Conair CS25 Instruction & Styling Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY 5. Never operate this appliance if it has a dam-
aged cord or plug, if it is not working prop-
INSTRUCTIONS erly or if it has been dropped or damaged, or
dropped into water. Return the appliance to
When using electrical appliances, especially when
an authorized service center for examination
children are present, basic safety precautions should
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 open-
ing or hose.
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
9. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol
DANGER —
Any appliance is electrically live
(spray) products are being used or where oxygen
even when the switch is off. To reduce the risk
is being administered.
of death by electric shock:
10. Unit is hot when in use. Do not let eyes or
1. Always unplug appliance immediately after
bare skin touch heated surfaces.
using.
11. Do not place the heated unit directly on
2. Do not use while bathing.
any surface or on the appliance cord while it
3. Do not place or store appliance where it can is hot or plugged in.
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
12. Never block the air openings of the appliance
4. Do not place in, or drop into, water or other or place on a soft surface, such as a bed, couch,
liquid. or towel, where the air openings may be blocked.
Keep the air openings free of lint, hair, and the
5. If an appliance falls into water, unplug it im-
like. Unplug before storing.
mediately. Do not reach into the water.
13. Do not use an extension cord with this appli-
WARNING —
To reduce the risk of burns, elec-
ance.
trocution, fi re, or injury to persons:
14. Do not touch hot surfaces of the appliance.
1. This appliance should never be left unat-
Use handles or knobs.
tended when plugged in.
15. Before plugging in read the information about
2. Do not pull, twist, or wrap line cord around
dual voltage contained in the instruction section
appliance.
of this manual.
3. This appliance should not be used by, on or
16. Do not attempt to touch the housing of your
near children or individuals with certain dis-
appliance near the straightening plates as it is
abilities.
hot when in use.
4. Use this appliance only for its intended use, as
described in this manual. Do not use attachments
not recommended by the manufacturer.
SAVE THESE

TO STRAIGHTEN HAIR

Hair should be clean and completely dried before
INSTRUCTIONS
using the straightening iron. Plug the iron into an
electrical outlet. Turn on unit. The power indica-
OPERATING
tor light should become illuminated. Allow unit
to heat up for several minutes.
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: The straightening iron's plates will
get very hot within a few seconds and should
This straightening iron is intended for house-
not be placed in contact with the skin after
hold use. This unit is designed to operate at
the straightening iron has been turned on.
120/240 volts AC. Use on Alternating Current
(50/60 hertz) only.

GETTING STARTED

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
The straightening iron's 25 temperature settings
wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug
and Instant Heat technology combine to provide
will fi t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
styling versatility for all hair textures. If you have
does not fi t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If
fi ne hair, a low temperature will provide the best
it still does not fi t, contact a qualifi ed electrician.
results. If you have thick, wavy or hard-to-straight-
Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
en hair, keep the heat setting high. You can vary

DUAL VOLTAGE

the straightening iron's temperature according
This straightening iron will automatically adjust to your particular need!
to the proper voltage. Use an adapter plug with

STRAIGHTENING BASICS

correct confi guration, prior to use in outlet.
1. Plug the straightening iron cord into any house-
hold outlet (120/240V, red light to go on). Press
ON button. The iron will heat up very quickly. The
green indicator light will stop blinking and remain
on when the iron is ready to use. To turn off, press
OFF button (green light will go off). Never leave
your straightening iron on and unattended.
ever, should you fail to turn the unit off, it will
shut itself off automatically within 60 minutes.
2. Start with a hair section that is 2" wide and no
more than 1/2" thick. Open the iron and place a
hair section between the two hot plates, close to
the scalp. Trap hair between the plates by fi rmly
squeezing the handles together. While maintain-
ing the tension, slowly pull the unit down along
the hair section toward the end of hair. For best
results, use a light styling lotion before blow-dry- easier and the results more professional.
ing hair. At the end of hair section, release the
pressure on the handle and allow the hair section
USING INSTANT HEAT, THE 25 VARIABLE
to slide out. Repeat process on additional sections
TEMPERATURE SETTINGS AND UNIFORM
of hair until you achieve the hair style you desire.
It may be necessary to repeat process on certain
This straightening iron features Conair's Instant
areas, depending on the texture of your hair.
Heat technology.
Some experience is necessary when learning to
Within this Instant Heat technology there are 25
use this straightening iron. After using iron several
variable temperature settings for every type of
times, you will learn the ideal way to straighten and
hair, from the fi nest to the curliest and most re-
style your hair easily.
STYLING WITH THE EASY-GLIDE
CERAMIC-COATED PLATES
Temp. Setting
The plates of your new straightening iron have
Low 1-5
an Easy-Glide ceramic-coated surface, the new-
Medium 6-11
est technology.
Hair glides easily over the surface of the plates
Med-High 12-20 Thick or wavy hair
as you're straightening. The ceramic-coated
High 21-25
surface also helps smooth down fl yaways and
frizzies. As you smooth each strand, heat is
sistant. Select the temperature range that's suit-
evenly distributed so that the style you create
able for your hair type to help you create the look
has a salon-perfect, silky smooth, shining fi nish.
you want.
Hair slips right off the plates after it's straightened,
and the ceramic surface is easy to clean. And that's not all. Conair's professional salon
standards of engineering provide you with a Uni-
The new ceramic technology is a pleasure to
form Heat Recovery System that maintains the
work with because it makes styling your hair
straightening iron at a
How-
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 and comes out the same way for a
perfect fi nish.

REMOVABLE COMB

HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM Your straightening iron includes a removable comb
attachment. The hard bristle comb will help to
provide tension and guide your hair as you use
the straightening iron. To remove or attach the
comb, turn unit off and allow unit to cool. Hold
unit fi rmly with one hand; with your other hand,
slide comb away from the iron to detach it. When
attaching the comb, align it with the slot on the
Temperature Setting Guide
Hair Type
Delicate, thin, easy-to-straighten hair
Average to thick or treated hair
Hard-to-straighten hair
Removable Comb Attachment