Philips HP4605 manual Important Safety Instructions, Save These Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

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KEEP AWAY FROM WATER

DANGER

As with most electrical appliances, electrical parts are electrically live even when the switch is off. To reduce the risk of death or injury by electric shock:

1Always unplug the appliance immediately after use.

2Do not use the appliance while bathing or in the shower.

3Do not place or store the appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.

4Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

5If an appliance falls into water, unplug it immediately. Do not reach into the water.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:

1An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.

2Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on, or near children or individuals with certain disabilities. (Fig. 1)

3Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by Philips Electronics North America Corporation.

4Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped, damaged or dropped into water. For assistance, call 1-800-243-7884.

5Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. Do not wrap the cord around the appliance.

6Never use while sleeping.

7Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

8Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

9Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

10The straightener and the plates are hot when in use. Do not let eyes and bare skin touch heated surfaces.

11Do not place the straightener directly on any surface while it is hot or plugged in.

12Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance. Use the handles or cool grip area.

13Do not operate with a voltage converter.

14Never cover the appliance with anything (e.g. a towel or clothing) when it is hot.

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INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Automatic shut-off

For safety reasons, the straightener automatically switches off after having been on for 1 hour.

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips. com/welcome.

TRESemmé Philips straighteners provide ultra-fast and super-smooth straightening results.The EHD

Ç(Even Heat Distribution) Diamond Technology provides optimal heat distribution at high temperatures for long-lasting, professional results. Smart Contact plates enable maximum contact and smooth cushioned gliding without hair pull.The adjustable temperature allows you to personalize the straightener to obtain maximum results for your hair.

General description (Fig. 2)

ANano-diamond ceramic smart contact plates

BEasy-lock system

CSwivel cord

DHanging loop

EDigital LED display

FSelected setting

GUsage time

HReady indication

I- button to decrease the setting

JOn/off button

K+ button to increase the setting

Using the appliance

Note:This appliance is intended for household use only.

Usage tips

Straighteners are powerful styling tools and must always be used with care. If you use the straightener incorrectly, you could overheat your hair or even burn it. Always follow the tips in this section and the steps in the section ‘Straightening your hair’ below.

Tips

-Never leave the appliance unattended when plugged in.

-Always put the appliance on a heat- resistant surface when it is heating up and when it is hot.

-Only use the appliance on dry or damp hair.

-Do not use the appliance on artificial hair.

-Do not leave the plates in your hair for more than a few seconds at a time to prevent damage to your hair.

-Keep the plates clean and free of dust, dirt and styling products such as mousse, spray and gel. Dust, dirt and styling products may cause damage to the nano-diamond ceramic-coated straightening plates.

-If you use the appliance on color-treated hair, the plates may stain.

-The plates have a nano-diamond ceramic coating.This coating slowly wears away over time.This does not affect the performance of the appliance.

-The maximum temperature occurs just after heating up.The actual temperature during use may be lower.

Straightening your hair

1Plug the appliance into any 120V AC electrical outlet.

2Pull the lock upwards to unlock the appliance if it is locked (Fig. 3).

3Press the on/off button.

,The default setting of 230 appears on the display (Fig. 4).

,As soon as the appliance has heated up to this setting, the word ‘READY’ appears on the display.

,Never leave the appliance unattended when it is plugged in and switched on.

Tip: If you lock the plates with the closing lock, the straightener heats up more quickly.

4Select a setting that is suitable for your hair type.

-Select a low setting when you use the straightener for the first time.

-For coarse, curly or hard-to-straighten hair, select a medium to high setting (350 and up).

-For fine, medium-textured or softly waved hair, select a medium to low setting (330 and down).

Take extra care with pale, blonde, bleached or color-treated hair. It is susceptible to damage at high temperatures.

5Press the + button to increase the setting or press the - button to decrease the setting (Fig. 5).

,The display shows the selected setting.

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