Beurer HTE 30: G ENGLISH
G ENGLISH: Beurer HTE 30
G ENGLISH
Contents
7 Cleaning and care of the unit ................... 14
1 About the unit ............................................ 9
8 Technical specifications ........................... 14
2 Signs and symbols..................................... 9
9 Disposal ................................................... 15
3 Intended use ............................................ 10
4 Safety instructions for your health ........... 10
Included in delivery
5 Unit description ........................................ 12
• Curling iron
6 Operation ................................................. 12
• This instruction manual
1. About the unit
You can use the curling iron to create curls or
An automatic shuto protects the unit from
waves in your hair.
overheating. The device switches o automati-
The 360° rotatable joint on the mains cable
cally after 60 minutes.
makes for flexible use of the curling iron.
The curling iron has an automatic voltage
The curling iron has a short warm-up phase and
selector and adapts itself worldwide to the local
is ready for use after only a few minutes.
mains voltage (100-240 V ~) and frequency
The ceramic coating of the barrel and the clip
(50/60 Hz).
provide for an even heat distribution and a
The unit is intended only for the purposes
smooth surface texture. This enables the curling
described in this instruction manual.
iron to glide through your hair with ease and
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any
provides for gentle styling of your hair.
damages that are caused through improper or
The temperature can be continuously adjusted
careless use.
from about 90 °C to 180 °C and makes professi-
onal styling of various hair types possible.
2. Signs and symbols
The following symbols appear in these instructions or on the unit.
Danger The unit must not be used in the vicinity of water or in water
(e.g. washbasin, shower, bathtub) – risk of electric shock!
Warning Warning instruction indicating a risk of injury or damage to
health.
Important Safety note indicating possible damage to the unit/accessories.
Note Important information to be noted.
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3. Intended use
The curling iron must be used only for individu-
Any improper use can be dangerous!
al, private shaping of head hair into curls/waves!
The unit carries the CE mark and complies
with the following EU directives:
• 2006/95/EC the Low Voltage Directive
Warning
• 2004/108/EC the EMC Directive
Use the unit only:
• For external use
• For the purpose for which it was developed
and in the manner specified in these instruc-
tions for use.
4. Safety instructions for your health
• Do not use any add-on parts that are not
recommended by the manufacturer or oered
Warning
as an accessory.
To prevent harm to your health, we urgently
recommend that you not use the unit in the
• Ensure that there are no highly flammable
following situations:
liquids in the vicinity of the unit.
• If the unit, mains cable/plug or accessories
• Place the unit only on a non-combustible
are visibly damaged. When in doubt, do not
surface.
use the unit and contact your dealer or the
• Do not use the unit on artificial hair – fire
customer service address provided.
hazard!
• The unit must not be covered – fire hazard!
To avoid harm to your health, observe the
• Never open or attempt to repair the unit your-
following points:
self, as otherwise proper function is no longer
• People (including children) who are not able
guaranteed. Failure to observe this regulation
to use the unit safely due to their physical,
shall void the warranty.
sensory or mental abilities or their lack of
• If the unit malfunctions or is damaged, have it
experience or knowledge must not use this
repaired by a qualified specialised workshop.
unit without supervision or instruction by a
• Do not use the unit if it has fallen or been
responsible person.
dropped on the floor or is otherwise damaged.
• Children must be supervised when using the
• Do not use an extension cord in the bathroom,
unit.
so that you can quickly reach the mains plug
• Pull the cord out of the socket by the mains
in an emergency.
plug only.
• Never leave the unit unsupervised during
• For additional protection, we recommend
operation.
installing a residual-current device (RCD)
• Do not use the unit in the open air.
with a rated current of no more than 30 mA
• If you give the unit to a third party, you must
in the electrical circuit of the bathroom. More
include these instructions for use.
information can be obtained from your local
electrical supply store.
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Before using the unit for the first time
Danger
Warning
• Never use the unit in the vicinity of bathtubs,
washbasins, showers or other vessels con-
• Keep children away from packaging materials
taining water or other liquids – risk of electric
– risk of suocation!
shock!
• Before you use the unit for the first time,
• If the unit falls into water despite all safety
remove all packaging materials.
precautions, remove the plug from the socket
• Plug the unit into a socket with the voltage
immediately! Do not reach into the water!
specified on the identification plate only.
• Before using the unit again, have it checked
by an authorised specialised workshop! Risk
of fatal injury from electric shock!
• Never immerse the unit in water or another
liquid!
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5. Unit description
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8
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1 Plastic cap
8 Handle
2 Barrel with ceramic coating
9 360° rotatable joint
3 Clip with ceramic coating
10 Bend protection with hanging eyelet
4 Lever for opening the clip
11 Mains cable
5 Temperature controller
12 Stand
6 Heat indicator lamp
7 Button to switch the device on/o
6. Operation
Important
Warning
• Straighten the mains cable [11] if it becomes
• Stand on a dry, electrically non-conductive
twisted.
surface.
• Do not pull, twist or kink the mains cable [11];
• Ensure that your hands are dry!
do not pull or lay it across/on sharp, pointy
• Your hair must be dry!
objects or hot surfaces.
• Depending on the temperature setting and
• Do not clamp the mains cable [11], for examp-
duration of use, the unit can become very hot.
le in drawers, doors or between the barrel [2]
If the unit is hot, touch it only by its handle [9]
and clip [3].
– burn and fire hazard!
• Do not touch the plastic cap [1], the barrel [2]
or the clip [3].
• Press only on the lever [4] to open the clip [3].
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• Do not clamp any objects between the barrel
[2] and clip [3].
• Switch the unit o immediately if it is defective
or malfunctioning.
• Fold out the stand [12]. The stand [12] pre-
vents the barrel [2] from touching the surface
while becoming hot.
• Place the curling iron with the stand [12] onto
a stable, horizontal and non-combustible
surface or hold the curling iron in your hand.
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We recommend the following temperature
settings:
Level Hair type
Low -
Fine, fragile, coloured or bleached hair
medium
Medium
Normal and thick hair
- high
• Press the button [7].
Note
- The heating element in the curling iron is
• The higher the selected temperature, the more
switched on.
quickly you get the desired result.
- The warm-up phase is displayed by a
flashing
Shaping hair
heat indicator lamp [6].
• Dry your hair completely before using the
- When the selected temperature has been
curling iron.
reached, this is displayed by a continuously
• Your hair should be clean and free of styling
lit heat indicator lamp [6].
products.
• The curling iron is ready for use in a few minu-
• Comb your hair with a wide-toothed comb to
tes.
untangle it.
• Divide your hair into individual strands with a
Adjusting the temperature
width of about 2 cm. Hold the strands taut.
The temperature can be adjusted continuously.
• Press on the lever [4] to open the clip [3].
• You can increase (+) or decrease (-) the tem-
perature using the temperature controller [5].
Shaping hair ends
• Place the hair strand ends between the barrel
[2] and the clip [3].
• Close the clip [3] to hold the hair strands in
place.
• You can shape the ends by twisting the cur-
ling iron either outward or inward before you
Note
pull it out over the ends.
• Automatic shuto:
• Do not remain at any one place for longer
For your safety, the unit shuts o automati-
than about 8 to 10 seconds. This way you will
cally after 1 hour.
obtain the best results without overstraining or
damaging your hair.
After use
• Press the button [7]. The heating element in
Shaping curls/waves
the curling iron is switched o.
• Place the hair strand ends between the barrel
• Place the curling iron with the stand [12] onto
[2] and the clip [3].
a stable, horizontal and non-combustible
• Close the clip [3] to hold the hair strands in
surface or hold the curling iron in your hand to
place.
let it cool.
• Wind the strands toward your head on the
• Remove the plug from the socket after each
curling iron.
use.
• Leave the curling iron in your hair for 8 to 10
• Do not wind the mains cable [11] around the
seconds to achieve the desired curling results.
unit!
• Open the clip [3] and carefully pull the barrel
• Store the unit in a dry place that is out of
[2] out of the curl.
reach of children.
• The unit can be hung on a hook by the han-
ging eyelet [10].
7. Cleaning and care of the unit
Notes
• Do not wash the unit in a dishwasher!
• Do not use any strong, sharp, abrasive, corro-
• Your unit is maintenance-free.
sive cleaning agents or hard brushes!
• Protect the unit from dust, dirt and moisture.
• Do not clean it with any highly flammable
liquids!
Cleaning
• The unit can be cleaned with a soft cloth that
has been moistened with warm water.
Important
• Always remove the plug from the socket
before cleaning.
• Ensure that no water enters the inside of the
unit!
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8. Technical specifications
Weight Approx. 330 g
Power supply 100-240 V ~, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 40 W
Temperature range 90 to 180 °C
Safety class II
Ambient conditions Only approved for indoor use
Allowable temperature range -10 to +40 °C
Subject to technical modifications.
9. Disposal
In the interest of protecting the environment, the
If you have any questions, please contact the
unit must not be thrown out with the household
local authorities responsible for waste disposal.
waste at the end of its service life.
You can find out about collection points for
your old units e.g. from the local municipal
Dispose of the unit at a suitable local collection
government, the local waste disposal company
or recycling point.
or your dealer.
Observe the local regulations for material
disposal.
Dispose of the unit in accordance with
EC Directive 2002/96/EC–WEEE (Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
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