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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
DANGER
As with most electrical appliances, electrical parts are electrically live even when the switch is off. To reduce the risk of death or injury by electric shock:
1Always unplug the appliance immediately after use.
2Do not use the appliance while bathing or in the shower.
3Do not place or store the appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
4Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
5If an appliance falls into water, unplug it immediately. Do not reach into the water.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:
1An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on, or near children or individuals with certain disabilities. (Fig. 1)
3Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by Philips Electronics North America Corporation.
4Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped, damaged or dropped into water. For assistance, call
5Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. Do not wrap the cord around the appliance.
6Never use while sleeping.
7Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
8Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
9Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
10The straightener and the plates are hot when in use. Do not let eyes and bare skin touch heated surfaces.
11Do not place the straightener directly on any surface while it is hot or plugged in.
12Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance. Use the handles or cool grip area.
13Do not operate with a voltage converter.
14Never cover the appliance with anything (e.g. a towel or clothing) when it is hot.
15Not intended for commercial use.
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Polarized plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug fits in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
Automatic shut-off
For safety reasons, the straightener automatically switches off after having been on for 1 hour.
Introduction
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General description (Fig. 2)
A
B
CSwivel cord
DHanging loop
EDigital LED display
FSelected setting
GUsage time
HReady indication
I- button to decrease the setting
JOn/off button
K+ button to increase the setting
Using the appliance
Note:This appliance is intended for household use only.
Usage tips
Straighteners are powerful styling tools and must always be used with care. If you use the straightener incorrectly, you could overheat your hair or even burn it. Always follow the tips in this section and the steps in the section ‘Straightening your hair’ below.
Tips
-Never leave the appliance unattended when plugged in.
-Always put the appliance on a heat- resistant surface when it is heating up and when it is hot.
-Only use the appliance on dry or damp hair.
-Do not use the appliance on artificial hair.
-Do not leave the plates in your hair for more than a few seconds at a time to prevent damage to your hair.
-Keep the plates clean and free of dust, dirt and styling products such as mousse, spray and gel. Dust, dirt and styling products may cause damage to the
-If you use the appliance on
-The plates have a
-The maximum temperature occurs just after heating up.The actual temperature during use may be lower.
Straightening your hair
1Plug the appliance into any 120V AC electrical outlet.
2Pull the lock upwards to unlock the appliance if it is locked (Fig. 3).
3Press the on/off button.
,The default setting of 230 appears on the display (Fig. 4).
,As soon as the appliance has heated up to this setting, the word ‘READY’ appears on the display.
,Never leave the appliance unattended when it is plugged in and switched on.
Tip: If you lock the plates with the closing lock, the straightener heats up more quickly.
4Select a setting that is suitable for your hair type.
-Select a low setting when you use the straightener for the first time.
-For coarse, curly or
-For fine,
Take extra care with pale, blonde, bleached or
5Press the + button to increase the setting or press the - button to decrease the setting (Fig. 5).
,The display shows the selected setting.
,When the appliance has heated up to the selected setting, the word ‘READY’ appears on the display.
,The bars on the display show the remaining usage time of the appliance.The total usage time is 60 minutes. Every ten minutes one of the six bars disappears.
6Comb or brush your hair so that it is disentangled and smooth. (Fig. 6)
Use a comb to divide the hair into sections. Do not put too much hair in one section.
Tip: it is better to section off the crown area and to straighten the hair underneath first, followed by the top area.
7Take a section of hair that is not wider than 2in. Place it between the straightening plates and press the handles of the appliance firmly together.
8Slide the straightener down the length of the hair in 5 seconds, from root to hair end, without stopping to prevent overheating (Fig. 7).
9Repeat this process after 20 seconds until you have achieved the desired look.
10Let your hair cool down. Do not comb or brush it before it has cooled down, as this would ruin the hairstyle you have just created.
Cleaning and maintenance
This appliance is virtually
1Turn off and unplug the appliance.
2Let the appliance cool down in a safe, dry place out of the reach of children.
3Wipe the plates and the outer surface of the appliance with a damp cloth.
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