User manual SEVERIN EL 0690

[. . . ] Do not use the appliance in the vicinity of a bath, shower or swimmingpool, over a washbasin filled with water or any other receptacle containing water. Protect the appliance from moisture and splashing water and do not operate it with wet hands. –  There is always a risk when the appliance is operated near water even when it is switched off. [. . . ] Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from children: there is a risk of suffocation. –  No responsibility is accepted if damage results from improper use, or if these instructions are not complied with. –  In order to comply with safety regulations and to avoid hazards, repairs of electrical appliances must be carried out by qualified personnel, including the replacement of the power cord. If repairs are needed, please send the appliance to one of our customer service departments. Operation Pre-heating the curlers - Place the curlers over the heating tubes in the heating unit. The positions for the variously sized curlers are marked by corresponding rings of different sizes. Make sure that the curler with the heat indicator dot is placed on the corresponding heating tube (3). –  Do not operate the heating unit unless all the curlers are in place. - Close the cover on the heating unit and insert the plug into a suitable wall outlet. - Once the curlers are pre-heated, switch the unit off and take the curlers out, one by one. 10 Using the curlers - To facilitate individual hair styling, the appliance offers different curler sizes, 20 mm, 23 mm and 26 mm diameter. –  Important: do not allow the curlers to come into contact with hair spray or other chemical substances. - The hair should be freshly washed, almost dry and well combed through. - While holding the strand under tension, open the small clamp with the grip and secure the tip of the strand. The longer the curler remains in place, the tighter the curls will become. [. . . ] This guarantee is only valid if the appliance has been used in accordance with the instructions, and provided that it has not been modified, repaired or interfered with by any unauthorised person, or damaged through misuse. This guarantee naturally does not cover wear and tear, nor breakables such as glass and ceramic items, bulbs etc. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights, nor any legal rights you may have as a consumer under applicable national legislation governing the purchase of goods. [. . . ]