Philips InfraCare HP3621 Mode D'emploi page 8

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- If you are pregnant, do not use the appliance to treat areas close to
your abdomen or your lower back area, to avoid overheating of these
areas. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
- Do not use the appliance if you have a swelling or an inflammation,
as heat could aggravate the complaints. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
- Do not use the appliance on damaged or irritated skin or on wounds.
If in doubt, consult your doctor.
- Do not use the appliance to treat areas on which you have recently
applied topical counterirritants (creams or ointments containing e.g.
menthol), as this can cause a mild inflammatory reaction.
Caution
- If the wall socket used to power the appliance has poor connections,
the plug of the appliance becomes hot. Make sure you plug the
appliance into a properly connected wall socket.
- Do not subject the appliance to heavy shocks.
- Always unplug the appliance after use and in case of a power failure.
- Place the appliance on a stable, level surface. Make sure there is at least
15cm free space around it to prevent overheating.
- Do not use the appliance at room temperatures lower than 10°C or
higher than 35°C.
- Make sure the vents in the back of the appliance remain open during
use.
- Do not cover the appliance with, for example, a cloth or a piece of
clothing when it is switched on.
- The appliance is equipped with an automatic protection against
overheating. If the appliance is insufficiently cooled (e.g. because the
cooling vents are covered), the appliance switches off automatically.
Unplug the appliance and remove the cause of overheating. Once the
appliance has cooled down, it can be switched on again. To do so,
plug the appliance in again and press the on/off switch.
- Let the appliance cool down for approx. 15 minutes before you clean or
store it.
- If you have just been swimming or have just taken a shower, make sure
you dry your skin properly before you use this appliance.
- Never use the appliance when the filter is damaged, broken or missing.