Philips HP4684 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: 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 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
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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 curling tongs•
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
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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 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 Curl your hair
Ensure that you select a temperature setting that is suitable for your
hair.
Always select a low setting when you use the curler for the rst time.
Hair Type Temperature Setting
Thick or coarse Mid to High (170 ºC and above)
Fine or medium-textured Low to Mid (160 ºC and below)
Pale, blonde, bleached or
color-treated
Low (Below 160 ºC)
1Connect the plug to a power supply socket.
2Slide the On/Off switch to () to switch on the appliance.
The default temperature setting is displayed.
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3Press the () or () buttons to select a suitable
temperature setting for your hair.
When the curling iron has heated up to the selected
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temperature, the indication ‘READY’ ( ) is displayed.
To x the selected temperature setting, press and hold the
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button ( ) until the icon displayed.
To unlock, press and hold the
• button until the icon
disappeared.
4Comb your hair and divide your hair into small sections.
5Press the lever ( ) and place a section of hair between the barrel
and clip ( ).
6Release the lever and slide the barrel to the hair tip.
7Hold the cool tip ( ) and the handle ( ) of the curling iron, and
then wind the section of hair round the barrel from tip to root.

8 Hold the curling iron in the position for max. 10 seconds, and then
unwind the section of hair until you can open the clip again with
the lever.
Note: Do not pull at the curler when you unwind the section,
otherwise you would straighten the curl.
9To curl the rest of your hair, repeat steps 5 to 8.
After use:
1Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
2Place it on a heat-resistant surface until it cools down.
3Clean the appliance and curling tong by damp cloth.
4Keep 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 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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