Safety Instructions; Risk Of Electrocution - Balance KH 5525 Manual De Instrucciones

Hair Straightener
KH5525

Safety instructions

Risk of electrocution!

• Connect the appliance only to wall sockets supply-
ing the current strength detailed on the model
plate.
Under no circumstances may the appliance be
submersed in fluids or fluids be allowed to
permeate the housing. Do not expose the
appliance to humidity and do not use it outdoors.
Should liquids enter the housing, unplug the
appliance from the power socket immediately
and arrange for it to be repaired by a quali-
fied technician.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
Never use the appliance near water, particu-
larly not near sinks, baths or other vessels.
The proximity of moisture presents a danger,
even when the appliance is switched off. After
use, always remove the plug from the power
socket. As additional protection, the installation of
a faulty-current protection unit with an activa-
tion power rating of not more than 30 mA is
recommended for the power circuit in the bath-
room. Ask your electrician for advice.
• In event of operating malfunctions and before
cleaning the appliance, remove the power plug
from the wall socket.
• Disconnect the appliance by pulling on the plug,
not on the power cable.
• Do not wrap the power cable around the appliance
and protect it from being damaged.
• To avoid risks, arrange for defective power cables
and/or plugs to be replaced immediately by
qualified technicians or our Customer Service
Department.
• Do not pinch or squeeze the power cord and
lay it in such a way that no one can tread on or
trip over it.
• In order that you can disconnect the appliance
quickly in an emergency, do not use extension
cables.
• NEVER grasp the appliance, power cable or
power plug with wet hands.
• Unplug the appliance immediately after use.
The appliance is completely free of electrical
power ONLY when unplugged .
Risk of fire and burns
• This appliance is not intended for use by individuals
(including children) with restricted physical,
physiological or intellectual abilities or deficiences
in experience and/or knowledge unless they are
supervised by a person responsible for their safety
or receive from this person instruction in how the
appliance is to be used. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
• NEVER leave a switched on appliance unsupervised.
• Do not place the appliance close to sources of
heat and protect the power cable from damage.
• Do not operate the appliance if it has sustained
a fall or is damaged. Arrange for the appliance
to be checked and/or repaired by qualified tech-
nicians.
• You may not open the housing or repair the
appliance yourself. Should you do so, appliance
safety can no longer be assured and the warranty
will become void. Permit only authorised technicians
to repair a defective appliance if repairs should
be necessary.
• The appliance becomes hot when in use. Hold it
only by the grip when it is hot.
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