Philips HP8331 User manual

HP8331
Straightener
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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
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in 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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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 Straighten your hair
Note: Never put the appliance in the supplied hard case sleeve
when it is heating up or when it is hot.
Connect the plug to a power supply socket.1
Switch on the appliance (2 ).
The power-on indicator (») lights up.
After 60 seconds, the appliance heats up.»
Comb your hair and take a section that is not wider than 5cm3
for straightening.
Place it between the straightening plates (4 ) and press the
handles together.
Slide the straightener down the length of the hair in a single5
motion (max. 5 seconds) from root to end, without stopping to
prevent overheating.
To create icks, turn the straightener half-circle inwards (or
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outwards) when it reaches the hair ends. Hold the straightener
in that position for 2 to 3 seconds, and then release it.
After 20 seconds, repeat step 5 until you achieve the desired6
look.
To straighten the rest of your hair, repeat steps 3 to 6.7
After use:
Switch off the appliance and unplug it.1
Place it on a heat-resistant surface until it cools down.2
Clean the appliance and straightening plates by damp cloth.3
Keep it in a safe and dry place, free of dust.You can also hang it4
with the hanging loop ( ) or store it in the supplied hard case
sleeve ( ).
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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