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Introduction
The unique Thermoflow System
This new Philips beauty hairdryer has been specially
designed to meet your personal needs.The
Thermoprotect hairdryer features the innovative
Thermoflow System that uses more air but less heat.
This system dries your hair as quickly as an ordinary
hairdryer without the risk of dehydration. It preserves
your hair's natural moisture level and leaves you with
the lustre, body and richness you love.To get beautiful
hair you need to dry it, not dehydrate it.
For more information on this dryer or any other
Philips beauty product, visit our website:
www.philips.com/beauty
Important
◗Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance
corresponds to the local mains voltage before
you connect the appliance.
◗Keep this appliance away from water! Do not use
this product near or over water contained in
baths, washbasins, sinks etc.When used in a
bathroom, unplug the appliance after use since
the proximity of water presents a risk, even when
the hairdryer is switched off.
◗For additional protection we advise you to install a
residual current device (RCD) with a rated
residual operating current not exceeding 30mA in
the electrical circuit supplying the bathroom.Ask
your installer for advice.
◗Keep the appliance away from children.
◗Never block the air grilles.
◗If the appliance overheats, it will switch off
automatically. Unplug the appliance and let it cool
down for a few minutes. Before you switch the
appliance on again, check the grilles to make sure
they are not blocked by fluff, hair, etc.
◗Always switch the appliance off before putting it
down, even if it is only for a moment.
◗Always unplug the appliance after use.
◗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.
Drying
1Put the plug in the wall socket.
2Switch the appliance on by selecting the
desired setting (fig. 1).
The dryer has a constant caring temperature.The
airflow can be adjusted:
III: Fast setting - strong airflow for fast drying.
II: Medium setting - medium airflow for gentle drying
and styling.
I: Style setting - low airflow especially for styling.
O:Off.
3Dry your hair by making brushing movements
while holding the dryer at a small distance from
your hair.
4The Quick-dry Shot enables you to dry
shower-wet hair much more quickly and safely
(fig. 2).
It is recommended to use the Quick-dry Shot with
shower-wet hair. Simply press the button and hold it
for a short time.
Styling attachments
Concentrator
The concentrator enables you to direct the airflow at
the brush or comb with which you are styling your hair.
1Connect the concentrator by simply snapping it
onto the appliance. Disconnect it by pulling it
off (fig. 3).
Cleaning
1The appliance can be cleaned with a dry cloth.
2The attachments can be cleaned with a moist
cloth or rinsed under a running tap.
Remove the attachments from the appliance before
cleaning them. Make sure the attachments are dry
before using or storing them.
Never rinse the appliance with water.
Replacement
◗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.
◗Always return the appliance to an authorised
Philips service centre for examination or repair.
Repair by unqualified people could cause an
extremely hazardous situation for the user.
Information & service
If you need information or if you have a problem,
please visit the Philips Web site at www.philips.com or
contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your
country (you will find its phone number in the
Worldwide Guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer
Care Centre in your country, turn to your local Philips
dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips
Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
www.philips.com
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Thermoprotect style 1600
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