Philips HP8361/01 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.
• 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.
• WARNING:To provide you with better performance, this
straightener has extreme heat capabilities. Extra care should be
taken when using it. It is recommended to only hold appliance by
the handle.
• WARNING: While heating and cooling the straigthener, place it on a
at, smooth, heat-resistant surface.
• 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.
• Only use the appliance on dry hair. Do not use the appliance on
articial hair.
• Keep the hot surfaces of the appliance away from your skin.
• When the appliance is connected to the power, never leave it
unattended.
• Do not insert any objects into the appliance.
• Do not probe the ion outlet openings with metal objects.
• Always unplug the appliance after use.

• 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
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 you use the appliance on color-treated hair, the straightening plates
may stain.
• 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.
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 Straighten your hair
Ensure that you select a temperature setting that is suitable for your hair.
Always select a low setting when you use the straightener for the rst
time.
Hair Type Temperature Setting
Coarse, curly,hard-to-straighten Mid to High (170 ºC and above)
Fine, medium-textured or softly waved Low to Mid (160 ºC and below)
Pale, blonde, bleached or color-treated Low (Below 160 ºC)
1 Connect the plug to a power supply socket.
2 Slide the closing lock ( ) to unlock the appliance.
3 Press and hold the On/Off button ( ) until the display screen lights
up.
» The default temperature setting is displayed ( ).
4 Press the ( ) or ( ) to select a suitable temperature setting
for your hair.
» When the straightening plates have heated up to the selected
temperature setting, the stable indication “READY“ ( ) is
displayed.
5 The ion function activates when the appliance is switched on, which
provides additional shine and reduces frizz.

» The ion indicator ( ) is displayed.
» When the function is on, a special odor may be smelt and a
sizzling noise may be heard, which is normal and caused by the
ions that are generated.
6 Press the SONIC button ( ) to switch on or off the sonic function.
It provides faster straightening results and perfect gliding.
» When the function is on, the indication “SONIC” ( ) is displayed.
• The sonic vibration only starts when the straightening plates are
pressed together.The straightening plates make a rattling sound
when they are slightly in contact, which does not affect the
performance of the appliance.
7 Comb your hair and take a section that is not wider than 5cm for
straightening.
8 Place it between the straightening plates ( ) and press the handles
rmly together.
9 Slide the straightener down the length of the hair in a single motion
(max. 5 seconds) from root to end, without stopping to prevent
overheating.
10 After 20 seconds, repeat step 8 and 9 until you achieve the desired
look.
11 To straighten the rest of your hair, repeat steps 7 to 10.
12 To re-styling your hair, press and hold button ( ) for 3 seconds
to switch on the touch-up function. This function ensures the right
result with a reduced temperature and better protection.
» When the function is on, the indication “TOUCH-UP” ( ) is
displayed and the temperature indication ( ) disappears.
13 Press either the button ( ) or the button ( ) again to exit
the touch-up function and the previous straightening temperature
setting appears.
Note: The appliance has auto-shut off function. It switches off
automatically after 60 minutes.
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 and straightening plates by damp cloth.
4 Lock the straightening plates ( ).
5 Keep it in a safe and dry place, free of dust.You can also hang it with
the hanging loop ( ) or store it in the supplied 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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