Philips HP4643/21 User manual

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Introduction
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.
This new Philips Initial straightener has been specially designed for fast
and easy straightening.The Initial straightener has a short heat-up time so
you can quickly start straightening.The ceramic-coated plates ensure easy
gliding through the hair and ultra-smooth results.The comb on the
straightener offers extra convenience by guiding the hair.
General description (Fig. 1)
Cool tip area
BCeramic- coated plates
CHanging loop
DPower-on light
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it
for future reference.
Danger
Keep the appliance away from water. Do not use it near or over
water contained in baths, washbasins, sinks etc. When you use the
appliance in a bathroom, unplug it after use. The proximity of water
presents a risk, even when the appliance is switched off.
Warning
Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
Check the condition of the mains cord regularly. Do not use the
appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself is 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.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
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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.
Keep the appliance away from non-heat-resistant surfaces and never
cover the appliance with anything (e.g. a towel or clothing) when it is
hot.
Keep the appliance away from ammable items.
Never leave the appliance unattended when it is plugged in.
Caution
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.
The straightening plates and the plastic parts near the plates reach a
high temperature quickly. Prevent the hot surfaces of the appliance
from coming into contact with your skin.
Only use the appliance on dry or damp hair.
Do not use the appliance on articial hair.
Do not leave the plates in your hair for more than a few seconds at a
time as this may cause damage to your hair.
Always unplug the appliance after use.
Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.
Wait until the appliance has cooled down before you store it.
Keep the straightening plates clean and free of dust, dirt and styling
products such as mousse, spray and gel. Dust, dirt and styling
products may cause damage to the ceramic-coated straightening
plates.
The plates have a ceramic coating.This coating slowly wears away
over time.This does not affect the performance of the appliance.
If you use the appliance on colour-treated hair, the straightening plates
may stain.
Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than straightening
human hair.
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The maximum temperature occurs just after heating up.The actual
temperature during use may be lower.
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This Philips 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.
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Straighteners are powerful styling tools and must always be used with
care. As with all straighteners that reach salon-high temperatures, do not
use the appliance frequently to avoid damage to the hair.
Note: If you use the straightener incorrectly or if you use it at the wrong
temperature setting, you could overheat your hair or even burn it.Always
follow the following steps:
1 Insert the plug into the wall socket
2 The power-on light goes on (Fig. 2).
3 Let the appliance heat up for 2-3 minutes.
Never leave the appliance unattended when it is plugged in. Never put
the appliance on a surface that is not heat-resistant when it is heating
up and when it is hot.
4 Comb or brush your hair so that it is disentangled and smooth.
Use a comb to divide the hair into sections. Do not put too much hair in
one section.
Tip: It is better to section off the crown area and to straighten the hair
underneath rst, followed by the top area.
5 Take a section that is not wider than 5cm. Place it between the
straightening plates and press the handles of the appliance rmly
together.
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6 Slide the straightener down the length of the hair in 5 seconds,
from root to hair end, without stopping to prevent
overheating (Fig. 3).
7 Repeat this process after 20 seconds until you have achieved the
desired look.
8 Allow your hair to cool down. Do not comb or brush it before it
has cooled down, as this would ruin the hairstyle you have just
created.
Creating a bob
1 To create nicely shaped bobs, follow the instructions described in
the section ‘Straightening your hair’, but turn the appliance inwards
once you reach the hair ends (Fig. 4).
2 Hold the appliance in this position for a few seconds and then
release it.
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1 To create icks, follow the instructions in the section’Straightening
your hair’, but turn the appliance outwards once you reach the hair
ends.
Cleaning
1 Unplug the appliance.
2 Let the appliance cool down completely on a heat-resistant surface.
3 Clean the appliance with a damp cloth.
Storage
Never wind the mains cord round the appliance.
1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
2 Let the appliance cool down completely on a heat-resistant surface.
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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 (Fig. 5).
Guarantee and service
If you need information 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 Customer Care Centre in your country,
go to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of
Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
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If problems should arise with your straightener and you are unable to
solve them with the troubleshooting guide below, please contact the
nearest Philips service centre or the Philips Customer Care Centre in
your country.
Problem Solution
The appliance
does not work
at all.
Perhaps there is a power failure or the socket is not
live. Check if the power supply is working. If it is,
check whether the socket is live by plugging in
another appliance.
If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must
always be replaced by Philips or a service centre
authorised by Philips in order to avoid hazardous
situations.
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