General Safety Instructions; Special Safety Instructions For This Device - Clatronic HC 3155 Instruction Manual

General Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the
appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the
warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal
packing. If you give this device to other people, please also pass
on the operating instructions.
• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use
and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fi t
for commercial use. Do not use it outdoors (except if it is
designed to be used outdoors). Keep it away from sources
of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid)
and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands.
If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.
• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance
and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull on the
plug, not the cable) if the appliance is not being used and
remove the attached accessories.
• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you
should leave the workplace, always switch the machine off
or remove the plug from the socket (pull the plug itself, not
the lead).
• Check the appliance and the cable for damage on a regular
basis. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged.
• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always
contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure
to danger, always have a faulty cable be replaced only by
the manufacturer, by our customer service or by a qualifi ed
person and with a cable of the same type.
• Use only original spare parts.
• Pay careful attention to the following "Special Safety Instruc-
tions".
Children and Frail Individuals
• In order to ensure your children's safety, please keep all
packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their
reach.
Caution! Do not allow small children to play with the foil as
there is a danger of suffocation!
• In order to protect children or frail individuals from the ha-
zards of electrical equipment, please ensure that this device
is only used under supervision. This device is not a toy. Do
not allow small children to play with it.
Symbols in these Instructions for Use
Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is
essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid
accidents and prevent damage to the machine:
WARNING:
This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates
possible injury risks.
CAUTION:
This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other
objects.
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NOTE: This highlights tips and information.

Special safety instructions for this device

Keep the device away from water and moisture such
as, for example, bath tubs, shower areas or even
persons taking a bath! Such situations constitute a
Danger of life! through electric shock.
CAUTION:
• The hair straightener becomes hot during operation!
• Do not carry or lift the charging station during operation,
but turn it off fi rst and then remove the mains plug.
• If the device is used in the bathroom please remove the
plug from the socket after use as the proximity of water
represents a hazard. This also applies if the device is
switched off.
WARNING:
• Allow the device to cool down before cleaning it and
storing it away! Danger of burning!
• Always remove the plug from the socket after use.
• As additional protection we recommend the installation of a
fault current protection device (RCD) with a rated current of
not more than 30 mA in the wiring system of the bathroom.
Please contact an authorised electrician for advice.
Before Initial Use
When the device is switched on for the fi rst time there may
be a slight smell. You should therefore operate the device for
approx. 10 minutes with the hair straightener inserted. Ensuring
suffi cient ventilation!
Commissioning
• Remove all the packing materials.
• Place the device on a fi rm, fl at surface. Position it such that
it cannot tip over.
General Use
1. Fully unwind the mains cable.
2. Insert the plug into a properly 230 V, 50 Hz installed socket
with earthing contact and turn the charging station on with
the I/O switch on the side. The green mains control lamp
lights up. The power on lamp remains on and shows that the
device is working.
3. Insert the hair straightener vertically into the charging
station. The red control lamps on the charging station and
on the inside of the hair straightener light up.
4. The heating surfaces heat up. After approximately
4 minutes the device is ready to use.
5. Remove the device from the charging station; the red control
lamps go off.
WARNING:
Only the lower sections of the device should be touched.
The upper section becomes hot. Danger of burns.
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