Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance.
You have selected a high-quality product. The operating instructions are part
of this product. They contain important information about safety, usage and
disposal. Before using the product, please familiarise yourself with all operating
and safety instructions. Use the product only as described and for the range of
applications specified. Please also pass these operating instructions on to any
future owner.
Copyright
This documentation is protected by copyright.
Any copying or reproduction, including in the form of extracts, or any reproduction
of images (even in a modified state), is permitted only with the written authorisation of the manufacturer.
Limitation of liability
All the technical information, data and instructions regarding installation, connection and operation contained in these operating instructions correspond to the
latest information available to us at the time of printing and takes our previous
experience and know-how into account.
No claims can be derived from the details, illustrations and descriptions in these
instructions.
The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damage caused by failure to
observe these instructions, improper use, incompetent repairs, unauthorised
modifications or for the use of unauthorised replacement parts.
Intended use
This appliance is intended for styling human hair and is only for use in domestic
households.
It is not intended for use on animals or in commercial or industrial environments.
The appliance is not intended for any other purpose, nor for use beyond the
scope described. No claims of any kind will be accepted for damage arising
as a result of incorrect use. The risk shall be borne solely by the user.
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Safety information
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
► Connect this appliance only to a properly installed wall
power socket providing electrical energy as specified on the
rating plate.
► Under no circumstances should the appliance be submersed
in liquids or liquids be allowed to penetrate the housing.
Do not expose the appliance to humidity and do not use it
outdoors. If liquid gets into the housing, disconnect the appliance from the mains power socket immediately and have it
repaired by a qualified technician.
► In the event of malfunctions and before you clean the appli-
ance, remove the plug from the mains power socket.
► To disconnect the appliance, pull only on the plug itself, not
on the power cable.
► Do not wrap the power cable around the appliance, and
protect the cable from being damaged.
► To prevent accidents, have defective plugs and/or power
cables replaced immediately by an authorised specialist
technician or our Customer Service department.
► Do not kink or crush the power cable and route it in such
a way as to prevent people from stepping on it or tripping
over it.
► Do not use extension cables.
► Never hold the appliance, the power cable or the power
plug with wet hands.
► Disconnect the appliance from the mains power source
immediately after use. The appliance is completely free
of electrical power ONLY when unplugged.
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
► Do not open the appliance housing or attempt to repair the
appliance yourself. This can lead to risks and also invalidates
the warranty. Defective appliances should be repaired by
authorized specialists only.
► Ensure that the power cable does not become wet or damp
during use. Route the cable in such a way that it cannot be
crushed or damaged.
Never use the appliance near water, and keep it away from
sinks, baths and other similar containers. The proximity of
water is hazardous, even if the appliance is switched off.
Always disconnect the plug from the mains power socket
after use. As additional protection, we recommend you
install a residual current circuit-breaker with an activation
power rating of not more than 30 mA for the power circuit
in the bathroom. Ask your electrician for advice.
WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
► This appliance may be used by children aged 8 years or more
and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge if they
are supervised, or have been instructed in the safe use of the
appliance and have understood the potential risks.
► Children must not play with the appliance.
► Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by
children, unless they are aged 8 or over and are supervised.
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WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
► Never put down the appliance when it is switched on.
Allow the appliance to cool down before putting it down.
► Never leave a switched-on appliance unsupervised.
► Never place the appliance close to sources of heat, and
protect the power cable against potential damage.
► Do not operate the appliance if it has been dropped or is
damaged in any way. Have the appliance checked and/or
repaired by qualified technicians if necessary.
► The appliance components can get hot during operation.
Therefore, only touch the handle and the switch.
CAUTION – PROPERTY DAMAGE!
► NEVER use the appliance to style hairpieces or wigs made
of synthetic material. These can be damaged by the heat!
► Style only human hair. Do not use the appliance on animals.
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Package contents
The appliance is supplied with the following components as standard:
▯ Travel Curling Iron
▯ Operating instructions
NOTE
► Check the package for completeness and signs of visible damage.
► If the delivery is incomplete or damage has occurred as a result of defective
packaging or during transport, contact the Service hotline (see section
Service).
Unpacking
♦ Remove all parts of the appliance and the operating instructions from the
box.
♦ Remove all packaging material.
WARNING! RISK OF SUFFOCATION!
► Packaging materials should not be used as a plaything. There is a risk of
suffocation.
Disposal of the packaging
The packaging protects the appliance from damage during transport. The packaging materials have been selected for their environmental friendliness and ease
of disposal, and are therefore recyclable.
Returning the packaging into the material cycle conserves raw materials and
reduces the amount of waste generated. Dispose of packaging materials which
are no longer needed in accordance with applicable local regulations.
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► If possible, keep the original packaging of the appliance for the entire
duration of the warranty period so that the appliance can be packed
properly for return shipment in the event of a warranty claim.
Mains voltage110 - 240 V ∼, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption29 - 32 W
Protection class
Before use
■ Before using the appliance ensure that ...
– the appliance is in good working condition,
– all packaging materials have been removed.
■ Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth and then dry it well.
Before styling
■ The hair should be clean, dry and free of styling products. Special products
which facilitate curling of the hair are excepted.
■ Comb the hair thoroughly before styling so that there are no knots in it.
■ Divide the hair into manageable portions and pin the upper portions to the
head with grips so that they do not get in the way.
Operation
– Insert the plug into a mains power socket.
– Reach into the grip recesses and pull out the heating element so
that it clicks into place. The indicator lamp switches on. The appliance
heats up. After about 3 minutes, the heating element has heated up.
– Before you start styling, put the protective glove on the hand that you
are not using to hold the appliance.
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Styling
– When you have finished styling your hair, pull out the plug and allow the
appliance to cool down completely.
– Take off the protective glove .
– Press the lock switch and push the heating element back into the
appliance.
WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
► Take care when handling the heated appliance. Do not touch the scalp or
other parts of the body with the hot heating element ! This could cause
burns!
When the appliance is heated-up:
1) Put the protective glove on the hand that you are not using to hold the
appliance to protect your hand from the hot heating element .
2) Take a lock of hair and start winding it onto the heating element from the
root to the tip.
3) Wait in this position around 5–10 seconds, depending on the properties of
the hair, and then unwind the lock of hair from the heating element .
4) Proceed with the other strands in the same way.
5) Allow the curls to cool down before you continue styling the hair.
NOTE
If you want to put down the appliance at any time during use, let it cool down
first.
Cleaning and care
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
► Before cleaning the appliance, always pull out the plug from the mains
power socket. There is a risk of electric shock!
WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
► Allow the appliance to cool fully before cleaning it. Risk of burns!
CAUTION – PROPERTY DAMAGE!
► Do not use any aggressive, abrasive or chemical cleaning agents!
These could damage the upper surfaces of the appliance.
■ Clean the appliance only with a lightly moistened cloth.
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■ Allow the appliance to dry completely before re-use or before storing it.
■ Clean the protective glove in warm water containing a mild detergent.
Allow it to dry completely before using it again.
Storage
■ Store the appliance and the protective glove in a dry and dust-free location.
■ You can also hang the appliance up by the hanger .
Disposal of the appliance
Never dispose of the appliance in your normal domestic waste.
This product is subject to the provisions of European Directive
2012/19/EU (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
Dispose of the appliance via an approved waste disposal company or your
municipal waste disposal facility. Please comply with all applicable regulations.
Please contact your waste disposal facility if you are in any doubt.
Troubleshooting
MalfunctionCauseRemedy
• The plug is not inserted
The appliance is
not working.
The appliance
does not heat up.
into a power socket.
• The appliance is defective.
• The appliance is defective.
• Insert the plug into a
mains power socket.
• In this case, contact
Customer Services.
• In this case, contact
Customer Services.
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Warranty
This appliance is provided with a 3-year warranty valid from the date of purchase.
The appliance has been manufactured with care and inspected meticulously
prior to delivery.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase. In the event of a warranty claim,
please contact your Customer Service unit by telephone. This is the only way to
guarantee free return of your goods.
NOTE
► The warranty covers only claims for material and manufacturing defects,
This appliance is intended solely for private use and not for commercial purposes. The warranty shall be deemed void in cases of misuse or improper handling,
use of force and modifications/repairs which have not been carried out by one
of our authorised Service centres.
Your statutory rights are not restricted by this warranty. The warranty period
is not prolonged by repairs effected under the warranty. This also applies to
replaced and repaired components.
Any damage and defects present at the time of purchase must be reported immediately after unpacking, but no later than two days after the date of purchase.
Repairs carried out after expiry of the warranty period shall be subject to charge.