Mellerware MARCO ALDANY 20330 - Manual (Page 3)

Safety advice and warnings
- Read these instructions carefully before switching
on the appliance and keep them for future refer-
ence. Failure to follow and observe these instruc-
tions may result in an accident. Failure to follow
and observe these instructions may result in an
accident.
Electric safety:
- Do not use the appliance if the cable or plug is
damaged.
- Ensure that the voltage indicated on the name-
plate matches the mains voltage before plugging
in the appliance.
- The appliance’s plug must fit into the mains sock-
et properly. Do not alter the plug. Do not use plug
adaptors.
- If any of the appliance casings breaks, immedi-
ately disconnect the appliance from the mains to
prevent the possibility of an electric shock.
- Do not use the appliance if it has fallen on the
floor, if there are visible signs of damage or if it has
a leak.
- CAUTION: Do not use the appliance near water.
- Do not use the appliance near bathtubs, showers
or swimming pools.
- Do not use the appliance with damp hands or feet,
or when barefooted.
- Do not force the electrical wire. Never use the
electric wire to lift up, carry or unplug the appliance.
- Do not wrap the cable around the appliance.
- Ensure that the electric cable does not get trapped
or tangled.
- Do not allow the connection cable to come into
contact with the appliance’s hot surfaces.
- Check the state of the power cord.
Damaged or tangled cables increase the risk of
electric shock.
- Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
Personal safety:
- Do not use the appliance, in the case persons
insensitive to heat (the appliance has heated sur-
faces)
- The temperature of the accessible surfaces may
be high when the appliance is in use.
Use and care:
- Fully unroll the appliance’s power cable before
each use.
- Do not use the appliance if the on/off switch does
not work.
- If you use the appliance in a bathroom or similar
place, unplug the appliance from the mains when
it is not in use, even if it is only for a short while, as
proximity to water involves a risk, even if the appli-
ance is disconnected.
- Disconnect the appliance from the mains when
not in use and before undertaking any cleaning
task.
- This appliance is for household use only, not pro-
fessional or industrial use.
- This appliance is not a toy. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
- This appliance is intended for adult use. Ensure
that this product is not used by the disabled, chil-
dren or people unused to its handling.
- This appliance should be stored out of reach of
children and/or the disabled.
- Do not put the appliance away if it is still hot.
- Do not use the appliance with pets or animals.
- Any misuse or failure to follow the instructions for
use renders the guarantee and the manufacturer’s
liability null and void.
Instructions for use
Use:
- Unroll the cable completely before plugging it in.
- Connect the appliance to the mains.
- Turn the appliance on using the on/off switch.
- The pilot light comes on in red.
- Select the desired temperature using the switch
temperature selector. Once the selected tempera-
ture has been reached, a green light will come on
indicating that the hair straighteners have reached
the selected temperature.
- The temperature will depend on the hair type.
- In general it is advisable to select the lowest tem-
perature for very fine, dyed or damaged hair, and
use higher temperatures for hair that is curly, thick
or difficult to manage, consult the table below:
Temperature Hair type
100-140 ºC fine, bleached or damaged hair.
140-180 ºC normal, dyed or wavy hair.
180-200 ºC thick or curly hair.
- Hair can be damp but not wet (dripping).
Hair must be towel dried before using the
appliance.
- For perfect straightening separate a small
section of hair of between 4 and 5cm in length.
- Open the straighteners and place the hair
between the plaits perpendicularly. Close the
plaits pressing firmly on the handle maintain the
pressure and pull smoothly from the root to the
tips. Pass the iron over the hair, slowly.
- If necessary repeat this process until the desired
result is achieved.
- Proceed gradually with the rest of the hair.
Once you hace finished using the appliance:
- Turn the appliance off, using the on/off
- This symbol means that in case you wish
to dispose of the product once its working
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