Rowenta BRUSH ACTIV 1000 User manual

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1. ENERAL DESCRIPTION
A – Appliance body
B – ON/OFF b tton, blowing speeds
C – Brush rotation direction control
D – Brush rotation speed control
E – Hanging ring
F – Power cord
– Storage case
H – Small diameter brush
I – Large diameter brush
J – Brush protectors (2)
K – Br sh lock/release b tton
L – Ceramic coating
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Before use, read he ins ruc ions for use and he safe y ins ruc ions carefully.
You have just purchased a technically innovative product!
It is normally necessary to practise using the appliance 2 or 3 times before being able to master
the technique for use perfectly.
Brush Activ’ is a rotating drying brush, especially designed so that you can blow dry your hair effortle-
ssly and in a single move – quicker and easier than traditional blow drying.
Brush Activ’ lets you dry and style your hair at the same time, giving a perfect result both at the front
and at the back of your hairstyle.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• For your safety, this appliance complies with the applicable standards and regulations (Low Voltage
Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Environmental…).
• The appliance’s accessories become very hot during use. Avoid contact with the skin. Make sure that the
supply cord never comes into contact with the hot parts of the appliance.
• Check that the voltage of your electricity supply matches the voltage of your appliance.
• Any error when connecting the appliance can cause irreparable harm, not covered by the guarantee.
• If using this appliance outside of the UK, we recommend the installation of a residual current difference
device in the electrical circuit supplying the bathroom, acting at not more than 30 mA. Ask your installer
for advice.
• The installation of the appliance and its use must however comply with the standards in force in your
country.
• Do not use in a bathroom in the UK.
• CAUTION: Never use your appliance with wet hands or near water contained in bath tubs,
showers, sinks or other containers…
• If you are using this appliance outside of the UK and you are using it in the bathroom, unplug it after use
as the presence of water nearby may pose a danger even when the appliance is turned off.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or ins-
truction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qua-
lified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Stop using your appliance and contact an Authorised Service Centre if:
- your appliance has fallen or been dropped,
- it does not work correctly.
• The appliance is equipped with a heat-sensitive safety device. In the event of overheating (for example if
the rear grill is blocked), the dryer will stop automatically: contact the After-Sales Service.
• The appliance must be unplugged:
- before cleaning and maintenance procedures.
- if it is not working correctly.
- as soon as you have finished using it.
- if you leave the room, even momentarily.
• Do not use if the cord is damaged.
• Do not immerse or put under running water, even for cleaning purposes.
• Do not hold with damp hands.
• Do not hold the appliance by the casing, which is hot, but by the handle.
• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord, rather pull out by the plug.
• Do not use an electrical extension lead.
• Do not clean with abrasive or corrosive products.
• Do not use at temperatures below 0°C and above 35°C.
• Do not place or rest the appliance on soft furnishings.
• Always place or rest the appliance on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.
UARANTEE: This appliance is designed for domestic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or
failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will
not apply.
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3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
PROTECTING THE BRUSHES:
The softness of the bristles has been especially selected for
optimum effect while respecting the condition of your hair.
- To keep the brushes effective, always return them to their
protectors (J) after use.
- Opening / closing the protectors
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- 1: moderate temperature and blowing speed
- 2: high temperature and blowing speed
- *: cold air
- 0: appliance switched off
REMINDER: The brush accessory (H/I) is very hot when
in use. Be careful when removing it.
Removing the brush:
- Remove the brush from its recess.
Fitting:
- Remove the protective cover
- P sh on the br sh ntil yo hear a click.
DIRECTION OF ROTATION (C):
This function enables you to automatically wind the sec-
tion of hair around the brush to blow dry your hair effortle-
ssly.
- To start rotation, press the selector switch (C) in the desired
direction of rotation (right or left).
- Keep pressing the switch while blow drying.
- To stop rotation, release the switch.
SPEED OF ROTATION (D):
- To increase the speed, push the button (D) upwards.
- To reduce the speed, push the button (D) downwards.
This is the basic technique of blow drying.
DRYING AND STYLING IN ONE GO!
- After washing your hair, dry it well in a towel and carefully untangle it.
Do not use your brush on tangled or backcombed hair or on hair extensions.
HOW TO USE YOUR BRUSH? :
IONIC SYSTEM:
your appliance automatically emits negative ions to eliminate static electricity. You hair will shine
and be easier to untangle.
CLIC!
FITTING THE BRUSHES AND REMOVING THEM FROM THE APPLIANCE (K):
AIR TEMPERATURE / SPEED (B):
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- You can pre-dry your hair with the drying function (B) (without the brush) while still keeping
your hair damp.
- Divide your hair into individual sections a few centimetres wide (see booklet "professional tips")
and work on one section at a time. You can use clips to hold up the other sections of hair.
- Fit the brush (large or small diameter, depending on the length of your hair and the desired effect)
to the body of the appliance, pushing it until it clicks home.
Lock the brush in place by turning the button (K) to the left .
- Choose the speed of rotation (D).
Bring the brush against the
section of hair: the section
will automatically wind itself
around the brush in a
smooth, continuous move-
ment.
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4. CARE
NOTE! Always unplug the appliance before
cleaning.
Cleaning the appliance and brushes:
- your appliance requires very little care, it
can be cleaned with a dry or slightly damp
cloth,
- never use alcohol to clean your appliance,
- never immerse the appliance or brushes in water,
- take care to dry the parts that you have just cleaned,
- from time to time carefully remove any hair left in the brushes.
6. IN THE EVENT OF A PROBLEM
• "My hair ge s angled":
1. Did you untangle your hair properly?
2. Did you separate the sections well before working on them?
3. You can stop the brush rotation at any time by releasing the control button (C), or by reversing the
direction of rotation. The brush can then be released from the body of the appliance to free the hair.
•"The brush is no ro a ing fas enough!". Try adjusting the speed control (D).
• "The brush s opped ro a ing".
1. Remember that your hair must be pre-dried and untangled.
2. Is the section too thick? Work on a smaller section.
•"My appliance has s opped working". The thermal safety device has tripped.
1. Unplug the appliance.
2. Leave it to cool for about 30 minutes before using it again.
3. If the problem persists, contact the after-sales service.
•"The bris les of he brush are lying fla ". It is important to put the brushes away in the protectors
supplied for this after every use.
- If the bristles were flattened before use, they will straighten naturally during blow drying thanks to
the combination of automatic rotation and hot air.
Helpline:
If you have any product problems or queries, please contact our Customer Relations Team first for
expert help and advice:
0845 602 1454 - UK
[phone] - Ireland
or consult our website - www.rowenta.co.uk
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
5. ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION FIRST!
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Professio al
tips & tricks
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BLOW DRYING
Smoot and controlled
Drying and styling in a single step!
This is the basic technique for blow drying long or medium-length hair
with the BRUSH ACTIV’.
After washing your hair, dry it well in a towel and carefully untangle it.
You can also pre-dry your hair with the Brush Activ’ drying
function while still keeping your hair damp.
Separate your hair into sections, using clips:
The secre lies in he fineness of he separa ed sec ions, handled one by one!
We suggest using the large-diameter brush for general styling and the small-diameter brush for
the finishing touches (more of a curl inwards or outwards).
1. Start at the nape of the neck,
2. then the back of the head,
3. the sides,
4. finish with the sections on the top.
From root to tip!
It is essential to dry the roots properly before the tips: place the
brush against the roots of your hair, under the section to be blow
dried, without starting the rotation and only on the drying setting
(position 1) and then start the automatic rotation of the brush while
working slowly down towards the tips until the section is comple-
tely dry.
Remember ha badly dried hair is badly smoo hed hair!
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BLOW DRYING
Layered and tapered
This blow drying technique suits hair of all lengths.
After washing your hair, dry it well in a towel and carefully untangle it.
Pre-dry your hair using the drying function of the Brush Activ’ with
your head tipped forwards to give body at the roots. The tips must
remain damp.
You can use a mousse or wax o enhance he appearance of your hair.
Separate the hair vertically in two parts from the top of your head down to the nape.
Start blow drying, placing the appliance under the section in a root -> tip movement.
Repeat the operation until both sides of the nape are perfectly dry.
Continue with the sections at the side of the face and finish at the top of the head.
To obtain perfect layering, place the brush under or on the section in the direction of the
layering and pull the section towards the opposite cheek, keeping the head slightly tilted.
Working t e tips:
To keep the tips tapered, do not pull on the section when the brush reaches the tip;
remove the brush gently so as not to spoil the effect.
Allow the hair to cool before finishing.
For a more marked effec owards he ips, he small-diame er brush is ideal!
Tips turned under:
Place the brush (small or large diameter) under the tip of the section. Start the
rotation to roll the hair under.
Tips turned outwards:
Place the brush (small or large diameter) on the tip of the section.
Start the rotation to roll the hair outwards.
For a more marked effec owards he ips, he small-diame er brush is ideal! You
can give his movemen o all your hair or o jus a few sec ions.
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THE FINISHING TOUCHES
Fringes
For a short, straight fringe, we suggest using
the small-diameter brush, which will give more
movement.
For s raigh fringes, you will need o give more
volume a he roo o give he bes profile.
For a longer fringe, the large-diameter brush will give a smoother effect.
On a damp, pre-dried fringe, place the brush under fringe, from the roots, and
keep the automatic rotation on to roll the section on the underside until completely dry.
Volume
at t e roots
Once the hair is blow dried, place the brush at
the root again, under the section (preferably
the large-diameter brush), without using the
automatic rotation. Setting: drying only. Start smoothing the sec-
tion against the lie of the hair about 3 cm from the roots and then
allow the appliance to slide slowly to the tip of the section without
stretching it.
Then bring the section back to the correct side.
To give more volume o all of your hair, i is impor an o use his ip on each sec ion of hair.
BLOW DRYING
Curled and lig t
This technique is essentially for use on short and medium-length
hair, soft or wavy.
Curls and waves are made by rolling fine sec ions of hair around he
small-diame er brush: he finer he sec ion, he igh er he curl.
Always start at the nape of the neck, working progressively upwards,
and finish with the sections at the top of the head.
Place the brush alternately under the section (to dry the roots) and
then over the section (for the wave) in a relatively slow rotating
movement, which will give more volume and an effect of light-
ness.
The rolled sections must cool without being touched.
Once all the hair is dry, arrange the curls and waves using your
fingertips.
Avoid using a comb or brush, which would spoil the effect.
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