BaByliss STEAM PURE ST495E Manual

STEAM PURE

For perfect curls or perfectly straightened hair. Micro-steam protects each hair fibre while allowing hair to be perfectly straightened from the root, resulting in bouncier, softer and shinier hair. The straightener's steel-casing provides long-lasting curls and unbelievably smooth hair.
PLEASE CONSULT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FIRST.

PRODUCT FEATURES

• BaByliss Diamond Ceramic professional glide plates: 39 mm x 100 mm
• Steam function
  • Steam function button (1)
  • Steam function LED indicator light (2)
• Temperature selector (3): 5 settings (150°C - 170°C - 190°C - 210°C - 230°C)
• LED indicator lights (4) indicating selected heat setting.
• Ionic function: Negative ions give hair extra softness and shine
• On/off button (5) – Automatic shut off
• Water reservoir (6)
  • Water reservoir release button (7)
• Detachable smoothing combs (8) increase straightening power by uniformly distributing hair section across heated plates
• Detachable heads (9) for precise straightening or curling.
• Locking mechanism protects plates and allows easy storage (10)
• Swivel cord (11)
• Heat-resistant pouch

BEFORE PLUGGING IN APPLIANCE

• For precise straightening or curling, use of the detachable heads is recommended. Attach them before turning on appliance by sliding them onto each plate (Fig. 1).
  
• Release the water reservoir by pushing down on the button (7) located on top of the appliance.
• Carefully open the reservoir's rubber cap and fill with distilled water.
• Check that the reservoir is locked securely and correctly placed on the appliance.
• Check that your hands and the outside of the reservoir are completely dry.
  
  (If you need to fill the reservoir a 2nd time, unplug the appliance and reinstall the reservoir immediately after your have refilled it, and avoid touching the hot plates).

USE

Hot surfaces! Do not let your fingers touch the metal parts of the appliance. When in use, take care to keep the appliance from coming into contact with scalp, face, ears and neck.
Avoid directing steam toward face or neck.

• Carefully untangle hair. Secure top sections of hair with clips to start working on bottom sections of hair first.
• Plug in the appliance and switch on.
• Set the desired temperature using the temperature setting selector (+ and - buttons).

We recommend using a lower temperature for fine, bleached and/or damaged hair, and a higher temperature for curly, thick and/or difficult-to-style hair. As each hair type is different, we recommend that you start with the lowest heat setting first. You can gradually increase the heat setting with each successive use, if needed. Refer to the table below as a guide:

• The LED indicator light blinks until the selected temperature has been reached.

To straighten hair: We recommend you activate the steam function using the steam function button (1). The steam function LED indicator (2) lights up. The steam feature is instant, you can start straightening your hair right away. Take up a section about 5 cm wide and place it between the 2 heating plates, near the roots of your hair. Close the appliance and keep the plates closed by using your other hand, while taking care not to touch the plates with your hands. Slowly slide the appliance down the whole section of hair from the roots to the tips (Fig. 2). Repeat several times if necessary and repeat this step around the head.

• Let the hair cool down before you comb it.
• After use, switch off and unplug the appliance.
• Allow the unit to cool before storing.

To curl the hair: you must first deactivate the steam function to properly curl your hair. We also recommend that you curl your hair without first straightening it. Take up a section about 2 to 4 cm wide and place it between the 2 heating plates, near the roots of your hair. Turn the appliance 180° or 360° inwards or outwards, depending on the desired effect (Fig. 3).

Slowly slide the straightener in a continuous fashion down the entire section of hair, from the roots to the tips, using your other hand to keep the plates firmly closed around the hair (Fig. 4-5).

Remove the straightener and twist the section with your fingers so that it falls into its natural position (Fig. 6). Repeat if necessary. You may wish to set the curls using a light misting of hairspray.

Several curling methods are available depending on the desired type of curl. Refer to the table below for more details.

	section thickness	turns around the appliance	appliance position	movement
wave ripple	4cm	half turn - 180°	vertical	quicker
loose curl	3 cm	full turn - 360°	horizontal	slower
tight curl	2 cm	full turn - 360°	horizontal	slow

STEAM FUNCTION

Turn on the appliance and activate the steam function using the steam function button. The steam function LED indicator lights up.
If no steam comes out:

• the appliance may have switched to standby mode. Open or close the appliance plates; the steam function will be reactivated.
• the water tank may be empty (to fill the tank, see above).

Notes:

• The first time you use the appliance, you may notice a slight odour: this is quite normal and it will disappear the next time you use it.
• Each time you use the appliance, you may see some steam. This can be caused by sebum evaporation or traces of hair products (rinse-free treatments, hairspray, etc.).
• It is possible to use a heat protection spray for optimal protection of the hair.
• It is quite normal to hear a slight noise, similar to a crackle: this is the characteristic noise of the ion generator.

AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF

If you leave the appliance on for over 72 minutes, it will automatically shut itself off. If you would like to continue to use the appliance following this period, press the on/off button to turn the appliance back on.

MAINTENANCE

• Unplug the appliance and allow to cool completely.
• Remove attachments. Ensure that the appliance has completely cooled down.
• Ensure that the water reservoir is emptied after every use.
• Clean the plates using a soft, dampened cloth, without soap, to preserve the optimal quality of the plates. Do not scratch the plates.
• It is best to use distilled water to fill the reservoir. Where that is not possible, ensure the appliance is descaled frequently.
• Put away the straightener with the plates closed together to effectively protect them with the plate locking system (10).