Conair CD96CSC Instruction & Styling Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, especially
when children are present, basic safety pre-
cautions should always be taken, 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 recommended by
the manufacturer.
4. Never operate this appliance if it has
a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
dropped into water. Return the appliance
to an authorized service center for
examination and repair.
5. Keep the cord away from heated
surfaces. Do not pull, twist, or wrap cord
around appliance, even during storage.
6. Never block the air openings of the
appliance or place it on a soft surface, such
as a bed or couch, where the air openings
may be blocked. Keep the air openings free
of lint, hair, and other debris.
7. Never use while sleeping.
8. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening or hose.
9. Do not use outdoors or operate where
aerosol (spray) products are being used or
where oxygen is being administered.
10. Do not use an extension cord to operate
appliance.
11. This curling iron is hot when in use.
Do not let eyes and bare skin touch heated
surfaces.
12. Do not place the heated curling iron
directly on any surface or on the appliance
power cord while it is hot or plugged in.
13. Do not touch hot surface of the
appliance; use handles or knobs.
14. Before plugging in, read the information
about dual voltage contained in the infor-
mation section of this manual.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
This curling appliance is intended for
household use. Use on Alternating Current
(50/60 hertz) only. This unit is designed to
be operated at 125/250 volts A/C. 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 curling iron has dual voltage. It will
automatically adjust to the proper voltage.
Use an adapter plug with correct
configuration, prior to use in outlet.
GETTING STARTED
The iron’s 25 temperature settings and
Instant Heat 60 second heat-up technology
provide styling versatility for all hair types.
If you have fine hair, a low temperature will
provide the best results. If you have thick,
wavy or hard-to-curl hair, keep the heat set-
ting on high. You can vary the iron’s tem-
perature according to your particular need!
SUPER STYLING GUIDE
Your best looks begin with a good haircut
that’s well maintained. Always treat hair
right with superior quality shampoos,
conditioners, and finishing products.
CURLING BASICS
1. Plug the curling iron cord into a standard
household electrical outlet (125/250V).
Never leave your curling iron on and
unattended. However, should you fail to turn
the iron off, it will shut itself off automatical-
ly in approximately 70 minutes.
2. To create spiral curls and ringlets, work
with 1" sections of hair,
one at a time. Hold iron
horizontally, press the
automatic curl release
button, and place the
ends of your hair under
the shortened iron
spoon. Hair ends
should be placed on the left side of the
spoon, rolling the unit in a counter clock-
wise direction so hair falls into the
grooves easily. Release the automatic curl
release to clamp hair in place. Wrap hair in
between spiral grooves
on barrel, twisting
upward toward the hair
root. Take special care
to make sure hair follows
grooves from the starting
point. Press curl press
button to compress hair
strand against heated spiral surfaces for the
perfect spiral. Leave hair wrapped for
approximately 5-7 seconds. Release curl
press button and unwind hair from barrel;
open the automatic curl release to unclamp
hair. Repeat procedure, styling small sections at
a time, layering the spiral curls as you go,
until all hair is curled.
STYLING TIPS
FOR VERY DEFINED CURLS:
After using the spiral iron, wrap ringlet
around index finger and allow hair to cool.
Lightly spray to hold if desired. Do not brush.
FOR LOOSE CURLS:
After using the spiral iron, lightly run fingers
through curls. Do not brush.
USING INSTANT HEAT, THE 25 VARIABLE
TEMPERATURE SETTINGS, UNIFORM
HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM
This styling 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.
This Instant Heat technology includes 25
variable temperature settings for every
type of hair, from the finest to the curliest
and most resistant. Select the temperature
range that’s suitable for your hair type to
help you create the look you want.
And that’s not all. Conair’s professional
salon standards of engineering provide you
with a Uniform Heat Recovery System that
maintains the iron at constant temperatures.
There is a constant surge of power to
ensure that heat is continuously delivered
for optimal styling results.
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 1-8
Delicate, thin, easy-to-curl hair
Medium 9-14
Average to thick or treated hair
Med-High 15-20 Thick or wavy hair
High 21-25
Hard-to-curl hair
Temperature Setting Guide
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