Philips HP8297 User Manual

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Register your product and get support atwww.philips.com/welcome© Royal Philips Electronics N.V. 2011All rights reserved.Specifications are subject to change without notice.Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke PhilipsElectronics N.V. or their respective owners.3140 035 22143EnglishCongratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fullybenefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product atwww.philips.com/welcome.1 ImportantRead this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and keep itfor future reference.WARNING: As straighteners reach high temperatures, keep them• out of the reach of children during heat-up, use and cool-down toavoid 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, evenwhen 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• artificial 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 or that• Philips does not specifically recommend. If you use such accessoriesor 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 qualified persons inorder to avoid a hazard.This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)• with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack ofexperience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervisionor instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsiblefor 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. ThisRCD must have a rated residual operating current not higher than30mA. Ask your installer for advice.Electromagnetic fields (EMF)This appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagneticfields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in thisuser manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidenceavailable today.EnvironmentDo not throw away the appliance with the normal householdwaste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collectionpoint for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve theenvironment.2 Straighten your hairEnsure that you select a temperature setting that is suitable for your hair.Always select a low setting when you use the straightener for the first time.EN User manualZH-CN 用户手册Hair Type Temperature SettingThick 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)1 Connect the plug to a power supply socket.2 Slide the On/Off switch ( ) to to switch on the appliance.The display screen (» ) lights up and the default temperaturesetting 180 °C is displayed.3 Press the + ( ) or - ( ) buttons to select a suitable temperaturesetting for your hair.When the comb plates have heated up to the selected»temperature, the stable indication “READY” is displayed.4 The ion function activates when the appliance is switched on, whichprovides additional shine and reduces frizz.When the function is on, a special odor may be smelt and a»sizzling noise may be heard, which is normal and caused by theions that are generated.5 Comb your hair (with a brush or comb) and take a section that isnot wider than 5cm for straightening.6 Press the button ( ) to open the comb teeth ( ).7 Insert your hair evenly between the comb teeth and release thecomb button that the hairs are clamped between the teeth.8 Slide the comb straightener down the length of the hair in a singlemotion (max. 10 seconds) from root to tip, without stopping toprevent overheating.Note: Hold the tips of your hair with your other hand duringthe whole straightening process, so that the hair remains evenlydistributed between the teeth of the straightening comb. This avoidsthat hairs fall out of the teeth before they are straightened.9 After 20 seconds, repeat step 6 to 8 until you achieve the desiredlook.10 To straighten the rest of your hair, repeat steps 6 to 9.Note: The appliance has auto-shut off function. It switches offautomatically after 60 minutes. You can reactivate the appliance bysetting the On/Off switch ( ) off and on again.Straightening while reducing the volume1 To reduce the volume, place the straightening comb on top of thesection of hair and slide them slowly along the section from roots totips like your do when brushing the hair with a normal brush.Straightening while increasing the volumeVolume at hair-line: ( )1 Place the straightening comb under your hair. It will straighten whilelifting the roots and giving your hair volume.Volume at roots: ( )1 To generate a volume effect at the roots, place the straighteningcomb under your hair as close as possible to the roots. Make surethat the comb goes through your hair completely.2 Turn the straightening comb about 45° while gently sliding it towardsthe tips. This rotating movement will give your roots a maximum ofvolume.To create flicks:1 Straighten a section of hair and turn the straightening comb half-circleinwards (or outwards) when it reaches the end of the hair.Note: Hold the tips of your hair with your other hand during thewhole straightening process.2 Hold the straightening comb in the same position for 2 to 3 seconds,and then release it.After use:1 Switch off the appliance and unplug it.2 Place it on a heat-resistant surface until it cools down.3 Clean the appliance and plates by damp cloth.4 Keep it in a safe and dry place, free of dust. You can also hang it withthe hanging loop ( ) or store it in the supplied pouch.StraightenerHP8297a b cfgd eh i3 Guarantee and serviceIf you need information e.g. about replacement of an attachmentor if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website atwww.philips.com/support or contact the Philips Customer CareCentre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwideguarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country,go to your local Philips dealer.4 TroubleshootingProblem Cause SolutionThe appliancedoes not workat all.The power socket towhich the appliancehas been connectedmay not live.Ensure the socket is live.The mains cord ofthe appliance may bedamaged.If the mains cord is damaged,you must have it replacedby Philips, a service centreauthorised by Philips orsimilarly qualified persons inorder to avoid a hazard.All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com

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