Remington Sleek & Smooth Slim S5500 User manual

Sleek & Smooth Slim
S5500
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Thank you for buying your new Remington® product. Please read these instructions
carefully and keep them safe. Remove all packaging before use.
WARNING: This appliance is hot. Keep out of reach of children at all times.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• This appliance can be used by children 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 supervised/instructed and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children
unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and cable
out of reach of children under 8 years.
B Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels
containing water.
• When the appliance is used in a bathroom, unplug it after use since the
proximity of water presents a hazard even when the appliance is switched
off.
• For additional protection, the installation of a residual current device (RCD)
having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA is advisable
in the electrical circuit supplying the bathroom*.
* Currently, the tting in a bathroom of an electrical socket suitable or capable of
operating the appliance is not permitted in the UK (see BS7671).
• Burn hazard. Keep the appliance out of reach from young children,
particularly during use and while cooling down.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the power
supply.
• Always place the appliance with its stand, if any, on a heat-resistant, stable
flat surface.

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• If the supply cord of this unit becomes damaged, discontinue use
immediately and return the appliance to your nearest authorised
Remington® service dealer for repair or replacement in order to avoid a
hazard.
• Do not allow any part of the appliance touch the face, neck or scalp.
• Keep the power plug and cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not use attachments other than those we supply.
• Do not use the appliance if it is damaged or malfunctions.
• Do not twist or kink the cable, or wrap it round the appliance. Check the cord
regularly for any signs of damage.
• This appliance is not intended for commercial or salon use.
PARTS
1. Advanced ceramic coated plates
2. On-o switch
3. Temperature controls
4. Temperature display
5. Temperature boost function
6. Temperature lock function
7. Hinge lock
8. Heat resistant pouch
9. Swivel cord
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Fast heat up—ready to use in 30 seconds.
• Automatic safety shut o – this unit will switch itself o if no button is pressed or it is
left on after 60 minutes.
• Multivoltage: for home or abroad. At 120V times and temperatures may vary.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
• Before use, ensure the hair is clean, dry and tangle-free.
• For extra protection use a heat protection spray.
• Hairsprays contain ammable material - do not use while using this product.
• Section the hair prior to styling. Style the lower layers rst.
1. Plug the product into the mains power supply.
• When the styler is plugged in but not turned on, ‘OFF‘ will show in the display
window indicating the styler is in standby mode.
2. Press and hold the on button to switch on.

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3. Start styling on lower temperatures rst. Select the appropriate temperature for your
hair type using the controls on the side of the product. ‘+’ increases the temperature
‘-‘ decreases the temperature.
Recommended Temperatures
Temperature Hair type
150°C - 170°C Thin / ne, damaged or bleached hair
170°C - 200°C Normal, healthy hair
200°C - 230°C Thick, very curly and dicult to style
hair
Caution: the hottest temperatures should only be used by experienced stylers
4. The digital display will stop ashing when the product is ready to use.
5. Working on one section at a time, run the straightener through the entire length of
the hair without stopping.
6. Only repeat twice per section to prevent damage to the hair.
7. After use, press and hold the o button for two seconds to turn o then unplug the
appliance.
Temperature Lock Function
• Set the desired temperature by pressing +/- buttons and lock the
temperature controls by pressing the ‘-‘ button for 2 seconds. A ‘padlock’ symbol will
appear next to the temperature.
• To unlock the temperature controls, press and hold the ‘-‘ button again for 2 second.
Temperature Boost Function
• Temperature Boost Function – Automatically sets the highest temperature.
• Hold the ‘+’ button for 2 seconds and the temperature will boost to 235°C.
• Please note, the highest temperature is not suitable for every hair type.
• Please select a temperature depending on your hair texture.
STORAGE
Let the appliance cool down before cleaning and storing away
The plates can be locked together for easy storage:
To lock, close the plates and push the hinge lock up to the locked position.
To unlock, pull the hinge lock down to the unlocked position.
NOTE: Do not heat the unit in the locked position.