English - Philips HF3308/00 Mode D'emploi

Danger
- Water and electricity are a dangerous combination! Do not use this appliance in wet
surroundings (e.g. in the bathroom or near a shower or swimming pool).
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.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) 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.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
caution
- Always unplug the appliance after use.
- Do not use the appliance in a room that is not illuminated by any other lamp. Use the light of
this appliance as an addition to the normal light (sunlight, electric light) in your home.
- Do not look into the light too long.
- Consult your doctor before you start to use the Philips EnergyLight if:
1 you suffer or have suffered from severe depression;
2 you are hypersensitive to light (e.g. due to diabetes or epilepsy);
3 you have an eye complaint;
4 you are on specific medication (i.e. certain antidepressants, psychotropic drugs or malaria
tablets);
5 you have high blood pressure.
- If use of the appliance causes you to become too active, we advise you to reduce the exposure
to bright light. If there is no improvement, consult your doctor.
- If you feel exhausted, distressed or restless and/or suffer from sleeping problems (e.g. insomnia)
after you have used the appliance, we advise you to consult your doctor or psychotherapist.
general
- The duration of the light bath depends on the distance at which the appliance is used. See
chapter 'Using the appliance' for the appropriate distance and duration.
- After the first few light baths, you may experience some eye strain and/or a light headache.
These side effects tend to disappear quickly.
- This appliance meets the requirements of Medical Device Directive MDD 93/42/EEC for
medical appliances (Fig. 2).
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 baths between 6 o'clock in the morning and 8 o'clock in the
evening. (Fig. 3)
Tip: If you want to readjust your biological clock, we advise you to take an extra light bath in the morning,
immediately after waking up.
1 Place the appliance on a tabletop.
 Put the plug in the wall socket.
 Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance.

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