Using the appliance
Drying
Plug the appliance into an electrical outlet.
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Set the airflow switch to the gentle or high
2
setting to turn on the appliance.
Set the temperature switch to the cool, warm
3
or hot setting.
Turn the ion function on or off with the
4
ion slide switch.
The ion function reduces frizz and static electricity
and is particularly suitable for almost-dry hair.
Note: You may notice a characteristic odor when
you turn on the ion function. This odor is a normal
occurrence caused by the ions that are generated.
To dry your hair, make brushing movements
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with the hairdryer at a small distance from
your hair (Fig. 3).
Tip: When you have finished drying each section, press
the cold shot button and direct the cool airflow at
your hair. This fixes your style and adds shine.
Concentrator
The concentrator enables you to direct the airflow
straight at the brush or comb with which you style
your hair.
Snap the concentrator onto the
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appliance. (Fig. 4)
To disconnect the concentrator, pull it off the
appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance
This hairdryer is virtually maintenance-free. No
lubrication is needed. For proper operating
performance, the hairdryer must be kept clean.
When cleaning is needed:
Turn off and unplug the appliance.
1
Let the appliance cool down in a safe, dry
2
place out of the reach of children.
Remove dust and lint from the air outlet and
3
inlet grilles with a small brush or the brush
attachment of a vacuum cleaner.
Blocked air outlet and inlet grilles cause the
hairdryer to overheat. Make sure you keep the air
inlet and outlet grilles clean.
Wipe the outer surface of the hairdryer with
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a dry cloth.
Never immerse the appliance in water or any
other liquid, nor rinse it under the faucet.
There are no other user-serviceable parts. For
assistance, call 1-800-243-7884.
Storage
Caution: Never allow the power cord to be
pulled or twisted, or severely bent. Never wrap
the cord tightly around the hairdryer. Damage
will occur at the point of entry into the hairdryer,
causing it to rupture and short. Inspect the cord
frequently for damage. Stop use immediately if
damage is visible or if the hairdryer stops or
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operates intermittently. If the cord or hairdryer is
damaged or does not operate properly, stop using
it and call 1-800-243-7884 for assistance.
Turn off and unplug the appliance.
1
Let the appliance cool down in a safe,
2
dry place out of the reach of children.
Store the appliance in a safe, dry location. Do
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not hang the appliance by its cord. Do not put
any stress on the cord, as this could cause the
cord to fray and break.
Troubleshooting
If problems arise with your hairdryer and you
cannot solve them with the information below,
please call 1-800-243-7884 for assistance.
Problem
Cause
The
Perhaps the
appliance
outlet to which
does not
the appliance
work at
has been
all.
connected is
not live.
The appliance
may have
overheated and
turned itself off.
The appliance
may not be
suitable for
the voltage
to which it
has been
connected.
The power
cord of the
appliance may
be damaged.
Assistance
For assistance call toll free: 1-800-243-7884 or visit
our website: www.philips.com.
FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
warrants each new Philips product, model HP4990
(except cord), against defects in materials or
workmanship for a period of two years from the
date of purchase, and agrees to repair or replace
any defective product without charge.
IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover
damage resulting from accident, misuse or
abuse, lack of reasonable care, the affixing of any
attachment not provided with the product or loss
of parts or subjecting the product to any but the
specified voltage.*
PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH
AMERICA CORPORATION WILL
NOT PAY FOR WARRANTY SERVICE
PERFORMED BY A NON-AUTHORIZED
REPAIR SERVICE AND WILL NOT
REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER
FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM
WARRANTY SERVICE PERFORMED BY A
NON-AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICE.
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR
Solution
ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR NON-
Make sure the
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
outlet is live.
In order to obtain warranty service, simply go
to www.philips.com or call 1-800-243-7884 for
assistance. It is suggested that for your protection
you return shipments of product by insured mail,
insurance prepaid. Damage occurring during
shipment is not covered by this warranty.
Unplug the
NOTE: No other warranty, written or oral, is
appliance and let
authorized by Philips Electronics North America
it cool down for
Corporation.
a few minutes.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
Before you turn
may also have other rights that vary from state to
on the appliance
state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
again, check the
limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
air grilles to make
so the above exclusion and limitations may not
sure they are not
apply to you.
blocked by fluff,
* Read enclosed instructions carefully.
hair etc.
Manufactured for:
Make sure that
Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care
the voltage
Company
indicated on
A Division of Philips Electronics North America
the type plate
Corporation
of the appliance
1600 Summer Street - 5th floor
corresponds to
Stamford, CT 06905-9991
the local mains
voltage.
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If the power cord
is damaged, call
TRESemmé is a registered trademark of Alberto-
1-800-243-7884
Culver International, Inc.
for assistance.
PHILIPS and Philips Shield are Registered
Trademarks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV.
©2008 Philips Electronics North America
Corporation. All rights reserved. To obtain money-
back guarantee return authorization form, call
1-800-243-7884 for assistance.
This symbol on the product's nameplate
means it is certified by CSA.
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