Clas Ohlson 44-1152 Quick Start Manual

Waving Tongs
Art.no 44-1152
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text or images and any necessary changes made to technical data.
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Customer Services.
Safety
• Note: Burn hazard. Be careful, the tongs become very hot during use.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand
the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less
than 8 years.
• Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
• The appliance should not be used in bathrooms or environments
where it can be exposed to moisture or water.
• Never immerse the appliance in water or any other type of liquid.
• Do not place the appliance where it could risk falling into water or
any other type of liquid.
• Do not use the appliance if your hands are wet.
• Do not coil the cord around the appliance.
• Always unplug the appliance and let it cool before putting it away
for storage.
• Keep the cord away from hot surfaces such as stove tops and heaters.
Make sure that it is not damaged by sharp edges and corners.
• Never use the appliance if it has been damaged in any way. Never
use the appliance if it has been immersed in water or other liquid.
• The appliance may emit a little smoke the first time that it is plugged
in. This is just a protective coating applied by the manufacturer
being burned off and is completely normal.
• The mains lead should be checked regularly. Never use
the appliance if the mains lead or plug is damaged.
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• The mains lead must be changed if damaged. This is to prevent
the risk of electric shock or fire and should only be carried out
by the manufacturer, authorised service facility or a qualified
tradesman.
Warning! Never use the appliance while bathing, showering
or in such as way that it can fall into water or other liquid.
Product description
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1. [ ► ] Raise the temperature
2. [ ] On/off
3. [ ◄ ] Lower the temperature
4. Temperature display
Operating instructions
Note: The waving tongs should only be used on clean, natural hair
or hair that has been treated with curl spray or heat protective spray.
The tongs should not be used on wigs or hair treated with styling
products (mousse, spray, gel, etc.).
1. Plug the waving tongs into a wall socket.
2. Hold down [ ] for a few seconds until the temperature display
comes on.
3. Fold down the stand on the bottom the waving tongs and place
them on a firm, dry and heat-resistant surface. Let the tongs warm
up to operating temperature (should take about 90 seconds).
4. Press [ ◄ ] or [ ► ] to select the desired temperature
- 120 ºC (fine/coloured hair)
- 140 ºC (normal hair)
- 160 ºC (thick, wave-resistant hair)
- 180 ºC (very thick and strong hair)
- 200 ºC (very thick and strong hair)
Bear in mind that it will take time for the waving tongs to reach
the desired temperature once the setting has been changed.
Check that the correct temperature is displayed before starting to
use the tongs.
5. Make sure that your hair is dry before starting to use the tongs.
Begin at the scalp and spread the hair evenly across the tongs.
Open the tongs and lay a 5–6 cm wide/1–1.5 cm thick section of
hair across the barrels. Clamp the hair in the tongs for between
5 and 15 seconds (depending on hair type, test to see how long
suits your hair best). Then open the tongs carefully.
6. Work up towards the ends of your hair, overlapping a bit of
the already crimped hair.
7. For a more permanent wave, the hair should not be brushed or
combed until it has cooled.
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Note: Take care not to touch your scalp, face, neck or hands with
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the hot tongs.
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Care and maintenance
• Always unplug the lead from the power point and let the tongs cool
down properly before cleaning.
• Clean the tongs using a lightly moistened cloth. Use only mild
cleaning agents, never solvents or corrosive chemicals.
• Let the tongs dry thoroughly after washing before using them again.
• Always unplug the tongs as soon as you have finished treating your hair.
Disposal
This product should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
If you are unsure how to proceed, contact your local council.
Specifications
Power supply 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power 73 W
Temperature settings 120, 140, 160, 180 and 200 ºC
Mains lead 2.8 m
The tongs shut off automatically if still switched on after 72 minutes of
non-use.