Philips HP4944 User manual

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HP4944
HP4945
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benet from the support that Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
1 Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and keep it
for future reference.
• WARNING: Do not use this appliance
near water.
• When the appliance is used in a
bathroom, unplug it after use since the
proximity of water presents a risk, even
when the appliance is switched off.
• WARNING: Do not use this appliance
near bathtubs, showers, basins
or other vessels containing
water.
• Always unplug the appliance
after use.

• If the mains cord is damaged, you must
have it replaced by Philips, a service
centre authorised by Philips or similarly
qualied persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
• This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.

• 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.
• Do not insert metal objects into the air grilles to avoid electric shock.
• Never block the air grilles.
• Before you connect the appliance, ensure that the voltage indicated
on the appliance corresponds to the local power voltage.
• Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than described in
this manual.
• Do not use the appliance on articial hair.
• When the appliance is connected to the power, never leave it
unattended.
• Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that
Philips does not specically recommend. If you use such accessories
or parts, your guarantee becomes invalid.
• Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.
• If the appliance overheats, it switches 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 uff, hair, etc.
Noise level: Lc = 76 dB [A]

Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic
elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientic evidence
available today.
Environment
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household
waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection
point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment.
2 Dry your hair
1 Check if the dual voltage switch ( ) on the bottom back of the
handle has been set to the local mains voltage before you connect
the appliance.You can adjust the position of the dual voltage switch
by means of a screwdriver or coin.
2 Connect the plug to a power supply socket.
• For precise drying, attach the concentrator ( ) on the
hairdryer( ).
• To disconnect the concentrator, pull it off the hairdryer.
3 Adjust the temperature switch ( ) to for hot and strong
airow for fast drying, for warm and gentle airow for drying
short hair or styling hair, or for cool airow to set your style.
• The ion function activates when an airow is selected. The
function provides additional shine and reduces frizz.
» When the function is on, a special odor may be smelt. It is
normal and caused by the ions which are generated.

After use:
1 Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
2 Place it on a heat-resistant surface until it cools down.
3 Clean the appliance by damp cloth.
4 Fold the appliance ( ).
5 Keep it in a safe and dry place, free of dust.You can also hang it with
the hanging loop ( ).
3 Guarantee and service
If you need information e.g. about replacement of an attachment or if
you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com/
welcome or contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country.
The phone number is in the worldwide guarantee leaet. If there is no
Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer.

4 Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
The
appliance
does not
work at all.
The power socket to which
the appliance has been
connected may be broken.
Check the appliance is
plugged in correctly.
The appliance may have
overheated and switched
itself off.
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 uff, hair, etc.
The appliance may not
be suitable for the voltage
to which it has been
connected.
Adjust the dual voltage
switch to match the local
power voltage.

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