IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, basic safety precau- tions should always be followed, including the following:
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BEFORE USING.
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
DANGER - Any appliance is electrically live even when the switch is off. To reduce the risk of death by electric shock:
1.Always unplug it immediately after using.
2.Do not use while bathing.
3.Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
4.Do not place in, or drop into, water or other liquid.
5.If an appliance falls into water, unplug it imme- diately. Do not reach into the water.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:
1.This appliance should never be left unat- tended when plugged in.
2.Do not pull, twist, or wrap line cord around appliance.
3.This appliance should not be used by, on or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
4.Use this appliance only for its intended use, as described in this manual. Do not
use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
5.Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to an autho- rized service center for examination and repair.
6.Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
7.Never use while sleeping.
8.Never drop or insert any object into any opening or hose.
9.Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
10.Unit is hot when in use. Do not let eyes or bare skin touch heated surfaces.
11.Do not place the heated unit directly on any surface while it is hot or plugged in.
12.Never block the air openings of the appli- ance or place on a soft surface such as a bed or couch, where the air openings may be blocked. Keep the air opening free of lint and other debris.
13.Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
14.Do not touch hot surfaces of the appliance. Use handles or knobs.
15.Before plugging in, read the informa- tion about dual voltage contained in the instruction section of this manual.
16.Do not attempt to touch the housing of your appliance near the straightening plates, as it is hot when in use.
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INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
This straightening iron is intended for house- hold use. Use on Alternating Current (50/60 hertz) only. This unit is designed to be oper- ated at 120/240 volts A/C.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) As a safety feature, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
DUAL VOLTAGE
This straightening iron will automatically adjust to the proper voltage. Use an adapter plug with correct configuration, prior to use in outlet.
TO STRAIGHTEN HAIR
Hair should be clean and completely dried before using the straightening iron. Plug the
iron into an electrical outlet. Turn on unit. The power indicator light should become illuminated. Allow unit to heat up for several minutes.
WARNING: The straightening iron's ceramic plates will get very hot within a few seconds and should not be placed in contact with the skin after the straightening iron has been turned on.
GETTING STARTED
The iron’s 25 temperature settings and Instant Heat technology provide styling versatility for all hair types. If you have fine hair, a low temperature will provide the best results. If you have thick, wavy or
Temperature Setting Guide
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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. Trap hair 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
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
The plates of your new straightening iron have a
shiny, silky hair. The tourmaline ceramic sur- face also helps smooth down flyaways and frizzies. As you smooth your hair, heat is evenly distributed so that the style you create has a
The new tourmaline ceramic technology is a pleasure to work with, makes styling your hair easier and provides more professional results.
And it’s not only simpler to clean styling prod- ucts residue, etc. off after each use – you’ll find that hair glides easily over the surface of the plates as you’re straightening.
USING INSTANT HEAT, THE 25 VARIABLE TEMPERATURE SETTINGS & UNIFORM HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM
This styling iron features Conair’s Instant Heat technology. It heats up to the temperature you’ve selected for your hair type in just 30 seconds and is ready to use.
This Instant Heat technology has 25 variable temperature settings. Every type of hair, from the finest to the curliest and most resistant, has a temperature range that’s gentle and safe for it and helps you create the look you want. And that’s not all. Conair’s professional salon 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.