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 damaged,
when children are present, basic safety pre-
or dropped into water. Return the appliance
cautions should always be followed, including
to an authorized service center for examina-
the following:
tion and repair.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
6. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
7. Do not pull, twist, or wrap line cord around
BEFORE USING
appliance, even during storage.
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
8. Never place the appliance on a soft surface,
such as a bed or couch, where the air openings
may be blocked.
DANGER
—
Any appliance is
9. Never use while sleeping.
electrically live even when the switch is off. To
10. Never drop or insert any object into any
reduce the risk of death by electric shock:
opening or hose.
1. Always "unplug it" immediately after using.
11. Do not use outdoors or operate where aero-
2. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
sol (spray) products are being used or where
3. Do not place or store appliance where it
oxygen is being administered.
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
12. This straightener is hot when in use. Do not let
4. Do not place in, or drop into water or other
eyes or bare skin touch heated surfaces.
liquid.
13. Do not place the heated straightener
5. If an appliance falls into water, "unplug it"
direct ly on any surface or on the appliance
immediately. Do not reach into the water.
power cord while it is hot or plugged in. Use
WARNING
the built-in counter rest.
—
To reduce the risk of
14. Before plugging in read the information
burns, electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:
about dual voltage contained in the instruc-
1. This appliance should never be left
tion section of this manual
unattended when plugged in.
15. Do not attempt to touch the housing of
2. This appliance should not be used by, on,
your appliance near the straightening plates
or near children or individuals with certain
as it is hot when in use.
disabilities.
3. Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this manual. Do not use attach-
ments not recommended by the manufacturer.
SAVE THESE
CAUTION: Steam evaporating through the vents
may be hot. During use avoid touching or block-
INSTRUCTIONS
ing the vents and direct drying vents away from
your scalp and face.
OPERATING
Plug the straightening iron cord into any
INSTRUCTIONS
household outlet (120/240V). Press "On/off"
button. The iron will heat up very quickly.
This straightening iron appliance is intended for
The indicator light will remain on. To turn off,
household use. This unit is designed to operate
press "On/off" button (light will go off). To
at 120/240 volts AC. Use on Alternating Current
achieve faster styling, we have added a unique
(50/60 hertz) only.
option at Turbo Heat
Turbo button to deliver up to 20°C/68°F more
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
heat for maximum styling performance. Never
is wider than the other). As a safety feature,
this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
leave your straightening iron on and unat-
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
tended.
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
WARNING: The straightening iron's ceram-
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat
ic-coated plates will get very hot within a
this safety feature.
few seconds and should not be placed in
contact with the skin after the straighten-
DUAL VOLTAGE
ing iron has been turned on.
This straightening iron will automatically adjust
to the proper voltage. Use an adapter plug with
Start with a hair section that is 2" wide and no
correct configuration, prior to use in outlet.
more than 1/2" thick. Open the iron and place
a hair section between the two hot plates,
DRYING SYSTEM WITH UNIQUE
close to the scalp. Trap hair between the plates
WET
DRY DESIGN
•
by firmly squeezing the handles together. While
This Wet • Dry Ceramic Straightener features
maintaining the tension, slowly pull the unit
our exclusive vent and channel design, allow-
down along the hair section toward the end
ing for use on dry or damp hair. When used on
of hair. At the end of hair section, release the
damp hair, excess water is forced into chan-
pressure on the handle and allow the hair sec-
nels where it can escape as steam. The steam
tion to slide out. Repeat process on additional
evaporates through the vents in the housing,
sections of hair until you achieve the hair style
while the hair's natural moisture is sealed into
you desire. It may be necessary to repeat pro-
the cuticle.
cess on certain areas, depending on the texture
of your hair or how damp it is.
Some experience is necessary when learning
to use this straightening iron. After using iron
several times, you will learn the ideal way to
straighten and style your hair easily.
STRAIGHTENING BASICS
NOTE: Please refer to the temperature
setting guide for heat settings, especially if
using your iron on wet hair.
STYLING WITH THE NEW EASY-GLIDE
CERAMIC-COATED PLATES
The plates of your new straightening iron
have an easy-glide ceramic-coated surface,
™
on/off feature. Press the
the newest technology.
Hair glides easily over the surface of the plates
as you're straightening. The ceramic-coated
surface also helps smooth down flyaways
and frizzies. As you smooth each strand, heat
is evenly distributed so that the style you
create has a salon-perfect, silky smooth,
shining finish. Hair slips right off the plates
after it's straightened
is easy to clean.
The new ceramic technology is a pleasure
to work with because it makes styling your
hair easier and the results more profes-
sional.
USING INSTANT HEAT,
THE 25 WET TO DRY VARIABLE
TEMPERATURE SETTINGS & UNIFORM HEAT
RECOVERY SYSTEM
This straightening iron features Conair's
Instant Heat technology. It heats up to
the temperature you've selected for your
hair type.
Within this Instant Heat technology there are
25 variable temperature settings for every type
of hair, wet to dry, from the finest to the curli-
est and most resistant. Select the temperature
range that's suitable for that hair type to help
you create the look you want.
Temperature Setting Guide
TEMP. CONTROL
HAIR TYPE
Low/Wet 1-8
Delicate, thin, easy to straighten hair
Medium/Damp 9-14
Average to thick or treated hair
Med/High/Dry 15-20
Thick or wavy hair
High/Dry 21-25
Hard to straighten hair. Drying setting
Turbo Heat
Up to 20°C/68°F burst of
heat for difficult styling spots
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
, and the ceramic surface
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 finish.
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