SalonDry PowerProtect HP4996 - Hair dryer PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SalonDry PowerProtect HP4996 PHILIPS

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!

The new Philips SalonDry PowerProtect a powerful hairdryer with a professional design and performance. It has a very high airflow to dry your hair quickly in a protective way. The ion function produces negatively charged ions which prevent static and flyaway hair, leaving it frizz-free, manageable and shiny.

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General description (Fig. 1)

A Air outlet grille
B Removable air inlet grille
Cool shot button
D Airflow switch

• II = High airflow for ultra fast drying
• I = Gentle airflow specially intended for styling
• 0 = Off

E Temperature switch

• = Hot setting
• = Warm setting
• = Cool setting
  F Ion indicator light
  G Hanging loop
  H Concentrator

Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.

Danger

• Keep the appliance away from water. Do not use it near or over water contained in baths, washbasins, sinks etc. When you use the appliance in a bathroom, unplug it after use. The proximity of water presents a risk, even when the appliance is switched off (Fig. 2).

• Do not insert any objects into the appliance to avoid electric shock.

Warning

• Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
• Check the condition of the mains cord regularly. Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
• If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified 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.

Caution

• 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.
• This appliance has a safety function. If the appliance overheats, it switches off automatically. Unplug the appliance and let it cool down for a few minutes. Before you switch on the appliance again, check the grilles to make sure they are not blocked by fluff, hair, etc.
• Never block the air grilles.
• Always switch off the appliance before you put it down, even if it is only for a moment.
• Always unplug the appliance after use.
• Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.
• You may notice a characteristic odour when you use this hairdryer. This odour is caused by the ions that are generated and is not harmful to the human body.
• Do not use the appliance on artificial hair.
• This appliance is only intended for drying scalp hair.

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• Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than described in this manual.
• Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that Philips does not specifically recommend. If you use such accessories or parts, your guarantee becomes invalid.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today.

Using the appliance

Drying

1 Put the plug in the wall socket.
2 Select the desired airflow setting to switch on the appliance (Fig. 3).

• Set the slide switch to airflow setting II for ultra-quick drying.
• Set the slide switch to airflow setting I for drying short hair or styling your hair.
  The ion indicator light goes on to indicate that the ion function is active.

The ion indicator light is only on when an airflow is selected, otherwise it is off.

3 Set the temperature slide switch to the cool, warm or hot setting (Fig. 4).

• The hot setting allows you to dry shower-wet hair very quickly and safely until it is damp.
• The warm setting is especially suitable for drying damp hair until it is almost dry.
• The cool setting allows you to gently dry hair that is almost dry and helps to seal in shine.
  4 To dry your hair, make brushing movements with the dryer at a small distance from your hair (Fig. 5).

Tip: When you have finished drying each section, press the cool shot button and direct the cool airflow at your hair. This fixes your style and adds shine.

Concentrator

The concentrator enables you to direct the airflow straight at the brush or comb with which you style your hair.

1 Snap the concentrator onto the appliance. (Fig. 6)

To disconnect the concentrator, pull it off the appliance.

Cleaning

Never rinse the appliance with water.

1 Unplug the appliance.
2 Take the air inlet grille off the appliance to remove hairs and dust (Fig. 7).

To remove the air inlet grille, turn it counter-clockwise and take it off). To reattach the air inlet grille, put the air inlet grille back onto the dryer and turn it clockwise until you hear a ('click').

3 Clean the appliance with a dry cloth.
4 Clean the concentrator with a moist cloth or rinse it under the tap.
5 Make sure the concentrator is dry before you use or store it.

Storage

1 Unplug the appliance.
2 Put the appliance in a safe place and let it cool down.
3 You can store the appliance by hanging it from its hanging loop (Fig. 8)

Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.

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Environment

• Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 9).

Guarantee & service

If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer.

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