User manual BRAUN ST550

[. . . ] important · Plug your appliance into an alternating current outlet only and make sure that your household voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the appliance. This appliance must never be used near water (e. For additional protection, it is advisable to install a residual current device (RCD) with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA in the electrical circuit of your bathroom. This appliance is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, unless they are given supervision by a person responsible. [. . . ] First, comb your hair through with a wide toothed comb to remove tangles [A2]. ` for thick hair ` for normal hair ` for fine hair The higher the temperature setting, the faster you will get a sleek, straight style. Starting close to the roots, take a thin strand (2­3 cm or 2 fingers wide) and clamp it firmly between the styling plates [B1]. Gently run the straightener through the entire length of the hair, slowly and steadily, from roots to the ends [B2] without stopping for longer than 2 seconds. This will ensure best straightening results without damaging your hair. For improved control when gliding along a strand, you may stabilise the appliance by holding it with the other hand on the cool touch points (2). You can create flicks at the hair ends by slowly turning the appliance either outwards or inwards before releasing a strand. The appliance offers a completely new way of creating curls: simple, without rolling up hair strands or long waiting times. Clamp a strand of hair Y Rotate the appliance Y Slowly guide the appliance away from head towards hair tips 1 Clamp a strand of hair Starting close to head and hair roots, place a strand of hair (maximum 2 fingers wide) between the ceramic plates and close them. 2 Rotate the appliance Once the strand of hair is in place, rotate the appliance 1­2 times around its own axis so that the strand of hair glides first through the plates and then over the curl shaper (3). For improved handling, you may want to hold the cool touch with your free hand to keep the styling plates pressed together. 3 Slowly guide the appliance away from head towards hair tips Slowly pull the styler away from head and towards the tips of your hair. Make sure the complete length of your strand of hair glides over the curl shaper (3). Beyond the hair tips the strand of hair turns into a curl. The slower you pull, the more defined the curl will be. Do not grip the ends of your hair with the appliance. Instead grip the appliance close to head at the roots of your hair. Rotate the appliance around its own axis 1 or 2 times and slowly, pull it towards the tips of your hair and beyond. [. . . ] This guarantee extends to every country where this appliance is supplied by Braun or its appointed distributor. This guarantee does not cover: damage due to improper use, normal wear or use as well as defects that have a negligible effect on the value or operation of the appliance. The guarantee becomes void if repairs are undertaken by unauthorised persons and if original Braun parts are not used. To obtain service within the guarantee period, hand in or send the complete appliance with your sales receipt to an authorised Braun Customer Service Centre (address information available online at www. [. . . ]