Remington S-8600 User Manual

Use and
Care Guide

next generation ceramic styler

dries as it styles

S-8600i

TM

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

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

READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING.

KEEP AWAY FROM

WATER.

DANGER

As with most electrical appliances,
electrical parts are electrically live
even when switch is off.

To reduce the risk of death by
electric shock:

■ Always unplug this appliance from
the electrical outlet immediately
after using.

■ Do not use while bathing or in
the shower.

■ Do not place or store this appli­ance where it can fall or be pulled
into a tub or sink.

■ Do not place or drop into water
or other liquid.

■ Do not reach for an appliance that
has fallen into water. Unplug it
immediately.

■ Unplug this appliance before
cleaning it.

■ This appliance is hot when in use.
Do not let eyes or bare skin touch
heated surfaces.

■ Do not place the heated unit
directly on any surface while it is
hot or plugged in.

■ Always store this appliance and
cord in a moisture-free area.
Do not store it in temperatures
exceeding 140°F (60°C).

■ This appliance is for household
use only.

■ Do not plug or unplug this appli­ance when your hands are wet.

■ The plug on this appliance has one
blade wider than the other, it is a
polarized plug. 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.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire,
electric shock or injury to persons:

■ An appliance should never be left
unattended when it is plugged in.

■ Close supervision is necessary
when this appliance is used by,
on, or near children or invalids.

■ Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use attachments
not recommended by Spectrum
Brands, Inc.

■ 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, of if it has
been dropped into water. If any of
these things happen, return the
appliance to an authorized service
center for examination and repair.

■ Keep the cord away from the
heated surfaces. Do not wrap the

cord around the appliance.

■ Never use while sleeping.

■ Never drop or insert any object

into any of the appliance’s
openings.

■ Do not use outdoors or operate
where aerosol (spray) products
are being used, or where oxygen
is being administered.

■ Do not use an extension cord.

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KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN

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Product Features

(A) Steam vents
(B) Ceramic plus coating
(C) Ionic conditioning
(D) LCD display
(E) Steam icon
(F) Numerical heat setting indicator
(G) Graphic heat setting indicator
(H) +/- Temperature controls
(I) ON/OFF button
(J) Swivel cord
(K) Closing lock

(A)

(D)

(H)

(I)

(K)

(E)

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(C)

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(B)

(G)

(F)

Thank you for purchasing the
Remington

®

wet2style™ styler.
This unique curved plate iron
combines optimum styling
features with cutting-edge
protection. Please carefully read
the instructions contained in
this booklet, and keep them in a
safe place for future reference.

Key Features

Unique steam vent design:

Unique steam vents allow this styler to
be safely used on wet or dry hair. The
vents allow steam to escape, drying hair
and sealing the cuticle at the same time.
Creates salon smooth, shiny hair

in less

time, with less damage.

Display:

The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) indicates the
heat setting numerically and with a circle of
bars. A steam icon appears when you have
selected a setting appropriate for use on
damp to wet hair – settings 16 or higher. The
LCD also has a background light to help find
the ideal setting by hair condition and type. A
blue light is best for dry hair, purple for damp
hair, and red for wet hair. The light changes
from blue to purple to red as the heat setting
is increased.

Automatic shutoff:

This styler is equipped with automatic
shutoff. This safety feature turns the unit

off
after 60 minutes, in case you accidentally
leave it on after styling your hair. Before
turning itself off the LCD will flash for 10
seconds, giving you the chance to stop the
shutoff process. While the LCD is flashing,
simply press the +/- button to use the
styler for another 45 minutes. If no button
is pressed, the unit will turn itself off
when the LCD stops blinking.

Automatic worldwide voltage

This appliance contains a special electronic
circuit that automatically converts it for
worldwide usage – from 120 to 240 volts
AC, 50 to 60 Hz. Just plug it into the local
outlet and use it as normal; the styler will
automatically adjust to the local current.
(You may need an adapter to allow the plug
to fit into the local outlets, however.)

Triple Protection:

Products with Triple Protection from
Remington

®

have an exclusive Ceramic plus

Teflon

®

coating and Ions for the ultimate

defense against damage for superior shine.

1. Teflon

®

coating:

Non-stick Teflon

®

coating glides through
any type of hair, preventing static, sticki­ness,

and build-up of mousse, gels, and
hair sprays for smooth, shiny results –
every time.

2. Ceramic coating:

Ceramic protects against damaging hot
spots with high, even heat to lock in
moisture and create long-lasting styles.

3. Ionic conditioning:

Negative ions are created, neutralizing
positive ions to reduce static and the frizz

,
leaving your hair looking shiny and
healthy.

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5

(J)

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Color-coded LED

blue purple red

dry damp

wet

hair

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How to Use

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

Setting Hair Type

A. 1-4 Dry, fine, fragile

or damaged hair

B. 5-8 Dry, normal to thick;

Easy to straighten hair

C. 9-12 Dry, very thick; Difficult

to straighten hair; or
Damp, fine or
damaged hair

D. 13-16 Damp, fine to normal,

Easy to straighten hair

E. 17-20 Damp, thick, difficult to

straighten hair

F. 21-25 Wet, fine, fragile or

damaged hair

G. 26-30 Wet, normal, to thick hair

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 push the switch to the lock position.
To unlock, slide the switch to the unlock
position. NOTE: Do not heat the unit in the
locked position.

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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.

How to Use

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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.

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 war­ranty. Handle the cord carefully and avoid
jerking, twisting, or straining it, especially
at plug connections.

Error Messages

rE

Your straightener will display an “rE” mes­sage if it has a recoverable error or mal­function. If this happens, turn the unit off,
unplug it, and allow it to cool for 10 –15
minutes. Then plug it in and turn it on again.
If the message displays again,

refer to the

full 2-year warranty for return instructions.

1E, 2E, 3E

If the LCD displays a “1E”, “2E” or “3E”
message, turn the unit off and unplug it. Do
not attempt to use it. Refer to the full 2-year
warranty for return instructions.

6. Hold the styler vertically and starting at
the roots, clamp hair between the
plates and run the styler out along the
entire hair strand pulling the styler

away from the face and toward the
back of the head. Do not hold the

styler in one area.

7. Repeatedly run the unit smoothly along
the entire strand in a front to back
motion until hair is fully dried. Repeat
with all sections of your hair, working
with the underneath layers first, then
the top and sides.(NOTE: The unit may

make a steaming/hissing noise
when used on damp hair. This is
okay! The unique design of this
styler will channel the moisture away
from hair and out the steam vents.)

8. 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.

Usage Tips

Styling Your Hair

1. Gently towel dry hair to remove excess

water. Avoid rubbing hair with a towel,
as this creates split ends and frizziness.
Detangle hair with a wide-toothed comb.

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. The styler will initially heat to setting

15. Adjust the temperature using the
+/- buttons. The bars on the LCD will
flash while the unit heats up, then glow
steadily when it has reached the
selected temperature. The styler will
beep three times when it is ready for use.

4. 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
setting while styling your hair, simply
adjust the temperature by pressing
the "+" button. The unit will beep
when it reaches the new tempera­ture.

■ While styling your 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.

5. Divide hair into vertical sections, parting
the hair from the top of the head down
to the chin. Take a section of hair and
comb through it. Pull out and away from
your scalp, and hold it taut.

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120-240 VAC 50-60 Hz

Questions or comments:

Call 800-736-4648 in the U.S. or
800-268-0425 in Canada.or visit

www.remington-products.com

REMINGTON and WET2STRAIGHT are
trademarks

of ROVCAL, INC.

TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont
de Nemours and Company and is used under
license by Spectrum Brands, Inc.

©2005 ROVCAL, Inc.
10/05 Job# CS29504

Spectrum Brands, Inc.
800-736-4648

MADE IN CHINA

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Performance Guarantee

Full Two-Year Warranty

Spectrum Brands, Inc. warrants this product
against any defects that are due to faulty
material or workmanship for a two-year
period from the original date of consumer
purchase. This warranty does not include
damage to the product resulting from
accident or misuse.
If the product should become defective
within the warranty period, we will repair
it or elect to replace it free of charge.
Please call 800-736-4648 in the U.S.
or 800-268-0425 in Canada.

SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC. SHALL NOT
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS
AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO TWO YEARS FROM
DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights
and you may also have other rights

which

vary from state to state. Some states

do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental, special, or consequential
damages.

This product is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
and bears the mark.

Spectrum Brands, Inc.
Money-back Offer

If within 30 days after you have purchased
your Remington

®

branded product, you are
not satisfied and would like a refund,
return it with the sales slip indicating
purchase price and date of purchase to the
retailer from whom it was purchased.
Spectrum Brands, Inc. will reimburse all
retailers who accept the product within 30
days from the date of purchase. If you have
any questions concerning the money-back
guarantee, please call 800-736-4648 in the
U.S. or 800-268-0425 in Canada.

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