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How to Use
This appliance is for household use.
IMPORTANT:
During the first few minutes of initial use, you may notice smoke
and a slight odor. This is normal and will quickly disappear.
SPECIAL ATTENTION:
WARNING:
This multiple-temperature iron has been specially designed to
straighten hair. This iron will be hotter on the HIGH (16-25) settings than regular
dual-heat stylers.
Due to the extreme heat capabilities of this iron, be extra
careful when using.
• Keep heated surfaces away from contact with all skin areas. Do not touch
straightening/pressing plates with fingertips.
• For shorter hair, place a thin plastic comb between scalp and iron to avoid
touching scalp.
• Test small section of hair to determine correct heat setting for type of hair.
PREHEATING:
1. Rest the iron on a smooth, flat surface, and plug in.
2. Turn on, set the temperature control at the desired position, and allow iron to
heat. It takes 60-90 seconds to heat up. For optimum styling temperature, allow
iron to heat for 2-3 minutes before using.
STYLING:
For a complete styling, hair should be clean and dry.
1. Work with hair sections that are no more than 2
1
⁄
2
" wide and
1
⁄
2
" thick.
2. Place hair between the hot plates and press down firmly.
3. Hold in place for a few seconds and pull through hair, maintaining some
tension.
4. For a finishing touch, turn straightening iron under just a half turn when
nearing end of hair.
5. Release pressure from handle and allow hair to slip out.
HEAT SETTINGS:
Hair Type
Heat Setting
Very coarse, highly resistant
High (16-25)
Thick, dense, hard-to-straighten
Medium/High (11-15)
Normal in good condition
Medium (6-10)
Very fine, fragile, light-colored
Low (1-5)
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Care and Cleaning
This appliance requires little maintenance and contains no user serviceable parts.
CLEANING:
1.Unplug iron and let it cool. Clean the iron only when it is cool.
2.Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to wipe the outside surface. Do not allow water
or any other liquid to go into the unit.
STORAGE:
• Unplug appliance and let it cool; store in a clean, dry place.
• Store the cord loosely coiled.
• Never wrap the cord around unit; this could cause the cord to wear
prematurely and break.
• Do not put any stress on cord where it enters the handle, as it could cause cord
to fray and possibly break.
• Never hang unit by the power cord.
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