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USER MANUAL Pro Curl Color Wella

Pro-Curl Color - shining curls for coloured hair Pro-Curl Color is the new professional hair curling tongs developed by Wella specially for coloured hair

Coloured hair displays very sensitive reactions to the application of heat, even if the hair structure it- self is basically strong and healthy. If the tempera- ture is too high the hair structure can easily suffer: the hair turns brittle and the colour fades. That is why coloured hair needs to be treated with special care. The Color Save function offers you an excellent styling without compromise on color results. Press- ing the COLOR SAVE button automatically sets the appliance to the ideal temperature. The precise temperature settings for every hair type permit extremely gentle treatment of the hair. The ion function reduces static charging and im- proves the hair’s moisture balance. This makes the hair easier to style and helps keeping its healthy natural shine. The Pro-Curl Color is available in two different diameters (24 and 32 mm) for medium and large curls. In a matter of seconds you will conjure up expressive natural-looking curls or waves and create greater volume. We are sure you will enjoy styling with the Pro-Curl Color

Clip Mains cable with swivel cord Insulated tip Heating element Feet Controls Ion jet

Reduce temperature in 10° steps

1 Features of the Pro-Curl Color Easily styled, silky smooth hair The ion function provides a steady flow of ions that reduce static charge in the hair. This makes the hair easier to style and helps it regain its healthy natural shine. Optimum temperature for coloured hair For styling of coloured hair the Color Save function offers you maximum protection with excellent styling conditions. Pressing the COLOR SAVE button sets the appliance to the ideal temperature. High-grade surfaces Thanks to their smooth high-quality anodised alu- minium surface, both the heating element and the clip of the Pro-Curl Color slide smoothly and gently through the hair. They are extremely resistant to high temperatures and haircare cosmetics. Rapid heating and constant temperatures The short initial heating time of only about 2 to 3 minutes means you never have to wait long to use your Pro-Curl Color . The appliance maintains the temperature constant at the selected level and ensures uniform heat transfer to the hair. Precisely adjustable temperature for every type of hair You can also use the temperature buttons for pre- cise adjustment of the recommended temperature (see page 32) in 10°C steps from 130°C to 190°C to suit every other hair type. Safe working – The clear display shows the set temperature and the Color Save function. – The insulated tip remains moderately warm and is safe to touch. – The swivel connection prevents the power cord from getting tangled, thereby making for easier working. – If no button is pressed for about 45 minutes, the appliance switches off automatically (see page 31). ProCurl color.book Seite 25 Dienstag, 20. April 2010 7:40 19ENGLISH

2Safety Please read the instructions carefully, especially the chapter on “Safety”, before using the Pro-Curl Color . This will protect you from possible dangers and the appliance from damage due to incorrect operation.Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. If you pass on the appliance to someone else, be sure to hand over these instructions as well. Explanation of warnings In these instructions you will find the following warnings:DANGER: High risk. Failure to observe the warning can cause serious injury.CAUTION: Medium risk. Failure to observe the warning may cause damage to property.NOTE: Low risk. Points that you should observe when using or handling the appliance. Intended use

• Use your Pro-Curl Color for styling real hair only.• The appliance is designed for indoor use only. Do not use outdoors (garden, patio etc.).• The appliance was developed for professional use by hairdressers. Provided the safety infor-mation is observed, it can also be used in the home. Warning against improper use
• Do not use on artificial hair or animal hair. Do not dry objects with the heating element! Important information about dangers DANGER:Danger of electric shock!• Do not use this appliance close to baths, showers, washbasins or other receptacles containing water.• Do not operate the appliance with wet hands. • Never immerse the appliance in water or rinse it under running water.• Do not use the appliance on wet hair. ProCurl color.book Seite 26 Dienstag, 20. April 2010 7:40 19ENGLISH

• If you use the Pro-Curl Color in a bathroom, always pull out the mains plug afterwards because of the safety risks when it is close to water, even if the appliance is switched off.

• Additional protection is afforded by installing a residual current device with a rated tripping cur- rent of less than 30 am in your home electrical system. We recommend you get an electrician to install a residual current protection system to protect the circuits.

• Never leave the Pro-Curl Color unat- tended when it is switched on.

• Never place the Pro-Curl Color on paper wipes, towels or similar items when it is switched on; always place it on a firm, level and heat-resistant surface.

• In view of the risk of overheating and fire, never place towels or similar items on top of the appli- ance.

• Do not use the appliance close to flammable gases, e.g. the spray from an aerosol. Do not allow any aerosols or flammable gases to get near the heat- ing element. General safety information

• Never use the appliance if: – the appliance or cord are damaged. – the appliance has fallen or been dropped, shows signs of damage or is not functioning properly. – the appliance is so badly damaged that elec- trical parts are exposed. – the appliance has fallen into or been dropped into water or other liquids. – foreign bodies have entered the appliance. In all such cases, disconnect from the mains im- mediately and inform Technical Customer Serv- ice.

• Check whether the mains voltage agrees with the voltage specified on the rating plate (on the underside of the appliance).

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) who have limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or who lack the necessary experience and knowledge, unless they receive appropriate ProCurl color.book Seite 27 Dienstag, 20. April 2010 7:40 19ENGLISH

supervision or instruction in the use of the appliance from a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Take care that children cannot burn themselves on the hot appliance. Keep the appliance out of reach of children.

• Also keep the packaging material, e.g. plastic film, away from children. There is a risk of suffo- cation!

• Protect the power cord from damage. Never pull on the power cord. When pulling the mains plug out of the power socket, always grasp the plug itself.

• To avoid risks, repairs must only be carried out by authorised Wella Customer Service Centres.

• If the power cord to the appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or the manufacturer's customer service or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid risks. NOTE:

• The safety of Wella electrical appliances is in line with the recognised state of the art and the Ger- man Equipment Safety Act.

• Given the present state of the art, components of electrical appliances are subject to a certain degree of wear over time. To ensure perfect func- tioning and safety, we therefore recommend reg- ular inspection by Wella’s Technical Customer Service.

• Given the variety of chemical substances in use today, one cannot rule out the possibility that constituents of cleaning products, for example, may attack and soften the plastic material of the appliance feet. This may occasionally result in damage to sensitive furniture surfaces. Safety during operation

not touch the heat- ing element or clip during operation.

• The cord must not come into contact with the hot parts of the appliance.

• Use the Pro-Curl Color for dry hair only.

• To avoid damaging, e.g. breaking, the hair: – do not set the temperature higher than recom- mended for your hair structure (see page 32); – do not leave the Pro-Curl Color in the hair for longer than 10 - 15 seconds; ProCurl color.book Seite 28 Dienstag, 20. April 2010 7:40 19ENGLISH

– especially at high temperatures, you should not treat the same strand more than once.• If a problem occurs during use, pull out the mains plug immediately and send the appliance to the Technical Customer Service.• Lay the power cable so that nobody can trip over or tread on it. Cleaning and storage

DANGER:• Disconnect the

Pro-Curl Color from the mains after every use, and also before cleaning.•Let the Pro-Curl Color cool off before you clean it or put it away.• Caution: fire risk! Never use petrol, methylated spirit or aggressive cleaning products.• Always clean your Pro-Curl Color with a slightly moistened cloth only. Do not use any pointed or sharp-edged objects.• Do not wind the power cable round the appliance (risk of breaking the cable). 3Operation Connecting the appliance1. Check that the mains voltage agrees with the voltage specified on the rating plate.The rating plate is on the underside of the appli-ance.2. Insert the mains plug in a power socket.Switching onRisk of burns!

not touch the heating element or clip during operation.• Always stand the Pro-Curl Color safely on its feet. ProCurl color.book Seite 29 Dienstag, 20. April 2010 7:40 19ENGLISH

• To switch on, press the On/Off switch for approx. 1second. The display lights up in blue, and

or the Color Save symbol flashes. The display changes to red once the appliance reaches 130°C. If you do not change the setting, the appliance heats up to the temperature last selected.

or the Color Save symbol stays on continuously once the appliance has reached its work- ing temperature. Ion function When the Pro-Curl Color is switched on, you will hear a slight crackling sound. This is due to the ion function, which provides a steady flow of ions onto the hair to reduce static charging. Setting the temperature When selecting the correct temperature, please ob- serve chapter 4 on page 32 as well.

• Use the temperature buttons to set the desired tempera- ture in 10°C steps from 130°C to 190°C. – Every time you press the

button, the tempera- ture is increased by 10°C. – Every time you press the

button, the tempera- ture is reduced by 10°C.

continues flashing in the dis- play until the appliance has heated up or cooled down to the set temperature. When

stays on continuously, the set temperature has been reached. ProCurl color.book Seite 30 Dienstag, 20. April 2010 7:40 19ENGLISH

buttons do not have any effect now. The Color Save symbol continues flashing in the display until the appliance has heated up or cooled down to the ideal tem- perature. When the Color Save symbol stays on continuously, the ideal temperature has been reached. To switch off the Color Save function, press the COLOR SAVE button again. The display then shows the temperature last se- lected. You can once again set the temperature with the

buttons. Switching off

• To switch off, press the On/ Off switch for approx. 1second. Until the appliance has cooled down to about 60°C, the display flashes red to warn you not to touch the hot surfaces.

• After use, pull out the mains plug. Automatic cut-out

• If the appliance remains switched on for 45 minutes without any button being pressed, the display flashes alternately red and blue. If you want to carry on working, press any button.

• After a further 2 minutes without any button being pressed, the appliance switches off com- pletely. This is a safety function. ProCurl color.book Seite 31 Dienstag, 20. April 2010 7:40 19ENGLISH

4 The right temperature – the best protection for your hair CAUTION: Note that only a few types of hair re- quire the highest temperature setting. Always use the lowest temperature necessary for good styling results. You can damage the hair by using too high a tem- perature, keeping the appliance in contact with the hair for too long or curling it too frequently. You should not treat the same section more than once, especially at high temperatures. - Note: Risk of hair breakage! The following table shows you what temperatures we recommend for different hair structures: 5Styling Use for curling dry hair only. Please note that fine and sensitive hair reacts es- pecially fast to treatment. The Pro-Curl Color is suitable for hair of all lengths. The curls last longer in thick sections than thin ones. If the hair is long and thick, separate it into smaller sections. If it is fine, treat fairly thick sec- tions. Make sure you do not break off any hair tips! Any tips of hair must not be left sticking out, but must be wound round the curling tongs. Hair structure Temperature Coloured Color Save function Blonded, very porous max. 150°C Permed, porous max. 170°C Normal (not treated with chemi- cals) max. 180°C Strong, resistant (not treated with chemicals) max. 190°C Hair structure Temperature ProCurl color.book Seite 32 Dienstag, 20. April 2010 7:40 19ENGLISH

5.1 General procedure

• Wash hair, dry and comb well.

• Separate a section of the desired width and thickness.

• Wind the section into place. When doing so, maintain a minimum dis- tance of 1 cm from the scalp or place a comb underneath. Risk of burns!

• After about 10 to 15 seconds the curl has been formed. Do not leave the curling tongs on the hair for longer, as this could damage the hair.

• To remove, carefully unwind the Pro-Curl Color away from the head and open the clip.

• Repeat the process with the next sections.

• Before finishing, allow the hair to cool briefly.

• Unplug the power cord when you have finished the treatment.

5.2 Styling techniques

To create curls, waves and volume with the Pro- Curl Color , you can choose between different tech- niques: Option 1 Open the clip and insert the sec- tion at the lower end of the tongs while angling up the Pro- Curl Color

Close the clip and roll up the section in a spiral towards the hairline. This will produce curls in medi- um to long hair. Option 2 Open the clip and position the curling tongs at the hairline

Caution: Risk of burns!

With the other hand, wind the section of hair in a spiral around the tongs. Close the clip to hold the hair in place. ProCurl color.book Seite 33 Dienstag, 20. April 2010 7:40 19ENGLISH

This will also produce curls in medium to long hair. Option 3 Open the clip and position the section in the middle of the curl-ing tongs. Close the clip and roll up the hair towards the hairline, hold-ing the Pro-Curl Color parallel to the head. Tip: After rolling up the hair, you may wish to insert a comb under the curling tongs. This will pro-tect the scalp from becoming too hot. This option produces curls and movement in medium to short hair. 6Cleaning To ensure perfect functioning and full performance from your Pro-Curl Color , clean the appliance regu-larly. Do not use flammable or aggressive cleaners or abrasive scourers.Important: Before cleaning the appliance, always pull out the mains plug. Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning it.Cleaning the applianceFrom time to time, wipe all parts of the appliance with a slightly moistened cloth, then rub dry. ProCurl color.book Seite 34 Dienstag, 20. April 2010 7:40 19ENGLISH

7 What should I do if ... ... the appliance switches off automatically during use? – If you leave the appliance on for about 45 minutes without touching any of the buttons, it switches off automatically as a safety precau- tion. Use the On/Off switch to switch the appliance on again. ... I can hear a slight crackling when the appliance is switched on? – This slight crackling is perfectly normal. It is due to the ion function. 8Disposal If the electrical appliance is no longer to be used, it must be handed over to the relevant local public waste authori- ties for disposal. As a rule these waste disposal authorities run spe- cial reception units for electrical appliances (recy- cling centres, materials recovery centres etc.). The electrical appliance does not belong in house- hold waste disposal bins. This also applies to electrical appliances that were last used in the non-private sector, e.g. in branches of trade or industry. In cases where public waste disposal authorities do not accept electrical appli- ances that have been used for non-private purpos- es, their waste advisory services can provide information on environmentally sound disposal. ProCurl color.book Seite 35 Dienstag, 20. April 2010 7:40 19ENGLISH

9 Technical data Subject to technical change without notice. Product Pro-Curl Color 24 mm diam. 32 mm diam. Operating voltage 220 – 240 V

50/60 Hz Power output 35 W 43 W Typical heat-up time approx. 45 seconds to 120°C approx. 160 seconds to 175°C approx. 60 seconds to 120°C approx. 180 seconds to 175°C Safety cut-out after about 45 minutes Temperature settings 130°C – 190°C in 10°C steps Dimensions (L x W x H) approx. 36 cm x 4 cm x 6 cm approx. 37 cm x 4 cm x 6.5 cm Length of power cord

10 Two-year guarantee Dear Customer, Thank you for deciding to purchase one of our products. For decades now the name Wella has stood for tested quality and first-class service. We offer our customers innovative and efficient prod- ucts. Wella manufactures high-quality appliances and warrants the use of high-grade materials and care- ful workmanship. We give two years’ guarantee from the date of purchase (invoice date) in the event of defects in the quality of the product. In addition to your contractual and statutory guar- antee rights, Wella offers you a manufacturer’s guarantee on the following terms: This manufacturer’s guarantee applies for two years from the date of purchase. It applies to defi- ciencies (errors, defects) that are due to faults in materials or workmanship. Our manufacturer’s guarantee excludes: deficiencies caused by incorrect operation, normal wear and tear, incorrect interference with the product by unauthorised persons, or use of third- party products during assembly which do not fit or do not function perfectly. Also excluded are defi- ciencies which have little or no significant effect on the value or serviceability of the appliance. In the event of a deficiency covered by our manu- facturer’s guarantee occurring within our guaran- tee period of two years from the date of purchase, we will, at our option, either repair the faulty prod- uct or provide a replacement. It is a precondition for our manufacturer’s guaran- tee that you send or bring the product and proof of purchase (invoice) to us within the guarantee peri- od, in other words to the national sales companies of Wella or the relevant national Customer Service centre. You will find the addresses of our Customer Service Centres at the end of these instructions. Independently of our manufacturer’s guarantee, you may of course assert guarantee rights in rela- tion to the vendor – e.g. subsequent performance (remediation of defects, repair or replacement), withdrawal from the contract or reduction in pur- chase price – insofar as you possess such contrac- tual or statutory rights. Such rights are not affected by our manufacturer’s guarantee. ProCurl color.book Seite 37 Dienstag, 20. April 2010 7:40 19FRANÇAIS