ghd Max Styler 2 Flat Iron Hair Straightener Instruction Manual

: May 15, 2024
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Table of Contents

ghd Max Styler 2 Flat Iron Hair Straightener
Product Usage Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Operation
User Maintenance Instructions
- Failure to Operate
manufacturer’s guarantee
References
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Specifications

Product Name: ghd gold / ghd max styler
Type: Professional Advanced Styler / Professional Wide Plate Styler
Suitable for: Adults and children aged 8 years and above
Not Suitable for: Use with synthetic hair
Color: Gold

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions
Before using the ghd styler, please read and follow these important safety instructions:

Keep the appliance out of reach of children, especially during use and cool down.
Avoid using the styler in wet conditions or near water sources.
Ensure the appliance is unplugged after use.
Do not operate the appliance if it is not functioning properly or if the power cord is damaged.
Avoid direct contact with the hot heater plates to prevent burns.

Product Operation

To operate the ghd styler:

Ensure hair is completely dry before use.
Avoid touching the hot plates directly during styling.
Always place the styler on a flat, heat-resistant surface when not in use.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: Can children use the ghd styler?
A: Children aged 8 years and above can use the styler under adult supervision and with proper instruction.

Q: Can the ghd styler be used on dyed hair?
A: It is possible that color may transfer onto the styler if used on dyed hair, so caution is advised.

Q: How should I store the ghd styler?
A: Store the styler on a flat, heat-resistant surface after use to prevent accidents or burns.

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire, or injury to persons, read and follow these safety instructions before using your ghd styler.
This ghd styler is for use only as a hairstyling aid, and only with products specifically designed for use with a heated hairstyling aid such as a ghd heat mat.

Handling your ghd styler
The ghd styler contains high-tech, sensitive components therefore please ensure that the product is not dropped. Do not insert foreign objects, paint,burn or disassemble your ghd styler. Do not use your ghd styler if it has been damaged – for example if the styler casing is cracked. If your product is damaged through misuse or abuse, this will not be covered under your guarantee. This does not affect your statutory rights.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved, by a person responsible for their safety.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

BURN HAZARD: Keep appliance out of reach from children, particularly duringuse and during cool downafter use.

When the appliance is connected to a power supply never leave it unattended.

The ghd styler is not suitable for use with synthetic hair. It is possible that colour may permanently transfer onto the styler if used on dyed hair.

warning: keep away from water

Do not use this device in a bathtub, shower, or water filled reservoir.

When the appliance is used in a bathroom, unplug it after use since the proximity of water presents a hazard even when the appliance is switched off.
For additional protection, the installation of a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA is advisable in the electric circuit supplying the bathroom. Ask your installer, or a qualified electrician, for advice.
Do not reach for the for the appliance if it has fallen into water.
Do not spray or apply wet styling aids directly onto the ghd styler.

warning: electricity
As with most electrical appliances, electrical parts are electrically live even when the switch is off.

To reduce the risk of electrocution:
Never operate this appliance if it is not working properly,or if it has a damaged power cord or plug. If the power cord or plug is damaged,it must be replaced by Jemella Ltd.

Only use with 110–240V, 50-60 Hz power supply.
The appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces. Do not wrap the power cord around the appliance. Do not hang the ghd styler by the power cord.
Always unplug the ghd styler immediately after using.
Do not use an extension power cord with this appliance.
Do not use a voltage inverter or generator with this appliance.
Your ghd product is a class II electrical appliance and should not be connected to an earth connection.

warning: hot surfaces

The ghd styler heater plates are hot for effective styling.

To reduce the risk of burns:

NEVER touch the styler heater plates.
Avoid holding or touching the styler beyond the raised finger guard.
When not styling always lay the ghd styler on a flat heat-resistant surface such as a ghd styler heat mat.
When styling is complete, always switch off the ghd styler and unplug it from the power supply.
Wait for the ghd styler to cool before storing.
After styling the plates remain hot – for safe cooling cover the plates with the heatproof plate guard.
When the ghd styler has cooled, fold the power cord in the same way as it was first delivered in its packaging. Do not wind it around your hand or the body of the ghd styler as this can lead to early failure of the power cord.
Always place the appliance with the stand, if any, on a heat-resistant, stable flat surface.

Your ghd styler is not only attractive to you, but also to your children.
Please ensure you always store your ghd styler out of reach of children, particularly during use, especially when cooling.

For safe cooling, cover the plates with the heatproof plate guard.

WARNING: even with the plate guard on, the styler heater plates are still very hot, do not touch the plates or allow children or those with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge to touch the styler whilst it is cooling.

Operation

Ensure that hair is completely dry before using the ghd appliance. ghd gold

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Heatproof plate guard
Styler heater plates
Raised finger guard. Avoid holding or touching the styler beyond this feature.
On/Off Switch and indicator light
Styler body
Power cord

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Plug the ghd styler into the power supply. The ghd styler will momentarily flash around the ON/OFF switch and beep to indicate that it is connected to a power supply and is in standby mode.
To turn on the ghd styler, press and hold the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second.
The ghd styler will play a short start-up tune and a light will pulse to indicate that the styler is heating up.
IMPORTANT: the ghd styler reaches the required temperature in seconds, so be careful not to touch the heater plates. Once the ghd styler has reached temperature, it will bleep and the light will remain illuminated to indicate that it is ready to use.

When you have finished your styling session, press and hold the ON/OFF button until the ghd styler plays the shut-down tune. Once turned OFF, unplug the ghd styler from the power supply and allow it to cool in a safe place.
The ghd styler has the following safety features:

Sleep mode: if the ghd styler has been left on and has not been used for more than 30 minutes, a safety feature will automatically turn the styler off.
The styler will play the shut-down tune, the heating plates will start to cool and the light will slowly pulse.
- To re-start the ghd styler while it is in sleep mode, simply re-press the ON/OFF button for at least 1 second until the start-up tune sounds.
- Note that although the ghd styler is turned off, it is still connected to the mains and should be unplugged from mains electricity at the earliest opportunity.
Protect Mode (ghd Max only): the ghd Max styler can protect itself against adverse events or power fluctuations. For safety the heaters will turn off, the ghd Max styler will emit a bleep and the light will flash white every five seconds. If this occurs un-plug and re-plug at the power supply and then re-start.
Fail safe: in the unlikely event of a control system error, for safety theheaters will turn off, the ghd styler will emit rapid bleeps and the lightwill flash red every 5 seconds. If this occurs switch off the ghd styler at the power supply and re-start. If the unit does not re-start or the problem persists, contact ghd Customer Service for advice.

User Maintenance Instructions

Cleaning your ghd styler

Unplug the ghd styler from the mains power supply.
Always allow the ghd styler to cool before attempting to clean it.
Never immerse the appliance in water.
Wipe the outside of the ghd styler with a damp cloth. Do not use sharp or abrasive detergents or corrosive products.

Storage

Always allow the ghd styler to cool down before storing away.
When the ghd styler has cooled down, fold the power cord in the same way as it was first delivered in its packaging. Do not wrap the supply cord around the ghd styler as this can strain the cord and cause premature supply cord failure.

Failure to Operate

Your ghd styling appliance is a high performance product and if the unit is subjected to large fluctuation in mains power during use it may go into protect mode or fail-safe mode to protect the unit from damage. Therefore, in the unlikely event that your ghd product does not operate correctly, check that your ghd product and mains power supply are switched on, and that power is available.

If your product stops working and the white light or red fault light flashes,please follow the procedure below:

Switch off the unit
Unplug the unit from the plug socket
Wait for 5 seconds and then plug the unit back into the wall
Switch the unit back on

If this occurs repeatedly, please contact your local ghd service centre.
For UK plugs, please ensure that the fitted fuse is intact and functioning; if it is not replace it with an identically rated British Standard Fuse.
If in doubt or for further advice, please visit the help section of ghdhair.com or contact an approved ghd stockist or contact ghd Customer Service for further advice.

manufacturer’s guarantee

All ghd electrical products are individually tested before leaving the factory.
However in the unlikely event of the product proving defective due to faulty workmanship or materials, then, at its sole discretion, ghd will replace the product at no charge with an identical or equivalent product within two years from the original date of purchase. A replacement product assumes the remaining guarantee of the original product or 180 days, whichever provides longer coverage for you. When a product is exchanged, any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes property of ghd.

To claim under this guarantee please visit ‘ghdhair. com/returns’ and follow the onscreen instructions to complete your return. Please ensure that you include a proof of purchase with any returned product. Therefore please ensure you keep your proof of purchase in a safe place.

This guarantee only applies to genuine ghd products purchased through ghd- approved stockists, and does not cover products repaired or serviced by anyone other than ghd personnel or ghd representatives. Note that this guarantee may be invalidated where serial numbers or identification have been erased, damaged or modified.
This does not affect your statutory rights.
Neither Jemella Group Limited nor its subsidiaries provides replacement parts for any of its electrical units. If you do not have access to the internet please return your ghd electrical product to the closest ghd address as printed in this leaflet or on the packaging, together with your proof of purchase. For customers in Australia and New Zealand, please phone your closest ghd office on the number printed in this leaflet.

Australia only
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

recycling and disposal
Your ghd electrical product is classified as ‘electrical or electronic equipment’ and must not be disposed of with other household or commercial waste at the end of its working life. When you have no further use for your ghd product, please dispose of it according to your local authority’s recycling procedure. For more information contact your local authority.

UK/EU only
Your ghd electrical product should be disposed of in accordance with the WEEE directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 2002/96/EC), which ensures that products are recycled using the best available methods and practices to minimise any potential damage to the environment. For more information, contact your local authority or the retailer from whom you| purchased this product.

compliance
This ghd styler is compliant with BS EN 60335-2-23 and carries the CE mark.
Other approvals include the USA, Australia/New Zealand and South Africa.

For customer queries, contact:

ghd UK

Jemella Ltd
ghd UK: 0845 330 1133
ghd Republic of Ireland: +44 1924 423 400

ghd Returns

Phase 3 (Chilton House)
Sherwood Park
Annesley
Nottingham
NG15 ODJ
UK

ghd Australia

ghd Australia: 1300 443 424
Jemella Australia Pty Ltd
ghd Australia
PO Box 15516
City East
Queensland 4002
Australia

ghd South Africa

ghd South Africa: 086 010 9366
ghd South Africa (Pty) Ltd
PO Box 818
Gillitts
3603
South Africa

ghd New Zealand

ghd New Zealand: 0800 880 209
Jemella New Zealand Ltd
ghd New Zealand
Private Bag 211030
Laurence Stevens Drive
Auckland 2154
New Zealand

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