Conair CB890QCS Instruction & Styling Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY 4. Do not use an extension cord to operate
appliance.
INSTRUCTIONS
5. Never operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
When using electrical appliances, especially
properly, if it has been dropped or dam-
when children are present, basic safety
aged, or dropped into water. Return the
precautions should always be followed,
appliance to an authorized service center
including the following:
for examination and repair.
6. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
7. Do not pull, twist, or wrap line cord around
BEFORE USING
appliance, even during storage.
8. Never block the air openings of the

KEEP AWAY FROM WATER

appliance or place it on a soft surface, such
as a bed or couch, where the air openings
DANGER
—
Any appliance is may be blocked. Keep the air openings free
of lint, hair, and the like.
electrically live even when the switch is off.
9. Never use while sleeping.
To reduce the risk of death by electric shock:
10. Never drop or insert any object into any
1. Always unplug it immediately after using.
opening or hose.
2. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
11. Do not use outdoors or operate where
3. Do not place or store appliance where it
aerosol (spray) products are being used or
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
where oxygen is being administered.
4. Do not place in, or drop into water or other
12. This curling iron and clip are hot when in
liquid.
use. Do not let eyes or bare skin touch heated
5. If an appliance falls into water, unplug it
surfaces.
immediately. Do not reach into the water.
13. Do not place the heated iron direct ly
WARNING on any surface or on the appliance power
—
To reduce the risk of
cord while it is hot or plugged in. Use the
burns, electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:
built-in counter rest.
1. This appliance should never be left 14. Do not touch the hot surfaces of this
appliance. Use the handles or knobs.
unattended when plugged in.
2. This appliance should not be used by, 15. Before plugging in, read the information
about dual voltage contained in the instruction
on, or near children or people with certain
disabilities. section of this manual.
16. Do not attempt to touch the housing of
3. Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not your appliance near the straightening plates,
as it is hot when in use.
use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer.
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GETTING STARTED

The iron's 25 temperature settings and instant
INSTRUCTIONS heat technology provide styling versatility for all
hair types. If you have fine hair, a low tempera-
ture will provide the best results. If you have
OPERATING
thick, wavy or coarse hair, keep the heat setting
on high. You can vary the iron's temperature
INSTRUCTIONS
according to your particular need!
This appliance is intended for household use.

CURLING BASICS

Use on Alternating Current (50/60 hertz) 1. Plug the curling iron cord into any household
only. This unit is designed to be operated at
outlet (120/240V). Press ON button; light will
120/240 volts AC. begin to flash. The light will remain on when
unit is ready to curl. The iron will heat up very
This appliance has a polarized plug (one
quickly. To turn off, press OFF button (light will
blade is wider than the other.) As a safety
go off). Never leave your curling iron on and
feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
unattended. However, should you fail to turn
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
the unit off, it will shut itself off automatically
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
with 60 minutes.
contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt
2. Section dry hair evenly, and comb each
to defeat this safety feature.
section before winding. Pressing the

DUAL VOLTAGE

automatic curl release, place curling iron
This appliance has dual voltage. It will auto-
midway up the hair section, then spread hair
matically adjust to the proper voltage. Use an
evenly between spoon and barrel. Release
adapter plug with correct configuration, prior
automatic curl release to hold hair in place.
to use in outlet.
Gently slide curling iron down to hair ends.
To avoid crimped ends, make sure they
are securely wound under the spoon in the
direction of the desired curl. Remember,
always place the spoon above the hair strand
when making a curl you want rolled under;
place the spoon under the hair strand when
making a flip style.
3. Wind the hair up as far as you want it curled,

HOW TO CHANGE STYLING HEADS:

Changing styling heads is easy.
being careful not to let the iron touch the scalp.
Hold in place for 5-7 seconds, depending on 1. Make sure appliance is cool.
2. Turn locking dial to the right to the release
the texture and length of your hair. For tighter,
position to unlock.
bouncier curls, roll less hair. For looser, free-
3. Pull attachment straight off.
flowing curls, roll more hair.
4. To put new attachment on power handle,
4. To remove curling iron, unwind the hair and
make sure counter rest faces in opposite direc-
press the automatic curl release. To set the
tion of switch and light.
curl, do not comb or brush hair until it cools.
5. Push attachment into power handle.
5. Use of the brush sleeve attachment is
Counter rest should be flush against locking dial.
very easy to master. When the unit is cool,
6. Turn locking dial to the left to lock securely
slide the brush sleeve over the iron prior to
into place.
pressing the ON button. Roll one section of
hair at a time around the hot styling brush
from the bottom up. TO AVOID TANGLING,
NEVER ROLL THE HAIR AROUND THE HOT
STYLING BRUSH MORE THAN TWO TIMES.
When hair is warm (not hot) to the touch, the
curl is set. For hair that is harder to curl, leave
the hot styling brush in place a little longer. A
hot styling brush generally gives a lighter curl
than a curling iron – for very hard to curl hair,
try switching to the curling iron.
6. The brush sleeve can be used for quick
touch-ups. After heating the brush sleeve,
simply brush the hair back to its original style.
To change the style, mist the hair lightly with
water before using the hot styling brush. No
combing is necessary!
7. For soft, spiral curls, use the spiral sleeve
attachment. Slide the spiral sleeve onto the
barrel when the barrel is cool, before heating
up the appliance.
8. To achieve faster styling results we have
added a unique Turbo Heat ™ on/off feature.
Press the optional turbo button to deliver up
to 36°F more heat in the highest setting for
maximum styling performance.

TO STRAIGHTEN HAIR

Power
Turbo Heat On/Off
Indictor Light To straighten hair, attach straightener styling
Button Power Handle
head with ceramic-coated plates. The ceramic
Power
3/4" Spiral Sleeve
On/Off Button
coating provides even heat distribution for
25 Heat Settings
maximum styling results. Start with a hair
section that is 2" wide and no more than
1/2" thick. Open the straightener and place a
hair section between the two hot plates, close
to your scalp, with caution as plates are hot.
Locking Ring
Trap hair between plates, by firmly squeezing
Automatic
the handles together. While maintaining the
Curl Release
tension, slowly pull the unit down along the
Counter
rest
hair section toward end of hair. At the end of
Cool Tip
3/4" Chrome
the hair section, release the pressure on the
Barrel
handle and allow the hair section to slide out.
Ceramic-Coated
3/4" Brush Sleeve
Continue this process on additional sections
Straightening Plates
of hair until you achieve the hair style you
desire.
WARNING: The iron's barrel and straightening
For extra styling, turn the straightening iron
plates will get very hot within a few seconds
under when nearing the end of the hair
and should not be placed in contact with the
section. This will give a nice flip to your hair.
skin after the curling iron is turned ON.
After a few uses, you will learn the ideal way to
straighten and style your hair easily.

Temperature Setting Guide

TEMP. CONTROL HAIR TYPE
Low 1-8 Delicate, thin, easy-to-style hair
Medium 9-14 Average to thick or treated hair
Med-High 15-20 Thick or wavy hair
High 21-25 Hard-to-style hair
Turbo Heat Up to 20°C/36°F burst of heat
™
for difficult styling spots