Ion Pro DC1085 - Curling iron Carmen - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Curling iron / Hot air brush
Brand	Carmen
Model	Ion Pro DC1085
Maximum power	1000 W
Power supply	Alternating current
Settings	2 speeds (I, II) + COOL function
Ionic function	Yes, with green indicator
Brush diameters	30 mm and 38 mm
Brush type	Ceramic with retractable bristles
Release button	Yes, for automatic curl release
Overheating protection	Yes
Use	Human hair only, domestic use
Cleaning	Wipe with a slightly damp cloth, do not immerse
Included accessories	2 round brushes (30 mm and 38 mm)
Warranty	2 years
Safety instructions	Do not use near water, unplug after use

Frequently Asked Questions - Ion Pro DC1085 Carmen

How to change the brush on the Carmen Ion Pro DC1085?

To change the brush, press the push release button and rotate the adapter to the stop. Remove the brush and attach the new one by aligning the markings and rotating until it locks.

How to activate the ionic function?

Set the on/off ion switch to the ION position. The green control light turns on to confirm activation. To deactivate, push the switch back down.

How to use the COOL function?

During styling, press the COOL button to release cold air. Hold it down to set curls. The button can be locked for continuous use.

What to do if the device shuts off suddenly?

The device is equipped with overheating protection. In case of overload, it turns off automatically. Set the switch to 0, wait about 5 minutes then turn it back on.

Can I use this device in the shower?

No, it is strictly forbidden to use the device near a bathtub, shower, or any container filled with water. Risk of fatal electric shock.

How to clean the curling iron?

Unplug the device and let it cool completely. Wipe the exterior with a slightly damp cloth, then dry with a soft cloth. Never immerse the device in water.

What accessories are included?

The device comes with two round brushes: one 30 mm and one 38 mm, both ceramic with retractable bristles.

What is the maximum power?

The maximum power is 1000 W in position II. In position I it is 500 W, and with the COOL function it drops to 250 W or 500 W depending on the speed.

How to release the curl after styling?

After drying the strand with hot air, switch to COOL mode to cool down. Then press the release button to retract the bristles and gently remove the brush.

What is the warranty period?

The Carmen Ion Pro DC1085 comes with a 2-year warranty from the date of purchase, subject to normal use and presentation of the receipt.

USER MANUAL Ion Pro DC1085 Carmen

• Complete styling set to style your hair in every way you want
• The pin-bristle brush for untangled hair and extra shine
• ION Technology for shiny and anti-static hair
  2 temperature settings: 500 - 1000 W
  Cool shot button for optimal fixation
• 030mm Ceramic brush with retractable teeth
• 038 mm Ceramic pin-bristle brush
• For medium and long hair
  Anti-slippads
  1.8 m Swivel cord
• Hanging loop
  2 Year Warranty

CE compliance: This appliance complies with EU EMC Directives 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage 2006/95/EC.

> For your safety

The Operating Instructions contain important notes on safety and the information required for proper operation of the appliance! Read the instructions in full, keep them in a safe place and pass them on to any subsequent owner! All safety instructions are always intended for your own safety!

• This appliance complies with the recognized rules of technology and the pertinent safety regulations for electrical appliances!
• This appliance can be used by children from the age of 8 up as well as by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or with lacking experience and/ or knowledge, if these persons are supervised or have been instructed how to use the appliance in a safe way and have understood the hazards which could arise from using

it. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.

Always use the appliance for the appropriate purpose!
- Keep packaging material e.g. plastic bags out of the reach of children!
- Do not pull on the connecting cable and do not carry the unit bymeans of the cable!
- Always disconnect the appliance from the mains and allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning and maintenance, or if faults occur during operation!

Safety instructions when connecting the appliance

DANGER! Danger to life from electric shock!

There is danger to life in case of contact with live cables or components! Hence, please observe the following safety instructions:

• If the connecting cable is damaged, it should only be replaced by a service agent recommended by the manufacturer in order to prevent any danger! Please contact the manufacturer or his customer service.
  The voltage of the power source must be the same as specified on the rating plate (V)!
• Before use check that the appliance functions properly! The appliance should not be used if:
• the connecting cable is damaged
• the appliance shows noticeable damage
• the appliance has been dropped

CAUTION!

Observe the following safety instructions to avoid damages and risks attributable to improper connection:

• To avoid damage or danger by improper use, the operating instructions should be carefully kept and followed!
• If you give the appliance to another person then you should also supply them with the operating instructions!
• Connect the appliance only to AC current and to a socket with earthing contact. Do not pull the cable over sharp

edges, clamp it into place or allow it to hang down! Keep the cable away from hot and damp areas!

• Never wind the mains cable around the appliance!
• Only insert the mains plug when the appliance is switched off!

Safety instructions when operating the appliance

WARNING! Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.

DANGER!

Danger to life from electric shock!

There is danger to life if the live appliance comes in contact with water! Hence, please observe the following safety instructions:

• Never use the appliance with wet hands, in or near the bath, shower or over a filled washbasin. If the appliance falls into water, remove themains plug immediately.

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Under no circumstances reach into the water when the appliance is still connected to the power supply!
- When the appliance is used in a bathroom, unplug it after use since the proximity of water presents a hazard even when the appliance is switched off!

WARNING!

Danger of burns from hot appliance components!

The round brush, especially the tip, can become very hot during operation and lead to possible burns.

Never grasp at the round brush, especially not at the tip, when the appliance is on. Avoid any contact to skin and eyes. Never transport the round brush when it is hot!

CAUTION!

Please observe the following safety instructions to avoid damages and risks attributable to improper use:

• Never put the appliance on soft cushions or blankets during operation!

• To avoid damaging of the hair the air outlet should not be too close to the hair!

• Do not cover the air intake or air outlet during use!
• Do not hold the air outlet opening too close to your eyes or skin.
• Make sure that you switch off the appliance when not in continuous use!
• Do not place the appliance or the connecting cable on hot surfaces e.g. cooker or similar or in the vicinity of open flames!
• The appliance is fitted with an overload protection which switches off in the case of an overload (e.g. air outlet or intake is blocked). If the appliance switches off during use, please reset the graduated switch to "0" and wait for approx. 5 minutes. Then, switch on again!

• The installation of a faulty current protective device with a rated breaking current offers you additional safety by ensuring that 30mA will not be exceeded in the house installation. Let your installation electrician advise you!

• Remove the plug from the mains:

• if the unit does not function properly
• before cleaning
• after every use
• Protect the appliance against climatic influences such as damp or direct sunlight. The appliance is not approved for use outdoors.

Safety instructions for cleaning and maintenance

DANGER!

Danger to life from electric shock!

There is danger to life if the live appliance comes in contact with water! Hence, please observe the following safety instructions:

• Protect the appliance from moisture. Never put it into the dishwasher.

• Do not use the connecting cable to pull on the plug nor remove the plug from the socket with wet hands!

• Never immerse it in water! Use in accordance with purpose The appliance is only intended for drying and styling human hair. No liability is accepted for any damage resulting from use for other purposes, faulty operation or amateur repairs. Guarantee services are also excluded in such cases.

> Parts of the appliance

a Function switch COOL
b 2-step sliding switch (main switch)
c Ion on/off switch with Ion indicator light
d Casing
e Release key "push"
f Hot air round brush 30mm with retractable bristles
g Hot air round brush 38 mm Ø with combi pin bristle

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> Manual

FIG. 1-5 (See picture page 3)

Preparing the hair

• Wash your hair and dry it well.
• Comb your hair thoroughly. Do not use hairspray or other flammable chemical hair care products.

Drying hair

Your appliance may also be used without attachments as a normal hair dryer.

• For this, press the key "push" and turn the top until the stop. Pull the attachment from the appliance (see figs. 1/2). To re-insert the round brush proceed in reversed sequence (see fig. 3). Turn the top until the stop and ensure that the markings are aligned.

Round brushing. WARNING!

Danger of burns from hot appliance components! Never grasp at the round brush, especially not at the tip, when the appliance is on.

Brush f 30 mm or g 38 mm must be fitted for round brushing.

• Place the hair strands over the brush and thoroughly brush from the roots to the tips before rolling. Then beginning with the hair tips roll until a curl is formed. Turn the appliance on (position „ or „) and allow the warm air to take effect until the hair is dry (see fig. 4). For fixation, press the function switch a "COOL" and let the cold air take effect. Now press the button for automatic curl release and pull the round brush out from the curl (see fig. 5). Switch the appliance off.

Note!

Please pay attention that the hair strands are not too thick.

2-step sliding switch

With the 2-step sliding switch b you can switch the appliance on and select the desired position.

0 = Appliance is switched off

I = low air volume, 500 watt power

I + COOL = low air volume + cool position, 250 watt power

2 = large air volume 1000 watt power

2 + COOL = large air volume + cool position, 500 watt power

COOL SHOT push button

With the COOL SHOT push button a you can lower the air temperature while the appliance is switched on.

$$ \mathrm {C O O L} = \text {C o o l p o s i t i o n} $$

By pressing the COOL button to cool down the hair, the air temperature is lowered as long as the COOL button is depressed, irrelevant of the setting of the main switch (for cooling curls respectively a styled section of hair). The COOL SHOT push button a can be locked.

Ion-generator

FIG. 6 (see fig.1)

Your appliance is fitted with an ion generator. Activating this function will give your hair enhanced shine while styling. The ion generator also prevents the build-up of static charge on your hair. To activate the function, turn the ion on/off switch c to position "ION" (see fig. 6). The ion indicator light should light up. The ion indicator lamp lights green. The ion generator is now permanently activated. To deactivate the ion generator, push the ion on/off switch c downwards.

Accessories

1 x Round brush 30 mm Ø with retractable bristles
1 x Round brush 38 mm Ø with combi pin bristle

> Cleaning and maintenance

Danger to life from electric shock!

There is danger to life in case of contact with live cables or components! Hence, please observe the following safety

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Instructions:

• Before cleaning, disconnect the appliance from the mains.
• Never immerse the appliance in water.

WARNING!

Danger of burns from hot appliance components!

Parts of the appliance can be very hot and cause burns even after it has been switched off. Hence, allow the appliance to cool down fully without fail before cleaning it.

CAUTION!

Please observe the following safety instructions to avoid damages and risks attributable to improper use:

• Protect the appliance from dust, dirt and fluff.
• Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning agents.
• You can clean your appliance with a slightly damp cloth and dry it with a soft dry cloth.

> WARRANTY

This CARMEN device comes with a two (2)-year warranty to be counted from the date of purchase under normal conditions of use. This warranty does not cover damage directly or indirectly caused by misuse, neglect, unauthorised use, accidents, unauthorised repairs or modifications, as well as a lack of maintenance. Please save your receipt/invoice as proof of your purchase. This device's accessories are not covered by a warranty. Exclusions from the warranty

• Modifications, dismantling or integration with another device or an assembly making the device fixed or semi-fixed,
  Normal wear and tear of the parts,
• Degradation due to improper use,
• Failure to comply with the user manual or with the maintenance and safety instructions,
• Damage resulting from poor maintenance or a lack of maintenance,
• Damage caused by external factors (lightening...),
• Abnormal use of the device,

• Improper storage,

• Shocks,

• Deformation of the tank,
  The device having been submerged,
  Expired warranty.

> ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE

In accordance with the European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), this device is marked with the symbol of a crossed-out wheelie bin indicating that this product cannot be disposed of as household waste. The device must be brought to the appropriate waste collection point for treatment, removal, and recycling of WEEE (information can be obtained at the town hall of your domicile) or brought back to a dealer based on the principle of "1 for 1 free of charge" (the dealer's takeback does not create a right to a payment or rebate).

The consumer or user contributes to the preservation of the natural resources and to the protection of human health by respecting the environment in this manner.