PHILIPS HP4981 (01) PDF Document

Please read the user manual carefully and keep it for future reference. Key safety precautions include:

• WARNING: Do not use this appliance near water.

• When the appliance is used in a bathroom, unplug it after use since the proximity of water presents a risk, even when the appliance is switched off.

• WARNING: Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.

• Do not insert metal objects into the air grilles to avoid electric shock.

• Never block the air grilles.

• Before you connect the appliance, ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local power voltage.

• Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than described in this manual.

• Do not use the appliance on artificial hair.

• When the appliance is connected to the power, never leave it unattended.

• Always unplug the appliance after use.

• 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.

• Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.

• 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.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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.

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 on again, check the grilles to make sure they are not blocked by fluff, hair, etc.

For additional protection, it is advised 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.

1. Connect the plug to a power supply socket.

2. Adjust the airflow switch (④) to I for gentle airflow and styling, or II for strong airflow and fast drying. Press the Turbo button (③) for extra airflow.

3. Adjust the temperature switch (⑤) to hot airflow, warm airflow, or cool airflow. Press the cool shot button (②) for cool airflow to fix your style.

• For precise drying, attach the concentrator (⑪) onto the hairdryer (①).

• To enhance volume for curls and bouncy style, attach the diffuser (⑩) onto the hairdryer (①).

• To disconnect an attachment, simply pull it off the hairdryer.

• To add volume at the root, insert the pins into your hair and make rotating movements.

• For long hair, spread out sections of hair on top of the diffuser or comb the hair downwards with the pins.

• To fix the style for curly or wavy hair, hold the diffuser at a distance of 10-15cm to let it dry gradually.

1. Switch off the appliance and unplug it.

2. Place it on a heat-resistant surface until it cools down.

3. Take the air inlet grille (⑧) off the appliance to remove hair and dust.

4. Clean the appliance by damp cloth.

5. Keep it in a safe and dry place, free of dust. You can also hang it with the hanging loop (⑦).