your statutory rights 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, by a person responsible for their safety. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. BURN HAZARD: Keep appliance out of reach from children, particularly during use and during cool down after use. When the appliance is connected to a power supply never leave it unattended. The ghd platinum+ styler is not suitable for use with synthetic hair or wigs. It is possible that colour may permanently transfer onto the styler if used on dyed hair.

warning: keep away from water

Do not use this device in a bathtub, shower, or water lled reservoir.

1. 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.

2. For additional protection,

the installation of a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA is advisable in the electric circuit supplying the bathroom. Ask your installer, or a qualied electrician, for advice.

3. Do not reach for the for

the appliance if it has fallen into water

warning: electricity

As with most electrical appliances, electrical parts are electrically live even when the switch is o.To reduce the risk of electrocution: Never operate this appliance if it is not working properly, or if it has a damaged power cord or plug. If the power cord or plug is damaged, it must be replaced by Jemella Ltd. ghd platinum+ styler safety instructions and manufacturer’s guarantee

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particularly during use, especially when cooling. For safe cooling, cover the plates with the heatproof plate guard. WARNING: even with the plate guard on, the styler heater plates are still very hot, do not touch the plates or allow children or those with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge to touch the styler whilst it is cooling. the ghd platinum+ styler has the following safety features:

1. Sleep mode: if the ghd platinum+ styler has been left on and has not been

used for 30 minutes, a safety feature will automatically turn the styler o. The styler will play the shut-down tune, the heating plates will start to cool and the light will slowly pulse until the plates reach a safe temperature. a. To re-start the ghd platinum+ while it is in sleep mode, simply press and hold the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second until the start-up tune sounds. b. Note that although the ghd platinum+ styler is turned o, it is still connected to the mains and should be unplugged from mains electricity at the earliest opportunity.

2. Protect Mode: The ghd platinum+ styler can protect itself against adverse

events or power uctuations, for safety the heaters will turn o, the ghd platinum+ styler will emit a bleep and the light will ash white every ve seconds. If this occurs un-plug and re-plug at the power supply and then re-start.

3. Fail safe: in the unlikely event of a control system error, for safety the

heaters will turn o, the ghd platinum+ styler will emit bleeps and the light will ash red every 5 seconds. If this occurs switch o the ghd platinum+ styler at the power supply and re-start. If the unit does not re-start or the problem persists, contact ghd Customer Service for advice. user maintenance instructions Cleaning your ghd platinum+ styler 1. Unplug the ghd platinum+ styler from the mains power supply.2. Always allow the ghd platinum+ styler to cool before attempting to clean it.3. Never immerse the appliance in water.4. Wipe the outside of the ghd platinum+ styler with a damp cloth. Do not use sharp or abrasive detergents or corrosive products. Storage 1. Always allow the ghd platinum+ styler to cool down before storing away.2. When the ghd platinum+ styler has cooled down, fold the power cord in the same way as it was rst delivered in its packaging. Do not wrap the supply cord around the ghd platinum+ styler as this can strain the cord and cause premature supply cord failure failure to operate Your ghd styling appliance is a high performance product and if the unit is subjected to large uctuation in mains power during use it may go into fail-safe mode to protect the unit from damage. Therefore, in the unlikely event that your ghd product does not operate correctly, check that your ghd product and mains power supply are switched on, and that power is available.If your product stops working and the red fault light ashes, please follow the procedure below:1. Switch o the unit2. Unplug the unit from the plug socket3. Wait for 5 seconds and then plug the unit back into the wall4. Switch the unit back onIf this occurs repeatedly, please contact your local ghd service centre.For UK plugs, please ensure that the tted fuse is intact and functioning; if it is not replace it with an identically rated British Standard Fuse.If in doubt or for further advice, please visit the help section of ghdhair.com or contact an approved ghd stockist or contact ghd Customer Service for further advice.1. Only use with 110–240V, 50/60 Hz power supply.2. The appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.3. Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces. Do not wrap the power cord around the appliance. Do not hang the ghd platinum+ styler by the power cord.4. Always unplug the ghd platinum+ styler immediately after using.5. Do not use an extension power cord with this appliance.6. Do not use a voltage inverter or generator with this appliance.7. Your ghd product is a class II electrical appliance and should not be connected to an earth connection.

warning: hot surfaces

The ghd platinum+ styler heater plates are hot for eective styling. To reduce the risk of burns: 1. NEVER touch the styler heater plates.2. Avoid holding or touching the styler beyond the raised nger guard.3. When not styling always lay the ghd platinum+ styler on a at heat-resistant surface such as a ghd styler heat mat.4. When styling is complete, always switch o the ghd platinum+ styler and unplug it from the power supply.5. Wait for the ghd platinum+ styler to cool before storing.6. After styling the plates remain hot – for safe cooling cover the plates with the heatproof plate guard.7. When the ghd platinum+ styler has cooled, fold the power cord in the same way as it was rst delivered in its packaging. Do not wind it around your hand or the body of the ghd platinum+ styler as this can lead to early failure of the power cord. operation Ensure that hair is completely dry before using the ghd platinum+ styler.

1 Heatproof plate guard2 Styler heater plates3 Raised nger guard. Avoid holding or touching the styler beyond this feature.4 Switch5 Body6 Power cord1. Plug the ghd platinum+ styler into the power supply. The ghd platinum+ styler will momentarily ash once around the ON/OFF switch to indicate that it is connected to a power supply and is in standby mode.2. To turn on the ghd platinum+ styler, press and hold the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second. The ghd platinum+ styler will play a short start-up tune and a light will pulse to indicate that the styler is heating up.

3. IMPORTANT: the ghd platinum+ styler reaches the required temperature in

seconds, so be careful not to touch the heater plates. Once the ghd platinum+ styler has reached temperature, it will bleep and the light will remain illuminated to indicate that it is ready to use.4. When you have nished your styling session, press and hold the ON/OFF button until the ghd platinum+ styler plays the shut-down tune. Once turned OFF, unplug the ghd platinum+ styler from the power supply and allow it to cool in a safe place. Your ghd styler is not only attractive to you, but also to your children. Please ensure you always store your ghd styler out of reach of children, Not to be reproduced87

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are registered trade marks of Jemella Group Limited. © Jemella Group Limited 2020. Designed in Cambridge, UK. Made in China. Patent pending. manufacturer’s guarantee All ghd electrical products are individually tested before leaving the factory. However in the unlikely event of the product proving defective due to faulty workmanship or materials, then, at its sole discretion, ghd will replace the product at no charge with an identical or equivalent product within three years* from the original date of purchase. A replacement product assumes the remaining guarantee of the original product or 180 days, whichever provides longer coverage for you. When a product is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes property of ghd.

• Three years globally. For South Africa - two years free warranty, an admin fee is charged for a replacement in the third year. View full T&C’s at www.ghdhair.com/za. To claim under this guarantee please visit ‘ghdhair.com/returns’ and follow the onscreen instructions to complete your return. Please ensure that you include a proof of purchase with any returned product. Therefore please ensure you keep your proof of purchase in a safe place. This guarantee only applies to genuine ghd products purchased through ghd-approved stockists, and does not cover products repaired or serviced by anyone other than ghd personnel or ghd representatives. Note that this guarantee may be invalidated where serial numbers or identication have been erased, damaged or modied. This does not aect your statutory rights. *Neither Jemella Group Limited nor its subsidiaries provides replacement parts for any of its electrical units. If you do not have access to the internet please return your ghd electrical product to the closest ghd address as printed in this leaet or on the packaging, together with your proof of purchase. For customers in Australia and New Zealand, please phone your closest ghd oce on the number printed in this leaet. Australia only Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. recycling and disposal Your ghd electrical product is classied as ‘electrical or electronic equipment’ and must not be disposed of with other household or commercial waste at the end of its working life. When you have no further use for your ghd product, please dispose of it according to your local authority’s recycling procedure. For more information contact your local authority. UK/EU only Your ghd electrical product should be disposed of in accordance with the WEEE directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2002/96/EC), which ensures that products are recycled using the best available methods and practices to minimise any potential damage to the environment. For more information, contact your local authority or the retailer from whom you purchased this product. compliance This ghd platinum+ styler is compliant with BS EN 60335-2-23 and carries the CE mark. Other approvals include the USA, Australia/New Zealand and South Africa. Not to be reproduced109 109

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