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1 Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.
Warning
•• Do not use this appliance near water. Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
•• When you use the appliance in a bathroom, unplug it after use.The proximity of water presents a risk, even when the appliance is switched off.
•• During use, care should be taken to ensure that the supply cord does not come into contact with water or drape in the sink.
•• Do not insert any objects into the appliance to avoid electric shock.
•• Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
•• Check the condition of the mains cord regularly. Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
•• If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and 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 that they do not play with the appliance.
•• Polarized plug:This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug fits in 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.
Caution
•• For additional protection, we advise you to install a residual current device (RCD) in the electrical circuit that supplies the bathroom.This RCD must have a rated residual operating current not higher than 30mA. Ask your installer for advice.
•• Never block the air grilles.
•• The appliance has a safety function. If the appliance overheats, it switches off automatically. The appliance remains live. Unplug the appliance and let it cool down for a few minutes. Before you switch on the appliance again, check the grilles to make sure they are not blocked by fluff, hair, etc.
•• Always switch off the appliance before you put it down, even if it is only for a moment.
•• Always unplug the appliance after use.
•• Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.
•• You may notice a characteristic odour when you use this hairdryer.This odour is caused by the ions that are generated and is not harmful to the human body.
•• Do not use the appliance on artificial hair.
•• This appliance is only intended for drying scalp hair.
•• Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than described in this manual.
•• Keepgel. the hairdryer clean and free of dust, dirt and styling products such as mousse, spray and
•• Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that Philips does not specifically recommend. If you use such accessories or parts, your guarantee becomes invalid.