If you use the appliance on colour-treated hair, the straightening•
plates may stain.
If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips,
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a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
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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
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with 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 fields (EMF)
This appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic
fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions
in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific
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
official 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
first 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 colour-treated Low (Below 160 ºC)
1Connect the plug to a mains socket.
2Slide the closing lock (j) to unlock the appliance.
3Press and hold the button (i) until the display screen lights up.
The default temperature setting is displayed (»c).
4Press the button (for g) to select a suitable
temperature setting for your hair.
When the straightening plates have heated up to the selected»
temperature, the indication ‘READY’ (d) is displayed.
The remaining usage time (»e) is indicated by the six bars, each
for ten minutes.After 60 minutes, the appliance switches off
automatically.
5Press the button (h) to switch on or off the sonic function. It
provides faster straightening results and perfect gliding.
When the function is on, the SONIC indication is displayed (»b).
The sonic vibration only starts when the straightening plates are
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pressed together.The straightening plates make a rattling sound
when they are slightly in contact, which does not affect the
performance of the appliance.
6Comb your hair and take a section that is not wider than 5cm for
straightening.
7Place it between the straightening plates (a) and press the handles
together.
8Slide the straightener down the length of the hair in a single
motion (max. 5 seconds) from root to end, without stopping to
prevent overheating.
9After 20 seconds, repeat step 8 until you achieve the desired look.
10 To straighten the rest of your hair, repeat steps 6 to 9.
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 a damp cloth.
4Lock the straighening plates (j).
5Keep it in a safe and dry place, free of dust.You can also hang it
with the hanging loop (k) or store it in the supplied pouch.
3 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 find its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in
your country, go to your local Philips dealer.
