Philips HP8250/03 User manual

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HP8251
HP8250
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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.
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.
Always unplug the appliance after use.
•
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 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 is not intended for use by persons (including children)
• with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
• the appliance.
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.
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 = 82 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
For HP8251 only:A styling round brush is supplied.
1Connect the plug to a power supply socket.

For precise drying, attach the concentrator (
• ) onto the
hairdryer ( ).
To enhance volume for curls and bouncy style, attach the
• diffuser ( ) onto the hairdryer ( ).
To disconnect the attachment, pull it off the hairdryer.
•
2Adjust the temperature switch ( ) to for hot airow for fast
drying, for warm airow for drying short hair or styling hair, or
for cool airow to set your style. Press the Cool Shot button ( )
for cool airow to x your style.
3 Adjust the airow switch ( ) to for gentle airow, for strong
airow, or to switch off.
To turn the ion function on or off, adjust the ion slide switch to
•
or ( ).The function provides additional shine and reduces frizz.
It is particularly suitable for dry and almost-dry hair.
If the function is on, the ion indicator (») lights up.
When the function is on, a special odor may be smelt. It is normal»
and caused by the ions which are generated.
• With the diffuser:To add volume at the root, insert the pins into
your hair and make rotating movements.
For long hair, spread out sections of hair on top of the diffuser or»
comb the hair downwards with the pins.
To x the style for curly or wavy hair, hold the diffuser at a distance »
of 10-15cm to let it dry gradually.
After use:
1 Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
2Place it on a heat-resistant surface until it cools down.
3Take the air inlet grille ( ) off the appliance to remove hair and dust.
4Clean the appliance by damp cloth.
5Keep it in a safe and dry place, free of dust.You can also hang it with
the hanging loop ( ).