Philips HP4698/22 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
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.
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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.
Before you connect the appliance, ensure that the voltage
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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 the appliance on dry hair. Do not use the appliance on
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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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When the appliance is hot, keep it on a heat-resistant surface and•
never cover the appliance with anything, such as a towel or clothing.
Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that
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Philips does not specically recommend. If you use such accessories
or parts, your guarantee becomes invalid.
Keep the hot surfaces of the appliance away from your skin.
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Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.•

If you use the appliance on color-treated hair, the straightening•
plates/curling tongs may stain.
If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a
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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: Do not change the attachments or styler when the appliance is
heating up or when it is hot. Let the appliance heat up for 5-15 minutes
for a perfect straightening result. Do not pull at the curler when you
unwind the section, otherwise you would straighten the curl.
Select a suitable attachment and styler for the hairstyle you want.
Hairstyle Attachment and Styler
Large curls Large curling attachment ( )
Tight curls Small curling attachment ( )
Modern free owing curls Conical curling attachment ( )
Ringlets Large curling attachment ( ) and Slide-on
spiral ( )
Waves Small curling attachment ( ) and Slide-on
brush ( )
Crimps Crimping/straightening attachment ( ) and
Crimping/straightening plates ( ) with the
curved sides ( ) pointing towards each
other
Straight sleek style and
icks
Crimping/straightening attachment ( ) and
Crimping/straightening plates ( ) with the
at sides ( ) pointing towards each other
Before you style your hair:
1Slide a suitable attachment onto the handle ( ) and turn the ring ( )
to lock it ( ).
To disconnect the attachment, unlock it (
• ) and pull it off.
2Slide a suitable styler or crimping/straightening plates onto the
attachment.

To remove the crimping/straightening plate, grab the cool tip (• )
and pull it off.
3Place the appliance with the support ( ) outwards on a heat-
resistant surface.
4Connect the plug to a power supply socket.
The power-on indicator (») lights up.
When the appliance is ready for use, the ready indicator (»)
changes color from red to dark.
5Comb your hair and divide your hair into small sections that are not
wider than 5-6cm.
6 Move the support ( ) backwards.
Create curls or ringlets
1Press the lever ( ) to open the clip ( ) and place a section of hair
between the clip and barrel ( ).
2Release the lever and slide the barrel to the hair tip.
3Hold the cool tip ( ) and the handle, and then wind the section of
hair round the barrel from end to root.
If you use the attachment with the spiral, wind the section of hair
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round the barrel following the spiral prole.
4Hold the barrel in the position for max. 15 seconds, and then unwind
the section of hair until you can open the clip again with the lever or
until you can remove the spiral from your hair.
5To style the rest of your hair, repeat steps 1 to 4.
Create waves
1Wind a section of hair round the brush.
2Hold the barrel in the position for max. 15 seconds, and then unwind
the section of hair to remove the brush from your hair.
3To style the rest of your hair, repeat steps 1 to 2.
Create crimps
1Press the lever ( ) to open the attachment and place a section of
hair between the crimping plates. Start crimping at the roots.
2Release the lever and keep the plates together for 5 to 10 seconds.

3Press the lever to open the attachment and place a lower area of the
same section of hair between the plates. Make sure there is an overlap.
4Repeat this process until you have reached the hair tip.
5To style the rest of your hair, repeat steps 1 to 4.
Create straight sleek style and icks
1Press the lever ( ) to open the attachment and place a section of
hair between the straightening plates.
2Slide the styler down the length of the hair in a single motion (max.
5 seconds) from root to end, without stopping to prevent overheating.
To create the desired type of ick, turn the styler half-circle inwards
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(or outwards) when it reaches the last 3-5 cm of the hair tip. Hold
the styler in that position for 2 to 3 seconds, and then release it.
3After 20 seconds, repeat step 2 until you achieve the desired look.
4To style the rest of your hair, repeat steps 1 to 3.
After use:
1Unplug the appliance.
2Place it on a heat-resistant surface until it cools down.
3Remove hairs and dust from the appliance and attachments.
4Clean the appliance, straightening plates, and curling tongs by damp
cloth.
5Keep the appliance in a safe and dry place, free of dust.You can also
store the appliance in the supplied storage pouch.
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.

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