User manual PHILIPS HF3318

[. . . ] Register your product and get support at Enregistrez votre produit et obtenez de l'assistance sur le site Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Water and electricity are a dangerous combination. Do not use this appliance in wet surroundings (e. In the bathroom or near a shower or swimming pool). [. . . ] 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 help fight winter blues. Taking light exposures is generally accepted as one of the safest and most effective ways of fighting the winter blues. 1) A B C D Energy lamp Lamp housing with angle adjustment Base On/off dial and light exposure time indicator On/off symbol 1 Light symbol 2 Light intensity settings from low to high 3 Light exposure time symbol 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 exposures between 6 o'clock in the morning and 8 o'clock in the evening. Com for a free assessment and to customize a light exposure time schedule just for you. Duration and intensity Duration of dailly exposure depends on the distance to the appliance and the intended use. The longer the selected distance, the longer is the effective duration. For helping winter blues the best results are expected for following combinations of duration and intensity: 30 minutes at 10000 lux (6-8 in. For simply boosting your energy, longer distances at same exposure times may provide you with sufficient light. Timing Using the EnergyLight at any time of day directly affects your alertness. If you use within 2 hours of going to bed, it could disrupt your sleep. - If you find it difficult to get up each day without an alarm clock or if you often sleep in, you need morning light. Use the EnergyLight within the first hour or two after waking up. - If you find it difficult to stay awake in the late evening and wake up too early in the morning, you need evening light. Use the EnergyLight before you start to feel drowsy. - If mornings or evenings do not seem to be the problem, but you feel generally tired during the day, then the time at which you use the EnergyLight is not as important. You can use the EnergyLight in the morning or around midday. For example, when you wake up in the morning, use it for 15 to 30 minutes and then again at midday or in the evening for approximately the same amount of time. Place the EnergyLight further away from you during the evening session. Do not use the EnergyLight within two hours of your desired bedtime or you may not be able to fall asleep. [. . . ] Com/energylight or call toll free 1-866-832-4361 45-Day Money-Back guarantee If you are not fully satisfied with your Philips EnergyLight, send the product back along with the original dated sales receipt and we will refund you the full purchase price. The EnergyLight must be shipped prepaid by insured mail, insurance prepaid, and have the original sales receipt, indicating purchase price and the date of purchase, enclosed. The EnergyLight must be postmarked no later than 45 days after the date of purchase. Philips reserves the right to verify the purchase price of the EnergyLight and limit refunds not to exceed suggested retail price. [. . . ]