Hair PRO ARPHON04 - Hair Dryers ARDES - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Hair PRO ARPHON04 ARDES

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ARPHON04

Asciugacapelli

Hair dryer

Sèche-cheveux

Haartrockner

Secador de pelo

Secador de cabelo

ISTRUZIONI D'USO

Asciugacapelli

AVVERTENZE

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ATTENTION : read this booklet carefully it contains important instructions for a safe installation, use and maintenance.

Important instructions to be kept for future reference.

• This unit can be used by children aged 8 and above and individuals with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacity, or lack of experience or knowledge, if they are provided with adequate supervision or have received instructions regarding the use of safety equipment and that they understand the risks related.
• Children must not play with the unit.
• Cleaning and maintenance should not be carried out by children without supervision.
• When using hair dryers in the bathroom, you need to disconnect the plug after use since having water nearby poses a risk, even with the hair dryer off.
• For greater safety, we recommend that installing a differential current device with a rated differential current no greater than 30 mA in the bathroom's power supply. Consult your electrician for further information.

Do not use this appliance while bathing or in a shower.

• WARNING: Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
• If the power cable gets damaged, it has to be replaced only at a service centre approved by the manufacturer in order to prevent any risks.
• This appliance is not intended for professional use.
• The appliance has been conceived to work in domestic environments and must be used in accordance with this instruction manual; any other use is considered improper and therefore dangerous.
• The appliance can operate at 50Hz or 60Hz without adjustments.
• Do not use the unit without the filter and filter covers in place.

Keep the warranty, the receipt and the instruction booklet for any further consultation.

After removing the packaging, make sure that the appliance is intact and in case of visible damage, do not use it and contact professionally qualified personnel.

Do not leave parts of the packaging within the reach of children to avoid the danger of suffocation.

Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the voltage in the socket corresponds to the details indicated on the plate.

If the plug and socket are not compatible, have the socket replaced with a suitable type by professionally qualified personnel.

Do not use adapters or extensions that do not comply with the current safety regulations or that are not suitable for the power (W) of the appliance.

Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply when not in use and ensure that the switch is in the off O position.

Do not pull on the power cable or the appliance itself to take the plug out of the socket.

The use of any electrical appliance requires the observance of certain fundamental rules, in particular:

- Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands.

- Do not leave the appliance exposed to atmospheric agents (rain, sun).

- Do not subject it to impacts.

If you decide not to use this type of appliance anymore, it is advisable to make it inoperative by cutting the power cable, obviously after disconnecting it from the power socket.

To avoid dangerous overheating, it is advisable to unwind the power cable along its entire length.

For safety reasons, the appliance cannot be disassembled.

Do not place the appliance directly on any type of surface when it is hot.

The surface of the appliance near the air emission outlet may be hot.

Do not touch it with your hands or bring it close to your eyes.

Use the handle.

Do not clog the air vents and keep them clear of dust and hair.

Do not use hair spray while the appliance is in operation.

ATTENTION: if there is a fault or abnormal operation, turn off the appliance and immediately disconnect the plug. Do not attempt to repair the appliance, do not tamper with it and contact an assistance centre authorised by the manufacturer.

MODE button with indicator light SPEED switch Concentrator Diffuser

Technical data: see label on the appliance

User instructions

Before connecting or disconnecting the plug to/from the power socket, make sure the SPEED switch is in the O position.

Fit the desired accessory (see ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY).

Insert the plug into the power socket and set the SPEED switch to 1 or 2 to turn on the appliance.

Select the desired operating mode by pressing the MODE button.

After use, set the SPEED switch to O and disconnect the plug from the power socket.

Allow the appliance to cool before storing it and before removing the accessory.

ATTENTION: do not wind the cable around the appliance.

SPEED switch

O - Device OFF

1 - Minimum speed

2 - Maximum speed

MODE button

Mode selection

Press this button to select one of the operating modes. The chosen mode is indicated by the colour of the lit indicator light:

Blue - 25 °C

Green - 60 °C

Pink - 80 °C

Red - 100 °C

Blue/red - HOT/COLD CYCLE mode

The air temperature varies from 25 to 100 °C in 3-second intervals.

Cold shot

Press and hold the MODE button while the appliance is emitting hot air (60, 80, 100 °C) to momentarily emit cold air to fix the hair style.

Release the button to return to the set temperature.

Automatic cleaning

Press and hold the MODE button for 5 seconds while the device is in 25 °C mode to activate automatic cleaning (see Maintenance section).

ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY

With the appliance switched off, place the chosen accessory on the nozzle, it will engage magnetically.

To remove the accessory, switch off the appliance and wait for it to cool down.

Concentrator

Function: Dry and fix the style

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Carefully dry the hair starting from the roots until it reaches the tips. Using a round brush, perform the preferred styling.

Diffuser

Function: Define curls

Tilt your head and use the diffuser to collect damp hair in a bottom-upwards motion. Bring the diffuser to the head to dry the roots, proceed with circular movements.

OVERHEATING PROTECTION

The appliance comes with an overheating protection device that can automatically switch to cold air when the temperature of the hair dryer is too high. In this case, immediately turn off the SPEED switch and unplug the appliance from the socket. Let it cool down for a few minutes before using it again. Check that there is no thread or hair at the air inlet or outlet, then turn on the SPEED switch.

Maintenance

Before performing any cleaning and maintenance operation, turn off the appliance, disconnect it from the power supply and let it cool down.

Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the appliance.

Never use abrasive products or chemical solvents.

Keep the air inlet and outlet grilles clean, removing dust or hair; clean them at least once a month. In case of frequent use it may be necessary to clean them more often.

Keep the appliance dry.

NEVER SOAK THE UNIT IN WATER.

Cleaning the upper suction filter ②:

Make sure the appliance is switched off and the power plug is disconnected.

Turn the filter cover ① anti-clockwise. Remove the filter ②.

Remove dust and dirt with a clean brush or toothbrush.

Alternatively, clean it with water. Place the dry filter on the unit.

Reinstall the filter cover by turning it clockwise.

g is over ① ② ③ ④

Cleaning the lower suction filter ④:

Make sure the appliance is switched off and the power plug is disconnected.

Turn the filter cover ③ anti-clockwise..

Remove dust and dirt with a clean brush or toothbrush from the cover and the filter ④.

Reinstall the filter cover by turning it clockwise.

Automatic cleaning function

To start the automatic cleaning cycle:

- Remove the filter covers ① and ③;

- Switch on the device and select 25 °C;

- Press and hold the MODE button for 5 seconds. At this point, the automatic cleaning cycle will start: the indicator light will flash throughout the process. The motor will reverse direction, expelling air from the filter to clean it from the inside. The process will take about 15-20 seconds.

• When finished, clean any residue on the filter.
• Reinstall the filter cover by turning it clockwise.

Disposal

PACKAGING

To respect the environment, the packaging material must be disposed of correctly, respecting separate collection.

Check the provisions of your municipality.

USER INFORMATION

"Implementation of Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)", pertaining to reduced use of hazardous substances in electrical an electronic equipment, as well as to waste disposal.

The symbol of the crossed-out wheelie bin on the equipment or on its packaging indicates that the product must be disposed of separately from other waste at the end of its service life.

The user must therefore take the dismissed equipment to suitable separate collection centres for electrical and electronic waste.

For more details, please contact the appropriate local authority.

Suitable segregated collection of the equipment for subsequent recycling, treatment or environmentally-friendly disposal helps prevent damage to the environment and to human health, and encourages the re-use and/or recycling of the materials that make up the equipment.

Abusive disposal of the product by the user shall result in the application of administrative fines in accordance with the laws in force.

1. SCOPE OF APPLICATION

1.1. Poly Pool S.p.A., with registered office in Via Sottocorna, 21/B, 24020 PARRE (BG) provides this Limited Warranty under the terms and conditions set forth herein for Ardes-branded products (hereinafter "Products").

This Limited Warranty includes only the Products in their original configuration, including any accessory equipment.

This Limited Warranty is not effective and therefore does not apply to consumable parts of the product, such as, where present, batteries inserted into Products, bulbs, filters, etc.

2. CONSUMER RIGHTS

2.1 This Limited Warranty is not affected by the rights of the consumer that are provided for by the national legislative provisions transposing Directive (EU) 2019/771 and subsequent amendments on guarantees for consumer goods (“Legal Warranty”).

The Limited Warranty does not replace, limit, impair or exclude the Legal Warranty, but is in addition to the latter. The consumer may, therefore, always assert the rights referred to in the Statutory Warranty against the seller, under the conditions and within the terms provided for by the aforementioned legislation.

3. PURPOSE OF THE WARRANTY

3.1 On the basis of this Limited Warranty, in the event that the lack of conformity of the Product due to manufacturing defects is ascertained and recognised, Poly Pool S.p.A. undertakes to repair or, at its discretion, replace the Products or components.

4. CASES OF EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY

4.1 This Limited Warranty does not apply in the event of breakages, malfunctions or otherwise defects caused by the following:

i) installation errors caused by negligence, imprudence, inexperience or carelessness;

ii) failure or incorrect compliance with the instructions and warnings contained in the manuals or on any additional instruction sheets;

iii) failure or incorrect maintenance of the products in the manner indicated by Poly Pool S.p.A.;

iv) poor storage of the Product;

v) tampering, modifications or interventions carried out by the End Customer or commissioned by the End Customer to third parties, and in any case not carried out by persons authorised by Poly Pool S.p.A;

vi) improper use and not in accordance with the normal use or intended use of the Product;

vii) aggravated damage caused by further use by the end customer once the possible malfunction or defect has already become apparent;

viii) any external factors both during installation and use of the Product not assignable or otherwise attributable to Poly Pool S.p.A;

ix) if the model, serial code or label on the product has been deliberately counterfeited or erased;

x) loss of performance and/or visual appearance or such that the essence of the features is not compromised.

4.2 This Limited Warranty does not include clear defects immediately recognisable on delivery of the Product, nor defects or malfunctions caused by deterioration due to normal wear and tear.

4.3 This Limited Warranty is void if breakages, malfunctions, defects or faults are caused by products, parts or components manufactured by third parties other than Poly Pool S.p.A. to which the product is connected or with which it is otherwise used.

5. WARRANTY CLAIM REQUEST

5.1 For any request for support, the Consumer can contact customer support at [e-mail] For Italy, San Marino and Vatican City only, you can directly contact your nearest Authorised Technical Support Centre.

Contact details can be found on the SUPPORT page on the www.ardes.it website.

5.2 In order to be able to activate this Limited Warranty, the End Customer must be in possession of a sales receipt and/or a purchase invoice for the product and/or delivery note and/or other document certifying delivery. Poly Pool S.p.A. reserves the right to refuse to provide this Limited Warranty if the End Customer does not provide at least one of these documents.

6. DURATION

6.1 The duration of this warranty is 2 years (hereinafter, the "Warranty Period") from the date of purchase of the product (and, therefore, from the date shown on the tax receipt and/or on the invoice) or, at the latest, from the date of delivery (resulting from the delivery note or other delivery documentation).

6.2 In the event of replacement, the original Warranty Period will continue to apply and will therefore not be renewed or extended.

7. REGIONAL SCOPE

7.1 This warranty is valid only for warranty services to be rendered in the European Union, Vatican City or San Marino.

MODE D'EMPLOI

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AVERTISSEMENTS

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Diagram of a hair dryer with labeled parts and lock mechanism annotations

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Technical line drawing of two mechanical components, one with a curved handle and the other a cylindrical housing (no text or symbols)