TECHWOOD TFL-088 User manual

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HAIR STRAIGHTENER
Instruction manual
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
❑Please read these instructions carefully before use.
❑Keep present instructions for future references.
❑Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated on
the appliance.
❑Only use the appliance for domestic purposes and
household or similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas, in shops, offices and other working
environments;
- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
- Environment type like :
• Farm Houses • Bed and Breakfast.
❑Only use the appliance in the way indicated in these
instructions.
❑WARNING Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers,
basins or other vessels containing water.
❑Never use this apparatus near water projections.
❑Never use this apparatus with the wet hands.
❑If, unfortunately the apparatus is wet, immediately withdraw
the cord of the socket-outlet.
❑Inform potential users of these instructions.
❑Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use.
❑The appliance must be used only for its intended purpose. No
responsibility can be taken for any possible damage caused
by incorrect use or improper handling.
❑Children and persons with disabilities are not always aware of
the danger posed by the use of appliances.
❑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 given supervision or instruction concerning
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use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
❑Children shall not play with the appliance.
❑Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
❑Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged
less than 8 years of age when it is energized or cooling down.
❑In order to ensure your children‘s safety, please keep all
packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their
reach.
❑Caution ! Do not allow small children to play with the foil :
THERE IS A DANGER OF SUFFOCATION !
❑From time to time check the cord for damages. Never use the
appliance if cord or appliance shows any signs of damage.
❑Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid for
any reason whatsoever.
❑Never place it into the dishwasher.
❑Never use the appliance near hot surfaces.
❑Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or
after the appliance has been damaged in any manner.
❑If the supply cord or appliance is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
❑Disconnect the power source cable before any operation of
cleaning of maintenance and accessories assembly.
❑Never use the appliance outside and always place it in a dry
environment.
❑Never use accessories, which are not recommended by the
producer. They could constitute a danger to the user and risk
to damage the appliance.
❑Never use any other connector than the one provided.
❑Never move the appliance by pulling the cord. Make sure the
cord cannot get caught in any way.
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❑Never wind the cord around the appliance and do not bend it
❑Ensure that the power cord does not come into contact with
hot parts of this unit.
❑Make sure the appliance has cooled down before cleaning
and storing it.
❑The temperature of accessible surfaces may be very high
when the appliance is operating. Never touch these parts, of
apparatus, to avoid burning itself.
❑Make sure the appliance never comes into contact with
flammable materials, such as curtains, cloth, etc...& the
power cord and plug do not come in contact with water.
❑Before cleaning, always unplug the appliance from the power
supply and let it cool down.
❑This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.
❑Always place the unit on a flat surface. Ensure, also, not to
cover the device and not to put anything on it.
❑Always remove the plug from the wall socket when the
appliance is not in use.
❑When using an extension lead always make sure that the
entire cable is unwound from the reel. Use solely CE
approved extension leads. Input power must be at least 16A,
250V, 3000W.
❑Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the
appliance and cause injury to the user.
❑This device, designed for home use, complies with standards
relating to this type of product.
❑The appliance must be used and rested on a table or flat &
stable surface.
❑The item must not be left unattended when it is connected to
main supply.
❑The item is not to be used, if it has been dropped or if there
are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
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❑Regarding the instructions for cleaning, thanks to refer to the
below paragraph of the manual.
❑This appliance is only intended for household use.
(*) Competent qualified person : after sales department of the
producer or importer or any person who is qualified, approved
and competent to perform this kind of repairs.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The symbol "OPEN BOOK" means a recommendation
to read important things contained in the record.
The symbol "BIN" crossed out, abbreviation WEEE
(Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) means
that at the end of life, it should not be discarded with
household waste, but filed to the sorting of the locality.
Waste recovery can help preserve our environment.
The symbol "CE" is the guarantee of compliance with
harmonized European standards, voluntary, reflecting
the essential requirements into technical
specifications. These standards are not mandatory
but are guarantees of compliance with essential
requirements.
The symbol ROHS (Restriction of use of some
Hazardous Substances) on the Environmental
Protection, certifies that for each of the five hazardous
substances • Lead • Mercury • (hexavalent) chromium •
products for protection against flames PBB and PBDE,
the peak concentration is equal to or less than 0.1% of
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the weight of homogeneous material, and 0.01% for the
6th • cadmium.
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The symbol "DOUBLE SQUARE" means a double
insulated. A basic insulation and supplementary
insulation. This device requires no connection to the
mass of a protective conductor grounded. The
materials are said : double insulation class II.
The symbol "TUB / SHOWER" crossed out means to
never use the unit in a bathroom, a shower in or near
water spray.
The symbol "TRIMAN" indicates that the consumer is
invited to dispose the product as part of a separate
collection (eg recycling bin, waste, voluntary intake
point).
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CAUTION: RISK OF BURN.
• During operation, the surface temperature of the
unit may be hot.
• The heating elements remain warm for a long time
after the appliance is switched off.
SPECIFIC WARNING FOR IRONS
• Before placing the iron on its stand, Always place the iron stand on a flat, stable
surface.
• Always unplug the iron before filling
• After use, unplug the iron and place it upright on a flat surface.
• The iron must not be left unattended when it is connected to the main power.
PARTICULAR WARNING FOR PRODUCT USE IN A BATHROOM
● Switch off when not in use, even if for a moment.
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● Unplug it after use, since the proximity of water presents a hazard, even when
the unit is switched off.
● • Do not use this product while taking a shower or bath. Always unplug the
device even close between 2 uses.
• When the unit is used in a bathroom unplug it after use since the proximity of
water presents a risk, even when the power is off.
● To provide additional protection, in the electrical circuit supplying the bathroom,
a residual current device (RCD) with a rated residual current not exceeding
30mA operation, is recommended. Consult your installer.
NOTE: A thermal fuse, is not a residual current device (RCD).
• Do not use this product while taking a shower or bath.
• Always unplug the unit itself between two closely spaced uses.
• For example: Stop the machine and unplug it if you drop it while you dry.
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
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Before first use, remove the device and all accessories and being careful with
sharp accessories.
• Clean the apparatus according to the instructions in "Cleaning" paragraph.
• Place the machine on a suitable flat, stable surface.
USE
● Unroll the power cord completely.
● Check that the tension in force in the country where you are corresponds to
that indicated on the apparatus.
● Connect the apparatus in a correct socket-outlet, (and connected to the
ground if the unit is Class I), to avoid any danger.
● Disconnect the power source cable before any operation of cleaning of
maintenance and accessories assembly.
● Never modify the appliance in anyway.
● Certain parts of the appliance can get hot. Do not touch them, as you may
burn yourself.
● Do not use while bathing.
● Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water.
● Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or
sink.
● Please note that electrical parts are electrically live, even when the switch is
off.
1 Ceramic plates
2 On / Off switch
3 Jewellery décor
4 Rotating wire on 360°
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HOW TO USE
For best result, wash, comb and dry hair until just damp to touch although the
Ceramic Hair Straightener can be used for touch ups. at any time.
Turn ON the switch . After approximately 5 minutes, the appliance will reach the
right temperature for use.
starting with the top of the head, seize a strand of hair of 5 cm broad and
introduce it between the ceramics plates.
Maintain a certain pressure and tension, and gently descend the apparatus while
making slip the strand enter the plates. (from the root towards the ends).
CAUTION do not touch the hot part or plates of the apparatus with your hands or
your scalp.
Repeat the operation all around your head and wait until the hair cools before
combing them. After use, switch OFF the unit.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning, Always : switch off the appliance, disconnect the apparatus and
let it cool.
Clean the outside of the apparatus with a sponge or slightly wet linen.
The parts (removable) in contact with food like plate, bowl, forks, Spatula etc. can
be washed in hot water with sponge and soft detergent or put in the dishwasher.
Never plunge the apparatus in water or all other liquid !
Do not use abrasive cleaners, gritting, or metal brush or another cutting object.
STORAGE
-Ensure the unit is completely cool and dry.
-Do not wrap the cord around the appliance, as this will cause damage.
-Keep the appliance in a cool, dry place and out of reach from children.
GUARANTEE
Before being delivered, all our products are subjected to a rigorous control.
This apparatus is guaranteed 24 months starting from the date of purchase by the
consumer.
The documents in proof of guarantee are :
• The invoice and
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• The filled and stamped warrantee plate (located on side or bottom of the gift
box). Without these documents in proof, no free replacement, nor no free repair,
can be carried out.
During the warranty period, we deal for free, the defects of the apparatus or the
accessories, rising from a defect of materials or manufacture by repair or,
replacement. The services within the framework of the guarantee do not involve
any extension of the warranty period and does not give right to a new guarantee !
In the event of recourse to the guarantee, bring back the complete apparatus to
your retailer, in its original packing, accompanied by the proofs of purchase.
The breakage of parts out of glass or plastic is, in all the cases, not warranted.
Defects on the accessories or the wearing parts (for example: coals of engines,
hooks, drive belts, remote control of replacement, teeth brushes of replacement,
webs etc) as well as cleaning, maintenance or it replacement of wearing parts are
not guaranteed and are thus to pay !
In the event of foreign intervention, the guarantee becomes null and void.
After flow of the warranty period, repairs can be carried out, against payment, by a
specialized trade or a repair service.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply 220-240V~ 50/60Hz
Power 45W
Norm Class II
Made in PRC
The characteristics can change without preliminary preventing
CAUTION: In order to minimize the risks of electric shock, In the event of
breakdown, not to open the case but to call upon a qualified technician
for repairs.
This device complies with EC directives, it was controlled according to all current
European directives, applicable such as: electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and
low voltage (LVD).
This device has been designed and manufactured in compliance with the latest
regulations and technical requirements for safety.
WARNING FOR PARTICULAR PRODUCT USED IN A BATHROOM
To provide additional protection, the installation, in the electrical circuit supplying
the bathroom, of residual current device (RCD) of rated residual operating current,
not exceeding 30mA, is recommended. Ask your installer for advice.
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NOTE: A circuit breaker is not a residual current device (RCD).
Imported by Sotech International
" LE PERIPOLE " N°C107
33, Avenue du Marechal de Lattre de Tassigny
94120 Fontenay sous bois - France
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