Conair CS44CS - Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, especially
when children are present, basic safety pre-
cautions should always be followed, includ-
ing the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
DANGER
— Any appliance is electri-
cally live even when the switch is off. To reduce
the risk of death by electric shock:
1. Always unplug appliance 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 recommended by the
manufacturer.
4. Do not use an extension cord to operate
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 examina-
tion 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.
11. Do not use outdoors or operate where aero-
sol (spray) products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered.
12. Do not let heated surfaces touch eyes
or bare skin. This straightener is hot when
in use.
13. Do not place the heated straightener
direct ly on any surface or on the appliance
power cord while it is hot or plugged in.
14. Before plugging in, read the information
about dual voltage contained in the instruc-
tion section of this manual.
15. Do not touch the housing of your appli-
ance near the straightening plates as it is
hot when in use.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
This straightening iron appliance is intended for
household use. This unit is designed to operate
at 120/240 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 Straightener features our exclu-
sive 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 touching
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 (120/240V). Press On but-
ton (the red light will blink indicating that the
straightener is heating up). The iron will heat
up very quickly. The green indicator light will
light indicating that the unit is set to “wet”
setting and will blink until the unit reaches
the proper temperature. To turn off, press
Off button (red light will go off). Never leave
your straightening iron on and unattended.
However, if you fail to turn the unit off, it will
shut itself off automatically within 60 minutes.
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 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 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 sec-
tion 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.
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 damp hair.
STYLING WITH THE NEW EASY-GLIDE
CERAMIC-COATED PLATES
The plates of your new straightening iron
have an easy-glide ceramic-coated surface,
the newest technology.
This means that hair glides easily over the
surface of the plates as you’re straightening
and it is simpler to clean off styling product
residue after each use. 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 ceramic technology is a pleasure to work
with because it makes styling your hair easier
and the results more professional.
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 and is then ready to use.
Within this Instant Heat technology there are
25 variable 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 medium to high set-
tings 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 flow of power to ensure
that heat is continuously delivered for optimal
styling results, unlike other units which lose
heat during use. This 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.
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 15-20 Thick or wavy hair
High/Dry 21-25 Hard-to-straighten hair
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