IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, basic safety instructions should
always be followed, including the following:
Polythene bags over product or package may be dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this
wrapper away from babies and children. This bag is not a toy.
DANGER:
When the unit is used in a bathroom, unplug it after use since the proximity of water
presents a hazard even when the unit is switched off.
WARNING:
Do not use this appliance in or near bathtubs, showers, basins or other
vessels containing water.
•Donotimmerseinwaterorotherliquids.
•Donotreachforanappliancethathasfallenintowater.Unplugimmediately.
•Takecaretoavoidcontactbetweenthehotsurfacesoftheunitandtheskin,payingparticular
attention to the face, neck and hands.
•Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)withreducedphysical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
•Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensuretheydonotplaywiththeappliance.
IMPORTANT:
Always unplug the appliance when not in use or before cleaning. Do not leave
unattended when plugged in or switched on.
Do not place on any heat sensitive surface and always allow to cool before storing away.
•DonotuseanyattachmentsotherthanthosesuppliedbyConairAustraliaPtyLtd.
•Usethisapplianceonlyforitsintendeduseandasdescribedinthisinstructionbooklet.
•Thisapplianceisnotintendedforcommercialuse.
•Neverdroporinsertanyobjectintoanopening.
•Neverblocktheairopeningsoftheapplianceorplaceonasoftsurfacesuchasabedorcouch,
where the air openings may be blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint and other debris.
•Donotuseoutdoorsoroperatewhereaerosol(spray)productsarebeingusedorwhereoxygenis
being administered.
•Keepthecordawayfromheatedsurfaces.
•Donotuseanextensioncordwiththisappliance.
•Ifthesupplycordisdamageditmustbereplacedbythemanufacturer,itsserviceagentorsimilarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•Afterusedonotwrapthecordaroundtheapplianceasintimethismaycausethecordtofracture.
Coil cord loosely by the side of the appliance in storage.
•Alwaysensurethatthevoltagetobeusedcorrespondstothevoltagemarkedontheunit.
•Foradditionalprotection,theinstallationofaresidualcurrentdevice(RCD)witharatedoperating
current not exceeding 30mA is advisable in the electrical current circuit supplying the bathroom.
Ask your installer for advice.
•Donotusetheunitifithasfallenorifitappearstobedamaged.
How to use your Academy Tools Straightener
1. Remove all packaging and point of sale labels before use.
2. A plastic cover has been placed over the plug to protect it from damage during transportation.
Remove the plastic cover from the plug before use.
3. Ensure hair is clean and completely dry before using the appliance.
4. Comb through hair to prevent knots and tangles and then divide hair into equal sections, using the
sectioning clips to hold hair in place.
5. Plug the appliance into a power outlet & release the locking switch, see ‘How to use the locking
switch?’ for more information.
6. Place the appliance on a heat protective (such as the heat protection mat), flat level surface
7. Press the 'on/off' button to switch the appliance on. The LED display will instantly illuminate, and
at this point the straightener will start heating up. The straightener will be on the lowest setting,
170°C and the ION light will be on, indicating that the internal ionic generator is switched on. As
you move through the heat settings, the ION light always stays illuminated, until the straightener
is switched off.
8.Pr’or‘-‘buttontoadjusttothetemperatureyoudesire.ThedisplayLEDlightwill
change colour according to the temperature you select –
please see ‘How to use the variable
temperature settings’ for more information
. Once the selected temperature stops flashing, the
straightener has heated and you can begin styling your hair.
9. Style sections of hair until completed.
10. To turn the appliance off, press the ‘on/off’ button. The LED display will turn off. Allow appliance to
cool before storing.
NB:
This appliance has a safety automatic shut-off system, which will automatically turn the appliance
off if left switched on accidentally for 72 minutes. If this occurs, please wait for appliance to cool. Switch
the appliance off and unplug the power cord.
WARNING:
This is a high heat appliance. Care must be taken to avoid the hot surfaces of the appliance
coming into direct contact with the skin, in particular the eyes, ears, face and neck.
IMPORTANT:
Hair that has been heavily bleached or chemically treated should only use the low heat
settings on this product. Please consult your hairdresser on using heated appliances if you have any
concerns about the condition of your hair.
How to use the variable temperature settings
The 5 variable temperature settings/digital heat control provide variable heat for many different hair
types. These settings allow you to choose the required temperature setting according to your particular
need and hair type.
NB:
The heat-up time will vary depending on which temperature setting you select. It is suggested to
use the lower heat settings when using the appliance for the first time
WARNING:
This appliance is suitable for average use on the medium high heat setting of 200˚C. The
215˚C and 230˚C maximum high heat settings are not suitable for hair that has been chemically treated,
bleached or damaged.
DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT ON HEAT DAMAGED OR CHEMICALLY DAMAGED HAIR ON THE
HIGHER HEAT SETTINGS.
Features
1.Upto230˚Cprofessional
salon heat
2. 30 second instant heat
3. 120mm long slimline plates
4. SolTEC™ Ceramic coating
5.Floatingplate
6. Internal ionic generator with blue ion
indicator light
7. CeramicTEC™ advanced ceramic heating
technology
8. Digital temperature control
with 5 variable LED settings: + and –
buttons (from 170˚C to 230˚C)
9. LED variable temperature display
10. On/off switch
11. Locking switch
12. Professional swivel power cord
13. Automatic safety cut-off system
14. Heat protection mat and storage pouch
15. 4 sectioning clips
16. Premium leather-like case
Academy Tools Straightener
The VS Sassoon Academy Tools Straightener is a sleek slimline straightener that features 120mm
long plates for quicker styling and straightening. It features CeramicTEC™ advanced ceramic heating
technology for ultra fast heat-up and heat recovery and reaches a maximum heat of 230˚C for seriously
straight results. It has SolTEC™ Ceramic plates that are 50% smoother & 20% harder than standard
ceramic* & glide through the hair flawlessly for the ultimate soft, shiny finish.
This professional straightener is the ultimate styling tool and allows for styling all hair types, giving
you the confidence to achieve your own desired look.
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