Conair CD86JCS User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, especially
when children are present, basic safety pre­cautions should always be followed, includ­ing the following:

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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 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 ser

vice 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 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
aerosol (spray) products are being used or
where oxygen is being administered.

12. This curling iron and clip are hot when in
use. Do not let heated surfaces touch eyes
or bare skin.

13. Do not place the heated iron direct ly
on any surface or on the appliance power
cord while it is hot or plugged in. Use the
built-in counter rest.

14. Do not touch the hot surface of this
appliance. Use the handles or knobs.

15. Before plugging in read the information
about dual voltage in the instruction section of
this manual.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

This straightening and curling 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 and curling iron will auto­matically adjust to the proper voltage. Use an
adapter plug with correct configuration, prior to
use in outlet.

GETTING STARTED

Your new iron is a 2-in-1 split barrel iron that
can be used to curl or straighten. The iron’s
25 temperature settings and Instant Heat

technology combined provide styling versatility
for all hair textures. If you have fine hair, a
low temperature will provide the best results.
If you have thick, wavy or hard-to-curl or
straighten hair, keep the heat setting high.
You can vary the iron’s temperature according
to your particular need!
To achieve faster styling results, we have
added a unique optional Turbo Heat

™ on/off

feature. Press the Turbo button to deliver up to
20°C/68°F more heat in the highest setting,
for maximum styling performance.

To begin, plug the curling iron cord into
any household outlet (120/240V). Press the
ON/OFF button and the red indicator light will
blink. When ready to use, the red indicator
light will remain on. Press the turbo button
and the green indicator light will come on.
Press ON/OFF button again and the red and
green lights will go off. Never leave you
curling iron on and unattended. However,
should you fail to turn the iron off, it will shut
itself off automatically within 60 minutes.

STRAIGHTENING WITH THE NEW INSTANT

HEAT 2-IN-1 SPLIT BARREL PLATES

The plates of your new iron have an extra­smooth surface, for maximum straightening
performance.

You'll find that hair glides easily over the sur­face of the plates as you’re straightening and
it's simpler to clean off styling product residue
after each use.

The ceramic 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 makes styling your hair
easier and the results more professional.

STRAIGHTENING BASICS

1. Be sure locking mechanism on cool tip is
released to open barrel for straightening.

2. Section hair evenly and comb each section.

3. Place hair section between plates and press
together.

4. Slowly guide plates down hair strand.
Repeat as necessary until hair strand is
smooth.

CURLING WITH THE EASY-GLIDE

CERAMIC-COATED BARREL

The barrel of your new iron has a Easy­Glide

™

ceramic-coated surface.

The ceramic-coated surface also helps
smooth down flyaways and frizzies while
curling. As you wind each strand around the
barrel, it evenly distributes heat so that the
style you create has a salon-perfect, silky
smooth, shining finish. Hair slips right off the
barrel after it’s curled as well.

The ceramic technology is a pleasure to
work with and makes styling your hair easier
and the results more professional.

CURLING BASICS

1. Be sure the locking mechanism on cool tip is
locked to keep barrel closed while curling.

2. Section dry hair evenly, and comb each
section before winding. Pressing the auto­matic curl release, place curling iron midway
up the hair section, then spread hair evenly
between spoon and barrel. Release automat­ic curl release to hold hair in place. Gently
slide curling iron down to hair ends. To avoid
crimped ends, make sure they are securely
wound under the spoon in the direction of
the desired curl. Remember, always place
the spoon above the hair strand when mak­ing a curl you want rolled under; place the
spoon under the hair strand when making a
flip style.

3. Wind the hair up as far as you want it
curled, being careful not to let the iron touch
the scalp. Hold in place for 8-12 seconds
depending on the texture and length of your
hair. For tighter, bouncier curls, roll less hair.
For looser, free-flowing curls, roll more hair.

4. When finished, unwind the hair and press
the automatic curl release. To set the curl, do
not comb or brush through hair until it cools.

GET TO KNOW YOUR 2-IN-1 SPLIT

BARREL STRAIGHTENER & CURLING IRON

USER

MAINTENANCE

Your straightener/curling iron is virtually mainte­nance-free. No lubrication is needed. If cleaning
becomes necessary, disconnect it from the power
source, allow to cool and wipe exterior with a
cloth. If any abnormal condition occurs, unplug the
straightener/curling iron, allow it to cool and return
it for repair to an authorized service center only.
No repairs should be attempted by the consumer.

CAUTION

NEVER allow the power supply cord to be pulled
or twisted. Never wrap the cord around the
straightener/curling iron. Damage will occur at the
high flex point of entry into the appliance, causing
it to rupture and short. Inspect the cord frequently
for damage. Stop use immediately if damage is
visible or if unit stops or operates intermittently.

STORAGE

When not in use, your appliance should be dis­connected, allowed to cool and stored in a safe,
dry location out of reach of children. Do not jerk or
strain cord at plug connections. Do not wrap the
line cord around the appliance. Allow the cord to
hang or lie loose and straight at the point of entry
into the appliance.

WARNING: The instant heat barrel will get very
hot within a few seconds and should not be
placed in contact with skin after the curling
iron is turned ON. The special application of this

straightener/curling iron will result in an extremely
hot barrel when the high setting is chosen. Always
do a test curl before using the iron to ensure the
proper setting for your hair type.

USING INSTANT HEAT, THE

25 VARIABLE TEMPERATURE SETTINGS &

UNIFORM HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM

This styling iron features Conair’s Instant Heat
technology. Within this Instant Heat tech­nology there are 25 variable temperature
settings. Every type of hair, from the finest
to the curliest and most resistant, has a tem­perature range that’s gentle and safe for it
and helps 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 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.

KEEP AWAY FROM WATER

Everyone knows that electricity and water
are a dangerous combination. But did you
know that an electric appliance is still elec­trically live even if the switch is off? If the
plug is in, the power is on. So when you
are not using your appliances, keep them
unplugged.

ALWAYS UNPLUG

SMALL APPLIANCES

WARNING:

IF YOU THINK

THE POWER IS OFF

WHEN THE SWITCH

IS OFF,

YOU’RE WRONG.

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

Conair will repair or replace, at our option, your
appliance free of charge for 24 months from the
date of purchase if the appliance is defective in
workmanship or materials.

To obtain service under this warranty, return the
defective product to the service center listed below,
together with your sales slip and $3.00 for post­age and handling. California residents need only
provide proof of purchase and should call 1-800-3­CONAIR for shipping instructions. In the absence of a
receipt, the warranty period shall be 24 months from
the date of manufacture.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR
LIABILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILI TY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE 24-MONTH DURATION
OF THIS WARRANTY. Some states do not allow limita-

tions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations may not apply to you.

IN NO EVENT SHALL CONAIR BE LIABLE FOR
ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of special, incidental, or consequential damages,
so the above limitation may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state
to state.

SERVICE CENTER

CONAIR CORPORATION

Service Department
150 Milford Road
East Windsor, NJ 08520

©2006 CONAIR CORPORATION
www.conair.com
06PC2048

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Temperature Setting Guide

TEMP. CONTROL HAIR TYPE

Low 1-8 Delicate, thin, easy-to-style hair

Medium 9-14 Average to thick or treated hair

Med-High 15-20 Thick or wavy hair

High 21-25 Hard-to-style hair

Turbo Heat

™

Up to 20°C/68°F burst of heat

for difficult styling spots

11/2" split barrel ceramic curling iron
with 1

1

/2" straightening plates

Instant heat

25 variable
temperature
settings

Auto off

Dual voltage

Turbo Heat™
On/Off button

Power
On/Off
button

Counter rest

Professional
swivel line cord

Cool tip

Turbo
indicator
light

Automatic curl release

Power
indicator light

Instant Heat

2-in-1

Straightener &

Curling Iron

Instruction & Styling Guide

For your safety and continued enjoyment

of this product, always read the instruction

book carefully before using.

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Model CD86JCS