AC International Styling Iron AC8TST User Manual

M O D E L N O . A C 8 T S T  
&
A C 8 T S T G  
I N S T R U C T I O N S A N D W A R R A N T Y  
COMPACT FOLD-AWAY  
STRAIGHTENER  
 
7. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.  
8. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are  
being used. Do not operate where oxygen is being administered.  
9. Place unit on a level surface to use. Do not use on a bed or any  
soft surface where unit could tip over easily or be covered up.  
10.Connect this appliance to a properly grounded outlet only.  
11.Unit is hot when in use. To avoid burn hazard, do not touch the hot  
plates, they are hot.  
12.Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.  
13.Do not leave an Adaptor Plug in wall outlet when not in use.  
14.Most foreign countries have unstable voltage which may cause your  
appliance to shut off due to irregular voltage. This does not harm  
the appliance, or indicate a defective product.  
15.Before plugging in, read the information about dual voltage  
contained in the instruction section of this manual.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY  
THE STRAIGHTENER IS NOT A TOY.  
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT  
SAFEGUARDS  
1. This Straightener and its Straightening Plates are hot when in use.  
Do not let eyes or bare skin touch heated surfaces.  
2. Keep fingers out of the Pivot Area.  
3. Do not over straighten the hair.  
4. Do not use on damaged hair.  
5. Do not use styling products in the hair prior to straightening.  
6. Do not remove Straightening Combs while the Straightener is ON.  
7. Begin straightening hair 1/2 inch away from the scalp.  
NOTE: Use on dry hair only. Do not use this appliance on synthetic  
hair wigs.  
WARNING: Please keep the cord away from hot metal surfaces.  
Polarized Plug  
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than  
the other.) To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended  
to fit into 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.  
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Getting to Know Your  
COMPACT FOLD-AWAY Straightener  
Finger  
Pad  
Red  
POWER  
Pivot  
Area  
ON Light  
ON/OFF  
Switch  
Straightening Plates  
Keyholes  
Handles  
Straightening  
Comb  
Set of 2  
Handle  
Release  
Buttons  
Storage Pouch  
(P/N 50569)  
(P/N 50568)  
Adaptor Plug C  
(P/N 50570C)  
Adaptor Plug A  
(P/N 50570A)  
Adaptor Plug B  
(P/N 50570B)  
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OPERATING THE COMPACT  
FOLD-AWAY STRAIGHTENER  
FOLD-AWAY  
STRAIGHTENER OPERATION  
When used correctly, the Fold-  
Away Straightener will  
CAUTION: Do not rest  
Straightener on its side.  
help you to achieve the latest  
fashionable styles. With this  
salon-quality tool, you will be  
able to style your hair from curly  
to sleek and straight in no time!  
CAUTION: NEVER leave the  
Straightener ON and unattended.  
WARNING: Finger Pads may  
become hot during use. Do not  
touch for long periods of time  
while styling hair.  
BEFORE STYLING THE HAIR  
1. Press both Handle Release  
buttons.  
2. Turn the Handle facing you in  
the direction of the "OPEN"  
arrow.  
IMPORTANT: Before styling,  
ensure that the hair is clean, dry  
and tangle-free.  
We do not recommend using  
styling products in the hair prior  
to straightening. Some products  
are flammable and will cause the  
hair to stick to the Straightening  
Plates. Build up from products  
will coat the Straightening Plates  
and prevent the hair from passing  
through smoothly. Use styling/  
shine products after the hair is  
straightened.  
3. Keep turning Handle until it  
locks into place.  
Attention: You may notice a  
metallic smell the first time using  
the Straightener, this is normal  
and will cease with use.  
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for  
opposite Handle.  
5. Plug the Power Cord into an AC  
electrical outlet.  
6. Slide the ON/OFF Switch to the  
ON position. The red POWER ON  
Light will illuminate.  
7. It will take approximately 2  
minutes for the Straightener to  
heat up.  
DUAL VOLTAGE: This appliance  
utilizes a positive temperature  
coefficient (PTC) heating element  
and operates over a range of  
voltages.  
Confirm the voltage available at  
each location before using the  
appliance.  
For connection to a 240-volt  
supply or above, use an  
attachment plug adaptor of the  
proper configuration for the  
power supply receptacle.  
8. Do not force the Straightener  
through the hair; Take smaller  
sections.  
9. When straightening is  
complete, slide the ON/OFF  
Switch to OFF. Unplug unit.  
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REMOVING OR REPLACING  
STRAIGHTENING COMBS  
STYLING TIPS  
Timing  
1. Slide the ON/OFF Switch to  
1. The Straightener uses a ceramic  
PTC heating element for fast  
heat-up and constant  
OFF. Unplug unit.  
2. Before replacing or removing  
Combs, allow the Straightener  
to cool completely.  
temperature. You will need to  
test how long it takes to  
straighten your hair from the  
roots to the ends.  
2. First test an inconspicuous  
section of your hair. Use  
thinner sections for thick,  
resistant hair.  
3. Begin timing at 5 - 8 seconds  
for fine, thin hair. Straighten  
for 10 - 15 seconds for thick  
or coarse hair. Slide the  
3. There are 2 Straightening  
Combs included with your hair  
Straightener. They may be used  
in any position that works best  
for you.  
4. There are 3 studs on the inside  
of each comb and 3 keyhole  
slots in one side of each of the  
plates.  
5. To remove a comb, place  
thumb on top of the end of the  
comb near the handle and push  
down and away from the  
handle. Once it has moved  
about a quarter of an inch lift  
the comb out.  
6. To replace a comb, fit the  
studs through the large ends of  
the keyholes and slide the  
Straightener from the root area  
sliding to the ends of the hair.  
If more time is needed, skip to  
a new section of hair until you  
find the right time needed.  
4. If hair requires a second pass to  
straighten, use less time for  
the second pass.  
Steam  
1. If product build up is on the  
hair, or a conditioner has been  
used, you will notice a slight  
amount of steam coming from  
the Straightener. This is  
normal.  
comb towards the handles. The  
rounded end of the comb fits  
closest to the Handle end of  
the Plate while the pointy end  
of the comb should be towards  
the open end of the Plate.  
However, if large amounts  
of steam are forming,  
discontinue straightening.  
Press the ON/OFF Switch to  
OFF and unplug the unit.  
Note: Make sure combs are firmly  
2. Wash your hair with a clarifying  
shampoo to remove the build-  
up. Condition hair with a light  
conditioner as necessary, and  
dry the hair thoroughly.  
in place.  
7. If small sections are being used  
and it is difficult to glide the  
Straightener through the hair,  
the Straightening Combs may  
be removed for ease of use.  
3. Proceed in straightening hair.  
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Steaming or Singeing?  
4. Take a 2 inch wide and 1 inch  
thick section and place be-  
tween the open Straightening  
Plates (1/2 inch away from  
scalp).  
When the hair is steaming, there  
will be a slight product odor and  
white steam— this is normal.  
When the hair is singeing, there  
will be a strong odor and light to  
dark "smoke". You can tell the  
hair is overly straightened when  
the hair frazzles and possibly  
discolors.  
Clip Crown Section  
on Top of Head  
Frazzled Hair  
Over-straightening can frazzle hair!  
The hair will appear smooth, but some  
strands will form kinks, unlike the  
natural curl of the hair.  
This is the first sign of hair damage.  
Discontinue straightening  
immediately.  
Clip Front  
Side Section  
WARNING: DO NOT TRY TO  
STRAIGHTEN DAMAGED HAIR!  
Chemically Treated Hair  
1. Use CAUTION when straighten-  
ing chemically treated,  
Top Crown Section  
Clipped into Place  
colored, or permed hair.  
2. Cut down the time used for  
straightening chemically  
treated, colored, or permed  
hair.  
Back Section  
Clipped into Place  
3. Smaller sections are better for  
thick or resistant hair.  
STYLING  
5-15 seconds from  
1/2 inch away from  
scalp to the ends.  
The straightener is  
in constant motion.  
1. Divide hair into sections before  
starting.  
2. Consult STYLING TIPS for proper  
Timing before straightening.  
3. Section hair and begin straight-  
ening in the back nape area.  
Take 2 inch wide, 1 inch thick  
slices starting in the back, moving  
on to sides, finishing with the top.  
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5. Squeeze the Handles together  
to close the Straightening  
Plates and gently slide the  
Straightener through the hair  
towards the end within the  
designated time, roots to ends  
(5-15 seconds).  
For a Straight Look  
Move the Straightener through the  
hair, when you get towards the  
ends of the hair pull the  
Straightener parallel to the  
section you made at the scalp.  
For a Rounded Look  
Move the Straightener through the  
hair, when you get towards the  
ends of the hair, position the  
Straightener so that it rounds the  
hair under.  
CAUTION: You must keep the  
Straightener moving while  
straightening to avoid hair  
damage.  
6. If hair requires a second pass to  
straighten, use less time for the  
second pass. Do not repeat  
straightening for extended  
periods of time as hair is  
delicate.  
7. The hair will be very hot, allow  
to cool before touching. Do not  
comb or brush through the hair  
to allow the hair to "set in".  
8. Work your way up, going on to  
the sides and finishing with the  
top crown area.  
9. How fast or slow you move the  
Straightener will have an effect  
on the end results.  
INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
ADAPTOR PLUG USE  
1. Check wall outlet to determine  
shape of Adaptor Plug needed  
2. Make sure unit is OFF before  
proceeding.  
3. Plug the appropriate Adaptor  
Plug into wall outlet.  
4. Insert Fold-Away Straightener  
plug into Adaptor Plug and slide  
the ON/OFF Switch to the ON  
position.  
5. When straightening is complete  
slide the ON/OFF Switch to the  
OFF position.  
6. Unplug the Adaptor and  
Straightener Plugs from wall  
outlet and allow the unit to  
cool.  
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Storage  
USER MAINTENANCE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
NOTE: When not in use,  
make sure the Straightener is  
unplugged.  
This appliance requires little  
maintenance. It contains no user  
serviceable parts. Do not try to  
repair it yourself. Contact a  
qualified appliance repair  
technician if the product  
requires servicing.  
1.Slide the ON/OFF Switch to the  
OFF position. The red POWER  
ON Light will turn off.  
2. Unplug the Power Cord from  
the electrical outlet.  
3. Allow the appliance to cool  
completely. Once the  
Cleaning  
1. The Straightener must be  
completely cooled and  
Straightener is cooled, fold up  
the Handles by pressing in both  
Handle Release buttons and  
turning Handles in the direction  
of the “CLOSE” arrows until  
they are locked in position for  
compact storage.  
unplugged before cleaning.  
2. Wipe the Straightener with a  
damp cloth. Do not use clean-  
ing solutions on Straightener or  
Straightening Plates.  
3. For stubborn product build up  
on Straightening Plates,  
4. Store in a cool, dry location.  
5. Never wrap the power cord  
around the Straightener, as this  
will cause the cord to wear  
prematurely and break. Check  
the power cord for wear and  
damage regularly, particularly  
where the cord enters the  
appliance and the plug.  
CAUTION: If the cord of this  
appliance becomes damaged,  
refer to the Service and Repair  
section of the warranty.  
dampen cloth with warm water  
and rub off. Do not use sharp-  
edged metal tools or abrasive  
cleaning pads as they will  
scratch the surface of the  
Straightening Plates.  
4. Make certain the Straightener is  
completely dry before using.  
Keep heated surfaces of the  
Straightener clean and free of  
dust, dirt, and styling products.  
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REPLACEMENT PARTS  
Replacement parts are available, and may be purchased through our  
Consumer Relations Department by calling 1-800-934-7455, Mon-Fri.  
9am-5pm Central Time, with Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American  
Express. Please be ready to give the part number(s) when you call.  
Or log into our website to order at: www.eSalton.com  
ANDREW COLLINGE Fold-Away Straightener (AC8TST & AC8TSTG)  
REPLACEMENT PARTS  
PART #  
50568  
DESCRIPTION  
Straightening Combs  
(Set of 2)  
50569  
Storage Pouch  
Adaptor Plug A  
Adaptor Plug B  
Adaptor Plug C  
50570A  
50570B  
50570C  
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NOTES  
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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY  
Warranty: This Andrew Collinge product is warranted by Salton, Inc. to be free from defects in materials or  
workmanship for a period of (1) year from the original purchase date. This product warranty covers only the  
original consumer purchaser of the product.  
Warranty Coverage: This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident in shipment,  
unreasonable use, misuse, neglect, improper service, commercial use, repairs by unauthorized personnel,  
normal wear and tear, improper assembly, installation or maintenance abuse or other causes not arising out  
of defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and  
operated in the USA, and does not extend to any units which have been used in violation of written  
instructions furnished with the product or to units which have been altered or modified or to damage to  
products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed, altered, defaced or rendered illegible.  
Implied Warranties: ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH THE PURCHASER MAY HAVE ARE LIMITED  
IN DURATION TO ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. Some states do not allow limitations  
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.  
Warranty Performance: During the above one-year warranty period, a product with a defect will be either  
repaired or replaced with a reconditioned comparable model (at our option) when the product is returned to  
the Repair Center, or the purchase price refunded. The repaired or replacement product will be in warranty for  
the balance of the one-year warranty period and an additional one-month period. No charge will be made for  
such repair or replacement.  
Service and Repair: Should the appliance malfunction, you should first call toll-free 1 (800) 934-7455  
between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Central Standard Time and ask for CONSUMER SERVICE stating  
that you are a consumer with a problem. Please refer to model number AC8TST when you call.  
In-Warranty Service (USA): For an appliance covered under the warranty period, no charge is made for  
service or postage. Call for return authorization 1 (800) 934-7455.  
Out-of Warranty Service: A flat rate charge by model is made for out-of-warranty service. Include  
$ 8.00 (U.S.) for return shipping and handling. We will notify you by mail of the amount of the charge for  
service and require you to pay in advance for the repair or replacement.  
For Products Purchased in the USA, but Used in Canada: You may return the product insured,  
packaged with sufficient protection, and postage and insurance prepaid to the USA address listed below.  
Please note that all customs duty/brokerage fees, if any, must be paid by you and we will require you to pay  
the cost of customs duty/brokerage fees to us in advance of our performing any service.  
Risk During Shipment: We cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage during incoming shipment. For  
your protection, carefully package the product for shipment and insure it with the carrier. Be sure to enclose  
the following items with your appliance: any accessories related to your problem, your full return address and  
daytime phone number, a note describing the problem you experienced, a copy of your sales receipt or other  
proof of purchase to determine warranty status. C.O.D. shipments cannot be accepted.  
To return the appliance, ship to:  
To contact us, please write to, call, or email:  
ATTN: Repair Center  
Salton, Inc.  
708 South Missouri Street  
Macon, MO 63552  
Salton, Inc.  
P.O. Box 1637  
Columbia, MO 65205-7366  
1 (800) 934-7455  
Limitation of Remedies: No representative or person is authorized to assume for Salton, Inc. any other  
liability in connection with the sale of our products. There shall be no claims for defects or failure of  
performance or product failure under any theory of tort, contract or commercial law including, but not limited to  
negligence, gross negligence, strict liability, breach of warranty and breach of contract. Repair, replacement or  
refund shall be the sole remedy of the purchaser under this warranty, and in no event shall Salton be  
liable for any incidental or consequential damages, losses or expenses. Some states do not allow  
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may  
not apply to you.  
Legal Rights: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary  
from state to state.  
©2003 Salton, Inc. All rights reserved.  
Made in China  
P/N 61344  
Printed in China  
 

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