beurer HS 15 Hair Straightener Instruction Manual

: June 11, 2024
: Beurer

Table of Contents

beurer HS 15 Hair Straightener
Product Information: HS 15 Hair Straightener
Product Usage Instructions
Included in delivery
SIGNS AND SYMBOLS
INTENDED USE
DEVICE DESCRIPTION
SAFETY NOTES
OPERATION
CLEANING AND CARE OF THE UNIT
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DISPOSAL
WARRANTY
References
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beurer HS 15 Hair Straightener

Product Information: HS 15 Hair Straightener

The HS 15 Hair Straightener is an electronic device used for straightening hair. It comes with coated ceramic heating plates and a locking mechanism to keep the plates closed. The device has an on/off switch and a power indicator light. It is designed to operate on a voltage range of 100-240V~, 50-60Hz and consumes 32W of power. The device is classified as Protection Class II and weighs approximately 272 grams. The package includes the hair straightener and these instructions for use.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the device, check that the exterior of the cardboard delivery packaging is intact and all contents are present. Also, ensure that there is no visible damage to the device or accessories and all packaging material has been removed.
Plug in the device into a power outlet that matches the voltage requirements mentioned above.
Switch on the device using the on/off switch.
Wait for the power indicator light to turn on, indicating that the device has started heating up.
Once the device is heated up, unlock the plates using the locking mechanism.
Place a small section of hair between the plates and clamp them together. Slowly glide the plates down the length of the hair, applying gentle pressure.
After use, switch off the device and unplug it from the power outlet. Allow it to cool down before storing it away.
The device can be cleaned using a damp cloth. Do not use water directly on the device.
If you have any doubts or face any issues with the device, do not use it and contact your retailer or the specified Customer Service address for assistance.

Read these instructions for use carefully. Observe the warnings and safety notes. Keep these instructions for use for future reference. Make the instructions for use accessible to other users. If the device is passed on, provide the instructions for use to the next user as well.

Included in delivery

Check that the exterior of the cardboard delivery packaging is intact and make sure that all contents are present. Before use, ensure that there is no visible damage to the device or accessories and that all packaging material has been removed. If you have any doubts, do not use the device and contact your retailer or the specified Customer Service address.

1 x HS 15 hair straightener
1 x These instructions for use

WARNING

The device is only intended for domestic/private use, not for commercial use.
This device may be used by children over the age of eight and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental skills or a lack of experience or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the device safely and are fully aware of the consequent risks of use.
Children must not play with the device.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless supervised.
If the mains connection cable of this device is damaged, it must be disposed of.
When using the device in the bathroom, unplug the mains plug after use as water in the vicinity constitutes a danger, even when the device is switched off.
As an additional safety measure, we recommend the installation of a residual-current-operated protective device (RCD) with a rated operational current not exceeding 30 mA in the bathroom circuit. Your local electrical specialist can provide you with the relevant information.
Never use the device near baths, wash basins, showers or other objects containing water or other liquids – risk of electric shock!

SIGNS AND SYMBOLS

The following symbols are used on the device, in these instructions for use, on the packaging and on the type plate for the device:

INTENDED USE

The straightener must be used only for individual, private straightening and shaping of hair!
Warning
The device is suitable only:

for external use.
for the intended purpose and as specified in these instructions for use.
Any improper use may be dangerous!

DEVICE DESCRIPTION

1 Coated ceramic hot plates	5 Lock
2 Operation indicator lamp	6 360° rotatable joint
3 on/off switch	7 Bend protection with hanging eyelet
4 Stand	8 Mains cable

SAFETY NOTES

Danger
To avoid damage to health, we strongly advise against using the device in the following situations:

Never submerge the device in water or other liquids! Risk of electric shock!
If the device should fall into water despite following all safety precautions, immediately pull the mains plug from the socket. Do not reach into the water! Risk of electric shock!
Have the device checked by an authorised specialist workshop before using it again. Danger to life due to electric shock!
If the device has been dropped or suffered any other damage, it must no longer be used. Risk of electric shock and risk of injury!
If there is visible damage to the device, mains cable/plug or accessories. If you have any doubts, do not use the device and contact your retailer or the specified Customer Services address. Risk of electric shock!
Keep packaging material away from children – risk of suffocation!
Do not use extension cables in the bathroom to ensure the mains plug can be accessed quickly in an emergency.

Warning
To avoid damage to health, please note the following:

Ensure that no highly flammable liquids are located near the device. Risk of fire!
Place the device on fireproof surfaces only. Risk of fire!
The hair straightener must not be covered – risk of fire!
Do not use the device on synthetic hair – risk of fire!

Notes

Remove all packaging material before using the device.
Only connect the device to a socket that has the voltage shown on the type plate.
Only pull the mains cable from the socket by the mains plug.
Do not use any additional parts that are not recommended by the manufacturer or offered as accessories.
Under no circumstances should you open or repair the device yourself, as faultless functionality can no longer be guaranteed thereafter. Failure to comply will invalidate the warranty.
In the event of a fault or damage, have the device repaired by a certified specialist workshop.
Never leave the device unattended during use.
Do not use the device outside.
If you pass the device on to someone else, make sure to also pass on these instructions for use.

OPERATION

Warning

Position yourself on a dry, non-conductive surface. Risk of electric shock!
Ensure that your hands are dry. Risk of electric shock!
Your hair must be dry! Risk of electric shock!
The device can become very hot depending on the temperature setting and the duration of use. When the device is hot, it must only be held using the handle – risk of burns and fire!
Do not touch the hot plates [1]. Risk of burns!
Do not clamp objects between the hot plates [1].
Switch the device off immediately if it is faulty or not working properly.

Important

Untangle the mains cable [8] if it is twisted.
Do not pull, twist or bend the mains cable [8] and do not pull or route it over/on sharp, pointed objects or hot surfaces.
Do not jam the mains cable [8] in drawers or doors, for example. The risk of electric shock is increased if the mains cable is damaged or tangled.

Straightening/shaping hair

Dry your hair completely before using the straightener.
Your hair should be clean and free of styling products. Exceptions to this are special products that aid straightening of the hair.
Comb your hair with a wide-toothed comb to untangle it.
Unlock the hair straightener at the locking mechanism [5] by pushing outwards.
Slide the on/off switch to the left to the “ON” position.
After about 60 seconds, the straightener is ready for use.
Divide your hair into individual strands with a width of about 3 to 4 cm. Hold the strands taut and place them between the heating plates [1] at the roots.
Move the straightener slowly and smoothly from the roots to the ends. Do not keep the straightener at any one place for longer than two seconds. This way you will obtain the best results without overstraining or damaging your hair.
You can shape the ends by twisting the straightener either outward or inward before you pull it out over the ends.

Note
For your safety, the straightener shuts off automatically after 30 minutes.
After use

Slide the on/off switch to the right to the “OFF” position.
Place the straightener on a non-combustible surface.
Remove the plug from the socket after each use.
Let the unit cool down.
Do not wind the mains cable [8] around the unit!
Store the unit in a dry place that is out of reach of children.
The unit can be hung on a hook by the hanging eyelet [7].

CLEANING AND CARE OF THE UNIT

Warning

Always pull the mains plug out of the socket before cleaning the device. Risk of electric shock!
Ensure that no water gets inside the device. Risk of electric shock!
Do not clean the device with highly flammable liquids! Risk of fire!

Note

Your device is maintenance-free.
Protect the device from dust, dirt and humidity.
Do not clean the device in a dishwasher.
Do not use any aggressive, caustic, abrasive or corrosive cleaning products or hard brushes.
The casing of the hair straightener and the hot plates may be cleaned with a soft cloth dampened with warm water.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Weight	Approx. 272 g
Power supply	100-240 V~, 50-60 Hz
Power consumption	32 W
Temperature range	Approx. 210 °C
Safety class	II
Ambient conditions	Only approved for indoor use
Allowable temperature range	-10 to +40 °C

Subject to technical modifications.
The unit carries the CE mark and complies with the following EU directives:

2006/95/EC the Low Voltage Directive
2004/108/EC the EMC Directive

DISPOSAL

Beurer GmbH • Söflinger Str. 218 • 89077 Ulm, Germany
www.beurer.com
www.beurer.healthguide.com
www.beurer-gesundheitsratgeber.com
Beurer UK Ltd., Suite 16, Stonecross Place, Yew Tree Way
WA3 2SH Golborne, United Kingdom

For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the device in the household waste at the end of its useful life. Dispose of the device at a suitable local collection or recycling point. Dispose of the device in accordance with EC Directive – WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). If you have any questions, please contact the local authorities responsible for waste disposal.