SalonDry Control HP4984 - Hair dryer PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SalonDry Control HP4984 PHILIPS

HP4984, HP4983, HP4982, HP4981, HP498023

Introduction The Philips SalonDry Control has been specially designed to meet all your personal drying and styling needs, giving you beautiful hair in the shortest time. Next to the separate airow and temperature settings, this hairdryer offers additional versatility with the turbo airow and the cool shot, to create a beautiful shiny hairstyle just the way you like. You can visit our website at www.philips.com for more information about this product or other Philips products. General description (Fig. 1) A Air outlet grille B Cool shot button C Turbo button for extra airow D Airow slide switch O = Off I = Gentle airow especially intended for styling II = Strong airow for quick drying E Temperature slide switch 6 Hot setting 5 Warm setting 4 Cool setting F Ion slide switch (HP4983/HP4982 only) G Hanging loop H Removable air inlet grille I Ion indicator light (HP4983/HP4982 only) J Volume diffuser (HP4983/HP4981 only) K Concentrator L Styling comb (HP4984 only) Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.

ENGLISHDanger 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. Do not insert metal objects into the air grilles to avoid electric shock. Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that are not specically advised by Philips. If you use such accessories or parts, your guarantee becomes invalid. 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 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 qualied 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. Never block the air grilles. If the appliance overheats, it switches off automatically. Unplug the appliance and let it cool down for a few minutes. Before you switch the appliance back on, check the grilles to make sure they are not blocked by uff, hair, etc.

ENGLISH 7Always 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 (HP4982/87,HP4982/07 only). Do not probe the ion generator with metal objects (HP4982/ 87,HP4982/07 only). Do not use the appliance on articial hair. Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that are not specically advised by Philips. 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 scientic evidence available today. Using the appliance Drying 1 Put the plug in the wall socket. 2 Selectthedesiredairowsettingtoswitchontheappliance. Set the slide switch to airow setting II for ultra-quick drying. Set the slide switch to airow setting I for drying short hair or styling your hair. Tip: You can also use the turbo button for an extra powerful airow. 3 Set the temperature slide switch to the cool, warm or hot setting. 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 almost dry.

ENGLISH8The cool setting 4 allows you to gently dry hair that is almost dry and helps to seal in shine. Tip: Press the cool shot button and direct the cool airow at your hair to x your style and to add shine. 4 HP4983/HP4982 only: switch the ion function on or off with the ion slide switch. The ion indicator light goes on to indicate that the ion function has been activated. The ion function provides additional shine and reduces frizz and static electricity. It is particularly suitable for dry and almost-dry hair. 5 Dry your hair by making brushing movements with the hairdryer at a small distance from your hair (Fig. 2). Concentrator With the concentrator, you can direct the airow straight at the brush or comb with which you are styling your hair. 1 Snap the concentrator onto the appliance (Fig. 3). To disconnect the concentrator, pull it off the appliance. Volume diffuser (HP4983/HP4981 only) The volume diffuser has been specially developed to gently dry both straight and curly or wavy hair. The volume diffuser emits a gentle airow and allows you to give your style volume and bounce (Fig. 4). 1 To connect the volume diffuser, snap it onto the appliance and align the arrows on the diffuser with those on the appliance. (Fig. 5) To disconnect the volume diffuser, pull it off the appliance. 2 To add volume at the roots, insert the pins into your hair in such a way that they touch your scalp (Fig. 6). 3 Make rotating movements with the appliance to distribute the warm air evenly through your hair (Fig. 7).

ENGLISH 9Curly or wavy hair 1 When you are styling curly or wavy hair, hold the diffuser at a distance of 10-15cm from your head to let the hair dry gradually (Fig. 8). In the meantime, you can style your hair with your free hand or with a comb. You can also scrunch locks of hair in your hand to model the curls and waves while drying. This prevents the curls from sagging or becoming frizzy. Long hair 1 To dry long hair, you can spread out locks of hair on top of the diffuser (Fig. 9). 2 Alternatively, you can comb the hair downwards with the pins of the diffuser while drying (Fig. 10). Styling comb (HP4984 only) The styling comb has been specially designed to lift, straighten and smooth curly Afro hair while drying. 1 Snap the styling comb onto the appliance (Fig. 11). To disconnect the styling comb, pull it off the appliance. Cleaning Always unplug the appliance before you clean it. Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it under the tap. 1 Remove the concentrator from the appliance before you clean it. 2 Clean the appliance with a dry cloth. 3 Take the air inlet grille off the appliance to remove hairs and dust. (Fig. 12)

ENGLISH10To remove the air inlet grille, press the thumbrests on the left and the right side of the air inlet grille simultaneously and pull the air inlet grille off the appliance. To reattach the air inlet grille, press the thumbrests on the left and the right side of the air inlet grille simultaneously and press the inlet grille onto the appliance. 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 Always unplug the appliance after use. Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance. 1 Put the appliance in a safe place and let it cool down. You can store the appliance by hanging it from its hanging loop. Environment Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 13). 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 leaet). 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.