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-Children should be super vised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. -Keep the appliance away from non-heat-resistant surfaces and never cover the appliance with anything (e.g. a towel or clothing) when it is hot. -Keep the appliance away from flammable items. -Never leave the appliance unattended when it is plugged in. -Always unplug the appliance after use. -Always return the appliance to a ser vice centre authorised by Philips for examination or repair. Repair by unqualified people could cause an extremely hazardous situation for the user. caution -For additional protection, we advise you to install a residual current device (RCD) in the electrical circuit that supplies the bathroom. This RCD must have a rated residual operating current not higher than 30mA. Ask your installer for advice. -Keep the plates clean and free of dust, dir t and styling products such as mousse, spray and gel. Dust, dir t and styling products may cause damage to the ceramic-coated straightening plates. -The straightening plates and the plastic par ts near the plates reach a high temperature quickly. Prevent the hot surfaces of the appliance from coming into contact with your skin. -The straightening plates have a ceramic coating.This coating slowly wears away over time.This does not affect the performance of the appliance. EnglisH -If you use the appliance on colour-treated hair, the marble plates may stain.This does not affect the performance of the appliance. -Do not leave the plates in your hair for more than a few seconds at a time as this may cause damage to your hair. -Only use the appliance on dr y hair. -Do not use the appliance on ar tificial hair. -Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than described in this manual. -Wait until the appliance has cooled down before you store it. -Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance. -The maximum temperature occurs just after heating up.The actual temperature during use may be lower. Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. using the appliance Never leave the appliance unattended when it is plugged in. Always put the appliance on a heat-resistant surface when it is heating up and when it is hot. Straighteners are powerful styling tools and must always be used with care. As with all straighteners that reach salon-high temperatures, do not use the appliance frequently to avoid damage to the hair. If you use the straightener incorrectly or if you use it at the wrong temperature setting, you could overheat your hair or even burn it. Always make sure you select a temperature setting that is suitable for your hair type. straightening Put the plug in the wall socket. Set the on/off switch to ‘on’. The power-on light goes on. , EnglisH The straightening plates heat up rapidly and are ready for use , within 60 seconds. Some condensation may develop on the inside of the window near the marble plate.This is normal and does not affect the performance of the appliance. Set the temperature setting selector to the preferred temperature setting (1- 5) (Fig. ). -Always select a low temperature setting when you use the straightener for the first time. -For coarse, curly or hard-to-straighten hair, select a temperature setting between 13 and 25 (155°C-210°C). -For fine, medium-textured or softly waved hair, select a temperature setting between 1 and 12 (115°C-150°C). Take extra care with pale, blonde, bleached or colour-treated hair, since it is susceptible to damage at high temperatures. Comb or brush your hair so that it is disentangled and smooth. (Fig. ) Use a comb to divide the hair into sections. Do not put too much hair in one section. Tip: It is better to section off the crown area and to straighten the hair underneath first, followed by the top area. 5 6 Take a section that is approximately - cm wide. Hold the straightener in such a way that the marble protection plates point upwards and the hot straightening plates point downwards (Fig. ). -Look at the symbol on the appliance. (Fig. 5) If the hot straightening plates point in the wrong direction, turn the appliance around. When you slide the straightener down the hair, the hot straightening plates must touch the hair before the marble protection plates. 7 Press the handles of the appliance firmly together. 10 EnglisH 8 9 Slide the straightener down the lock of hair in 5 seconds, from root to hair end, without stopping (Fig. 6). Repeat this process after 0 seconds until you have achieved the desired look. 10 Let your hair cool down. Do not comb or brush it before it has cooled down, as this would ruin the hairstyle you have just created. cleaning 1 Switch off the appliance and unplug it. Let the appliance cool down completely on a heat-resistant surface. Clean the appliance with a damp cl...