Unplug after every use or if defective. Repairs to the appliance, such as replacing a damaged power cord, may only be carried out by our customer service in order to avoid risks. The power cord should not . touch hot parts; . be pulled over sharp edges; . be used as a carrying handle. The heating plates become hot. Hold the appliance only by its grip handles. Use on dry hair only. Do not use on artiicial hair. Place the appliance on heat-resistant surfaces only. Avoid any skin contact. Do not use near water contained in bathtubs, sinks, or in other containers. Robert Bosch Hausgerate GmbH PHS9630_110622.indd 8 27.06.2011 11:59:59 9en . 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. . Risk of suffocation Do not allow children to play with packaging material. Thank you for buying this Bosch appliance. These instructions contain valuable information about the unique features of this product. Parts and operating controls 1 ON / OFF switch with red indicator light 2 Temperature selector (min 100 °C - max 200 °C) 3 Heating plates 4 Cord clip Operation . Plug in the appliance and place on a level, heat-resistant surface. . Turn on the appliance using the selector switch 1; the indicator light will light up. . The required temperature can now be set between 100 °C and 200 °C using the variable temperature selector 2: – approx. 140 °C for ine hair – approx. 180 °C for normal/thick hair – above 180 °C for very thick hair. This information was calculated under laboratory conditions: settings for you own hair may vary. Tip: Reduce the temperature for damaged hair (the ideal temperature is approx. 140 °C) to protect it. . The appliance heats up. PHS9630 07/2011 PHS9630_110622.indd 9 27.06.2011 11:59:59 de10en Use Risk of burns! Never allow appliance to come into contact with skin (scalp or ears). You can use the hair straightener to straighten or curl your hair. – Only use the appliance on dry hair. – Only use on untreated, healthy hair or in combination with special straightening products. – Use less frequently on chemically treated hair (perm, colour rinse). Note: Extensive use can damage the hair. Fine hair responds particularly quickly to the treatment with the heating plates. The even heat emission of the heating plates is especially gentle on the hair. The result is smooth hair with an intensive, silky shine. Important: Never apply in one place for longer than 2 seconds. Straightening your hair (Figures A) The appliance is suitable for both long and short hair. . Comb the hair and section it 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 toward the ends of the hair (Figure b). . Treat all strands in the same manner. Allow hair to cool completely before styling. Curling your hair There are three methods for curling hair. In all cases, the hair should be sectioned into even strands about 2 cm wide. The iner the strand, the tighter the curl. Curls throughout the hair (Figures B) . Hold the hair straightener level, place the strand of hair between the heating plates and close them. . Turn the straightener 180° and wrap the strand once around the upper heating plate. . Press the plates irmly together and pull the straightener down to the ends of the hair at a steady pace. . Now open the plates. Curls in the lower part of the hair (Figures C) . Hold the hair straightener level, place the strand of hair between the heating plates and close them. . Turn the straightener 180° and wrap the strand once around the lower heating plate. . Press the plates irmly together and pull the straightener down to the ends of the hair at a steady pace. . Now open the plates. Spiral curls for special hair styles (Figures D) . Hold the hair straightener vertically, place the strand of hair between lower half of the heating plates and close them. . Turn the straightener 180° and wrap the strand once around the free heating plate. . Press the plates irmly together and pull the straightener down tilted to the ends of the hair at a steady pace. . Now open the plates. N.B.: Make sure that the curl is not pulled straight when removing the straightener. Tip for a longer lasting hair style: Roll up the curl when it’s still hot and ix with a hair clip until cool. For more information on Bosch styling, visit Robert Bosch Hausgerate GmbH PHS9630_110622.indd 10 27.06.2011 11:59:59 11en Automatic shut-off For safety reasons this appliance is equipped with an automatic shut-off function. . The appliance switches off automatically 72 minutes after it was switched on or after the temperature selector 2 was adjusted for the last time. Note: Use the ON / OF...