HF3308 - Lighting PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Light therapy lamp (EnergyLight)
Brand	Philips
Model	HF3308
Usage	Combats winter blues, regulates sleep-wake rhythm
Recommended use distance	20 cm, 40 cm or 60 cm
Recommended session duration	30 min (20 cm), 1 h (40 cm), 2 h (60 cm)
Lamp type	Philips EnergyLight PL-L 36W fluorescent tubes
Nominal power	36 W
Power supply	Mains (220-240 V, 50/60 Hz)
Approximate dimensions	30 × 20 × 20 cm
Approximate weight	2 kg
Settings	On/off (button), adjustable angle
Safety	Do not use in humid environment; consult a doctor for severe depression, light hypersensitivity, eye disorders, etc.
Maintenance	Clean with a damp cloth, do not use abrasive products
Spare parts	Philips EnergyLight PL-L 36W tubes (replacement by authorized center)
Tube lifespan	Up to 10,000 hours
Warranty	International warranty, see leaflet

Frequently Asked Questions - HF3308 PHILIPS

What is winter blues and how does EnergyLight help me?

Winter blues is a set of symptoms (fatigue, lack of energy, sleep disorders) related to lack of light in autumn and winter. EnergyLight delivers intense light (2,500 to 10,000 lux) that helps resynchronize your biological clock and improve mood.

How far should I sit from the lamp?

The recommended distance is 20 cm, 40 cm or 60 cm. The closer you are, the shorter the session: 30 minutes at 20 cm, 1 hour at 40 cm, 2 hours at 60 cm.

How long does a session last?

Duration depends on distance: 30 min at 20 cm, 1 h at 40 cm, 2 h at 60 cm. You can split the session throughout the day.

Can I read or do something else during the session?

Yes, you can read, write, embroider or any other manual activity. Just glance at the lamp from time to time, not continuously.

What are possible side effects?

Eye strain or mild headaches may occur after initial sessions, but they usually go away quickly.

When to use EnergyLight?

Preferably between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. To resynchronize your sleep-wake rhythm, take a session in the morning after waking up.

How to clean the device?

Unplug it and let it cool down. Clean the exterior with a damp cloth. Never use abrasive products or solvents.

When to replace the tubes?

Tubes must be replaced when they no longer light up or after 10,000 hours of use. Only Philips EnergyLight PL-L 36W tubes are suitable.

Can I use the device in the bathroom?

No, the device should not be used in a humid environment (bathroom, near a shower or pool) due to electrical risks.

Should I consult a doctor before using EnergyLight?

Yes, consult your doctor if you suffer from severe depression, light hypersensitivity, eye disorders, if you are taking certain medications, or if you have high blood pressure.

USER MANUAL HF3308 PHILIPS

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.

This appliance helps to counteract the tiredness, low spirits and lack of energy that many people experience in autumn and winter, when the days are darker and shorter. These symptoms, which are thought to be caused by a disruption of our biological clock, are often referred to as the winter blues. A shortage of light can also have a negative effect on our sleep-wake rhythm.

The EnergyLight is suitable for both light baths and normal lighting.

EnergyLight and the winter blues

The winter blues are characterised by a combination of the following symptoms: tiredness, lack of energy, a need for more sleep, unexpected mood changes, trouble to concentrate and trouble to get out of bed in the morning. Sometimes the winter blues can also cause you to gain weight, as your body craves food that is rich in sugar and carbohydrates, such as pasta and chocolate. The winter blues occur during the darker period of the year, i.e. from September until March. More than 60% of the population is troubled by one or more symptoms of the winter blues. Many health experts agree that the winter blues can be counteracted by exposure to bright light. 'Bright light' means daylight with a certain intensity. In winter, the light intensity is often much lower than in summer: on a gloomy winter day the light intensity varies between 2,500 and 10,000 lux, whereas this may be as much as 100,000 lux on a bright summer day. Moreover, in winter most people spend a lot of time indoors, either at home or at work, where artificial light often has an intensity of as little as 500 lux and sometimes even less. Together with scientists and medical specialists in the field of winter blues treatment, Philips has developed this special lighting appliance. This appliance allows you to safely get the amount of light you need to make the winter blues disappear. Clinical tests have shown that bright light works. In approx. 90% of all cases, the winter blues disappear when the EnergyLight is used regularly. Taking light baths is generally accepted as one of the safest and most effective ways of fighting the winter blues.

EnergyLight and the sleep-wake rhythm

A shortage of light plays a major role in the disruption of our sleep-wake rhythm. Hormones are no longer produced at exactly the right time of day, it becomes harder to sleep soundly throughout the night and the need for short naps during the day increases. Research has shown that an extra dose of light restores our sleep-wake rhythm and improves the quality of our sleep as well as the way we function during the day. The EnergyLight provides this extra dose of light.

For more information about the health benefits, see www.philips.com, search word "EnergyLight".

A Energy lamp
B Lamp housing with angle adjustment
C User information
D On/off button (F3308 only)
E Control panel (HF3309 only)

1 On/off button
2 Light intensity ring
3 Timer
4 Energy level indicator
5 Distance selection ring
6 Pause button

Important

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

Danger

- Water and electricity are a dangerous combination! Do not use this appliance in wet surroundings (e.g. in the bathroom or near a shower or swimming pool).

Warning

• Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
• 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

• Always unplug the appliance after use.
• Do not use the appliance in a room that is not illuminated by any other lamp. Use the light of this appliance as an addition to the normal light (sunlight, electric light) in your home.
• Do not look into the light too long.
• Consult your doctor before you start to use the Philips EnergyLight if:

1 you suffer or have suffered from severe depression;
2 you are hypersensitive to light (e.g. due to diabetes or epilepsy);
3 you have an eye complaint;
4 you are on specific medication (i.e. certain antidepressants, psychotropic drugs or malaria tablets);
5 you have high blood pressure.

• If use of the appliance causes you to become too active, we advise you to reduce the exposure to bright light. If there is no improvement, consult your doctor.
• If you feel exhausted, distressed or restless and/or suffer from sleeping problems (e.g. insomnia) after you have used the appliance, we advise you to consult your doctor or psychotherapist.

General

• The duration of the light bath depends on the distance at which the appliance is used. See chapter 'Using the appliance' for the appropriate distance and duration.
• After the first few light baths, you may experience some eye strain and/or a light headache. These side effects tend to disappear quickly.
• This appliance meets the requirements of Medical Device Directive MDD 93/42/EEC for medical appliances (Fig. 2).

Using the appliance

• It is advisable to start using the EnergyLight as soon as you feel the winter blues coming on or when you feel like you need extra light.
• Preferably take your light baths between 6 o'clock in the morning and 8 o'clock in the evening. (Fig. 3)

Tip: If you want to readjust your biological clock, we advise you to take an extra light bath in the morning, immediately after waking up.

1 Place the appliance on a tabletop.
2 Put the plug in the wall socket.
3 Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance.

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The advisable duration of the light bath depends on the distance at which the appliance is used:

• approx. 2 hours at a distance of 60cm
• approx. 1 hour at a distance of 40cm
• approx. 30 minutes at a distance of 20cm

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1 Turn the distance selection ring to the appropriate position to set the distance.
2 Turn the light intensity ring to the appropriate position to set the light intensity .

- When you set the distance selection ring to 20, 40 or 60cm, the display automatically shows the duration of the light bath. You can always adapt this time by setting a different light intensity. Lowering the light intensity leads to a longer duration and vice versa. For example, when you select the maximum light intensity and a distance of 20cm, the duration of the light bath becomes 30 minutes.

• It is possible that the display does not show a light bath duration. This indicates that the set distance and light intensity will not yield the positive effects that can be expected if the prescribed combination of distance and time is observed. This may for instance occur if you select a too long distance (60cm) in combination with a low light intensity.
• When you set the distance ring to the manual setting, you can use the appliance when you are unable to sit at a set distance from it. At this setting, you can adjust the light intensity but the display does not show a light bath duration. Because no distance has been selected, the effect cannot be measured or guaranteed.

Note: When you switch on the appliance, it starts to operate at the highest light intensity. After a few seconds, the light intensity adjusts to the level you have selected.

4 Position yourself near the appliance and turn the screen in such a way that you can comfortably look in the direction of the light (Fig. 4).

Make sure there is a distance between your face and the screen of 20 to 60cm.

• You do not need to sit right in front of the appliance
• HF3309 only: The energy level indicator shows the total amount of energy that has already been emitted during the light bath. The indicator is divided into ten parts that each represent 10% of the emitted energy.
• You do not have to take the whole light bath without interruption. If it suits your schedule better, you can interrupt your light bath and continue later.

5 HF3309 only: Press the pause button if you want to interrupt the light bath.

The light goes out and the pause symbol in the display starts to flash.
Press the pause button again if you want to continue with the light bath.

6 Look into the light every now and then.

Do not look into the light continuously! You can simply engage in other activities such as reading, writing, embroidering or handicraft while taking a light bath and look into the light every now and then.

7 Repeat the light baths until you feel better.

Generally, improvements occur within 1 week.

You may repeat the light bath as often as you like during the dark period of the year. Take a light bath on at least 5 successive days.

8 HF3308: Switch off the appliance after use.

Note: HF3309: Approx. 2 minutes before the end of the light bath, the time on the display starts to flash for 1 minute. After this minute, the energy level indication also starts to flash until the appliance automatically switches off.

9 Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.

Cleaning

Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.

Do not let water run into the appliance or spill water onto the appliance (Fig. 5).

1 Unplug the appliance and let it cool down before you start to clean it.
2 Clean the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth (Fig. 6).

Replacement

Except for the tube lamps, the appliance does not contain any serviceable parts. The tube lamps have to be replaced when they stop burning or after a period of 10,000 burning hours (i.e. after many years of normal use). The tube lamps must be replaced with original Philips EnergyLight PL-L 36W tube lamps. Only these lamps provide the correct light intensity.

Have the tube lamps replaced by a service centre authorised by Philips. Only they have the knowledge and skills required for this job and the original spare parts for the appliance.

Environment

• Tube lamps contain substances that may pollute the environment. Always remove the tube lamps before you discard and hand in the appliance at an official collection point. Dispose of the tube lamps at an official collection point for chemical waste.
• 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. 7).

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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