Philips HP 4840 - Manual (Page 2)

Introduction
This hairdryer is part of the new Philips Compact range and has been
specially designed to offer you comfortable drying. It has an ergonomic
and lightweight design and is therefore easy to use. Its strong airflow
dries your hair fast, giving it the lustre, body and richness you love.
You can visit our website at wwww.philips.com/beauty for more
information about this product or any other Philips beauty product.
General description (Fig. 1)
A Air inlet grille
B Rocker switch with 2 heat/speed settings and off position
C Concentrator
D Volume diffuser (HP4847 only)
E Cool shot (HP4845 only)
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
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
Check the condition of the mains cord regularly. Do not use the
appliance if the plug, the cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
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.
Keep this appliance away from water! Do not use this product
near or over water contained in baths, washbasins, sinks etc.
When used in a bathroom, unplug the appliance after use since
the proximity of water presents a risk, even when the hairdryer is
switched off.
For additional protection, we advise you to install a residual
current device (RCD) with a rated residual operating current not
exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit supplying the bathroom.
Ask your installer for advice.
Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
Never block the air grilles.
This appliance is equipped with an overheat protection device. If
the appliance overheats, it will switch off automatically. Unplug the
appliance and let it cool down for a few minutes. Before you switch
the appliance on again, check the grilles to make sure they are not
blocked by fluff, hair, etc.
Always switch the appliance off before putting it down, even if it is
only for a moment.
Always unplug the appliance after use.
Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.
HP4847, HP4844: Noise level: Lc = 80.3 dB [A]
HP4845: Noise level: Lc = 79.5 dB [A]
HP4841: Noise level: Lc = 77 dB [A]
HP4840: Noise level: Lc = 75.6 dB [A]
Using the appliance
Drying
1 Put the plug in the wall socket.
2 Switch the appliance on by selecting the desired setting: (Fig. 2)
II: Strong airflow for fast drying
I: Low airflow especially intended for styling
O: Off
Dry your hair by making brushing movements with the dryer at a small
distance from your hair.
Styling attachments
The concentrator enables you to direct the airflow at the brush or comb
with which you are styling your hair.
1 Connect the concentrator by simply snapping it onto the
appliance. Disconnect it by pulling it off. (Fig. 3)
The volume diffuser (HP4847 only) enables you to give your hair volume
and bounce.
2 Connect the diffuser by simply snapping it onto the appliance.
Disconnect it by pulling it off. (Fig. 4)
Cleaning
Always unplug the appliance before cleaning it.
Never rinse the appliance with water.
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Clean the appliance with a dry cloth.
Clean the attachments with a moist cloth or by rinsing them
under the tap.
Remove the attachments from the appliance before cleaning them.
Storage
Always unplug the appliance before storing it.
Never put the appliance down on one of its air grilles. Always put
it on one of its sides
Put the appliance in a safe place and let it cool down.
Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.
Environment
Do not throw the appliance away 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 will help to preserve the
environment. (Fig. 5)
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 will find its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in
your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service
Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
Troubleshooting
If problems should arise with your hairdryer and you are unable to solve
them by means of the troubleshooting guide below, please contact the
nearest Philips service centre or the Philips Customer Care Centre in
your country.
Problem Solution
The
appliance
does not
work at all.
Perhaps the socket to which the
appliance has been connected is not live:
Make sure the socket is live.
The appliance may have overheated and
switched itself off:
Unplug the appliance and let it cool
down for a few minutes. Before you
switch the appliance on again, check the
grilles to make sure they are not blocked
by fluff, hair, etc.
The appliance may not be suitable
for the voltage to which it has been
connected:
Make sure that the voltage indicated
on the type plate of the appliance
corresponds to the local mains voltage.
The mains cord of the appliance may be
damaged:
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.
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