Conair Hydro Silk MI27CS Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY 5. Never operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
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properly or if it has been dropped or damaged, or
dropped into water. Return the appliance to an
When using electrical appliances, especially
authorized service center for examination and
when children are present, basic safety
repair.
precautions should always be followed, including
6. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
the following:
7. Never use while sleeping.
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8. Never drop or insert any object into any
BEFORE USING. opening or hose.
9. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
(spray) products are being used or where oxygen
DANGER
- Any appliance is electrically live is being administered.
even when the switch is off. To reduce the risk of
10. Unit is hot when in use. Do not let eyes or
death by electric shock:
bare skin touch heated surfaces.
1. Always unplug appliance immediately after
11. Do not place the heated unit directly on any
using.
surface while it is hot or plugged in.
2. Do not use while bathing.
12. Never block the air openings of the appliance
3. Do not place or store appliance where it can or place on a soft surface such as a bed or
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. couch, where any air openings may be blocked.
Keep the air opening free of lint and other debris.
4. Do not place in, or drop into, water or other
liquid.
13. Do not use an extension cord with this
appliance.
5. If an appliance falls into water, unplug it
14. Do not touch hot surfaces of the appliance.
immediately. Do not reach into the water.
Use handles or knobs.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns,
15. Do not attempt to touch the housing of your
electrocution, fi re, or injury to persons:
appliance near the barrel, as it is hot when in
1. This appliance should never be left unattended
use.
when plugged in.
16. While emitting steam, this curling iron may
2. Do not pull, twist, or wrap line cord
cause burns if it is used too closely to the skin, scalp
around appliance.
or eyes, or if it is used incorrectly.
3. This appliance should not be used by,
17. To reduce the risk of contact with hot water
on or near children or individuals with certain
emitting from steam vents, test curling iron
disabilities.
before each use by holding it away from body
4. Use this appliance only for its intended use, as and operating steam button.
described in this manual. Do not use attachments
not recommended by the manufacturer.
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Temp. Control
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Low 1-5
OPERATING
Medium 6-10
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Med/High 11-15
This curling appliance is intended for
High 16-20
household use. Use on Alternating Current
(50/60 hertz) only.
Maximum 21-30
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). As a safety
CURLING BASICS
feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
1. Plug the curling iron cord into any household
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the out-
outlet (120/240V). Press On button (light will
let, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
indicate unit is on). The iron will heat up very
a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat
quickly. To turn off, press Off button (light will
this safety feature.
go off).
DUAL VOLTAGE Never leave your curling iron on and unattended.
However, should you fail to turn the iron off, it will
This curling iron will automatically adjust to
shut itself off automatically within
the proper voltage. Use an adapter plug with
60 minutes.
correct configuration prior to use in outlet.
2. Section dry hair evenly, and comb each sec-
GETTING STARTED
tion before winding. Pressing the automatic curl
The iron's 30 temperature settings and instant
release, place curling iron midway up the hair
heat technology combine to provide styling ver-
section, then spread hair evenly between spoon
satility for all hair textures. If you have fine hair,
and barrel. Release automatic curl release to
a low temperature will provide the best results.
hold hair in place. Gently slide curling iron down
If you have thick, wavy or coarse hair, keep the
to hair ends. To avoid crimped ends, make sure
heat setting high. You can vary the iron's tem-
they are securely wound under the spoon in the
perature according to your particular need!
direction of the desired curl.
Remember, always place the spoon above the
Hair Type
hair strand when making a curl you want rolled
under; place the spoon under the hair strand
Delicate, thin,
when making a flip style.
easy-to-curl hair
3. Wind the hair up as far as you want it curled,
Average to thick or
being careful not to let the iron touch the scalp.
treated hair Hold in place for 8-12 seconds depending on the
texture and length of your hair. For tighter, bouncier
Thick or wavy hair
curls, roll less hair. For looser, free flowing curls, roll
more hair.
Hard-to-curl hair
4. To remove curling iron, unwind the hair and
Very resistant hair
press the automatic curl release. To "set" the
curl, do not comb or brush hair until it cools.
5. A bonus protective heat shield has been includ-
ed to safely store product away when hot. Great
for use at home or when traveling. Do not leave
unit plugged in when not in use.
STYLING WITH THE NEW
TOURMALINE CERAMIC™ TECHNOLOGY
EASY-GLIDE BARREL
The barrel of your new curling iron has a
Tourmaline Ceramic technology easy-glide sur-
™
face, the newest technology. You'll fi nd that hair
glides easily over the surface of the barrel as you're
curling. The Tourmaline Ceramic
helps smooth down fl yaways and frizzies. It
evenly distributes heat so that the style you create
has a salon-perfect, silky smooth, shining fi nish.
Hair also slips right through the barrel after it's
curled, and the ceramic surface is easy to clean
as well.
The new Tourmaline Ceramic
™
pleasure to work with and makes styling your hair
easier and the results more professional.
HOW TO FILL THE WATER RESERVOIR
1. Remove water reservoir cap in order to fill.
2. Fill reservoir with water.
3. Place cap back onto unit making sure water is
not leaking out.
NOTE: Fully immerse the wick and wick holder
in water for at least 15 seconds before use.
STEAM MIST FEATURE
1. This curling iron has a continuous steam mist
feature. To activate steam mist feature, first fill
the reservoir with distilled water before turning
the unit on. Do not add water while appliance
is on.
2. Once water reservoir is filled, turn unit on and
select desired temperature setting.
3. Water will heat up and gentle mist will slowly
be emitted.
surface also
™ 4. Curl hair.
5. After use, empty water from reservoir.
6. To use iron without mist feature, simply
use iron without water in reservoir. If there is
already water in reservoir, unplug iron, allow to
cool, and then empty reservoir.
technology is a