Philips HP8339/00 User manual

Straightener
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1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully
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www.philips.com/welcome.
The Philips ProCareTemp Straightener has newly developed
Dual-Care™ plates that ensure every hair is protected from too
high heat and give you the reassurance of the best results.The
Dual-Care™ plates are equipped with 2 hair caring technologies
working together:
 TempPrecision Technology - Thanks to its high-performance
heater, the straightener keeps a more constant temperature
which allows you to straighten your hair at a stabilized and
therefore more caring temperature, just below 200°C, while
getting the style you want!
 Philips EHD+ Technology ™ – The entire plates always distribute
the heat evenly which prevents damaging hot spots.
Overview of the Straightener
aIndication of ready to work.
bTemperature indication.
cIndication of style refresh function.
dIndication of key-lock function.
eTemperature buttons.
fStyle refresh button.
 Re-style your hair with reduced temperature and better
protection.
gPower button.

hKey-lock button.
 Slide and hold to lock all the buttons on the appliance.
iStraightening plates lock.
 Slide to lock and release the plates arms of the appliance.
jHanging loop.
kPower cord.
2 Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and
keep it for future reference.
DANGER
 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
 WARNING: As straighteners reach high temperatures, keep
them out of the reach of children during heat-up, use and cool-
down to avoid burnings.
 WARNING: Do not use this appliance near water.
 WARNING: Do not use this appliance near bathtubs,
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 this manual.
CAUTION
 Always use the appliance on dry human hair.
 Keep the hot surfaces of the appliance away from your skin.

 When the appliance is connected to the power, never leave it
unattended.
 Always unplug the appliance after use.
 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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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 straightening
plates may stain.
 If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by
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persons in order to avoid a hazard.
 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.
 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
 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.
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This appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic
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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
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help to preserve the environment.
3 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
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Hair Type Temperature Setting
Coarse, curly, hard-to-straighten "&
(170°C and above)
Fine, medium-textured or softly waved '*"
(160°C and below)
Pale, blonde, bleached or color-treated Low (Below 160°C)
1Connect the plug to a power supply socket.
2Press and hold the button ( ) until the LCD screen lights up.
»The default temperature setting is displayed on the LCD screen ( ).
3Press the temperature buttons ( ) 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.
»Note: If no button is pressed over 4 seconds, the key-lock
function will activate automatically, with all the buttons on the
appliance deactivated.When the key-lock function is activated,
the key-lock indication ( ) is displayed on the LCD screen.To
deactivate the key-lock function, slide and hold the key-lock
button ( ) for 1.5 seconds.

»Tip:To avoid unintentional switching of buttons during
process, you can also activate the key-lock function manually
by sliding and holding the key-lock button ( ).
»Note:The appliance is equipped with an auto-shut off
function. After 60 minutes, the appliance switches off
automatically.You can re-start the appliance by pressing and
holding the button until the LCD screen lights up.
4Slide the straightening plates lock ( ) to to unlock the plate
arms.
5Comb your hair and take a section that is not wider than 5cm
for straightening.
6Place it between the straightening plates ( ) and press the plate
arms together.
7Slide the straightener down the length of the hair in a single
motion (max. 5 seconds) from root to end, without stopping to
prevent overheating.
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(or outwards) when it reaches the hair ends. Hold the
straightener in that position for 2 to 3 seconds, and then
release it.
8After 20 seconds, repeat step 6 and 7 until you achieve the
desired look.
9To straighten the rest of your hair, repeat steps 5 to 7.
10 To re-style your hair, press and hold style refresh button ( )
for 3 seconds to switch on the touch-up function.This function
ensures the right result with a reduced temperature and better
protection.
»When the function is on, the indication “STYLE REFRESH”
() is displayed and the temperature indication disappears.
11 Press the style refresh button again, and the previous
straightening temperature setting appears.

After use:
1Deactivate the key-lock function by sliding and holding the key-
lock button ( ) for 1.5 seconds.
2Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
3Place it on a heat-resistant surface until it cools down.
4Clean the appliance and straightening plates with damp cloth.
5Lock the straightening plates by closing the plate arms and sliding
the plates lock to .
6Keep it in a safe and dry place, free of dust.You can also hang it
with the hanging loop ( ).
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/support or contact the Philips Customer Care
Centre in your country.The phone number is in the worldwide
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country, go to your local Philips dealer.

5 Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
The appliance
does not
work at all.
The power socket to
which the appliance
has been connected
may not live.
Ensure the socket is live.
Key-lock function is
activated
Deactivate the key-lock
function by sliding and
holding the key-lock button
for 1.5 seconds.
The mains cord of
the appliance may be
damaged.
If the mains cord is
damaged, you must have
it replaced by Philips, a
service centre authorised
by Philips or similarly
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to avoid a hazard.

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