SalonDry PowerProtect HP4996 - Sèche-cheveux 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 airow to dry

your hair quickly in a protective way. The ion function produces negatively

charged ions which prevent static and yaway hair, leaving it frizz-

free, manageable and shiny.

To fully benet from the support that Philips offers, register your product

at www.philips.com/welcome.

General description (Fig. 1)

II = High airow for ultra fast drying

I = Gentle airow specially intended for styling

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it

for future reference.

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).

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

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 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

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 uff, hair, etc.

Never block the air grilles.

Always switch off the appliance before you put it down, even if it is

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 articial hair.

This appliance is only intended for drying scalp hair.

ENGLISH 7Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than described in

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.

Electromagnetic elds (EMF)

This Philips 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.

1 Put the plug in the wall socket.

2 Selectthedesiredairowsettingtoswitchontheappliance(Fig.3).

Set the slide switch to airow setting II for ultra-quick drying.

Set the slide switch to airow setting I for drying short hair or styling

The ion indicator light goes on to indicate that the ion function is

The ion indicator light is only on when an airow is selected, otherwise it

3 Set the temperature slide switch to the cool, warm or hot

The hot setting 6 allows you to dry shower-wet hair very quickly and

safely until it is damp.

The warm setting 5 is especially suitable for drying damp hair until it is

The cool setting 4 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).

ENGLISH8Tip: When you have nished drying each section, press the cool shot button

and direct the cool airow at your hair. This xes your style and adds shine.

The concentrator enables you to direct the airow 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.

Never rinse the appliance with water.

1 Unplug the appliance.

2 Take the air inlet grille off the appliance to remove hairs and

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.

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

Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.

ENGLISH 9Environment

Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste

at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for

recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 9).

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 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.