Philips HP3621 User manual

InfraCare focused treatment
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Introduction
With the InfraCare you can comfortably treat muscular problems and
relieve pain at home. Just like the sun, the appliance emits infrared light.
The special filter only passes the type of light required to achieve the
intended therapeutic effect.
General description (fig. 1)
AInfrared halogen lamp
BFilter
COn/off button
DBase
ELamp housing with adjustable angle
FHandgrip
Important
The symbols on the InfraCare have the following meaning:
◗Read these instructions for use carefully before using the
appliance and save them for future reference (fig. 2).
◗This appliance is double insulated according to Class II.You can
therefore safely plug it into an unearthed wall socket (fig. 3).
◗The surface marked with this symbol becomes hot (fig. 4).
◗This appliance meets the requirements of Medical Device
Directive MDD93/42/EEC.
◗Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to
the mains voltage in your home before you connect the
appliance.
◗If the wall socket used to power the appliance has poor
connections, the plug of the appliance will become hot. Make sure
you plug the appliance into a properly connected wall socket.
◗If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a
service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
◗Do not subject the appliance to heavy shocks.
◗Water and electricity are a dangerous combination! Do not use
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this appliance in wet surroundings (e.g. in the bathroom or near a
shower or swimming pool).
◗Do not let water run into the appliance or spill water onto the
appliance.
◗Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is switched on.
◗Always unplug the appliance after use and in case of a power
failure.
◗Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
◗Place the appliance on a stable, level surface and make sure there
is at least 15 cm free space around it to prevent overheating.
◗Do not suspend the appliance from a ceiling or wall.
◗Do not use the appliance at room temperatures lower than 10cC
or higher than 35cC.
◗Make sure the vents of the appliance remain open during use.
◗The appliance has been fitted with an automatic protection
against overheating. If the appliance is insufficiently cooled (e.g.
because the vents are covered), the appliance will switch off
automatically. Once the cause of overheating has been removed
and the appliance has cooled down, the appliance will switch on
again automatically.
◗Let the appliance cool down for approx. 15 minutes before
cleaning or storing it.
◗If you have just been swimming or have just taken a shower, make
sure you dry your skin properly before using this appliance.
◗Do not look into the lamp's light when it is on. Keep your eyes
closed.
◗The filter becomes very hot when the appliance is switched on.
Do not touch it!
◗Never use the appliance when the filter is damaged, broken or
missing.
◗Avoid too intense cooling of the body part immediately after
treatment.
◗Do not fall asleep during treatment.
◗Painkillers reduce the sensitivity to heat. Do not use this
appliance when you are on painkillers without having consulted
your doctor first.
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◗If you are oversensitive to infrared light, you should be extra
careful when using this appliance. Consult your doctor in case of
doubt.
◗Do not use the appliance if you have a swelling or an
inflammation, as heat could aggravate the complaints. If in doubt,
consult your doctor.
◗If there is no improvement after 6-8 treatments, stop using the
appliance and consult your doctor.
Using the appliance
The effect of the InfraCare
The InfraCare produces infrared light, which penetrates deeply into the
skin.This warms the skin, dilating the blood vessels and thus stimulating
blood circulation.
The blood transports the substances necessary for rebuilding and
nourishing the body's tissues more rapidly, while at the same time
waste substances are removed more quickly.
This means treatment with the InfraCare can relieve muscular problems
and pain.
Therapeutic applications
The InfraCare is a local warmth therapy appliance.
Possible applications:
- Treatment for occasional or chronic muscle pains, stiff muscles and
stiff joints
- Treatment of lower-back ache (lumbago)
- Treatment of chilblains
- Preparation for another treatment such as a massage
- Treatment of sprains and bruises
- Treatment of common colds
- To relieve pain, e.g. due to rheumatic disorders
For more information about the health benefits, see www.philips.com
searchword InfraCare.
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Preparing for use
1Fully unwind the mains cord.
2Place the appliance on a stable, level surface and make sure there
is at least 15 cm free space around it to prevent overheating
(fig. 5).
The appliance can be used in many different ways. Below you find some
examples.
◗Place the appliance on a table, tilt the lamp housing backwards
and sit down on a chair or stool with your back towards the
lamp to treat a sore shoulder or a sore neck or part of your
upper back area (fig. 6).
◗Place the appliance on a table beside a chair and sit down on a
chair or stool with your back towards the lamp to treat a lower-
back ache (fig. 7).
◗Place the appliance on a table and sit down beside it to treat a
sore elbow (fig. 8).
◗Place the appliance on the floor, tilt the lamp housing backwards
and sit down on a chair or stool to treat a sore calf (fig. 9).
◗To treat a common cold, place the appliance on a table and sit
down on a chair in front of the appliance.Tilt the lamp housing
backwards so that the beam of light is directed towards your face
(fig. 10).
3Adjust the direction of the light beam by tilting the lamp housing
forwards or backwards (fig. 11).
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4Sit or lie down at the right distance from the appliance.
- At a distance of 25-30 cm to the body, the InfraCare treats an area
of about 30 cm by 20 cm (w x h). At a larger distance, the area
treated becomes larger and the infrared light and therefore the
warmth less intense. At a smaller distance, the area treated is
smaller and the infrared light and therefore the warmth more
intense.
- Make sure the distance between your body and the appliance is
large enough to prevent accidental contact with the hot filter.
- Choose a distance at which the heat is comfortable.
BPlease note that the warmth of the appliance does not reach its full
intensity until several minutes after switching the appliance on.This does
not mean, however, that the appliance is not effective during these first
minutes.
Duration of treatment
The duration of the treatment depends on the person to be treated
and the type of use.We recommend a few short treatments a day, e.g.
2 treatments of 15 minutes, on a number of consecutive days to get a
result.
BPractice has shown that a few short treatments a day produce a better
result than one longer treatment.
Always consult your doctor in case of doubt!
Using the InfraCare
1Insert the plug into a wall socket.
2Switch the appliance on by pressing the on/off button.
Cleaning
Unplug the appliance and let it cool down for about 15 minutes
before cleaning it.
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