IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, es-
pecially when children are present, ba-
sic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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 or in a
shower.
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 immediately.
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
unattended when plugged in.
2. This appliance should not be used by,
on, or near children or individuals with
certain disabilities.
3. Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do
not use attachments not recommend-
ed by the manufacturer.
4. Do not use an extension cord with this
appliance.
5. Never operate this appliance if it has
a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, if it has been
dropped or damaged, or dropped into
water. Return the appliance to an
authorized service center for exami-
nation and repair.
6. Keep the cord away from heated
surfaces.
7. Do not pull, twist, or wrap line cord
around appliance, even during
storage.
8. Never place the appliance on a soft
surface, such as a bed or couch, where
the air openings may be blocked.
9. Never use while sleeping.
10. Never drop or insert any object into
any opening or hose.
11. Do not use outdoors or operate where
aerosol (spray) products are being
used or where oxygen is being
administered.
12. This straightener is hot when in use.
Do not let eyes or bare skin touch
heated surfaces.
13. Do not place the heated straight-
ener directly on any surface or on
the appliance power cord while it is
hot or plugged in.
14. Before plugging in read the infor-
mation about dual voltage contained
in the instruction section of this
manual.
15. Do not attempt to touch the housing
of your appliance near the straighten-
ing plates as it is hot when in use.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
This straightening iron appliance is intend-
ed for household use. This unit is designed
to operate at 125/250 volts AC. Use on Al-
ternating Current (50/60 hertz) only.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). As a safety
feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in 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 adapt-
er plug with correct configuration, prior to
use in outlet.
DRYING SYSTEM WITH
UNIQUE WET•DRY DESIGN
This wet•dry Ceramic Straightener fea-
tures our exclusive vent and channel de-
sign, allowing for use on dry or damp hair.
When used on damp hair, simply press the
WET button (green light will come on) and
excess water is forced into channels where
it can escape as steam. The steam evapo-
rates through the vents in the housing,
white the hair’s natural moisture is sealed
into the cuticle. Once done or before using
your hair straightener on dry hair, press
the WET button again to go back to the
normal dry hair setting.
CAUTION:
Steam evaporating through the
vents may be hot. During use, avoid touch-
ing or blocking the vents and direct drying
vents away from your scalp and face.
STRAIGHTENING BASICS
1. Plug the straightening iron cord into
any household outlet (125/250V). Press
“ON/OFF” button (red light will go on). The
iron will heat up very quickly. The green
indicator light will indicate that the unit is
set to the WET setting. To turn off, press
“OFF” button (red light will go off). Never
leave your straightening iron on and un-
attended.
WARNING: The straightening iron’s
ceramic-coated 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.
Start with a hair section that is 1" wide and
no more than 1/8" thick. Open the iron and
place a hair section between the two hot
plates, close to the scalp. Trap hair between
the plates by firmly squeezing the handles
together. While maintaining the tension,
slowly pull the unit down along the hair
section toward the end of 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 pro-
cess on certain areas, depending on the
texture of your hair or how damp it is.
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 easily.
NOTE:
Please refer to the temperature
setting guide for heat settings, especially if
using your iron on wet hair.
STYLING WITH THE NEW EASY-GLIDE
CERAMIC-COATED PLATES
The plates of your new straightening iron
have an easy-glide ceramic surface, the
latest in technological advances. The ce-
ramic even heat distribution produces the
ultimate in healthy, shiny, silky hair. 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. The
ceramic surface also helps smooth down
flyways and frizzies. As you smooth your
hair, heat is evenly distributed so that the
style you create has a salon-perfect, silky
smooth, shining finish. Hair also slips right
through the plates after it’s straightened.
Our Omega plates not only create the
straightest strands you can get, but
also perfect flipped ends. The specially
designed curved edge of the iron plates al-
lows you to flip hair up or down as you
like it!
The new ceramic technology is a pleasure
to work with, makes styling your hair easi-
er and provides more professional results.
USING INSTANT HEAT, THE 30
WET•DRY TEMPERATURE SETTINGS &
UNIFORM HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM
This straightening 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 then ready
to use.
Within this Instant Heat technology there
are 30 wet•dry temperature settings for
every type of hair, from the finest to the
curliest and most resistant. Use the low
settings for wet/damp hair and as your
hair dries turn to the medium settings.
Once hair is completely dry, use the me-
dium to high settings to complete the
straightenng process.
Temperature Setting Guide
TEMP.
CONTROL
HAIR TYPE
Low/Wet 1-10
Delicate, thin, easy-to-
straighten hair
Medium/Damp
11-17
Average-to-thick or
treated hair
Med-High 18-23 Thick or wavy hair
High/Dry 24-30
Hard-to-straighten hair
And that’s not all. Conair’s professional
salon standards of engineering provide
you with a Uniform Heat Recovery System
that maintains the straightening iron at a
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