Salonstraight Initial HP4643 - Lisseur PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Salonstraight Initial HP4643 PHILIPS

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benet

from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.

This new Philips Initial straightener has been specially designed for fast

and easy straightening.The Initial straightener has a short heat-up time so

you can quickly start straightening.The ceramic-coated plates ensure easy

gliding through the hair and ultra-smooth results.The comb on the

straightener offers extra convenience by guiding the hair.

General description (Fig. 1)

B Ceramic- coated plates

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.

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

ENGLISHexperience 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

Keep the appliance away from non-heat-resistant surfaces and never

cover the appliance with anything (e.g. a towel or clothing) when it is

Keep the appliance away from ammable items.

Never leave the appliance unattended when it is plugged in.

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.

The straightening plates and the plastic parts near the plates reach a

high temperature quickly. Prevent the hot surfaces of the appliance

from coming into contact with your skin.

Only use the appliance on dry or damp hair.

Do not use the appliance on articial hair.

Do not leave the plates in your hair for more than a few seconds at a

time as this may cause damage to your hair.

Always unplug the appliance after use.

Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.

Wait until the appliance has cooled down before you store it.

Keep the straightening plates clean and free of dust, dirt and styling

products such as mousse, spray and gel. Dust, dirt and styling

products may cause damage to the ceramic-coated straightening

The plates have a ceramic coating. This coating slowly wears away

over time. This does not affect the performance of the appliance.

If you use the appliance on colour-treated hair, the straightening plates

Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than straightening

ENGLISH 7The maximum temperature occurs just after heating up. The actual

temperature during use may be lower.

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.

Straighteners are powerful styling tools and must always be used with

care. As with all straighteners that reach salon-high temperatures, do not

use the appliance frequently to avoid damage to the hair.

Note: If you use the straightener incorrectly or if you use it at the wrong

temperature setting, you could overheat your hair or even burn it. Always

follow the following steps:

1 Insert the plug into the wall socket

2 The power-on light goes on (Fig. 2).

3 Let the appliance heat up for 2-3 minutes.

Never leave the appliance unattended when it is plugged in. Never put

the appliance on a surface that is not heat-resistant when it is heating

up and when it is hot.

4 Comb or brush your hair so that it is disentangled and smooth.

Use a comb to divide the hair into sections. Do not put too much hair in

Tip: It is better to section off the crown area and to straighten the hair

underneath rst, followed by the top area.

5 Take a section that is not wider than 5cm. Place it between the

straightening plates and press the handles of the appliance rmly

ENGLISH86 Slide the straightener down the length of the hair in 5 seconds,

from root to hair end, without stopping to prevent

overheating (Fig. 3).

7 Repeat this process after 20 seconds until you have achieved the

8 Allow your hair to cool down. Do not comb or brush it before it

has cooled down, as this would ruin the hairstyle you have just

1 To create nicely shaped bobs, follow the instructions described in

the section ‘Straightening your hair’, but turn the appliance inwards

once you reach the hair ends (Fig. 4).

2 Hold the appliance in this position for a few seconds and then

Creating a icked hairstyle

1 To create icks, follow the instructions in the section’Straightening

your hair’, but turn the appliance outwards once you reach the hair

Unplug the appliance.

2 Let the appliance cool down completely on a heat-resistant surface.

3 Clean the appliance with a damp cloth.

Never wind the mains cord round the appliance.

1 Make sure the appliance is unplugged.

2 Let the appliance cool down completely on a heat-resistant surface.

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. 5).

Guarantee and service

If you need information 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 Customer Care Centre in your country,

go to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of

Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.

If problems should arise with your straightener and you are unable to

solve them with the troubleshooting guide below, please contact the

nearest Philips service centre or the Philips Customer Care Centre in

Perhaps there is a power failure or the socket is not

live. Check if the power supply is working. If it is,

check whether the socket is live by plugging in

If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must

always be replaced by Philips or a service centre

authorised by Philips in order to avoid hazardous

Appliances and Personal Care BV.

Appliances and Personal Care BV.

Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.