IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, especially
when children are present, basic safety pre-
cautions 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.
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. 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. Use could result in
fire or personal injury.
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 authorized service
center for examination 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 sur-
rface, such as a bed or couch, where the
air openings may be blocked.
9. Do not use outdoors or operate where
aerosol (spray) products are being used
or where oxygen is being administered.
10. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening or hose.
11. Do not place the heated unit directly
on any surface or on the appliance
cord while it is hot or plugged in.
12. This straightener is hot when in use. Do
not let eyes or bare skin touch heated
surfaces.
13. Do not use an extension cord with this
appliance.
14. Before plugging in read the information
about dual voltage contained in the
instruction section of this manual.
15. Do not attempt to touch the housing of
your appliance near the straightening
plates as it is hot when in use.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
This straightening iron is intended for
household use. This unit is designed to
operate at 125/250 volts AC. Use on
Alternating 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 adapter plug
with correct configuration, prior to use in outlet.
DRYING SYSTEM WITH UNIQUE
DRY
,
N STRAIGHT
™
WET
•
DRY DESIGN
This wet
•
dry Ceramic Straightener features
our exclusive vent and channel design,
allowing for use on dry or damp hair. When
used on damp hair, excess water is forced
into channels where it can escape as steam.
The steam evaporates through the vents in
the housing, while the hair’s natural moisture
is sealed into the cuticle.
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” button (the red light will go on to
indicate that the straightener is plugged
in). The iron will heat up very quickly.
The green indicator light will indicate that
the unit is heating up. To turn off, press
“OFF” button (green light will go off. Red
light will remain on as a safety precaution
to indicate the iron is still plugged in).
Never leave your straightening iron on
and unattended.
WARNING: The straightening iron's 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 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. Trap
hair between the plates by firmly squeez-
ing the handles together. While maintain-
ing the tension, slowly pull the unit down
along the hair section toward the end of
hair. For best results, use a light styling
lotion before blow-drying 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 process on certain areas, depending
on the texture of your hair or how damp it
is.
NOTE:
Please refer to the temperature
setting guide for heat settings, especially
if using your iron on wet hair.
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.
STYLING WITH THE NEW CERAMIC
TECHNOLOGY EASY-GLIDE
CERAMIC-COATED PLATES
The plates of your new straightening iron
have an Easy-Glide ceramic-coated surface,
the newest technology.
This means it’s not only simpler to clean
off styling product residue after each use,
but you’ll also find that hair glides easily
over the surface of the plates as you’re
straightening.The ceramic-coated surface
also helps smooth down flyaways and
frizzies. As you smooth each strand, heat
is evenly distributed so that the style you
create has a salon-perfect, silky smooth,
shining finish. Hair slips right off the
plates after it’s straightened.
The new ceramic technology is a pleasure
to work with because it makes styling
your hair easier and the results more
professional.
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.
USING INSTANT HEAT, THE 25 WET-DRY
VARIABLE 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 60 seconds and is then ready
to use.
Within this Instant Heat technology there
are 25 variable wet-dry temperature set-
tings 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 medium to high
settings to complete the straightening
process.
Temperature Setting Guide
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
constant temperature.
There is a constant surge of power to
ensure that heat is continuously delivered
for optimal styling results, unlike other
units which lose heat during use. This
TEMP. CONTROL HAIR
TYPE
Low/Wet 1-8
Delicate, thin, easy-to-straighten hair
Medium/Damp 9-14
Average-to-thick or treated hair
Med-High/Dry 15-20 Thick or wavy hair
High/Dry 21-25
Hard-to-straighten hair
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