Philips HP8342/03 User manual

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Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully
benet from the support that Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
1 Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and keep it
for future reference.
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.
•
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,
• 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.
Only use the appliance on dry hair. Do not use the appliance on
• articial hair.
Keep the hot surfaces of the appliance away from your skin.
•
When the appliance is connected to the power, never leave it
• unattended.
Do not insert any objects into the appliance.
•
Do not probe the ion outlet openings with metal objects.
•
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 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 straightening plates
• may stain.
If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by 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 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.
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
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.
2Press and hold the button ( ) until the display screen lights up.
The default temperature setting 180°C is displayed (»).
Note:Temperature memory function - the temperature that is
shown before you switching off the appliance will appear when
you switch on the appliance again.
3Press the ( ) or ( ) buttons to select a suitable temperature
setting for your hair.
When the straightening plates have heated up to the selected»
temperature setting, the stable indication“READY” ( ) is displayed.
4The ion function activates when the appliance is switched on, which
provides additional shine and reduces frizz.
The ion indicator (») is displayed.
When the function is on, a special odor may be smelt and a»
sizzling noise may be heard, which is normal and caused by the
ions that are generated.
5Slide the closing lock ( ) downwards to unlock the appliance.

6Comb your hair and take a section that is not wider than 5cm for
straightening.
7Place it between the straightening plates ( ) and press the handles
rmly 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.
9 After 20 seconds, repeat step 7 to 8 until you achieve the desired look.
10 To straighten the rest of your hair, repeat steps 6 to 9.
11 To re-styling your hair, press and hold button ( ) for 3 seconds to
switch on/off 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.
12 Press the button ( ) again, or the / buttons to exit the
touch-up function and the previous straightening temperature setting
appears.
Note:The appliance has auto-shut off function. It switches off
automatically after 60 minutes.
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.
4Lock the straightening plates ( ).
5Keep it in a safe and dry place, free of dust.You can also hang it with
the hanging loop ( ) or store it in the supplied pouch.

3 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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