Philips HP4661/29 User manual

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Introduction
The new Philips SalonStraight Essential has everything you need to get
the long-lasting straight results you want.The ceramic-coated plates
ensure ultra-smooth gliding through the hair, allowing you to style at high
temperatures in a quick and caring way.
General description (Fig. 1)
ACeramic-coated plates
BEasy-lock system
CSwivel cord
DOn/off switch with LED light
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it
for future reference.
- 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 cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
- If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service
centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualied persons in order to
avoid a hazard
- Keep this 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
- The straightening plates and the surrounding plastic parts of this
appliance become hot during use. Prevent contact with the skin.
- 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 straightening plates clean and free of dust, dirt and styling
products such as mousse, spray and gel. Never use the appliance in
combination with styling products.
- Only use the appliance on dry or damp hair.
- Keep the appliance away from ammable items.
- Always unplug the appliance after use.
- Wait until the appliance has cooled down before you store it.
- Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.
- If the appliance is used on colour-treated hair, the straightening plates
may stain.
- Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the
mains.
- Do not use the appliance on articial hair.
- Always return the appliance to a service centre authorised by Philips
for examination or repair. Repair by unqualied people could cause
an extremely hazardous situation for the user.
- The plates have a ceramic coating.This coating slowly wears away
over time.This does not affect the performance of the appliance.
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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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Preparing for use
Washing your hair
Everybody wants shiny and beautiful hair. A good hair-washing routine can
help to achieve this.
1 Wet your hair thoroughly for 30-60 seconds.
2 Pour some shampoo into the palm of your hand. Spread it between
your hands and distribute it evenly through the hair.
3 Gently massage your hair and scalp. Do not rough up the hair or
pull up long hair onto the scalp, as this may cause tangles.
4 Massageyourscalpwithyourngertips.Thisstimulatesblood
circulation and is gentler to the hair cuticles.
5 Rinse your hair thoroughly, as poor rinsing can result in dull hair.
Finish with a cold rinse for extra shine.
Drying your hair
To get super-smooth results, it is essential to prepare your hair for
straightening. Dry your hair properly with a hairdryer to ensure a
professional, smooth nish.
1 After washing, squeeze excess water out of the hair with your
hands and then towel-dry the hair. Use a comb to disentangle the
hair gently from the roots to the tips.
2 Divide the hair into sections using clips. Start at the back.
3 Todryeachsection,pullastraighteningbrushdownthehairlength.
Follow the brush with the hairdryer, with its nozzle pointing
towards the hair ends.
4 Whenyouhavenisheddryingeachsection,setthehairdryerto
thecoolsettingforanalcoolshot.Thisclosesthecuticlesand
adds shine to the hair.
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Tip: Philips Salon Pro hairdryers have a lower drying temperature and a
stronger airow than regular dryers. Thanks to this combination, they dry just
as quickly as regular hairdryers but in a gentler way.
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Never leave the appliance unattended when it is plugged in.
Always put the appliance on a heat-resistant surface when it is heating
up and when it is hot.
Straightening your hair
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.
,If you use the straightener incorrectly, you could overheat your hair
or even burn it.Always follow the steps below:
1 Put the plug in the wall socket.
2 Set the on/off switch to ‘on’.
The power-on light goes on.
3 Let the appliance heat up.
The plates heat up rapidly and are ready for use within 90 seconds.
4 Comb or brush your hair so that it is disentangled and
smooth. (Fig. 2)
Use a comb to divide the hair into sections. Do not put too much hair in
one section.
Note: It is better to section off the crown area and to straighten the hair
underneath rst. Then straighten the top area.
5 Takeasectionthatisapprox.3-4cmwide.Placeitbetweenthe
straighteningplatesandpressthehandlesoftheappliancermly
together.
6 Slide the straightener down the length of the hair in a few seconds,
from root to hair end, without stopping to prevent
overheating (Fig. 3).
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7 Repeat this process after 20 seconds until you have achieved the
desired look.
8 Let your hair cool down. Do not comb or brush it before it has
cooled down, as this would ruin the hairstyle you have just created.
Cleaning
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off and unplugged.
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 switched off and unplugged.
2 Let the appliance cool down on a heat-resistant surface before you
store it.
3 Use the easy-lock system to lock the straightening plates together
before you store the appliance. (Fig. 4)
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 & 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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