Philips HP8290/00 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: 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
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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 or that
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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
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 rst
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 color-treated Low (Below 160 ºC)
1Connect the plug to a power supply socket.
2Slide the button ( ) to Ito switch on the appliance.
The the display screen lights up and the default temperature»
setting is displayed ( ).
3Press the button ( ) to select a suitable temperature
setting for your hair.
When the straightening plates have heated up to the selected»
temperature, the indication ‘READY’ ( ) is displayed.
The remaining usage time (») is indicated by the six bars, each
for ten minutes. After 60 minutes, the appliance switches off
automatically.
4Comb your hair and take a section that is not wider than 5cm for
straightening.
5Place it between the straightening plates ( ) and press the cool tips
() 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.

7 After 20 seconds, repeat step 7 until you achieve the desired look.
8 To straighten the rest of your hair, repeat steps 4 to 7.
3 Create flicks and curls
To create icks: ( )
1Straighten a section of hair and turn the straightener half-circle inwards
(or outwards) when it reaches the end of the hair.
2Hold the straightener in same position for 2 to 3 seconds, and then
release it.
To create curls: ( )
Note: Do not clamp the hair ends between the straightening plates and
wind the hair around the plates.
1Take a section of hair (max. 5cm) and place it between the straightening
plates fairly close to the scalp.
2 Turn the straightener 180 degrees inwards until the section forms
a U-shape, so that the Thermo-protected curved surface ( ) can
cools down the curls for long-lasting results..
3Slide the straightener slowly downwards in a single motion to the end,
and then turn the straightener inwards.The slower the movement, the
tighter the curl; the faster the movement, the looser the curl.
4Hold the straightener in same position for 2 to 3 seconds, and then
release it.
5 After 20 seconds, repeat steps 1-4 until you achieve the desired look.
Tip: It is normal if the appliance produces some smoke when you use
it for curling.
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.
4Keep it in a safe and dry place, free of dust.You can also hang it with
the hanging loop ( ), or store in the heat-resistant pouch supplied.

4 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.

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