Grundig Straight & Curls User manual

CRYSTAL
HAIR STYLER
»STRAIGHT & CURLS«
HS 5732
ENGLISH

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B C D
E F

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SAFETY _______________________________________________
Please note the following instructions
when using the appliance:
7 The appliance is designed for
domestic use only.
7 Never use the appliance in the bath,
shower or over a wash basin filled
with water; nor should it be oper-
ated with wet hands.
7 Do not immerse the appliance in
water or let it come into contact with
water, even during cleaning.
7 Do not use the appliance near water
in bathtubs, wash basins or other
vessels.
7 If the appliance is used in the bath-
room, it is essential that the power
plug is pulled out after use, as water
close to the appliance can still consti-
tute a danger, even if the appliance
is switched off.
7 If not already present, for addi-
tional protection it is recommend to
install a residual-current-operated
protective device (RCD) with a
rated residual operating current not
exceeding 30 mA in the electrical
circuit of your bathroom. Ask your
plumber for advice.
7 The appliance can become very
hot. Never put your hair between
the ceramic plates for longer than a
few seconds.
7 Do not allow the hot plates to come
into contact with your face, neck
or head.
7 Never cover the appliance, for
example with a towel.
7 Pull out the power plug after use. Do
not pull out the plug by pulling on
the cable. To allow the appliance to
cool down, place it on a heat resist-
ant surface.

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SAFETY _______________________________________________
7 Never use the appliance if it or the
power cord is visibly damaged.
7 If the power cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufac-
turer, its service centre or a similarly
qualified person to prevent danger
arising.
7 Keep the appliance away from
children.
7 This appliance can be used by child--
ren aged from 8 years and above
and 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 under-
stand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children wit-
hout supervision.
7 Never open the appliance under
any circumstances. No warranty
claims are accepted for damage
caused by incorrect handling.
7 Check if the mains voltage on the
type plate on the handle of the
appliance corresponds to your
local mains supply. The only way to
disconnect the device from the mains
supply is to completely unplug the
power supply unit.

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OVERVIEW __________________________________________
Special features
7 Fashionable and flexible styling for
a smooth, sleek look, shaped ends,
as well as soft cascading waves and
curls.
7 Lock function prevents accidental
temperature alterations.
7 Individual temperature control in
8 settings, from 140°C to 210°C,
suitable for any type of hair (fine,
normal, thick).
7 Worldwide voltage adjustment 120-
240V~, 50/60 Hz - perfect also for
travelling.
7 The appliance is equipped with
innovative A ceramic plates to
protect your hair.
7 The ceramic plates ensure your hair
is protected by an even supply of
heat and supports the hair structure.
Hair looks natural and healthy with
a shine.
Dear customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of
your HS 5732 professional hair styler.
Please, read the following user notes
carefully to ensure that you are able to
enjoy your quality product from Grun-
dig for many years to come.
Controls
A Ceramic-coated heating plates
B Display (temperature level display)
C Buttons (»+«, »–«) for regula ting
the temperature (8 levels 140 °C
to 210 °C)
D Button »9« for switching the app-
liance on and off
E Handle
F Rotatable power cord (1.8 metres
long)

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OPERATION ________________________________________
Styling options
Your hair styler can:
7 straighten hair
7 shape the ends (inwards and
outwards)
7 style soft-cascading curls and waves
For special styling videos and guides
on how to use a classic straightener
model for straightening and curling
hair, please visit:
www.grundig-hairstyling.de
The appliance has individual tempera-
ture control C from 140°C to 210°C.
The appliance is ready to use after
about 60 seconds.
Depending on the hair structure, we
recommend the following settings:
7 For fine, porous, coloured, bleached
hair: 140°C - 160°C.
7 For normal hair: 170°C - 190°C.
7 For strong, resistant, thick hair:
200°C - 210°C
Preparation
1 Place the appliance on a level, heat-
resistant surface.
2 Plug the power cord F into the
wall socket.
Caution
7 Never leave the appliance
unattended while it is plugged in.
3 Press D for a second to switch on
the appliance.
– Display B lights up.
4 Set the temperature level with the
C button.
– The blue light lights up and starts
flashing until it reaches the set
temperature.
– When the appliance has reached
the desired temperature, the blue
light stops flashing and a signal is
audible, meaning that it is ready to
use.
– The blue light is also flashing when
set temperature will be changed
during operation until new set
temperature (higher or lower) is
reached.

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OPERATION ________________________________________
Notes
7 The Temperature Lock Function will
be activated automatically after
turning on the appliance within
5 seconds without any changes.
7 LCD color changes from blue to red
and a signal is audible.
7 To unlock the buttons, press »–« B
for 2 times within 2 seconds.
7 Make sure your hair is completely
dry.
7 Select the lowest temperature setting
when using for the first time. You
can find the level which is suitable
for your hair by incrementing the
temperature level.
7 There are eight temperature levels
(140°C = min., 210°C = max.). The
appliance is ready to use in approx.
60 seconds while it reaches 100°C
within only 30 seconds.
7 The temperature level setting can
go up to a maximum temperature of
210°C after approx. three minutes.
Hold the appliance in your hand
while it heats up.
7 If the appliance is not used for a while
after it is heated up, it switches off
automatically after 60 minutes.
7 Keep the strands of hair smooth whilst
you work, to avoid ridges part way
down the strand.
7 As with all straighteners that reach
high salon temperatures: use heat
protection spray to avoid damage
to hair.

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OPERATION ________________________________________
Straightening hair
1 Comb or brush out a strand of your
hair about 3 cm wide, starting at
the neck.
2 Place the strand of hair between the
A plates, as close to the hair line as
you can.
Caution
7 Do not touch the styling plates as they
are very hot.
3 Close the plates A and then
immediatelly glide the straightener
down the section of hair, gently
moving from roots to tip. Avoid making
kinks in it.
Note
7 If you have thick hair, you might have
to repeat this process on the same
strand several times.
4 Repeat the procedure section by
section.
5 After using the appliance, press D for
a second to switch off.
– Display B turns off.
6 Unplug the power cord F from the
wall socket.
Styling waves or curls
1 Comb or brush out a strand of your
hair about 3 cm wide, starting at
the neck.
2 Place the strand of hair between the
plates A as near to the hair line as
you can and close them.
3 Rotate the appliance by 180° so that
the hair wraps around it at the height
of the plates A.
4 While rotating, slowly pull the
appliance towards the ends of the hair.
– A curl is formed once the appliance
has been pulled down and released
from the ends of the hair.
5 Repeat the procedure strand by strand.
6 After using the appliance, press D for
a second to switch off and then pull the
F power cord
plug out.
– Mode indicator B disappears.
7 Unplug the power cord F from the
wall socket.
Caution
7 Leave the appliance in a safe place
to cool down.

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OPERATION ________________________________________
Cleaning and care
1 Turn the appliance off and
unplug the power supply unit.
2 Before cleaning, allow the app-
liance to cool down completely.
The appliance can become very
hot and can take up to 45 minu-
tes to cool.
3 Only clean the housing and the
ceramic plates with a damp, soft
cloth.
Caution
7 Never put appliance or power cord
in water or any other liquid. Do not
use any cleaning agents.
4 Before using the appliance
again, dry all parts properly
using a soft towel.
Storage
Store the appliance carefully if you do
not want to use it for a long time.
1 Make sure it is unplugged, has
completely cooled down and is
completely dry.
2 Store it in its original box in a cool,
dry place. Do not wind the power
cord around the appliance.
3 Make sure the appliance is kept
out of reach of children.

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INFORMATION _____________________________________
Environmental note
This product has been made from high-
quality parts and materials which can
be re-used and recycled.
Therefore, do not throw the product
away with normal household waste at
the end of its service life. Take it to a
collection point for recycling electrical
and electronic devices.
This is indicated by this symbol on the
product, in the operating manual and
on the packaging.
Please find out about collection points
operated by your local authority.
Help protect the environment by recy-
cling used products.
Technical data
This product conforms to
European directives
2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC and
2009/125/EC.
Power supply
120-240 V, ~50/60 Hz
Power
35 W
Technical and design modifications
reserved.