SEVERIN HC 0619 Mode D'emploi page 10

Before using for the fi rst time
Clean the appliance and the heating plates
before use as described in the section
'General care and cleaning'.
Operation
∙ The appliance should only be used on dry
or almost dry hair.
∙ Insert the plug into a suitable wall outlet.
∙ Use the On/Off switch to turn the
appliance on. The heating-up process
starts and is shown by the red indicator
light.
∙ During the heating phase, the appliance
should be left on a fi rm, heat-resistant
surface.
∙ The appliance will be ready for use after
about 3 minutes.
∙ Take each strand of hairs as close as
possible to the roots and place it between
the heating plates.
∙ Bring the two arms together on the hair
and start shaping the hair, beginning at
the roots and working your way out to the
ends.
∙ Open the arms.
∙ Check whether the result is as desired.
∙ If you wish the shaping to be more
pronounced, repeat the process, allowing
the heat to take effect slightly longer, or
dividing the hair into smaller strands.
∙ Switch off the appliance and remove the
plug from the wall socket after use.
∙ The handy case makes it easier to store
the appliance or carry it with you.
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
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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.
∙ The heating plates may be cleaned
with a slightly damp cloth, using a
mild detergent. Ensure that they are
thoroughly wiped dry afterwards.
Disposal
Devices marked with this symbol
must be disposed of separately
from your household waste, as
they contain valuable materials
which can be recycled. Proper disposal
protects the environment and human health.
Your local authority or retailer can provide
information on the matter.
Guarantee
This product is guaranteed against defects
in materials and workmanship for a period
of two years from the date of purchase.
Under this guarantee the manufacturer
undertakes to repair or replace any parts
found to be defective, providing the product
is returned to one of our authorised service
centres. This guarantee is only valid if the
appliance has been used in accordance with
the instructions, and provided that it has not
been modifi ed, 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