Conair CS19VCSIB-9786 Instruction & Styling Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY
5. Never operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
INSTRUCTIONS
properly or if it has been dropped or
damaged, or dropped into water. Return the
When using electrical appliances, especially when
appliance to an authorized service center for
children are present, basic safety precautions should
examination and repair.
always be followed, including the following:
6. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
7. Never use while sleeping.
BEFORE USING
8. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening or hose.
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
9. Do not use outdoors or operate where
aerosol (spray) products are being used or
DANGER -
Any appliance is electrically
where oxygen is being administered.
live even when the switch is off. To reduce the
10. Unit is hot when in use. Do not let heated
risk of death by electric shock:
surfaces touch eyes or bare skin.
1. Always unplug appliance immediately after using.
11. Do not place the heated unit directly on
2. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
any surface while it is hot or plugged in.
3. Do not place or store appliance where it can
12. Never block the air openings of the appliance
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
or place on a soft surface such as a bed or
4. Do not place in, or drop into water or other liquid. couch, where the air openings may be blocked.
Keep the air opening free of lint and other debris.
5. If an appliance falls into water, unplug it
immediately. Do not reach into the water. 13. Do not use an extension cord with this
appliance.
WARNING -
To reduce the risk of burns, 14. Do not touch hot surfaces of the
electrocution, fire, or injury to persons: appliance. Use handles or knobs.
1. This appliance should never be left 15. Before plugging in, read the information
unattended when plugged in. about dual voltage contained in the instruction
section of this manual.
2. Do not pull, twist, or wrap line cord
around appliance, even during storage.
16. Do not attemp to touch the housing of
your appliance near the straightening plates,
3. This appliance should not be used by, on
as it is hot when in use.
or near children or individuals with certain
disabilities.
4. Use this appliance only for its intended use, as
described in this manual. Do not use attachments
not recommended by the manufacturer.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
This straightening iron appliance is intended
for household use. This unit is designed to
operate at 120/240 volts AC. Use on Alternat-
ing Current (50/60 hertz) only.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). As a safety
feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not
attempt to defeat this safety feature.
DUAL VOLTAGE
This straightening iron will automatically adjust
to the proper voltage. Use an adapter plug with
correct configuration, prior to use in outlet.
STRAIGHTENING BASICS
Plug the straightening iron cord into any
household outlet (120/240V). Press ON/OFF
button. Red light will blink until it reaches
desired temperature setting and then becomes
soild. To activate Turbo, press button and green
light will go on and increase plate tempera-
tures up to 15-20 degrees C. To turn off, press
ON/OFF button again until red light goes out.
Never leave your straightening iron on and
unattended. However, should you fail to turn
the unit off, it will shut itself off automatically
within 60 minutes.
WARNING: The straightening iron's ceramic-
SAVE THESE
coated plates will get very hot within a few
seconds and should not be placed in contact
INSTRUCTIONS
with the skin after the straightening iron has
been turned on.
Start with a hair section that is 2" (5 cm) wide easier to clean styling products residue, etc. off
and no more than 1/2" (1.25 cm) thick. Open the plates after each use. The ceramic surface
also helps smooth down flyways and frizzies. As
the iron and place a hair section between the
you smooth your hair, heat is evenly distributed
two hot plates, close to the scalp. Trap hair
so that the style you create has a salon-perfect,
between the plates by firmly squeezing the
silky smooth, shiny finish. Hair also glides right
handles together. While maintaining the
through the plates after it's straightened.
tension, slowly pull the unit down along the
And that's not all. Conair's professional salon stan-
hair section toward the end of hair. At the end
dards of engineering provide you with a Uniform
of hair section, release the pressure on the
Heat Recovery System to maintain the straighten-
handle and allow the hair section to slide out.
ing iron at a constant temperature.
Repeat process on additional sections of hair
A constant surge of power ensures that heat is
until you achieve the hair style you desire. It
continuously delivered for optimal styling results,
may be necessary to repeat process on certain
unlike other units that lose heat during use. It
areas, depending on the texture of your hair.
provides consistent styling power so that every
Some experience is necessary when learning
strand of hair is set with the same level of heat
to use this straightening iron. After using iron
for uniform results and a perfect finish.
several times, you will learn the ideal way to
Ceramic technology is a pleasure to work with,
straighten and style your hair easily.
makes styling your hair easier and provides
For faster styling results, we have added a
professional results.
unique optional Turbo Heat on/off feature. Press
USING INSTANT HEAT, THE 25 VARIABLE
the Turbo button to deliver up to 20°C/36°F
more heat in the highest setting, for maximum
UNIFORM HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM
styling performance.
This straightening iron features Conair's Instant
NOTE: Please refer to the temperature setting
Heat technology. It quickly heats up to the tem-
guide for heat settings.
perature you've selected for your hair type and is
then ready to use.
STYLING WITH THE NEW EASY-GLIDE
Within this Instant Heat technology there are 25
FLOATING CERAMIC-COATED PLATES
temperature settings for every type of hair, from
The plates of your new straightening iron are
the finest to the curliest and most resistant.
designed with a little give, to "float" in your iron.
This provides better contact with hair, eliminating
gaps for straighter results. The easy-glide
ceramic surface is the one of the latest – and
best – technological advances in hair appliances.
The ceramic even heat distribution produces the
ultimate in healthy, shiny, silky looking hair. You'll
find that hair glides easily over the surface of the
plates as you're straightening, and that it is
Temperature Setting Guide
TEMP. CONTROL HAIR TYPE
Low 1-8
Medium 9-14
Med-High 15-20
High 21-25
Turbo Heat™
TURNS CURLS INTO
SMOOTH HAIR IN SECONDS
TEMPERATURE SETTINGS AND
Before
Delicate, thin, easy-to-straighten hair
Average to thick or treated hair
Thick or wavy hair
Hard-to-straighten hair
Up to 20°C/36°F burst of heat
for difficult styling spots
After