Cleaning and maintenance, Storage, Troubleshooting

,When the appliance has heated up to the selected setting, the word ‘READY’ appears on the display.

,The bars on the display show the remaining usage time of the appliance.The total usage time is 60 minutes. Every ten minutes one of the six bars disappears.

6Comb or brush your hair so that it is disentangled and smooth. (Fig. 6)

Use a comb to divide the hair into sections. Do not put too much hair in one section.

Tip: it is better to section off the crown area and to straighten the hair underneath first, followed by the top area.

7Take a section of hair that is not wider than 2in. Place it between the straightening plates and press the handles of the appliance firmly together.

8Slide the straightener down the length of the hair in 5 seconds, from root to hair end, without stopping to prevent overheating (Fig. 7).

9Repeat this process after 20 seconds until you have achieved the desired look.

10Let your hair cool down. Do not comb or brush it before it has cooled down, as this would ruin the hairstyle you have just created.

Cleaning and maintenance

This appliance is virtually maintenance-free. No lubrication is needed. For proper operating performance, the appliance must be kept clean. When cleaning is needed:

1Turn off and unplug the appliance.

2Let the appliance cool down in a safe, dry place out of the reach of children.

3Wipe the plates and the outer surface of the appliance with a damp cloth.

Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it under the faucet. There are no other user-serviceable parts. For assistance, call 1-800-243-7884.

Storage

Caution: Never allow the power cord to be pulled or twisted, or severely bent. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance. Damage will occur at the point of entry into the appliance, causing it to rupture and short. Inspect the cord frequently for damage. Stop use immediately

if damage is visible or if the appliance stops or operates intermittently. If the cord or appliance is damaged or does not operate properly, stop using it and call 1-800-243-7884 for assistance.

1Turn off and unplug the appliance.

2Let the appliance cool down on a heat- resistant surface out of the reach of children.

3To lock the straightening plates, press the two plates together (1) and press down the closing lock (2) (Fig. 8).

4Store the appliance in a safe, dry location. Do not hang the appliance by its cord. Do not put any stress on the cord, as this could cause the cord to fray and break.

Troubleshooting

If problems arise with your straightener and you cannot solve them with the information below, please call 1-800-243-7884 for assistance.

Problem	Possible cause	Solution

The	There is a	Check if the
appliance	power failure	power supply
does not	or the outlet	works. If it works,
work at	is not live.	plug in another
all.		appliance to check
		whether the outlet
		is live.
	The power	If the power cord
	cord is	is damaged, call
	damaged.	1-800-243-7884 for
		assistance.

Assistance

For assistance call toll free: 1-800-243-7884 or visit

our website: www.philips.com.

FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new Philips product, model HP4669 (except cord), against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase, and agrees to repair or replace any defective product without charge. IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse, lack of reasonable care, the affixing of any attachment not provided with the product or loss of parts or subjecting the product to any but the specified voltage.*

PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION WILL NOT PAY FOR WARRANTY SERVICE PERFORMED BY A NON-AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICE AND WILL NOT REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER

FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM WARRANTY SERVICE PERFORMED BY A NON-AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICE. NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR NON- CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In order to obtain warranty service, simply go to www.philips.com or call 1-800-243-7884 for assistance. It is suggested that for your protection you return shipments of product by insured mail, insurance prepaid. Damage occurring during shipment is not covered by this warranty.

NOTE: No other warranty, written or oral, is authorized by Philips Electronics North America Corporation.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you.

*Read enclosed instructions carefully.

Manufactured for:

Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care Company

A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation

1600 Summer Street - 5th floor

Stamford, CT 06905-9991

This symbol on the product’s nameplate means it is certified by CSA. TRESemmé is a registered trademark of Alberto- Culver International, Inc.

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