Cleaning and maintenance, Storage, Disposal

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Dusk simulation function

Select the dusk simulation function if you want the light and/or the sound of the Wake-up Light to stay on and dim gradually during a set period of time (15 minutes to 2 hours) before you go to sleep.The lamp and/or sound switch off automatically after the set time.

1Follow steps 1 to 5 in section ‘Middle dial’ in this chapter to select the dusk simulation function and to set the dusk simulation time.

Note:You can choose a time from 15 to 120 minutes (15, 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes).

,, After the set time, no matter whether only the light and/or the radio or your iPod/iPhone music are on, the appliance switches off both light and sound.

Display brightness function

Select the display brightness function if you want to adjust the brightness of the display.

1Follow steps 1 to 5 in section ‘Middle dial’ in this chapter to select the display brightness function and to set the display brightness.

You can choose a display brightness from 1 to 4. 

Cleaning and maintenance

Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as alcohol or acetone to clean the appliance.

Regularly remove dust from the outside of the appliance with a dry cloth.

1Always unplug the appliance before you clean it.

2Clean the outside of the appliance with a dry cloth.

Do not let water run into the appliance or spill water onto the appliance (Fig. 28).

This appliance has no other user-serviceable parts. For assistance, call 1-866-832-4361.

Storage

-- If the appliance will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the power cord from the wall outlet and store the appliance in a safe, dry location where it will not be crushed, banged, or subject to damage.

-- Do not wrap the power cord around the appliance when storing it.

Disposal

-- Dispose of the appliance in accordance with local regulations.

-- Your local or national recycling organizations may also have disposal information.  -- For assistance, call 1-866-832-4361.

Assistance

For assistance call toll free: 1-866-832-4361 or visit our website: www.philips.com.

45-Day Money-Back Guarantee

If you are not fully satisfied with your Philips Wake-up Light, send the product back along with the original dated sales receipt and we will refund you the full purchase price.

The Wake-up Light must be shipped prepaid by insured mail, insurance prepaid, and have the original sales receipt, indicating purchase price and the date of purchase, enclosed. We cannot be responsible for lost mail.The Wake-up Light must be postmarked no later than 45 days after the

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HF3490/60, HF3490 specifications

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