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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to
Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers,
register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
This new hairdryer has been specially designed to offer
you comfortable and reliable drying at home or while
travelling. It has a compact and lightweight design, making
it easy to use. Its airflow dries your hair quickly, giving it
the lustre, body and richness you love.
General description (Fig. 1)
A
Air outlet grille
B
Air inlet grille
C
Foldable handle
D
Slide switch with 3 heat/speed settings and off
position
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6: Strong airflow for fast drying
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5: Gentle airflow to protect damp hair from
becoming too dry.
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4: Cool airflow to set your style
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0: Off
E
Dual voltage switch
F
Hanging loop
G
Concentrator
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
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Keep the appliance away from water. Do not use it
near or over water contained in baths, washbasins,
sinks etc. When you use the appliance in a bathroom,
unplug it after use. The proximity of water presents a
risk, even when the appliance is switched off.
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Do not insert metal objects into the air grilles to
avoid electric shock.
Warning
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Check if the dual voltage switch has been set to the
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
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Check the condition of the mains cord regularly. Do
not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or
the appliance itself is damaged.
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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.
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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.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
Caution
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For additional protection, we advise you to install a
residual current device (RCD) in the electrical circuit
that supplies the bathroom. This RCD must have
a rated residual operating current not higher than
30mA. Ask your installer for advice.
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Never block the air grilles.
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If the appliance overheats, it switches off
automatically. Unplug the appliance and let it cool
down for a few minutes. Before you switch the
appliance back on, check the grilles to make sure they
are not blocked by fluff, hair, etc.
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Always switch off the appliance before you put it
down, even if it is only for a moment.
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Do not use the appliance on artificial hair.
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Do not use the appliance for any other purposes
than intended.
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Always unplug the appliance after use.
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Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.
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Never use any accessories or parts from other
manufacturers or that Philips does not specifically
recommend. If you use such accessories or parts,
your guarantee becomes invalid.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user
manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific
evidence available today.
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Using the appliance
1
Check if the dual voltage switch (on the bottom
back part of the handle) has been set to the local
mains voltage before you connect the appliance. You
can adjust the position of the dual voltage switch
with a screwdriver or coin (Fig. 2).
2
Put the plug in the wall socket.
3
Select the desired setting to switch on the
appliance: (Fig. 3)
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6:Strong airflow for fast drying.
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5: Gentle airflow to protect damp hair from becoming
too dry.
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4: Cool airflow to set your style.
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0: Off.
4
To dry your hair, make brushing movements with
the hairdryer at a small distance from the hair.
Concentrator
The concentrator enables you to direct the airflow at the
brush or comb with which you are styling your hair.
1
To connect the concentrator, simply snap it onto
the appliance.
2
To disconnect the concentrator, pull it off the
appliance (Fig. 4).
Cleaning
Never rinse the appliance with water.
1
Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
2
Clean the appliance with a dry cloth.
3
Before you clean the concentrator, remove it from
the appliance.
4
Clean the concentrator with a moist cloth or rinse
it under the tap.
Make sure the concentrator is dry before you use or
store it.
Storage
Never put the appliance down on one of its air grilles.
Always put it on one of its sides.
Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.
1
Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
2
Put the appliance in a safe place and let it cool
down.
3
Store the appliance in a dry place out of the reach
of children.
4
To fold the handle apply soft pressure on the
backside of the handle until it folds.
5
For easy storage, hang the appliance from its
hanging loop (Fig. 5).
Environment
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Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
at an official collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 6).
Guarantee & service
If you need information 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 Customer Care Centre in your
country, go to your local Philips dealer or contact the
Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and
Personal Care BV.
Troubleshooting
If problems arise with your hairdryer and you cannot
solve them with the information below, please contact
the nearest Philips service centre or the Philips Customer
Care Centre in your country.
Problem
Cause
The appliance
Perhaps the
does not
socket to
work at all.
which the
appliance
has been
connected is
not live.
Problem
Solution
Make sure the
socket is live.
Cause
Solution
The appliance
Unplug the appliance
may have
and let it cool down
overheated
for a few minutes.
and switched
Before you switch on
itself off.
the appliance again,
check the grilles to
make sure they are
not blocked by fluff,
hair, etc.
The appliance
Make sure that the
may not be
voltage indicated
suitable for
on the type plate
the voltage
of the appliance
to which it
corresponds to the
has been
local mains voltage.
connected.
The mains
If the mains cord is
cord of the
damaged, you must
appliance may
have it replaced by
be damaged.
Philips, a service
centre authorised by
Philips or similarly
qualified persons
in order to avoid a
hazard.
The appliance
Make sure that the
may not be
voltage indicated
suitable for
on the appliance
the voltage
corresponds to the
to which it
local mains voltage.If
has been
necessary adjust the
connected
position of the dual
voltage switch with a
screwdriver or coin.