Conair CS28 Instruction & Styling Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY
use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer.
INSTRUCTIONS
5. Never operate this appliance if it has
a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
When using electrical appliances, especially
working properly or if it has been
when children are present, basic safety precau-
dropped or damaged, or dropped into
tions should always be followed, including the
water. Return the appliance to an autho-
following:
rized service center for examination and
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repair.
6. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
BEFORE USING.
7. Never use while sleeping.
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
8. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening or hose.
DANGER -
Any appliance is electrically live
9. Do not use outdoors or operate where
even when the switch is off. To reduce the risk
aerosol (spray) products are being used
of death by electric shock:
or where oxygen is being administered.
1. Always unplug it immediately after using.
10. Unit is hot when in use. Do not let eyes or
2. Do not use while bathing. bare skin touch heated surfaces.
11. Do not place the heated unit directly on
3. Do not place or store appliance where it can
any surface while it is hot or plugged
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
in.
4. Do not place in, or drop into, water or other
12. Never block the air openings of the appli-
liquid.
ance or place on a soft surface such as a
bed or couch, where the air openings may
5. If an appliance falls into water, unplug it imme-
be blocked. Keep the air opening free of
diately. Do not reach into the water.
lint and other debris.
13. Do not use an extension cord with this
WARNING -
To reduce the risk of burns,
appliance.
electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:
14. Do not touch hot surfaces of the
1. This appliance should never be left unat- appliance. Use handles or knobs.
tended when plugged in.
15. Before plugging in, read the informa-
2. Do not pull, twist, or wrap line cord tion about dual voltage contained in the
around appliance. instruction section of this manual.
3. This appliance should not be used by, on 16. Do not attempt to touch the housing
or near children or individuals with certain of your appliance near the straightening
disabilities. plates, as it is hot when in use.
4. Use this appliance only for its intended
SAVE THESE
use, as described in this manual. Do not
iron into an electrical outlet. Turn on unit. The
INSTRUCTIONS
power indicator light should become illuminated.
Allow unit to heat up for several minutes.
OPERATING
WARNING: The straightening iron's ceramic
INSTRUCTIONS
plates will get very hot within a few seconds
and should not be placed in contact with the
This straightening iron is intended for house-
skin after the straightening iron has been
hold use. Use on Alternating Current (50/60
turned on.
hertz) only. This unit is designed to be oper-
GETTING STARTED
ated at 120/240 volts A/C.
The iron's 25 temperature settings and
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
Instant Heat technology provide styling
is wider than the other.) As a safety feature,
versatility for all hair types. If you have fine
this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one
hair, a low temperature will provide the best
way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
results. If you have thick, wavy or hard-to-
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
straighten hair, keep the heat setting on high.
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat
You can vary the iron's temperature according
this safety feature.
to your particular need!
DUAL VOLTAGE
Temperature Setting Guide
This straightening iron will automatically adjust to
the proper voltage. Use an adapter plug with
TEMP. CONTROL
correct configuration, prior to use in outlet.
Low 1-5
TO STRAIGHTEN HAIR
Hair should be clean and completely dried
Medium 6-11
before using the straightening iron. Plug the
Med-High 12-20
High 21-25
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. Do not allow
the plates to touch the scalp.
between the plates by firmly squeezing the
handles together. While maintaining the ten-
sion, slowly pull the unit down along the
hair section toward the end of hair. For best
results, use a light styling product before
blow-drying hair. At the end of hair section,
release the pressure on the handle and allow
the hair section to slide out. Repeat process
on additional sections of hair until you achieve
the hair style you desire. It may be necessary
to repeat process on certain areas, depending
on the texture of your hair.
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.
STYLING WITH THE NEW EASY-GLIDE
TOURMALINE CERAMIC-COATED PLATES
The plates of your new straightening iron have
a tourmaline-infused easy-glide ceramic sur-
face, the latest in technological advances. The
crushed tourmaline jewels provide ionic and
infrared benefits and combined with ceramic
HAIR TYPE
technology produce the ultimate in healthy,
Delicate, thin, easy-to-straighten hair
Average to thick or treated hair
Thick or wavy hair
Hard-to-straighten hair
Trap hair
shiny, silky hair. The tourmaline ceramic sur- USING INSTANT HEAT, THE 25 VARIABLE
face also helps smooth down flyaways and TEMPERATURE SETTINGS & UNIFORM
frizzies. As you smooth your hair, heat is HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM
evenly distributed so that the style you create
This styling iron features Conair's Instant Heat
has a salon-perfect, silky smooth finish. Hair
technology. It heats up to the temperature you've
also slips right through the plates after it's
selected for your hair type in just 30 seconds and
straightened.
is ready to use.
The new tourmaline ceramic technology is a
This Instant Heat technology has 25 variable
pleasure to work with, makes styling your hair
temperature settings. Every type of hair, from
easier and provides more professional results.
the finest to the curliest and most resistant,
And it's not only simpler to clean styling prod- has a temperature range that's gentle and safe
ucts residue, etc. off after each use – you'll find for it and helps you create the look you want.
that hair glides easily over the surface of the And that's not all. Conair's professional salon
plates as you're straightening. standards of engineering provide you with a
Uniform Heat Recovery System that maintains
the iron at constant temperatures. There is a
constant surge of power to ensure that heat
is continuously delivered for optimal styling
results, unlike other units which lose heat dur-
ing 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.