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How to Use
Cleaning
Make sure the unit is unplugged and cool.
Use a damp cloth to clean the plates and
the outside of the power handle. No other
maintenance of the unit is required.
This appliance has no user servicable
parts.
Storage
Unplug the unit whenever it is not in use.
Allow it to cool, then store it out of reach
of children in a safe, dry location.
Never wrap the cord around the appliance,
since this will cause the cord to wear
prematurely and break, thus voiding war-
ranty. Handle the cord carefully and avoid
jerking, twisting, or straining it, especially
at plug connections.
Setting Hair Type
100-130 Very fine, fragile,
damaged hair
140-170 Normal, easy to
straighten hair
180-200 Thick, difficult to
straighten hair
Heat Settings
Take extra care when using a professional
styler. To prevent hair damage, make sure
to use the correct temperature setting for
your hair type.
■ While straightening you hair. If you find
that you need a lower setting, adjust
the temperature by pressing the “-”
button. Because the unit is already hot,
it may take a few minutes to cool off. it
will beep when it cools to the lower
temperature.
6. Take a small section of hair and pull hair
down and away from your scalp, and
hold it taut.
7. Starting at the roots, clamp hair firmly
between the plates and run the styler
down the entire hair strand, from root to
tip, in one smooth stroke. do not hold it
in one area for a long period of time or
damage to hair may occur.
8. To create curves or flicks, rotate your
wrist to turn the iron in toward your head
or out away from your head as you run
the iron down the hair strand.
9. Repeat with all the sections of your hair,
working with the underneath layers first,
then the top and sides.
10. When you are finished styling, press and
hold the ON/OFF button to turn the unit
off, unplug it, and allow it to cool before
storing.
Closing Lock
This professional flat iron has a closing lock
to make the unit easier to store. To lock the
iron, simply squeeze the plates together
and flip the switch down to the locked posi-
tion. To unlock, flip the switch up in to the
unlocked position. NOTE: Do not heat the
unit in the locked position.
Maintenance
Styling Your Hair
1. Hair should be dry and free of tangles
before using the styling iron.
2. Plug the styler into an electrical outlet.
Press and hold the ON/ OFF button until
the unit turns on and the LCD lights up.
3. Adjust the temperature using the +/-
buttons. The ready light will flash while
the unit heats up, then glow steadily
when it has reached the selected
temperature.
4. Divide hair into manageable sections
and clip the upper layers on top of
your head and out of the way. Work
with underneath layers first.
5. Test the styler on a small section of hair,
then adjust the temperature up or down
before styling the rest of your hair.
NOTE:
■ If you find that you need a higher set-
ting while straightening your hair, sim-
ply adjust the temperature by pressing
the “+” button. The unit will beep when
it reaches the new temperature.
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