The power cord should not – touch hot parts, – be pulled over sharp edges, – be used as a carrying handle. The ceramic plates will heat up. Hold the appliance only by its grip handles. Do not use if hair is very wet. Do not use on fake hair. Avoid any skin contact. Do not use near water contained in bathtubs, sinks, or in other containers. .! Danger Never allow the appliance to touch water. Even a switched off appliance poses a danger; unplug the appliance after every use or when interrupted during use. Installing a ground fault circuit interrupter up to 30 mA in the house offers additional protection. Please consult an electrician. PHS200. 05/2009 enen Parts and operating controls 1 Slide button for locking 2 ON / OFF switch with red indicator light 3 Ceramicenameled heating plates Operation > Plug in the appliance and place on a level surface that is insensitive to heat. Slide button 1 must be at L (closed position). > Turn on with switch 2: the red indicator lamp will light up. > The appliance will now heat up; it will be ready for use after about one minute. Use The hair straightener is suitable for long and short hair. – Use the appliance on toweldry or dry hair. – Use only on untreated healthy hair, or use special straightening products. – Use less frequently on chemically treated hair (perm, colour rinse). Information: Fine hair responds especially quickly to the treatment. The even heat emission is especially gentle on the hair. The result is smooth hair with an intensive, silky shine. > Unlock both heating plates, set slide button 1 to U. > Comb hair and section into even strands (about 5 cm wide). > Starting from the roots, place a strand of hair between the plates. Figure A > Press the plates together and pull down gently and evenly towards the ends. Figure B > Treat all strands in the same manner. Allow hair to cool completely before inishing your hairstyle. Important: Never leave in one place longer than 2 seconds. Always let the appliance cool completely before storing it away or cleaning it. Cleaning and maintenance .! Danger of electric shock! Unplug before cleaning. Never submerse the appliance in water. Do not use a steam cleaner. Wipe off the appliance with a damp cloth and dry off with a clean, dry cloth. Do not use strong or abrasive cleansers. Disposal A This appliance is labelled in accordance with the European Directive 2002/96/EG relating to waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE. The directive provides the framework for the EUwide takeback and disposal of endoflife appliances. Please ask your specialist retailer about current disposal facilities. Guarantee The guarantee conditions for this appliance are as deined by our representative in the country in which it is sold. Details regarding these conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee. Changes reserved. Robert Bosch Hausgerate GmbH 5frfr Lire attentivement ce mode d‘emploi, s‘y conformer lors de l‘utilisation et le conserver ! Consignes de securite .! Risque de chocs electriques et d‘incendie Ne brancher et n‘utiliser l‘appareil que conformement aux donnees indiquees sur la plaquette de type. Ne pas conier l’appareil a des enfants ou a des personnes aux capacites sensorielles ou intellectuelles diminuees ou ne disposant pas d’une experience ou d’une connaissance sufisante, sauf si elles le font sous surveillance ou si elles ont beneicie prealablement d’une mise au courant a propos de la manipulation de l’appareil de la part de la personne responsable de leur securite. Bien surveiller les enfants ain de les empecher de jouer avec l’appareil. N‘utiliser que lorsque le cordon et l‘appareil ne presentent aucun dommage. Retirer la iche apres chaque utilisation ou en cas de dysfonctionnement. Les reparations sur l‘appareil telles que remplacement d‘un cordon endommage ne doivent etre effectuees que par notre SAV ain d‘eviter tout danger. Ne pas mettre le cordon en contact avec des pieces brulantes ne pas le tirer audessus de bords coupants ne pas l‘utiliser comme poignee. Les plaques ceramiques deviennent brulantes. Ne prendre l‘appareil que dans les zonespoignee. Ne pas utiliser si les cheveux sont encore tres mouilles ou avec des cheveux synthetiques. Eviter tout contact avec la peau. Ne pas utiliser a proximite des baignoires, des lavabos ou autres recipients contenant de l‘eau. .! Danger de mort Ne jamais mettre l‘appareil au contact de l‘eau. Il y a egalement risque lorsque l‘appareil est eteint. C‘est la raison pour laquelle apres utilisation ou lors d‘une interruption d‘utilisation, il faut retirer la iche. L‘installation d‘un interrupteur de protection contre les courants de courtcircuit jusqu‘a 30 mA dans la maison offre une protection supplementaire. Se faire conseiller par un monteur en dispositifs electriques. Pieces et elements d‘utilisation 1 Bouton de deverrouillage 2 Interr...