User manual PHILIPS HF3305

[. . . ] 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 treating the winter blues, 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. 90% of all cases, the winter blues disappear when the Bright Light is used regularly. [. . . ] Consult your doctor before you start using the Bright Light if: - you (have) suffer(ed) from severe depression; - you are hypersensitive to light (e. Diabetics and epileptics); - you have eye complaints; - you are on specific medication (i. Certain antidepressants, psychotropic drugs or malaria tablets); - you have high blood pressure. If using the appliance causes you to become too active, we advise you to reduce the light dose. If there is no improvement, we advise you to consult your doctor. If you feel exhausted, distressed or restless and/or suffer from sleeping problems (e. Insomnia) after having used the appliance, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or psychotherapist. Put the plug in a wall socket (220-240V). NB: when you switch the appliance on, it will start at the highest light intensity. After a few seconds, the light intensity will adjust itself to the level you have selected. Select a lower setting if you want to use the appliance for normal lighting. Taking a light bath It is advisable to start using the Bright Light as soon as you feel the winter blues coming on. Position yourself near the appliance and turn the screen in such a way that you can comfortably look in the direction of the light. You do not need to sit right in front of the appliance. When taking a light bath, make sure there is a distance between your face and the screen of 20 to 60 cm. The advisable duration of the light bath depends on the distance at which the appliance is used: Time and distance table for light baths Dimmer position Duration 2 hours 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 30 minutes Distance approx. 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. 2 Look into the light every now and then. Do not look into the light continuously! [. . . ] If the tube lamps stop working, or after a period of 10, 000 burninghours (after many years of normal use) they have to be replaced. Tube lamps must always be replaced by Philips or a service centre authorised by Philips, as special tools and/or parts are required. The tube lamps must always be replaced with Philips Original Bright Light PL-L 36W tube lamps. If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must always be replaced by Philips or a service centre authorised by Philips, as special tools and/or parts are required. [. . . ]