HB 7150 - Hair straightener GRUNDIG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HB 7150 GRUNDIG

Diese Garantiezusage ist nur gültig innerhalb der Bundesrepublik Deutschland Garantiebedingungen - Grundig - 09/2021 01-21-02Please read this manual first! Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing a Grun- dig product. We hope that you get the best results from your product which has been manufactured with high quality and state-of-the- art technology. Therefore, please read this entire user manual and all other accompanying docu- ments carefully before using the product and keep it as a reference for future use. If you handover the product to someone else, give the user manual as well. Follow all warnings and information in the user manual. Meanings of the symbols Following symbols are used in various sections of this manual:

Warnings against dangerous situa- tions concerning the security of life and property. Electrical insulation class. This product has been produced in environmentally-friendly, state-of-the-art facilities.22 / EN Hair Straightener Brush / User Manual Please read these instructions carefully before using the device! Please follow all the safety in- structions! Damage may be caused by using the device incorrectly. Please keep these instructions for future refer- ence. In the event that the device is passed on to a third party, these instructions must also be passed on to the new owner or user.

• Keep the instruction manual for future use. Should a third party be given the appliance, please ensure the instruction manual is included.

• The appliance is designed for domestic use only.

• Never use the appliance in the bathtub, shower or over a wash basin filled with water; nor should it be operated with wet hands.

• WARNING Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water. 1 Important safety and environmental instructions23 / EN Hair Straightener Brush / User Manual 1 Important safety and environmental instructions

• If the appliance is used in the bathroom, it is essential that the power plug is pulled out after use, as any water close to the appliance can still pose a hazard, even if the appliance is switched off.

• For additional protection, It is recommended you to install a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA in the electrical circuit. Ask your installer for advice.

• Never cover the appliance, for example with a towel.

• The appliance can become very hot. Never leave your hair in contact with the bristles for more than a few seconds.

• The housing of the appliance may get hot when used for long periods. In this case do not touch with your hands and allow it to cool.24 / EN Hair Straightener Brush / User Manual

• Do not allow the hot bristles to come into contact with your face, neck or head.

• Unplug the appliance after use. Do not discon- nect the plug by pulling on the cord. Place the appliance on a heat resistant surface and allow it to cool.

• Never use the appliance if it or the power cord is visibly damaged.

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be re- placed by the manufacturer, a service centre or a similarly qualified person to avoid any danger of electrical shock.

• Keep the appliance out of the reach of children. 1 Important safety and environmental instructions25 / EN Hair Straightener Brush / User Manual

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with re- duced 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 under- stand the hazards involved. Chil dren shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user main- tenance shall not be made by children with out supervision.

• Never open the appliance under any circum- stance. No warranty claims are accepted for damage caused by improper handling.

• Check if the mains voltage on the type plate (on the handle of the appliance) corresponds to your local mains supply. The only way to disconnect the appliance from the mains is to unplug it.

• Never wrap the power cord around the appli- ance. 1 Important safety and environmental instructions26 / EN Hair Straightener Brush / User Manual

• Never use the appliance in or near to combusti- ble, flammable places and materials and furni- ture. Do not let the appliance come into contact with or become covered by flammable materials e.g. curtains, textiles, walls, etc. Please make sure that the appliance is always kept a safe distance away from flammable materials and furniture.

• Do not put paper, cardboard, plastic under the appliance.

• Make sure that you unplug the product before cleaning and maintenance.

• When the appliance is used in a bathroom, un- plug it after use since the proximity of water presents a hazard even when the appliance is switched off.

• Burn hazard. Keep appliance out of reach from young children, particularly during use and cool down. 1 Important safety and environmental instructions27 / EN Hair Straightener Brush / User Manual 1 Important safety and environmental instructions

• When the appliance is connected to the power supply, never leave it unattended.

• Always place the appliance with the stand, if any, on a heat-resistant, stable flat surface.

1.2 Compliance with the WEEE Directive and

Disposing of the Waste Product: This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This symbol indicates that this product shall not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its service life. Used device must be returned to offical collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic devices. To find these collection systems please contact to your local authorities or retailer where the product was puchased. Each household performs important role in recovering and recycling of old appliance. Appropriate disposal of used appliance helps prevent po- tential negative consequences for the environment and human health.28 / EN Hair Straightener Brush / User Manual

1.3 Compliance with RoHS

Directive The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive.

1.4 Package information

Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities. 1 Important safety and environmental instructions29 / EN Hair Straightener Brush / User Manual

1. Non-heated plastic bristles

2. Heated ceramic elements

5. Temperature adjustment

7. Cable with swivel joint and

Power supply: 100-240V~, 50/60Hz Power: 45-50W Electrical insulation class: II Technical and design modifica- tions reserved. The values which are declared in the markings affixed on your appliance or other printed documents supplied with it represent the values which were obtained in the laboratories pursuant to the pertinent standards. These values may vary according to the usage of the appliance and ambient conditions. 2 Overview30 / ENHair Straightener Brush / User Manual 3 Operation

3.1 Straightening hair

CAUTION! The housing of the ap- pliance becomes very hot. Do not touch the housing near the heating element.

CAUTION! Place the appliance on a solid, flat, heat resistant surface. Do not place the ap- pliance on any soft or uneven surfaces such as carpets, rugs or bedding and never cover.

CAUTION! Make sure your hair is completely dry.

1. Plug the power cord (7) into the

2. Switch the appliance on by

pushing the On/Off switch (6). – The LED display (4) lights up in white.

3. Set the temperature by pressing

the " " button (5). – The LED display illuminates the temperature when it is ready.

When switch on the product, the tem- perature level will show 210 C, please be sure to adjust the proper temperature level before use.

Adjust to the lowest temperature the first time you use it

Adjust the proper temperature levels (5 settings) for your type of hair.

4. Comb or brush out a section

of your hair about 3 cm wide, starting at the neck.31 / EN Hair Straightener Brush / User Manual 3 Operation

5. Guide the brush in a careful,

smooth movement away from the head to the end of the section of hair. Avoid making kinks in it.

CAUTION! Do not touch the heated elements as they are very hot.

6. Hold the appliance in position

until the hair is heated. – This takes a few seconds at the most.

If you have thick hair, you might have to repeat this pro- cedure on the same section several times.

Keep the strand of hair taut so that no kinks form.

7. After use, switch the appliance

off by pushing the On/Off switch (6). The LED display (4) turns off. Then unplug the power cord (7).

Switches off auto- matically after 45 minutes.

Never leave the ap- pliance unattended while it is plugged in.

Unplug the power cord after use.

Allow the appliance to cool in a safe place.

To achieve best re- sults make sure your hair is completely dry.32 / EN Hair Straightener Brush / User Manual 3 Operation

The device allows for individual tem- perature settings. The following in- dividual settings are recommended to work best with the specific hair structures listed:

• For fine, brittle, colour-treated, blonde hair: 130 °C to 170 °C

• For normal hair: 170 °C to 190

4.1 Cleaning and care

1. Switch off the device and unplug

(7) from the power supply.

2. Before cleaning, allow the device

to cool down completely. The device can become very hot; it may take up to 45 minutes to cool down.

3. Clean the housing and the

heated elements only using a soft damp cloth.

• If you do not plan to use the ap- pliance for a long period of time, please store it carefully.

• Make sure that it is unplugged, has completely cooled and is completely dry.

• Do not wrap the power cord around the appliance.

• Keep it in a cool, dry place.

The device allows for individual temperature settings. The fol- lowing individual settings are re- commended to work best with the specific hair structures listed:

• For fine, brittle, colour-treated, blonde hair: 130 °C to 170 °C

• For normal hair: 170 °C to 190