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3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

GB FITTING AND REMOVING ACCESSORIES STRAIGHTENING 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ACCESSORY (A): A. Hair straightener accessory Place the straightening ac- B. Combs cessory on the body of the C. Ceramic coated straightening plates appliance (Fig. 1). Gently D. Accessory removal button press into place until the E. Attachment slot accessory locks. To re- F. Control button 1 2 3 4 move, press button (D) and G. Clip System trigger tilt the accessory to release 1800111818/13-08 H. Hanging hook (Fig. 2). I. Concentrator J. Filter CONCENTRATOR (I): Place K. Removable rear grid the concentrator on the L. Straightening setting ring body of the appliance (Fig. 3 and Fig. 4). Use the concentrator to accurately adjust the air flow onto Please carefully read the user’s manual and safety 5 6 7 your hair. instructions before use to make sure LISSIMA gives you the very best results. “CLIP SYSTEM” (G): The “Clip System” trigger • “Ultra-liss Ceramic system”: (G) controls the opening and closing of the straightening plates (C) for perfectly smooth hair (Fig. 5) right from the This exclusive system means you can straighten, root of the hair: smooth and dry your hair in one go. Ceramic 1. Press the trigger (G) to open out the straightening plates and make it easier to grasp the lock of technology gives extra gloss and shine to your hair (Fig. 6). hair while protecting its structure. 2. Release the trigger for the straightening plates to gently close onto the lock of hair (Fig. 7). • “Ionic system”: your hair straightener automati- cally emits negative ions to eliminate static elec- SETTING THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER tricity. You hair will shine and be easier to style. SPEEDS (F): • “Clip System”: the “Clip System” trigger controls the opening and closing of the ceramic plates. This exclusive system LISSIMA offers two air speed/temperature levels (Fig. 8): means you can take a lock of hair right from the root and smooth it perfectly to the tip. - Level 1: medium air flow and suitable temperature to style your hair (ideal for smoothing). - Level 2: more intense air flow, ideal for drying your hair quickly. 2. SAFETY vice Centre if: 8 • For your safety, this appliance complies with the applica- - your appliance has fallen, ble standards and regulations (Low Voltage Directive, Elec- - it does not work correctly. tromagnetic Compatibility, Environmental…). • The dryer is equipped with a heat-sensitive safety device. • The appliance’s accessories become very hot during use. In the event of overheating (for example if the rear grill is Avoid contact with the skin. Make sure that the supply cord blocked), the dryer will stop automatically: contact the STRAIGHTENING never comes into contact with the hot parts of the ap- After-Sales Service. ADJUSTMENT (L) pliance. • The appliance must be unplugged: • Check that the voltage of your electricity supply matches - before cleaning and maintenance procedures. the voltage of your appliance. Any error when connecting - if it is not working correctly. the appliance can cause irreparable harm, not covered by - as soon as you have finished using it. the guarantee. - if you leave the room, even momentarily. • If using this appliance outside of the UK, as an additional • Do not use if the cord is damaged. safety measure, we recommend the installation of a resi- • Do not immerse or put under running water, even for clea- 10 11 dual current difference device in the electrical circuit sup- ning purposes. plying the bathroom,acting at not more than 30 mA. Ask • Do not hold with damp hands. 9 your installer for advice. • Do not hold the appliance by the casing, which is hot, but • Do not use in a bathroom in the UK. by the handle. Use the adjustment ring to • The installation of the appliance and its use must however • Do not unplug by pulling on the cord, rather pull out by the rear of the appliance (L) comply with the standards in force in your country. the plug. to select the straightening • Caution : Never use your appliance with wet hands • Do not use an electrical extension lead. power that bests suits the or near water contained in bath tubs, showers, sinks • Do not clean with abrasive or corrosive products. nature of your hair for cus- or other containers… • Do not use at temperatures below 0°C and above 35°C. tom straightening perfor- 12 13 • If you are using this appliance outside of the UK and you • Do not place or rest the appliance on soft furnishings. Al- mance! (Fig. 9): ways place or rest the appliance on a flat, stable, heat-resis- are using it in the bathroom, unplug it after use as thepre- LISSIMA gives you 4 settings suited to various types of curls: wavy (Fig. 10), (Fig. sence of water nearby may pose a danger even when the tant surface. 11), frizzy (Fig. 12) or fuzzy (Fig. 13). appliance is turned off. • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (inclu- GUARANTEE : This product has been designed for domes- ding children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental ca- tic use only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or fai- 4. TIPS TO MAKE A SUCCESS OF STYLING pabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they lure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer have been given supervision or instruction concerning use accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply. HOW TO USE LISSIMA of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Here is the basic technique to straighten your hair from root to tip: Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not - After washing, towel-dry your hair and carefully untangle. play with the appliance. - Pre-dry your hair using the hair dryer function (with or without using the concentrator) keep your hair slightly damp. • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the - Fit the Ultra-liss Ceramic system straightener accessory and select speed "1". manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified per- sons in order to avoid a hazard. Place the appliance at the root of your hair, just • Stop using your appliance and contact an Authorised Ser- above or below the lock you wish to straighten, using the Clip System trigger close the plates into the thickness of the lock (Figs 14 and 15), then slide the appliance slowly along to the tip (Fig 16). Re- peat the operation until you have the desired qua- lity of straightening. 14 15 16 1800111818 CV9132 G0:1800111818 CV9132 G0 20/06/08 12:30 Page 2

HAIRDRESSER’S HINTS Smoothing mid-length layered hair: (Fig. 31) Volume at the roots: Once your hair is dried and smoothed, again - Pre-dry your hair using the hair dryer function, with your head tilted place the appliance at the roots, under the lock to forward. be styled, allow the straightening plates to pene- - Keep your head down and straighten lock by lock (Fig. 32), starting trate fully into the thickness of the hair and start with the fringe, gradually continue straightening of the side locks, then the to smooth the lock in the opposite direction to top of your head, and finish off on the back of the neck. - To obtain a smooth but full-bodied hair style, use this technique, placing 17 18 19 the hair roots along about 1.2 inches (Fig. 17), 31 32 then hold the appliance just above the scalp for 5 the appliance under the lock of hair. seconds (Fig. 18) and finally slide the appliance - To obtain a smooth, flat hair style, the appliance must be above the lock down to the end of the lock (Fig. 19). To give volume to your full head of hair, it is essential to apply this tip to each lock of hair. of hair..

A smooth and full-bodied fringe: STRAIGHTENING A SHORT SQUARE CUT WITH LAYERED ENDS Take the pre-dried but still damp fringe whole in one hand, place the ap- (Fig. 33) pliance at the hair roots, under the lock and smooth the hair firstly verti- - Pre-dry your hair using the appliance’s dryer function. cally above your head (Fig. 20), then slide the appliance slowly to the end - Vertically separate your hair into 2 parts, from the top of your head of the lock. down to the base of your neck (Fig. 34). If you want to curve your fringe in towards your face, again take the lock - Start by straightening a first part on the back of the neck, placing the and use your other hand to place it between the straightening plates appliance outside the lock and making a root to tip movement. 20 21 along the curve of the appliance (Fig. 21). Hold this position for 5 seconds 33 - Start the operation again until you obtain perfect straightening on both to fix the rounded form of your hair. 34 sides of the back of your neck. - Continue with the locks on either side of your face and finish with the top of your head (and possibly the fringe). The tips of your hair rounded inward or outward: - To obtain a smooth but full-bodied hair style, use this technique, pla- You can give this movement to your entire head of hair or to just a few cing the appliance under the lock of hair. locks. The appliance must be placed under the lock. - To obtain a smooth, flat hair style, the appliance must be above the Proceed with straightening of the chosen lock and once you get to the lock of hair. end, block the tip of your hair with the other hand or using a comb (Fig. - To keep an extremely straight, stiff end, without a rounded effect (Fig. 22), pushing the lock down onto the rounded base of the appliance. 35), slide the appliance down to the tips without tilting the appliance, To give a more pronounced curve to the lock, tilt the appliance further in- hold the position for 5 seconds then let the lock out gently (Fig. 36). 35 36 22 23 wards.

To shape rounded tips outwards (Fig. 23), proceed in identical fashion, but with the appliance above the lock of hair.

You can of course use your usual beauty and hairdressing products (rinses, masks, mousses, lacquers, styling gels, etc.) Smoothing mid-length layered hair: (Fig. 24-25) Caution! Never use the appliance combined with a (permanent) chemical hair product. You would severely da- Here it is best to gradually separate your hair into 5 sections. mage your hair!

5. MAINTENANCE 24 25 CAUTION! Always unplug the appliance before cleaning it. A – Cleaning the appliance: • Your appliance requires very little maintenance. You can clean it using a dry or slightly moistened cloth. Section 1: Start by smoothing lengths over the nape of the neck. • Removable grid for easy maintenance: - Use a comb to separate the hair horizontally, from the base of one ear This appliance is equipped with a rear grid and an extremely fine filter (Fig. 37) to prevent hair get- round to the other (Fig. 26). ting inside the appliance. You are advised to regularly clean any dust from the filter. 37 - Attach the rest of your hair using a hair clip. - Separate the hair over the back of your neck into 3 vertical strands (Fig. 27): 6. ENVIRONNEMENT PROTECTION FIRST! Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. 27 Start by straightening the side locks and then the lock in the middle. 26 - Release the clip and again separate your hair as described below in Leave it a local civic waste collection point. section 2.

Section 2: Smoothing hair on the back of your head. 7. IN THE EVENT OF A PROBLEM - Separate the hair horizontally, from the base of one ear round to the other (Fig. 28) If straightening is not effective enough! - Attach the rest of your hair and proceed as in section 1. • Your hair is probably too wet. Dry it a little more. • Increase the straightening setting (ring L).

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Section 3: Straighten the sides of your head of hair. - Separate your hair vertically from the "natural" parting going down to your ear (Fig. 29). - Attach the locks on the top of your head and straighten your hair HELPLINE: on each side of your face using the basic technique. If you have any product problems or queries, please contact our Customer Relations Team first for expert help and advice: - Release the clip and finish by straightening the locks on the top of 0845 602 1454 - UK your head (Fig. 30). (01) 677 4003 - Ireland 29 30 or consult our website - www.rowenta.co.uk