Philips HB179 - Manual (Page 6)

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introduction
With this face tanner you can suntan at home. A timer ensures that each session does not last
longer than 60 minutes. Just as with natural sunlight, overexposure must be avoided (see chapter
‘Tanning and your health’).
important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future
reference.
Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the mains voltage in your
home before you connect the appliance.
If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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).
If you have just been swimming or have just taken a shower, dry yourself thoroughly before
using the appliance.
Make sure children do not play with the appliance.
Always unplug the appliance after use.
Let the appliance cool down for approx. 15 minutes before storing it.
Make sure the vents in the back of the appliance remain open during use.
Do not exceed the recommended tanning times and the maximum number of tanning hours
(see section ‘Tanning sessions: how often and how long?’).
Do not tan your face more than once a day. Avoid excessive exposure to natural sunlight on
the same day.
Do not use the tanning appliance if you have a disease and/or use medication or cosmetics
that increase the sensitivity of your skin. Be extra careful if you are hypersensitive to UV light.
Consult your doctor in case of doubt.
Do not use the tanning appliance and consult your doctor if unexpected effects such as
itching occur within 48 hours after the first tanning session.
The appliance is not to be used by people who get sunburnt without tanning when exposed
to the sun, by persons suffering from sunburn, by children, or by persons who suffer (or have
previously suffered) from skin cancer or who are predisposed to skin cancer.
Consult your doctor if persistent lumps or sores appear on the skin, or if there are changes
in pigmented moles.
Always wear the protective goggles supplied while tanning to protect your eyes against
overexposure (also see chapter ‘Tanning and your health’).
Remove creams, lipstick and other cosmetics well in advance of a tanning session.
Do not use any sunscreens or suntan accelerators.
If your skin feels taut after the tanning session, you may apply a moisturising cream.
Never use the face tanner if the timer is defective.
Colours may fade under the influence of the sun. The same effect may occur when using this
appliance.
Do not expect the appliance to yield better results than natural sunlight.
tanning and your health
the sun, uv and tanning
the sun
The sun supplies various types of energy. Visible light enables us to see, ultraviolet (UV) light gives us
a tan and the infrared (IR) light in sunlight provides the heat in which we like to bask.
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