User manual PHILIPS HP3631

[. . . ] 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. Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is switched on. This appliance is not intended for use by persons 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. [. . . ] painkillers reduce the sensitivity to heat. Do not use this appliance when you are on painkillers without having consulted your doctor first. Diabetes, heart disease, acute inflammatory diseases, multiple sclerosis, thrombosis, blood coagulation disorders) consult your doctor before use. As a general rule, if you cannot stand a hot bath, do not use this appliance. If you are oversensitive or insensitive to infrared light, be extra careful when you use this appliance. Do not use the appliance if you have a swelling or an inflammation, as heat could aggravate the complaints. If there is no improvement after 6-8 treatments, stop using the appliance and consult your doctor. To prevent overheating of the skin, avoid very short treatment distances. If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today. Using the appliance the effect of the infracare The InfraCare produces infrared light, which penetrates deeply into the skin and warms the tissues. Warmth modulates the neuronal signals to the brain and in this way reduces pain. This does not mean, however, that the appliance is not effective during these first minutes. duration of treatment The duration of the treatment depends on the person to be treated and the type of use. We recommend a few short treatments a day, e. 2 treatments of 15 minutes, on a number of consecutive days to get a result. Note: Practice has shown that a few short treatments a day produce a better result than one longer treatment. If in doubt, always consult your doctor!Using the infracare 1 Put the mains plug in the wall socket. If you do not press any of these buttons, the lamp will operate at its default setting, which is maximum intensity. The lamp goes out, but the remaining treatment time is stored in the memory of the appliance. - To resume the treatment , press the pause button again. 6 To change the treatment time and light intensity during the treatment: Press the + or - timer button to change the treatment time or one of the intensity buttons to change the light intensity. [. . . ] If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer. Troubleshooting If the appliance does not work or does not work properly, first check the list below. If the problem is not mentioned in this list, the appliance probably has a defect. Cause The plug may not be inserted properly into the wall socket. [. . . ]