User manual SEVERIN HC 0615

[. . . ] finger guard (underside of appliance) 7. Heating plates Important safety instructions ■ Caution: do not use the appliance in the vicinity of a bath, shower or swimmingpool, over a washbasin filled with water or near any other receptacle containing water. Protect the appliance from moisture and splashing water and do not operate it with wet hands. – In the vicinity of any water source, there is a risk even when the appliance is switched off. [. . . ] When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on the power cord; always grip the plug itself. Do not place the appliance on any surfaces sensitive to heat during or immediately after use. ■ The heating plates operate at very high 9 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ temperatures. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from children, as they are a potential source of danger e. No responsibility will be accepted if damage results from improper use, or if these instructions are not complied with. In order to comply with safety regulations and to avoid hazards, repairs of electrical appliances must be carried out by qualified personnel, including the replacement of the power cord. If repairs are needed, please send the appliance to one of our customer service departments. The address can be found in the appendix to this manual. - - and wait a moment for the shaping process to take effect. If you wish the shaping to be more pronounced, repeat the process and allow the heat to take effect for a slightly longer period. Always shape the hair starting from the roots and working your way out to the ends. The appliance will switch off automatically after 65 minutes. Switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the wall socket after use. Temperature selection To prevent the hair from being damaged, always start with a low temperature setting. If the hair can be straightened at that setting in two cycles, no further increase in temperature is necessary, as the optimum setting has already been reached. General care and cleaning ■ Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply and has cooled down completely. – To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not clean the appliance with water and do not immerse it in water. ■ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions. - The exterior of the appliance may be wiped with a slightly damp, lint-free cloth. [. . . ] This guarantee is only valid if the appliance has been used in accordance with the instructions, and provided that it has not been modified, repaired or interfered with by any unauthorised person, or damaged through misuse. This guarantee naturally does not cover wear and tear, nor breakables such as glass and ceramic items, bulbs etc. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights, nor any legal rights you may have as a consumer under applicable national legislation governing the purchase of goods. If the product fails to operate and needs to be returned, pack it carefully, enclosing your name and address and the reason for return. [. . . ]