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Contents
In the box
Dyson Airstrait™ straightener
Wet to dry straightening, with air.
No hot plates. No extreme heat.
Uses high-velocity air, not hot plates. Straightens from wet to dry. Engineered to create a natural straight finish.
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Velvet heat mat / Non-slip heat mat For safe placement during and after styling.
Getting started
Using your straightener
Your straightener is designed to be used with towel-dried hair, not dripping wet hair. Once towel-dried, detangle your hair with a brush or comb.
Your straightener should never be used without the fan motor on.
Straightening from wet
Before starting to straighten your hair, dry your roots with the arms of your straightener closed. You can use your straightener with the arms locked or just hold them closed.
For the optimum experience, use maximum airflow and a higher temperature, and direct the airflow towards your roots.
Unlock the arms and use the Mode select button to set your straightener to Wet mode.
Your straightener will give you a choice of temperatures that you can change according to your hair type and styling preference. Use lower temperatures for finer hair, and higher temperatures for thicker hair.
Hold your straightener so that the airflow is directed downwards and start to pass sections of hair through the arms. Repeat until each section is dry. Change the airflow and temperature settings as required.
Refresh from dry
Use Dry mode only to refresh your style.
Unlock the arms and use the Mode select button to set your straightener to Dry mode.
In Dry mode, your straightener has a choice of temperatures and an additional Boost when needed.
Cool mode
Use Cool mode to set your style. Hold your straightener with the arms shut and direct the airflow down the hair section to smooth and set.
Wet mode icon, as shown on machine screen, and red
Adjusting the temperature
Press the Temperature control button to change the setting for your hair type and styling preference.
Dry mode icon, as shown on machine screen, and red temperature control button. Temperature scales in Celsius, reading 80°, 110° and 140° for Wet mode, and 120°, 140° and Boost for Dry mode. Temperature scales in Fahrenheit, reading 175°, 230°and 285° for Wet mode, and 250°, 285° and Boost for Dry mode.
Boost
Select Boost when styling dry hair for a shot of extra heat.
Adjusting the airflow
Press the Airflow button to toggle between high and low airflow.
Idle mode
Between passes, your straightener will activate Idle mode.
Airflow will reduce, then increase as soon as you close the arms.
Auto pause
To save energy, your straightener will Auto pause when left for three seconds with the arms open. It will activate again when you pick it up.
Stand-by
To save energy, your straightener will go into standby if left unattended with the arms open for more than three minutes. Press the Power button to re-activate.
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Idle mode may cause lights to dim
High power appliances, such as your Dyson Airstrait™ straightener, may cause lights in your home to flicker or dim.
They draw more electricity, which temporarily takes power away from other appliances on the same circuit.
If light dimming occurs when using your straightener, try plugging in to a different outlet and circuit.
A professional can help to identify suitable outlets.
Settings
Your Dyson Airstrait™ straightener has a settings menu to help you customise your machine to your usage. Press and hold the Mode select button to access the menu on the LCD screen.
Close-up of silver Mode select button.
Hand icon holds down button to access Settings menu, illustrated by machine cogs.
Idle mode
You can enable or disable Idle mode on your machine.
Press and hold the Mode select button on your straightener until the menu appears.
Press the Cool mode button to toggle between on and off.
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Close-up of silver Mode select button.
Hand icon holds down button to access Settings menu, illustrated by machine cogs.
Idle mode option toggled on.
Auto pause
You can prevent your straightener from Auto pausing.
Press and hold the Mode select button on your straightener until the
menu appears.
Use the Mode select button to scroll through the menu options. Press the
Cool mode button to select and press again to toggle between on and off.
Units
Press and hold the Mode select button on your straightener until the menu appears.
Press the Cool mode button to toggle between °C and °F.
Language
Press and hold the Mode select button on your straightener until the menu appears.
Press the Mode select button to scroll through the language options.
Press the Cool mode button to select the language you want and then press again to confirm. A tick will appear on the screen to confirm your selection.
Factory reset
Press and hold the Mode select button on your straightener until the menu appears.
Press the Cool mode button to start a factory reset.
Exit Use the Mode select button to scroll through to the Exit screen and press the Cool mode button to select.
Cleaning your machine
Your straightener has been precisely engineered. To maintain outstanding styling performance, it needs to be kept free from hair product residue and debris. A little regular maintenance will optimise performance.
Cleaning the filter
Remove the filter
Unplug your straightener and let it cool down before cleaning your filter.
Hold the body of your straightener with one hand and the perforated filter unit with the other. Pull down on the filter unit to release it from the machine and onto the cable.
Gently pull the filter open and slide it off the cable.
Wash the filter
Leave the filter unit to soak in warm, soapy water for at least 30 minutes.
We recommend using a clarifying shampoo or dish soap.
Using your fingertips, rub gently to thoroughly clean both the inside and outside surfaces of the filter.
Shake off excess water and leave for 24 hours in a well-ventilated place until completely dry.
Replace the filter
Pull the filter open and slide it onto the cable.
Slide the filter unit towards the machine body, align and click into place.
Your straightener will alert you if the filter isn’t in place correctly.
Cleaning the tension bars
Over time, hair product residue may build up on the tension bars. These bars sit at the top of the inside of each arm and it’s important to keep them clean and free from debris.
Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and a small amount of warm water to brush away any debris. Dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Cleaning the diffusers
The diffusers are attached to the sides of the straightener’s arms.
We recommend these are kept clean, free from debris and hair product residue. This will keep them functioning effectively.
Ensure machine is switched off then slide the diffusers off the ends of the arms. Use a damp, lint-free cloth to remove any debris and hair product residue. You can also use a soft-bristled toothbrush to remove any stubborn residue.
Refit the diffusers to the arms once clean and fully dry. We recommend that you don’t use your straightener without the diffusers attached.
Deep cleaning the filter
If the filter becomes blocked, you can deep clean it.
Remove filter unit
Unplug your straightener and let it cool down before cleaning your filter.
Hold the body of your straightener with one hand and the perforated filter unit with the other. Pull down on the filter unit to release it from the machine and onto the cable.
Gently pull the filter open and slide it off the cable.
Wipe filter mesh
Wipe the filter mesh with a dry, lint-free cloth to remove any debris.
Soak filter unit
Leave the filter unit to soak in warm, soapy water for at least 30 minutes.
We recommend using a clarifying shampoo or dish soap.
Remove inner filter
Remove from the filter cage.
Rub gently, rinse, then dry
Using your fingertips, rub gently to thoroughly clean each part. Rinse both parts of the filter unit to remove any debris.
Icons show both parts of the filter being washed.
Allow both parts of the filter unit to air-dry completely or gently wipe with a lint-free cloth.
Replace inner filter
Check that all debris has been removed before replacing the inner filter in the filter cage.
Replace filter unit
Pull the filter open and slide it onto the cable.
Slide the filter unit towards the machine body, align and click into place.
Your straightener will alert you if the filter isn’t in place correctly.
Screen reads ‘Refit’, shows filter being reattached to machine.
Alerts
Clean filter
You can continue to use your straightener but we recommend you clean the filter for optimum performance.
Scan the QR code on the screen to help fix this alert or follow the Cleaning your filter instructions above.
Alert screen reads ‘Clean filter’, icons show filter cage being removed from machine.
Filter blocked
Your straightener won’t operate until the filter is cleaned.
Scan the QR code on the screen to help fix this alert or follow the Cleaning your filter instructions above.
Screen shows ‘Filter blocked’ alert, followed by a QR code reading ‘Show me’. Icons show the filter being removed to clean.
Screens show steps to clean the filter: soak, wash, dry and refit.
Final screens read ‘For more, go to dyson.com’ and repeat the QR code.
No filter
The filter isn’t fitted correctly or is missing. Your straightener won’t operate until fitted.
A ‘No filter’ alert is shown, with icon showing the filter cage being reattached to the machine.
Contact Dyson
There is a fault with your straightener. Please contact Dyson.
A red alert shows on screen, reading ‘Contact Dyson’, followed by a QR code.
Volt alert
Your machine has either been plugged into a power source with the incorrect voltage or the voltage is fluctuating.
Plug into a stable, compatible power supply.
Screen reads ‘Volt alert’ with power icon and exclamation mark.
Too hot
Your straightener has become too hot and will need to cool down.
Turn off your straightener, unplug and leave to cool down.
Screen shows red temperate icon and reads ‘Too hot’. Instructions follow to turn off and unplug.
Instruction screens follow to cool down machine, plug in and turn on.
Reset
Your straightener has an error. Press the Power button to turn off your straightener and then turn it on again.
If this doesn’t clear the alert, turn off your straightener and unplug from the power source. Plug in and turn on again.
Two reset screens show power and voltage icons with exclamations.