VS Sassoon CURL SECRET OPTIMUM VSC1600A User manual

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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Please ensure you read & follow the styling instructions
before using for the first time.
VSC1600A

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NEVER
UNDERESTIMATE
THE POWER OF
A WOMAN WITH
GOOD HAIR
SEE AMAZING, BE AMAZING
For all our style tutorials
check us out online
vssassoon.com.au
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SEE AMAZING, BE AMAZING
For all our style tutorials
check us out online
vssassoon.com.au
  

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The following safety precautions should always be followed when using
electrical appliances, especially when children are present in your household.
Please read these instructions carefully & keep for future reference.
Polythene bags over product or package may be dangerous. To avoid
danger of suocation, keep this wrapper away from babies & children. This
bag is not a toy.
DANGER:
• Do not use this appliance in or near bathtubs, showers, basins
or other vessels containing water - keep the appliance dry.
• When this appliance is used in a bathroom, unplug it after use
given the proximity of water hazards are present even when
the appliance is switched o.
• If this appliance falls into water, unplug it immediately - DO NOT REACH
INTO THE WATER
• Do not immerse the appliance into water or other liquids.
• This appliance is a burn hazard. keep appliance out of reach from young
children particularly during use & cool down.
• Always place the appliance on a stand if one has been provided, or on a
heat-resistant flat surface.
WARNING: Before & During Use
• Burn hazard. Keep appliance out of reach from young children, particularly
during use and cool down.
• When the appliance is connected to the power supply, never leave it
unattended.
• Always place the appliance with the stand, if any, on a heat-resistant,
stable flat surface.
• Before using, always ensure that the voltage marked on the appliance is
the same as your local power voltage.
• If the appliance is designed to be connected to a detachable power supply
(otherwise known as a charger or adaptor), the appliance must only be

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used with the power supply it was sold with.
• Do not operate this appliance or disconnect from the power supply with
wet hands.
• Never use this appliance at the same time as styling products such as
aerosols (spray).
• Be very careful when handling this appliance as parts of it may get
extremely hot.
• Do not place the appliance on any heat sensitive surfaces or near
flammable materials or objects.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Never block the air openings of the appliance or place on a soft surface
such as a bed or couch where the air openings may be blocked - keep the
air openings free of lint & other debris.
• Do not cover this appliance with anything when it is switched on or hot.
• Always place the appliance on the heat-resistant mat whilst heating
up, periodically resting during styling & cooling down to protect work
surfaces.
• To avoid electric shock, do not drop or insert any object into an opening
in this appliance.
• This is a high heat appliance. Care must be taken to avoid the hot surfaces
of the appliance coming into direct contact with the skin, in particular
the eyes, ears, face & neck. THE CURL CHAMBER MAY BE HOT TO THE
TOUCH.
• Do not use extension cord with this appliance.
NOTE:
• When using the appliance for the first time, a little smoke may appear with
a distinct odour. This is common & will disappear by the next use.
• Each time you use the appliance, you may see some steam. Do not be
concerned, this could be because of evaporation of the natural oils of the
hair, residual hair products (leave-in hair products, etc.) or excess moisture
evaporating from your hair.
• A heat-protection spray can be used to provide optimal protection of
the hair.
• A subtle buzzing sound, similar to a crackle may be heard. This is the
characteristic noise of the ion generator. The ioniser within the device
releases ions creating the anti-static eect in which leaves your hair
shiny.

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WARNING: Storage & Maintenance
Always unplug the appliance immediately after use & before cleaning or
maintenance.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when plugged in or switched on.
• Always allow the appliance to cool down before storing away in a location
where children cannot reach it.
• Do not store or place this appliance in a location where it can fall or be
pulled into a bath or sink.
WARNING: Do not wrap the power cord tightly around the appliance when
storing. This causes undue strain on the power cord & protective guard. Over
time, this will damage the power cord resulting in unsafe condition to the
user.
• If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Never operate this appliance if it has been dropped or damaged, or if it is
not working correctly.
• If this appliance is serviced by an unqualified person this could result in
an extremely hazardous situation for the user. Contact Conair Customer
Service if you have any issues operating your appliance.
CAUTION:
• This appliance is not intended for use by infirm persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience & knowledge unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the
appliance.
• Do not immerse the appliance into water or other liquids.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use & as described in this instruction
booklet. This appliance is not intended for commercial use.
• Do not use any attachments other than those supplied by Conair Australia
Pty Ltd.
• For additional protection, the installation of a residual current device
(RCD) with a rated operating current not exceeding 30mA is advisable
in the electrical current circuit supplying the bathroom - ask your installer
for advice.

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CURL SECRET OPTIMUM:
THE CURL REVOLUTION
AMAZING CHOICE!
You’ll love the easy, eortless results of this latest innovation in
automatic curling. With intuitive curl control for creating 3 curl
types or manually adjust to suit your curl style. Fuss free, perfectly
curled results with amazing shine. Hair goes in, curl comes out – it’s
that simple!
1. Power on/o
2. 6 heat settings
(180°C to 230°C)
3. 3 curl directions
(left, right or alternate)
4. 3 Curl timer settings
(8, 10 or 12 secs)
5. LCD control
6. Ionic Conditioning
7. Ceramic coated barrel
8. Swivel power cord
9. Safety auto-shut o
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IONIC CONDITIONING
Many aspects of modern living, including air conditioning, contact
with man-made fibers & air pollution add to the build-up of static
electricity in your hair. Even simply brushing & towel-drying your
hair can increase these levels. This static charge causes the scales,
or cuticles of the hair, to push hair strands apart, resulting in a rough
hair surface. Consequently, your hair may have a dull appearance.
High levels of static charge cause your hair to become ‘flyaway’ &
dicult to style.
The advanced internal ionic generator conditions hair by
emitting negative ions to reduce static, leaving your hair silky
& shiny with reduced frizz.
It is quite normal to hear a subtle buzzing sound, similar to a crackle
as this is the characteristic noise of the ion generator.

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HOW TO USE
THE CURL SECRET
The Curl Secret is a new type of styling tool & works dierently
to any other curling stylers you may have used in the past.
It is essential you read these instructions before use.
It is also recommended you view our “How To” video before styling
on our website at vssassoon.com.au or on YouTube under, Curl
Secret Optimum.
IMPORTANT:
Hair that has been heavily bleached or chemically treated should
only use the low heat setting on this product. Please consult your
hairdresser on using heated appliances if you have any concerns
about the condition of your hair.
BEFORE USING
• Remove all packaging & point of sale labels before use.
• Remove plastic cover from plug before use (used to protect it
from damage during transportation).
PROTECTION SYSTEM
The appliance is fitted with a protection system. If hair becomes
tangled, the appliance emits an audible signal, it blocks & stops
heating. If this occurs, release the handles, ensuring that the
appliance & section of hair are correctly positioned, then simply re-
close the handles to deactivate the security system & re-start the
appliance.

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SLEEP MODE
If the appliance is not in use for more than 20 minutes, the
temperature will automatically reduce to around 150°C. If you wish
to continue using the appliance after this time, simply close then
release the handles & the appliance will return to the temperature
setting previously selected.
AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF
This appliance has an automatic shut o feature for added safety. If
the appliance is switched on for more than 60 minutes continuously,
it will automatically switch o. If you wish to continue using the
appliance after this time, simply press “ ” button again to turn the
power on.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure your hair is clean, completely dry & free from hairspray.
Hairspray may cause the hair to heat up to astronomical
temperatures & stick like glue, in-turn creating diculty to
remove hair from the styler.
1. IMPORTANT - You must section your hair and comb through
until its completely tangle-free before use.
The secret to nailing your look is to create 3 sections.
This will ensure your style always looks consistent.
a) Use a comb or fingers and create the top section, from temple
to temple and clip away on top of the head.
b) Create the middle section from ear to ear and clip away.
c) The hair left down is your bottom section.
d) Always start with the bottom section first and once completely
styled as desired, unclip the middle section, style and then
unclip the top section.
For more information on sectioning and using the Curl Secret
Optimum go to vssassoon.com.au.
2. Plug the styler into a 240V power outlet.
3. Switch on the styler by pressing (1). The LCD screen will
illuminate showing the manual mode.
4. - In manual mode you can select your required temperature
setting by pressing (2). See Temperature/Manual Mode Guide
below for reference to hair type.
- For Intuitive auto curl control mode press (1) again which
switches to the 3 auto curl settings (1 press, for tight curls, 2
presses, for medium curls, 3 presses, for loose curls).

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ROMANTIC
TIGHT CURLS
SOPHISTICATED
MEDIUM CURLS
NATURAL
LOOSE CURLS
NB: The indicator light of the selected setting (+ temperature) blinks
on the LCD screen & stops blinking when the styler is ready for
use.
5. Select the adjustment of the direction of the curl by pressing
(3), according to the desired result.
7. Starting with the bottom section, at the nape of the neck, work
towards the front of your head taking further small individual
sections no wider than 3cms.
8. Position the styler where you want the curl to start (Fig.1 & 2),
Always ensure that the front of the styler is facing the head (Fig.
3 & 4). Always ensure that the hair section is combed through,
completely tangle-free hair and that there are NO stray hairs
within the section.
Fig. 1 Fig. 4Fig. 2 Fig. 3
9. With your free hand take hold of the tip of the section ensuring
it is STRAIGHT, with NO STRAY HAIRS & place ALL OF THE
SECTIONED HAIR, NEATLY in the funnel situated between the
two handles (FIG. 5.) ensuring you are not pulling your hair
before activating the handles (FIG. 6 & 7). Make sure 100% of the
hair section enters the barrel at the same time.

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Fig. 7
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
10. Once the section of hair is in place, close the handles to allow the
hair to automatically enter into the styler.
IMPORTANT - Your hair may become tangled if these instructions
are not followed or if any hair is held loosely and falls away without
100% of it entering the barrel at the same time.
11. Keep the handles closed until the beeping stops (FIG.8) (af ter
3, 4 or 5 beeps depending on the selected time setting), refer to
Intuitive Auto Curl Control Mode Guide below. Ensure your grip
does not loosen, as this will cause the styler to spin the other way
& create a tangle.
IMPORTANT - Once the styler is closed and creating a curl
should your grip loosen and the styler opens slightly... if you then
re-close the styler it will start spinning the other way because
it thinks it is now creating a new curl... this will create a tangle.
...
Beep
beep, beep,
Fig. 8
12. Gently release the hair from the styler by opening the handles
(FIG.9). Do not pull on the styler to free the hair. If you do this
you will ruin the curl eect.

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Fig. 9
13. Allow your hair to cool before handling or combing.
14. Repeat all desired sections until you have the number of curls
you would like.
15. After use, turn the styler o by pressing & holding (1) for 1 - 2
seconds & unplug the styler. Allow to cool on heat-resistant mat
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HEAT MAT
The appliance comes with a heat mat for use during & after styling.
During use do not place the appliance on any heat sensitive surface,
even when using the heat mat provided. After use, switch o &
unplug the appliance. Immediately wrap the appliance in the heat
mat provided & allow to fully cool down. Continue to keep it out of
reach of children as it will remain hot for several minutes.
TEMPERATURE/MANUAL MODE
Temperature Hair type
180°C - 190°C Fine, bleached &/or damaged hair
200°C - 210°C Normal or dyed hair
220°C - 230°C Thick hair
INTUITIVE AUTO CURL
CONTROL MODE
Time Time Audio beep
indicator
Curl Effect
8 seconds 3 beeps w/ 1 sec interval
+ 4 consecutive beeps
Natural loose
curls
10 seconds 4 beeps w/ 1 sec interval
+ 4 consecutive beeps
Sophisticated
medium curls
12 seconds 5 beeps w/ 1 sec interval
+ 4 consecutive beeps
Romantic
tight curls

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
In order to prevent build-up of residue from hair products which
would prevent the styler from working properly, it is important to
use the cleaning tool provided to regularly clean the styler.
• Ensure the styler is switched o, unplugged & cooled down.
• Lightly dampen the cleaning tool with warm water & mild soap.
• Insert the tool fully into the cavity formed by the styler & the
cylinder (FIG. 10).
• Rotate the tool several times around the cylinder to remove any
buildup of hair products (FIG. 11).
Fig. 10 Fig. 11
• Remove the cleaning tool from the cavity.
• Ensure the styler is completely dry before reusing.
• The cleaning tool can be reused many times. Simply remove the
felt pad, rinse it in warm soapy water & leave to dry before reusing.
• Once unplugged and cooled, the styler housing may be wiped with
a damp cloth.
Ensure the styler is completely dry before plugging it in again.

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LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY
Retain this section of the warranty card with your receipt/proof of purchase.
You must present it to obtain replacement or service under the warranty.
The warranty may only be claimed where proof of original purchase is
presented, i.e. original purchase receipt or invoice.
Attach a copy of your purchase receipt and store in a safe place.
To make a warranty claim, call Customer Service on the phone number or
email below. Or you can return the defective product back to the place
it was purchased where it will be replaced (see point 12 of paragraph C.
Conditions).
Please provide the following details:
1. Date of purchase
2. Retailer name & location:
3. Product name/model number:
4. Confirm you have your purchase receipt:
5. Detail the problem with your product:
Conair Australia Pty Ltd Conair New Zealand Ltd
PO Box 146 PO Box 251159
Terrey Hills Pakuranga, Auckland
NSW 2084 New Zealand 2140
Customer Service Customer Service
Australia New Zealand
1800 650 263 0800 266 247
email: [e-mail] email: [e-mail]

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WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS
A. AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW
1. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for
a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable
loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does
not amount to a major failure. 2. The guarantees under the Australian
Consumer Law (“ACL”) are provided in sections 51 to 59 inclusive of the
ACL (“Statutory Guarantees”) and the remedies are provided in sections
259 to 266 inclusive of the ACL (Statutory Remedies).
B. VS SASSOON EXTENDED WARRANTY
1. In addition and subject to the Statutory Guarantees and Statutory
Remedies, the following express warranty (“Warranty”) commences from
the date of purchase and continues for a period of 24 months (“Warranty
Period”) after which it expires. Subject to the conditions in Section C
below, Conair warrants to the original purchaser (“Purchaser”) of the VS
Sassoon product that is the subject of this warranty (“Product”) that if
during the Warranty Period, the Product suers from any defect caused
by faults in materials or workmanship, Conair will a) replace the Product,
or b) exchange defective parts in the Product or c) repair the Product,
as Conair may choose in its discretion (“Warranty”). In this Warranty
“Conair” means Conair Australia Pty Limited (ABN 64 068 492 044) of
The Equinox Centre, Suite 101, 18 Rodborough Rd, Frenchs Forest, NSW,
2086. in relation to Products purchased in Australia and Conair New
Zealand Ltd in relation to Products purchased in New Zealand.
2. To honour the Warranty, Conair must replace, or exchange parts in, or
repair, the Product, as Conair determines, in accordance with paragraph
B1 above, subject always to the conditions in Section C below.
3. If any of the conditions in Section C below are inconsistent with any
provisions of the ACL or regulations made thereunder, those provisions
of the ACL or regulations shall prevail to the extent of the inconsistency.

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C. CONDITIONS
1. The Product must be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
This Warranty does not apply should the defect in or failure of the
Product be attributable to misuse, abuse, accident, act of God such as
lightning, or nonobservance of manufacturer’s instructions on the part
of the user. This Warranty does not cover ordinary wear and tear in the
Product or its parts.
2. Conair does not accept liability for a) any loss or damage however
suered, caused by or arising out of any failure to use the Product in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, and b) any indirect,
consequential or economic loss or damage however caused.
3. This Warranty is immediately void if – a) any serial number or appliance
plate is removed or defaced, b) the Product has been serviced or
otherwise repaired by a person not authorized to do so by Conair or
where non approved replacement parts are used.
4. The Product is designed for domestic use only. The Product must be
connected to the electrical voltage supply as specified in the ratings
label located on the Product. This Warranty does not cover defects
arising from non-domestic use or incorrect voltage supply.
5. This Warranty may only be claimed against where proof of original
purchase is presented, for example, original receipt or invoice.
6. Any parts of the Product that need to be replaced, or if the whole Product
needs to be replaced, the replaced Product, becomes the property of
Conair. The Warranty on any replacement Product or parts will expire on
the same date that the Warranty Period on the original Product expires.
7. The benefits provided by this Warranty are in addition to all other rights
and remedies in respect of the Product which the Purchaser has under
the ACL, and applicable laws in New Zealand, which rights and remedies
by law may not be excluded. All other warranties and representations
express and implied are hereby excluded.
8. The defect must have occurred during the Warranty Period and
Purchaser bears the onus of proving that fact, and that the defect was
not caused by any of the causes excluded from this Warranty.
9. This Warranty does not cover Products purchased from any person who
is not a retailer serviced by Conair’s authorised distributors or purchased
second hand.

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10. The Purchaser is responsible for all postage and freight charges and any
other expenses incidental to claiming against this Warranty.
11. The Warranty excludes consumable items (such as blades or brushes)
and normal wear and tear.
12. If you’re certain your product is defective, and the product is covered
by the terms of this warranty, you need to take the product back to the
place you purchased it from, where the retailer will replace the product
for you on our behalf. In this event, per the terms of this warranty you
will need to present this portion of the warranty card and the purchase
receipt as proof of purchase so please make sure you keep both this card
and your receipt on hand for the duration of the warranty period.
SPARE PARTS
Replacement parts may be available for your product. Contact us on
the phone or email address provided for more details. Please provide
your product name/model number details, date of purchase and part
you require.