AEG HC 5594: Special safety instructions for this device

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Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources of

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heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid)

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and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet

using the appliance.

hands. If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immedi-

ately.

• Whencleaningorputtingitaway,switchofftheappli-

Symbols in these Instructions for Use

ance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull

Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is

the plug itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being

essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid

used and remove the attached accessories.

accidents and prevent damage to the machine:

• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you

leave the room you should always turn the device off.

WARNING:

Remove the plug from the socket.

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates pos-

• Thedeviceandthemainsleadhavetobecheckedregu-

sible injury risks.

larly for signs of damage. If damage is found the device

must not be used.

CAUTION:

• Donottrytorepairtheapplianceonyourown.Always

This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other

contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure

objects.

to danger, always have faulty cable be replaced only by

NOTE:

the manufacturer, by our customer service or by qualified

This highlights tips and information.

person and with a cable of the same type.

• Useonlyoriginalspareparts.

• Inordertoensureyourchildren’ssafety,pleasekeepall

Safety instructions

packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of

their reach.

General Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the

WARNING!

appliance into operation and keep the instructions including

Caution! Do not allow small children to play with the

the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the in-

foil as there is a danger of suffocation!

ternal packing. If you give this device to other people, please

• Paycarefulattentiontothefollowing“SpecialSafety

also pass on the operating instructions.

Instructions”.

• Theapplianceisdesignedexclusivelyforprivateuseand

for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fit for

com-mercial use.

Special safety instructions for this device

Symbols on the Product

Ontheproductsyouwillndsymbolsthatindicatewarningsorpro-

vide information:

Warning of electric shock!

Do not use this device near baths, wash basins or other

vessels containing water.

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WARNING:

• 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 use of the

appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children must not play with the appliance.

• Cleaninganduser maintenance must not be carried out by

children, unless they are supervised.

• Ifthehairdryerisusedinthebathroom,removethemains

plug after use as water represents a hazard. This also applies

when the hair dryer is switched off.

• Asadditionalprotectionwerecommendtheinstallationofa

fault current protection device (FI/RCD) with a rated current of

not more than 30 mA in the wiring system of the bathroom.

Please contact an authorised electrician for advice.

Supplied parts

1 Mains cable

1 Base station

1 Hair straightener

Use the hair straightener with or without

mains cable

Without mains cable

1. Connect the mains cable adapter to the socket on the

With mains cable

base station.

1. Connect the mains cable adapter to the hair straightener

2. Guides“A”ontheadapterandonthebasestationmust

socket.

fit together.

2. Guides“A”ontheadapterandonthehairstraightener

3. Put the hair straighener into the base station. The socket

must fit together.

should point downwards.

3. Pressthe“B”buttonsifyouwanttounplugtheadapter

4. Pressthe“B”buttons,ifyouwanttounplugtheadapter

again from the hair straightener.

again from the base station.

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Electrical Connection

CAUTION:

• Beforeinsertingtheplugintothesocket.Makesurethat

• Donotuseawirebrushoranyabrasiveitems.

the mains voltage to be used matches that of the device.

• Donotuseanyacidicorabrasivedetergents.

You can find this information on the nameplate.

• Connectthedevicetoadulyinstalled230V,50Hzpro-

tective contact socket.

Hair straightener, base station, mains cable

• Cleantheabovementionedpartswithasoft,drycloth.

For use with the mains cable

• Youcancleandirtfromthehotplateswithaslightlydamp

1. Slide the switch on the hair straighener up. The LED in

cloth.

the switch lights up.

2. Wait approximately 90 seconds until the hair straightener

Storage

is hot.

• Leavetheappliancetocoolbeforeputtingitaway!

• Werecommendthatyoukeeptheapplianceinthe

For use without the mains cable

original packaging if you do not intend to use it for long

1. Switch the toggle switch on the base station so that the

periods.

light in the switch light up.

• Alwayskeeptheapplianceoutofthereachofchildrenin

2. Slide the switch on the hair straightener up. The LED in

a well ventilated and dry place.

the switch lights up.

3. Wait approximately 90 seconds until the hair straightener

Technical Specifications

is hot.

Model: ................................................................................. HC 5594

Power supply: ....................................................220-240 V~, 50 Hz

Application

Power consumption: ................................................................50 W

Protection class: ............................................................................... II

WARNING:

Net weight: .............................................................approx. 0.85 kg

Onlyusetheapplianceondry hair.

Subject to technical changes without prior notice!

1. Choose the strand of hair you want to start with.

2. Pin up the rest of the hair in place.

This device has been tested according to all relevant cur-rent

3. Straighten out the strand of hair by pulling the hair down.

CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low

4. Place the straightener on the hair line. Guide the straight-

voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance

ener towards the ends of the hair.

with the latest safety regulations.

5. Now work strand for strand through the hair, placing the

straightener each time at the same height. This gives the

hair style an even shape.

Switch-off

1. Switch off the switch on the base station and on the hair

Disposal

straightener. The LEDs switch off.

2. Disconnect the plug from the socket.

Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol

3. Leave the device to cool before putting it away!

Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equip-

ment in the domestic waste.

Mains Cable

Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer

• Themainscableshouldonlybewounduploosely.

use to the collection points provided for their disposal.

• Nevertiethecabletightlyroundthedevice,asovertime

this may result in the cable breaking.

This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on

• Checkthemainscableregularlyfordamage.

the environment and human health.

This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutili-

sation of electrical and electronic equipment.

Cleaning and care

Information concerning where the equipment can be dis-

WARNING:

posed of can be obtained from your local authority.

• Beforecleaningremovethemainsleadfromthe

socket.

• Undernocircumstancesshouldyouimmersethe

deviceinwaterforcleaningpurposes.Otherwisethis

might result in an electric shock or fire.