SEVERIN WL 6518 User manual

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Dear Customer,
Before using the appliance, the user should
read the following instructions carefully.
Connection to the mains supply
Make sure that the supply voltage
corresponds with the voltage marked on the
rating label of the appliance. This product
complies with the directives which are
binding for the CE-labelling.
Familiarisation
1. Semi-round-brush
2. Tip
3. Round brush
4. Air outlet openings
5. 3-position switch
6. Housing
7. Air inlet openings
8. Power cord with swivel
9. Hanging loop
Important safety instructions
●Caution! Do not use the
appliance in the vicinity of a
bath, shower or swimming-
pool, over a washbasin filled
with water or any other receptacle
containing water.
●There is always a risk when the appliance
is operated near water even when it is
switched off. Therefore, if the appliance
is being used in a bathroom always
remove the plug from the wall socket
after use.
Additional protection is offered by fitting
an earth-leakage circuit-breaker with a
rated tripping current not exceeding
30mA into your bathroom installation.
Please consult a qualified electrician.
●Protect the appliance from moisture and
splashing water and do not operate it
with wet hands.
●Electric heating appliances operate at
very high temperatures. Do not touch
any part of the appliance except the
housing. Burns can occur from touching
the hot parts.
●Do not use the appliance on synthetic
hair-pieces or wigs. The heat emitted
might cause damage to the synthetic
fibres.
●Make sure the air intake and outlet
openings are not blocked by fingers or
hair and that no lint particles are allowed
to accumulate in the air intake.
●Should the unit automatically switch off
during use, the integral overheating
protective device may have been
activated. The appliance will switch on
again after a sufficient cooling down
period.
●Before the appliance is used, the main
body as well as any attachment fitted
should be checked thoroughly for any
defects. Should the appliance, for
instance, have been dropped onto a hard
surface, it must not be used any longer:
even invisible damage may have adverse
effects on the operational safety of the
appliance.
●Do not leave the appliance unattended
while in use.
●To prevent damage to the power cord,
- do not bend or kink the cable,
especially where it leaves the housing,
- do not pull on the cord,
- do not coil the power cord around the
appliance.
●Do not place the appliance on any
surface sensitive to heat during or
immediately after use.
●Do not operate the appliance if it is
stored on the hanging loop.
●Make sure hot attachments are kept
away from the scalp.
●When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
●Always switch off and remove the plug
from the wall socket
-after use, as well as
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-in cases of malfunction, and
-during cleaning.
●This appliance is not intended for use by
any person (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lacking experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the
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.
●No responsibility will be accepted if
damage results from improper use, or if
these instructions are not complied with.
●This appliance is intended for domestic
use only and not for commercial
applications.
●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.
The address can be found in the
appendix to this manual.
Operation
Removing and changing the attachments
●Before removing or changing any
attachment, ensure that the appliance has
cooled down sufficiently.
To remove any attachment, first unlock it by
rotating the tip anti-clockwise, and then pull
the attachment off.
To fit an attachment, place it in position and
rotate the tip clockwise to lock it.
Switch positions
The appliance is equipped with a 3-position
switch allowing for the following settings:
Functions:
0= Off
1= Half power
2= Full power
Use
- The round brush is designed for shaping
the hair. To achieve this, the hair should
be divided into single strands (not too
thick) and then spread evenly over the
brush, turning them inwards or outwards
as desired.
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Apply for a few seconds at a time only,
while letting the hot air take effect on the
hair. Let the strands uncurl afterwards.
- Let the hair cool down sufficiently before
brushing it out.
General cleaning and care
●Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is
disconnected from the power supply and
has cooled down completely.
●To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
clean the appliance with water and do
not immerse it in water.
- If necessary, the housing may be wiped
with a dry lint-free cloth.
- After use, remove loose hair from the
attachment used.
- Always check the air intake openings for
accumulated lint particles or hair and
remove any found.
Disposal Do not dispose of old or defective
appliances in domestic garbage;
this should only be done through
public collection points.
Guarantee
This product is guaranteed against defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of
two years from the date of purchase. Under
this guarantee the manufacturer undertakes
to repair or replace any parts found to be
defective, providing the product is returned
to one of our authorised service centres. 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.
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This guarantee naturally does not cover
wear and tear, nor breakables such as glass
and ceramic items, bulbs etc. If the product
fails to operate and needs to be returned,
pack it carefully, enclosing your name and
address and the reason for return. If within
the guarantee period, please also provide the
guarantee card and proof of purchase.
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