<p><strong>HOW TO USE</strong></p><p><strong>STRAIGHTENING</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Prepare the Hair:</strong><ul><li>Wash and comb the hair, then dry it using a hair dryer.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Divide the Hair:</strong><ul><li>Section the hair and pin the upper sections to the top of your head, allowing you to work with the sections underneath.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Select the Temperature:</strong><ul><li>Note the condition and type of your hair. Use the temperature control to select the appropriate setting:<ul><li><strong>1 (115°C):</strong> Fragile, dry, bleached, or damaged hair</li><li><strong>2 (140°C):</strong> Fine hair</li><li><strong>3 (170°C):</strong> Normal or colored hair</li><li><strong>4 (200°C):</strong> Thick hair</li><li><strong>5 (230°C):</strong> Curly or ethnic hair</li></ul></li></ul></li></ol><p><strong>CURL</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Prepare the Hair:</strong><ul><li>Ensure the hair is washed and dried.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Create the Curl:</strong></p><ul><li>Take a thin or thick section of hair, depending on the desired curl variation.</li><li>Place the section on the lower part of the unit.</li><li>Close the plates around the section.</li><li>Turn the handle to make a half turn, then another half turn (full turn).</li><li>At this stage, the section should be facing you.</li><li>Slide the section gradually to the tips to achieve a ‘curling-ribbon’ effect.</li><li>Alternatively, you can create a different effect by turning the unit outward.</li></ul><p><i>Note:</i> Steps 4 and 7 can be alternated to create a variety of curls.</p></li></ol><p><strong>AFTER USE</strong></p><ul><li>Press the ON/OFF button (0/I) and unplug the unit.</li><li>Allow the hot unit to cool on the provided heat-resistant mat.</li><li>If the unit remains unused for more than approximately 72 minutes, the auto shut-off feature will turn it off. This feature helps extend the life of the plates and enhances safety.</li></ul><p><strong>MAINTENANCE</strong></p><ul><li>Unplug the unit and let it cool completely.</li><li>Clean the plates with a soft, damp cloth without detergent. Avoid scratching the plates to maintain their optimal quality.</li><li>Store the unit with the plates closed against each other to protect them.</li></ul>