User manual PHILIPS HP4399

[. . . ] If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must only be replaced by Philips or their service representative, as special tools and/or parts are required. General description A B C D E F G H I J Temperature indicator lights Electronic temperature selector Air speed selector with "Off" position Autosensor on-off switch with pilot light Cool knob Anti-slip pads Hanging loop Detachable air inlet Concentrator Care diffuser Electronic temperature selector B You can set the temperature of the exhaust air by pressing on either - (left hand side) or + (right hand side). the temperature setting varies from cool to hot. This electronic switch makes it very easy to change the temperature setting while drying the hair. [. . . ] The temperature and air speed settings remain unchanged. When picking up the dryer again you can recommence drying and styling the hair at the previously selected setting. If you do not wish to use this facility, you can switch this function of by means of the Autosensor on/off switch. The Autosensor function is switched on again automatically when switching on the dryer from O position. Autosensor on-off switch with pilot light D If the Autosensor is switched on and the appliance is put down, the pilot light will start to flash. When the appliance is picked up again the light will illuminate continously. The Autosensor function can be switched off by pressing the switch once. Then the pilot light below the knob will neither illuminate nor flash. If you press the knob a second time the Autosensor function is switched on again. Concentrator I If you wish to aim (or "concentrate") the exhaust air stream, you can fit this nozzle to the air outlet opening. the concentrator nozzle is of professional design and has a very narrow opening. This enables you to direct the airflow exactly to the brush with which you are styling your hair. Care diffuser J The diffuser has been especially developed to gently dry both straight and curly or wavy hair. Its design allows the air to be spread over the whole surface. As a result, the diffuser generates a soft and gentle airflow, which dries the hair quickly. The diffuser allows you to create a bouncy and softly flowing hairdo. Adding volume to the hair close to the scalp: Insert the pins into the hair until they touch the scalp. Then make rotating movements with the appliance to spread the warm air evenly across the scalp so that the hair dries from the roots upwards. Curled hair: For hair with curls or waves hold the diffuser at 10-15 cm distance from the head to let the hair dry gradually. While this happens you can model your hair with your free hand or with a coarsetoothed comb. [. . . ] modelling · Before modelling the hair it is advisable to dry the hair a little with a towel first. To add volume close to the scalp you can use the diffuser. the diffuser is also suitable for drying longer hair. With the long pins of the diffuser you can already comb the hair in the required direction while still drying to facilitate later modelling. [. . . ]