Philips HP4674 User manual

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Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully
benet from the support that Philips offers, register your product at
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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.
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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,
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showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
Do not insert metal objects into the air grilles to avoid
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electric shock.
Never block the air grilles.
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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
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this manual.
Only use for drying and styling scalp hair. Do not use the appliance
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on articial hair.
When the appliance is connected to the power, never leave it
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unattended.
Always unplug the appliance after use.
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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.

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.
Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.
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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)
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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
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the appliance.
For additional protection, we advise you to install a residual current
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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.
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 an ofcial collection
point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment.

2 Style your hair
Note: Always let the appliance and attachments cool down before you
connect or disconnect the attachments. Let the curls cool down before
you comb, brush or nger-comb the hair into its nal style.
Do not use the appliance on completely wet hair. Dry your hair with a
towel rst. The appliance is most effective on towel-dry hair.
Select a suitable attachment for the hairstyle you want.
Hairstyle Attachment
Dry hair Nozzle ( )
Waves or curls Retractable bristle brush ( )
Volume or icks Volume brush ( )
Shine and texture Super shine natural bristle brush ( )
Before you style your hair:
1Snap a suitable attachment onto the styler ( ) with the arrows
aligned ( ).
If the bristles are retracted inside the retractable bristle brush,
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press and turn the bristle retraction knob ( ) to extract the
bristles.To retract the bristles, turn the knob in the opposite
direction.
To disconnect the attachment, press the release button (
• ) and
pull it off.
2Connect the plug to a power supply socket.
3Comb your hair and divide your hair into small sections.
4 Slide the airow switch ( ) to for gentle and warm airow for
easy styling, (red) for strong and warmer airow for fast styling, or
(blue) for cool airow to x your style.
To turn the ion function on or off, adjust the ion slide switch (
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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.
Make waves, curls or loose curls:
1Wind a section of hair round the brush with the bristles extracted.
2Keep the brush in the position until the hair is dry (max. 15 seconds),
and then retract the bristles to remove the brush from your hair.
3To style the rest of your hair, repeat steps 1 to 2.
Add volume to loose curls or create icks:
1Brush your hair against the direction of hair growth ( ) until the
brush pins touch your scalp, and then remove the brush from your
head.
To create icks, brush your hair downwards and turn the brush
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inwards ( ) or outwards ( ) at the hair tip. Hold the brush in
that position for 2 to 3 seconds, and then remove it from your hair.
2To style the rest of your hair, repeat step 1.
Add shine and create texture:
1Insert the brush pins into your hair.
2Brush the hair downwards from root to end.
3To style the rest of your hair, repeat steps 1 to 2.
After use:
1Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
2 Place it on a heat-resistant surface until it cools down.
3Remove hairs and dust from the appliance and attachments.
4Clean the appliance and attachments by damp cloth.
5Keep the appliance 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
or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you nd
its phone number 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 not live.
Ensure the socket is live.
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.
Make sure that the voltage
indicated on the type plate of
the appliance corresponds to
the local mains voltage.

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