Philips SalonStraight Petite HP8300/00 User manual

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1 Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and keep it
for future reference.
WARNING: As straighteners reach high temperatures, keep them
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out of the reach of children during heat-up, use and cool-down to
avoid burnings.
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 indicated
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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.
Keep the hot surfaces of the appliance away from your skin.
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When the appliance is connected to the power, never leave it•
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•
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.
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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
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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 at an ofcial collection
point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment.

2 Straighten your hair
1Connect the plug to a power supply socket.
2Slide the button ( ) to to switch on the appliance.
After 60 seconds, the appliance heats up.»
3Slide the closing lock ( ) downwards to unlock the appliance.
4Comb your hair and take a section that is not wider than 5cm for
straightening.
5Place it between the straightening plates ( ) and press the handles
rmly together.
6Slide the straightener down the length of the hair in a single motion
(max. 5 seconds) from root to end, without stopping to prevent
overheating.
To create icks, turn the straightener half-circle inwards (or
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outwards) when it reaches the hair ends. Hold the straightener
in that position for 2 to 3 seconds, and then release it.
7After 20 seconds, repeat steps 5 to 6 until you achieve the desired look.
8To straighten the rest of your hair, repeat steps 4 to 7.
After use:
1Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
2Place it on a heat-resistant surface until it cools down.
3Clean the appliance and straightening plates by damp cloth.
4Lock the straightening plates ( ).
5Keep 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
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 mains cord of
the appliance may
be damaged.
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.

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