Rowenta L'OREAL Steam pod Manual

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1. On/off button
2. +/- buttons for reducing / increasing the temperature
3. Digital screen
4. Straightening plates
5. Mobile plate
6. Detachable comb
7. Steam outlet
8. Steam cord
9. Base
10. Detachable water reservoir
11. Reservoir lid
12. Filling cap
13. Minimum filling level
14. Maximum filling level
15. Control window
16. Power cord
17. Resin cartridge
18. Protective seal
19. Top grill
20. Storage stand

BEFORE STARTING TO USE YOUR DEVICE

OPERATION

This straightener must be used with its resin cartridge.
If you do not use the cartridge, the product's guarantee will no longer be valid.
Do not use the straightener on artificial hair (wigs, extensions...)

We recommend you use your straightener with its comb (F) so that the hair section is spread over the plate and as a result you obtain a perfect straightening from the roots to the ends.

PREPARATION

Resin cartridge

This straightener must be used with its resin cartridge. The straightener is fitted with a demineralisation cartridge which serves to filter out the fur. This cartridge contains a resin which changes colour as it progressively becomes worn out.
When it is new, it is green in colour. When it is worn out, it turns blue: when this happens it needs to be changed.
2 cartridges are delivered with the straightener. We advise you to always keep a spare cartridge at hand.
If your water is of medium hardness you should be able to use the cartridge for 6 months.
We advise you to keep your straightener's resin cartridge immersed so as to optimise its life span.
Should the resin dry out, it will go a yellow colour. In this case all you need to do is immerse it again for it to return to its original colour. The resin is made from polystyrene and can be thrown out with other household waste when the cartridge is worn out.

If you need to get a new resin cartridge please contact your l'Oréal Professionnel representative or retailer, or alternatively visit our accessories website: www.accessories.home-and-cook.com

How to fit the cartridge:

1. Take the cartridge out of its sachet.
2. Remove the red protective seal (fig. a) on the top of the cartridge.
   
3. Remove the lid from the reservoir by unclipping it completely (fig. b).
   
4. Slot the cartridge into place (fig. c).
   
5. Replace the lid of the reservoir by clipping it back on (fig. d). you will hear a click sound.
   

Tank

Your straightener can be used with tap water.
Removing and filling the reservoir: Do not pour water directly into the reservoir when it is fitted to its base. Whenever you need to fill the reservoir you must first ensure that the cartridge is correctly in place in the reservoir, disconnect the reservoir from the base (moving it horizontally), lift the filling cap and fill the reservoir up to its maximum level.
Reposition the reservoir on its base (moving it horizontally) until you hear the click sound.

Do not use any additives in the reservoir

What water should I use

Your straightener has been designed to function using tap water.
Never use water which contains additives (starch, perfume, aromatic substances, softeners, etc.), nor water from batteries or condensation (for example water from clothes dryers, water from refrigerators, from air conditioning units or rain water).
This is because they contain organic waste or mineral elements which become concentrated under the effect of heat and cause cracklings, brown colours or the premature ageing of your straightener. If your water is very hard, we recommend you use a mixture 50% tap water and 50% demineralised water which you can get from the shops.

The straightener can be filled at any time.
It is important to always make sure that the level of water in the reservoir is above the minimum level indicated. If the water level is lower than the minimum level, then there will be no more steam coming out of the straightener and it won't work as well.

When using the straightener, you must be able to see steam coming out and hear the noise of the steam.
If you can't see any steam anymore and you can't hear the noise of the steam any longer either, this means that the reservoir needs to be filled up.
In this case, once you have filled the reservoir, you will need to wait for about 90 seconds before the steam starts coming out of the straightener again.

USING IT FOR THE 1st TIME

1. Plug in the straightener.
   To switch your straightener on: press continuously on the on/off button.
   The LCD screen will then come on automatically.
   
2. Select the ideal temperature for the type of hair you want to straighten using the + and – buttons:
   Press the – button to reduce the temperature or the + button to increase it.
   

• It takes 90 seconds for the straightener to heat up.

Whilst it is heating up the temperature indicator of the straightener will flash.

• There are 5 temperature settings for you to choose from: 170-180-190-200-210°C (330-350-370-390-410°F).
• We advise you to observe the following recommendations:

• When the temperature shown on the indicator stabilises and remains constant, this means that the temperature that you have chosen has been reached.
• After 5 seconds, the straightener will go into LOCK AUTO mode (a padlock symbol appears on the dial). This mode stops any ill effects occurring if you inadvertently press on a button you shouldn't have during use (for example pushing by mistake on the + /- buttons during use).
• If you wish to change the temperature of your straightener, you will have to unlock it:
  To do this, press again for a few seconds on either the + button or the - button. The control is now unlocked and the padlock sign will disappear from the screen.

At any time you can exit the control by pressing continuously on the - or + buttons.

When you use your straightener for the very first time, keep the tong closed in your hand until the steam appears (it will take around 90 seconds for you to obtain steam the first time you use your straightener).

3. Start the straightening by running the straightener once or twice along the hair section, depending on the type of hair (cf table below).
   You must move the straightener slowly so that the steam can be spread correctly at the heart of the hair section.

HOW TO PROCEDE

The straightener has a mobile plate to make the straightening action more effective.

1. Direction of use
   • The straightener must be used in the direction indicated by the arrows (comb always located at the bottom) so that the hair section is exposed to the steam before being straightened between the plates.
   • Clasp the hair firmly between the plates; The steam starts spreading automatically as soon as the tongs are closed. Run your straightener slowly, from the root to the end of the hair so that the steam can spread to the heart of the hair section.
   • Do not hang your straightener by its steam cord.
   • Every time you use the Steampod we strongly recommend you take the utmost care in order to achieve the best result.
2. Using your straightener with a hair care.
   • Step by step instructions on use:

Over the basin:

1. Shampoo
2. Apply a suitable rinsing product
3. Rinse and Comb out
4. Wring your hair

On the hairdressing counter:

5. Apply and mix in a suitable Steampod care to the lengths and ends of your hair
6. Comb out
7. Dry
8. Using a comb choose a fine section of hair (veil) which is a few centimetres wide, Comb it then place it between the plates.

ENERGY ECONOMY MODE

The straightener will go into standby mode if it hasn't been used for 1hour. To reset it, press continuously on the on/off button.

STORING YOUR PRODUCT

During straightening:
For reasons of convenience we recommend that you don't place the straightener on its stand during straightening and use a heat-resistant mobile trolley.
Do not hang your straightener by its steam cord.

When the straightening is finished:
When you've finished using your straightener, place it on its storage stand. Wind the steam cord and the power cord around the base.

LOOKING AFTER YOUR PRODUCT

Always unplug your straightener and allow it to cool down before cleaning it.
To clean your straightener: run a damp rag over it and dry it off with a dry rag.
You may only clean the plates using a rag soaked in alcohol based household cleaner.
Do not use scouring pads.

If you wan to empty water from the reservoir, first remove the resin cartridge.

Attaching / Removing / cleaning the comb.
If you want to clean the comb, you can remove it by following the diagram above.

You must remove the comb when it's cold in order to avoid getting burnt.

The comb can be cleaned in soapy water. Check that the comb is dry before fitting it back on the straightener.

IF THERE'S A PROBLEM

MY HAIR IS NOT STRAIGHTENED CORRECTLY

• Have you been using your straightener in the right direction?
  (see "HOW TO PROCEDE - Direction of use")
• Did you choose the right temperature?
  (take a look at the table showing the temperature settings)
• Is the straightener producing any steam? NO
  • Did you fill the reservoir correctly (see "PREPARATION")
    If the level is lower than the minimum level, fill the reservoir and close the tongs for around 90 seconds until the steam comes out.
  • Have you positioned the reservoir correctly (see "PREPARATION")
  • Is the straightener at the right temperature? Wait until the figure representing the temperature you have chosen has stopped flashing.
  • Check that the steam cord hasn't accidentally become stuck.

THE STEAM CAN'T BE SEEN

• In a very moist environment, it's possible that although you can't see the steam it is steam it is producing the required effect.

THE DEVICE WON'T HEAT UP

• Have you checked that the straightener is not in economy energy mode? (see "ENERGY ECONOMY MODE")
• Have you plugged in your straightener and pressed continuously on the ON/OFF button to switch it on?

IF THE WATER DOESN'T GO TO THE BOTTOM OF THE RESERVOIR

• It is possible that the resin cartridge is blocked up with impurities.
  In this case, remove the cartridge, empty the reservoir and clean the top grill of the cartridge with some alcohol based household cleaner.
• Have you correctly removed the red protective seal from the resin cartridge?

YOU'RE NOT ABLE TO CHANGE THE TEMPERATURE OF YOUR STRAIGHTENER

• You're probably in locked mode (a padlock will be showing on the screen).
  To unlock the straightener, press continuously on the + button or the - button.

THE TOP PLATE IS NOT STATIC

• This is quite normal, the straightener is fitted with a mobile plate so ensure more efficient straigthening.

THE UNIT'S LID WON'T FIT INTO POSITION

• Have you correctly removed the red protective seal from the resin cartridge?

MY RESIN CARTRIDGE HAS CHANGED COLOUR

• It is blue. Your cartridge is worn out. You need to change it.
• It is yellow. Your cartridge has dried out. You need to moisten it again by refilling the reservoir.

YOUR DEVICE IS RELEASING WATER THROUGH THE STEAM OUTLETS

• Bring your straightener to an approved service centre.

YOUR DEVICE IS LEAKING

• Unplug it immediately and take it to an approved service centre.

YOU'VE NOTICED AN UNPLEASANT SMELL

• The resin is worn out, you need to change it.

SAFETY ADVICE

• For your safety, this straightener complies with standards and applicable regulations (Low voltage Directives, Electro-magnetic compatibility, Environment,...).
• The straightener's accessories become very hot during use.
  Avoid any contact with your skin. Make sure that the power cord is never in contact with the hot parts of the straightener.
• Please check that the voltage of your mains installation corresponds to that of your straightener. Incorrect use of the straightener in respect of the mains installation may cause irreversible damage to your straightener which will not be covered by the guarantee.
• To ensure extra protection, we advise you to install, in the electric circuit which serves the hairdressing counter or the bathroom, a residual current circuit breaker (DDR) with a rated operation not exceeding 30 mA. Ask your installer for advice.
• The mains installation for the straightener and its use must nevertheless comply with the standards in force in your country.
• 
  Do not use this straightener close to baths, showers, washbasins or other recipients containing water.
  
• When the appliance is to be used in a bathroom, unplug it after use because the proximity of any water may pre-sent a danger even when the straightener is switched off.
• This straightener is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been given instructions beforehand concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the straightener.
• If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after sales department or by similarly qualified persons so as to avoid any danger.
• Do not use your appliance and make sure you contact an Approved Service Centre if: your appliance has fallen or if it is not working normally.
• The appliance must be unplugged: before cleaning and servicing, in the case of any malfunction, and as soon as you have finished using it.
• Do not use if the cord is damaged.
• Do not immerse or place under water, even for cleaning.
• Do not hold it with wet hands.
• Do not hold by its casing which may be hot. Use the handle.
• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord, but instead by pulling on the plug.
• Do not use an electric extension lead.
• Do not clean with abrasive or corrosive products.
• Do not use at a temperature less than 0°C and greater than 35°C.
• Acoustic pressure of the STEAMPOD when in operation is less than 70 dBA.
• Do not walk on the steam cord.
• Do not make into a knot or attach the steam cord during use.

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