Conair Satin Finish CS13CSC Instruction & Styling Manual

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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
when children are present, basic safety pre-
damaged, or dropped into water. Return the
cautions should always be followed, includ-
appliance to an authorized service centre for
ing the following:
examination and repair.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
6. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
BEFORE USING
7. Do not pull, twist, or wrap line cord around
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
appliance, even during storage.
DANGER
— 8. Never place the appliance on a soft sur-
Any appliance is
face, such as a bed or couch, where the air
electrically live even when the switch is off.
openings may be blocked.
To reduce the risk of death by electric shock:
9. Never use while sleeping.
1. Always "unplug it" immediately after using.
2. Do not use while bathing or in a shower. 10. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening or hose.
3. Do not place or store appliance where it
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. 11. Do not use outdoors or operate where
aerosol (spray) products are being used or
4. Do not place in, or drop into water or
where oxygen is being administered.
other liquid.
12. This styling iron is hot when in use.
5. If an appliance falls into water, "unplug
Do not let eyes or bare skin touch heated
it" immediately. Do not reach into the water.
surfaces.
WARNING
—
To reduce the risk of
13. Do not place the heated iron directly on
burns, electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:
any surface or on the appliance power cord
while it is hot or plugged in.
1. This appliance should never be left
unattended when plugged in.
14. Before plugging unit in, read the infor-
2. This appliance should not be used by, on,
mation about dual voltage contained in the
or near children or individuals with
instruction section of this manual.
certain disabilities.
15. Do not attempt to touch appliance
3. Use this appliance only for its intended
housing near the straightening plate. It is
use as described in this manual. Do not
hot when in use.
use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer.
SAVE THESE STRAIGHTENING BASICS
1. Plug the straightening iron cord into
INSTRUCTIONS
any household outlet (120/240V). Press
"ON" button. The iron will heat up very
quickly. The indicator light will stop blinking
OPERATING
and remain on when the iron is ready to
use. To turn off, press "OFF" button (light
INSTRUCTIONS
will go off). Never leave your straightening
iron on and unattended.
This multiplate straightening iron is
WARNING: The straightening iron's ceramic-
intended for household use. This unit is
coated plates will get very hot within a few
designed to operate at 125/250 volts AC.
seconds and should not be placed in
Use on Alternating Current (50/60 hertz) only.
contact with the skin after the iron has
This appliance has a polarized plug (one been turned on.
blade is wider than the other). As a safety
Hair should be clean and completely dried
feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
before using any straightening iron.
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in
Start with a hair section that is 1" wide and
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
no more than 1/8" thick. Open the straight-
not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not
ener and place a hair section between the
attempt to defeat this safety feature.
two hot plates, close to the scalp. Trap hair
DUAL VOLTAGE between the plates by firmly squeezing the
handles together. While maintaining the
This straightening iron will automatically
tension, slowly pull the unit down along
adjust to the proper voltage. Use an adapter
the hair section toward the end of hair. For
plug with correct configuration, prior to use
best results, use a light styling lotion
in outlet.
before blow-drying hair. At the end of hair
GETTING STARTED
section, release the pressure on the handle
and allow the hair section to slide out.
The straightening iron's 25 temperature
Repeat process on additional sections of
settings and Instant Heat 60 second heat-up
hair until you achieve the hair style you
technology combine to provide styling
desire. It may be necessary to repeat
versatility for all hair textures. If you have
process on certain areas, depending on the
fine hair, a low temperature will provide the
texture of your hair.
best results. If you have thick, wavy or
hard-to-straighten hair, keep the heat
Some experience is necessary when learning
setting high. You can vary the iron's
to use this straightening iron. After using iron
temperature according to your particular need!
several times, you will learn the ideal
temperature and method to straighten and CHANGING PLATES
style your hair easily. 1. Conair recommends the straightener be
unplugged and allowed to cool before
STYLING WITH THE NEW SATIN FINISH
changing plates
EASY-GLIDE CERAMIC-COATED PLATES
2. Carefully remove the plates by holding
The plates of your new multiplate straightener
the ribbed sections and pulling slightly.
have a Satin Finish Easy-Glide ceramic-coat-
ed surface, the newest technology in profes- 3. Take the new plate to be attached and
sional hair care. guide it onto the unit by holding the ribbed
section and pressing down to secure.
This means it's not only simpler to clean
off styling product residue after each use, 4. Unplug the straightener and allow the
but you'll also find that hair glides easily plates to cool prior to storing.
over the surface of the plates as you're
straightening.The ceramic-coated surface
USING INSTANT HEAT, THE 25 VARIABLE
also helps smooth down flyaways and
TEMPERATURE SETTINGS & UNIFORM
frizzies. As you smooth each strand, heat
HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM
is evenly distributed so that the style you
This multiplate straightening iron features
create has a salon-perfect, silky smooth,
Conair's Instant Heat technology. It heats up
shining finish. Hair slips right off the
to the temperature you've selected for your
plates after it's straightened.
hair type in just 60 seconds and is then
The new ceramic technology is a pleasure ready to use.
to work with because it makes styling your
This Instant Heat technology includes 25
hair easier and the results more
variable temperature settings for every type
professional.
of hair, from the finest to the curliest and
The top plate features a flocked exterior most resistant. Select the temperature
that protects the scalp from the heat of the range that's suitable for your hair type to help
plates and promotes smooth, shiny hair. you create the look you want.
Temperature Setting Guide
Temp. Setting Hair Type
2 Different Plates in One
Low 1-8 Delicate, thin, easy-to-straighten hair
3 ⁄ " for shorter hair, bangs and short layers
Medium 9-14 Average to thick or treated hair
4
1 ⁄ " for long layers and long hair
1
Med-High 15-20 Thick or wavy hair
2
High 21-25 Hard-to-straighten hair
And that's not all. Conair's professional salon
standards of engineering provide you with
a Uniform Heat Recovery System that
maintains the straightening iron at a
constant temperature.
There is a constant surge of power to
ensure that heat is continuously delivered
for optimal styling results, unlike other units
which lose heat during use. This provides
consistent styling power so that every
strand of your hair is set with the same level
of heat for a uniformly perfect finish.