User manual PHILIPS HP-8297

[. . . ] · Keep the hot surfaces of the appliance away from your skin. · When the appliance is connected to the power, never leave it unattended. · Always unplug the appliance after use. · When the appliance is hot, keep it on a heat-resistant surface and never cover the appliance with anything, such as a towel or clothing. [. . . ] Hair Type Thick or coarse Fine or medium-textured Pale, blonde, bleached or color-treated Low (Below 160 ºC) 1 Connect the plug to a power supply socket. 2 Slide the On/Off switch ( ) to to switch on the appliance. » The display screen ( ) lights up and the default temperature setting 180 °C is displayed. 3 Press the + ( ) or - ( ) buttons to select a suitable temperature setting for your hair. » When the comb plates have heated up to the selected temperature, the stable indication "READY" is displayed. 4 The ion function activates when the appliance is switched on, which provides additional shine and reduces frizz. » When the function is on, a special odor may be smelt and a sizzling noise may be heard, which is normal and caused by the ions that are generated. 5 Comb your hair (with a brush or comb) and take a section that is not wider than 5cm for straightening. 6 Press the button ( ) to open the comb teeth ( ). 7 Insert your hair evenly between the comb teeth and release the comb button that the hairs are clamped between the teeth. 8 Slide the comb straightener down the length of the hair in a single motion (max. 10 seconds) from root to tip, without stopping to prevent overheating. Note: Hold the tips of your hair with your other hand during the whole straightening process, so that the hair remains evenly distributed between the teeth of the straightening comb. This avoids that hairs fall out of the teeth before they are straightened. 9 After 20 seconds, repeat step 6 to 8 until you achieve the desired look. 10 To straighten the rest of your hair, repeat steps 6 to 9. Note: The appliance has auto-shut off function. It switches off automatically after 60 minutes. You can reactivate the appliance by setting the On/Off switch ( ) off and on again. Straightening while reducing the volume 1 To reduce the volume, place the straightening comb on top of the section of hair and slide them slowly along the section from roots to tips like your do when brushing the hair with a normal brush. Straightening while increasing the volume Volume at hair-line: ( ) 1 Place the straightening comb under your hair. [. . . ] 4 Keep it in a safe and dry place, free of dust. You can also hang it with the hanging loop ( ) or store it in the supplied pouch. 3 Guarantee and service If you need information e. g. about replacement of an attachment or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www. philips. com or contact the Philips Customer 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. 4 Troubleshooting Cause Solution Problem The appliance The power socket to Ensure the socket is live. [. . . ]