Philips HP1511 User Manual

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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.

Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.

General

-This symbol on the appliance means that the appliance is double insulated according to Class II.You can therefore safely plug it into an unearthed wall socket (Fig. 1).

Danger

-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).

-Do not let water run into the appliance or spill water onto the appliance.

Warning

-Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect 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.

-Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is switched on.

-This appliance is not intended for use by persons 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.

-This appliance is not intended for use by children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

-Do not cover the appliance with, for example, a cloth or a piece of clothing when it is switched on.

-Make sure the beam of infrared light stays at a safe distance of at least 45cm from flammable objects and walls.

Caution

-Place the appliance on a stable, level surface and make sure there is at least 15cm free space around it to prevent overheating.

-Do not suspend the appliance from the ceiling (Fig. 2).

-Do not hang the appliance on the wall (Fig. 3).

-Do not subject the appliance to heavy shocks.

-Let the appliance cool down for approx. 15 minutes before you clean or store it.

-Painkillers reduce the sensitivity to heat. If you are

on painkillers, consult your doctor before you use this appliance.

-To prevent eye damage, do not look into the light of the infrared light bulb when it is on. Keep your eyes closed.

-The infrared light bulb gets hot when the appliance is switched on. Do not touch it.

-Avoid too intense cooling of the body part immediately after treatment.

-Do not fall asleep during treatment.

-Do not use the appliance if you have a swelling or an inflammation, as heat could aggravate the complaints. If in doubt, consult your doctor.

-If there is no improvement after 6-8 treatments, stop using the appliance and consult your doctor.

-Do not use the appliance if the light bulb is damaged. Do not connect the appliance to the mains if no light bulb is fitted in the light bulb holder.

-If you have just taken a swim or a shower, make sure you dry your skin properly before you use the appliance.

-If you suffer from a severe disease (e.g. diabetes, heart disease, acute inflammatory diseases, multiple sclerosis, thrombosis, blood coagulation disorders) consult your doctor before use.

-As a general rule, if you cannot stand a hot bath, do not use this appliance. If in doubt, consult your doctor.

-To prevent overheating of the skin, avoid very short treatment distances.

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-If you are oversensitive or insensitive to infrared light, be extra careful when you use this appliance. If in doubt, consult your doctor.

Compliance with standards

-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.

-This appliance meets the requirements of Medical

Device Directive MDD93/42/EEC.

Preparing for use

1Fully unwind the mains cord.

2Place the appliance on a stable, level surface and make sure there is at least 15cm free space around it to prevent overheating.

Do not suspend the appliance from a ceiling or hang it on a wall.

Using the appliance Effect of the infrared lamp

The infrared lamp produces infrared light, which penetrates deeply into the skin and warms the tissues. Warmth modulates the neuronal signals to the brain and reduces the pain discomfort.Warming stimulates the blood circulation and dilates the blood vessels, which accelerates the transport of substances necessary to rebuild and nourish the body’s tissues. Infrared light also speeds up the metabolic process and the removal of waste substances from the body. Because it makes tissues more pliable, warmth also reduces stiffness and makes joints more flexible.

These features make the infrared lamp extremely suitable for therapeutic and cosmetic use.

Therapeutic applications

The infrared lamp is a local heat therapy appliance. Possible applications:

-Treatment of occasional or chronic muscle pains, stiff muscles and stiff joints (also prior to other types of treatment, e.g. massage).

-Treatment of chilblains.

-Treatment of lower-back ache (lumbago).

-Treatment of minor injuries, such as sprains and bruises.

-Pain relief, e.g. in case of rheumatic disorders.

-Treatment of common colds.

Cosmetic applications

Note: Remove all make-up from your face before you treat your face to ensure optimal results.

The infrared lamp keeps your facial skin healthy and clean because of its stimulating effect on the blood circulation. Infrared light opens the pores of the skin.This allows better cleaning of the skin.

As a result of the infrared light, creams or other skincare products are absorbed better and more quickly by the skin.

Use of the infrared lamp

IR type: IR A/B/C

Irradiance (W/m²): 2150

Treatment distance: 20-35cm

1Determine the distance between the body and the appliance:

AWhen you treat pains, the distance between the appliance and the area to be treated must be approx. 20cm. Choose a distance at which the heat is comfortable.

-To treat your back, place the appliance on a table (Fig. 4).

-To treat a sore knee, place the appliance on a low

table. Sit down on a chair next to the table (Fig. 5).

BWhen you treat common colds, sit down in front of the appliance.The distance between the face and the appliance must be approx. 35cm. Choose a distance at which the heat is comfortable (Fig. 6).

To prevent eye damage, do not look into the light of the infrared light bulb when it is on. Keep your eyes closed.

2Put the plug in the wall socket to switch on the appliance.

3Aim the beam of infrared light at the part of the body to be treated (Fig. 7).

4Remove the plug from the wall socket after use.

Duration of treatment

The duration of the treatment depends on the person to be treated and the type of use.We recommend a few short treatments a day, e.g. 2 treatments of 15 minutes.

Note: Practice has shown that a few short treatments a day produce a better result than one longer treatment.

Cleaning

Unplug the appliance and let the light bulb cool down for approx. 15 minutes before you clean the appliance.

Do not let water run into the appliance or spill water onto the appliance.

1Clean the appliance with a cloth moistened with some distilled water or alcohol.

Storage

1Let the appliance cool down for approx. 15 minutes before you store it.

Replacement

Unplug the appliance and let it cool down for approx. 15 minutes before you replace the light bulb.

-The light bulb must be replaced with an identical infrared light bulb (Philips R95E 100W).

-You can obtain or order a new light bulb at your Philips dealer.

-The light bulb of this appliance does not contain substances that are harmful to the environment. You can throw away old infrared light bulbs with the normal household waste.

Environment

-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. 8).

Guarantee & service

If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips. com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre

in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer.

Guarantee restrictions

The terms of the international guarantee do not cover the infrared light bulb.

Troubleshooting

If problems arise with your appliance and you cannot solve them with the information below, please contact your local Philips Consumer Care Centre.

Problem Solution

The	Check if the plug is properly inserted
appliance	in the wall socket.
does
not switch
on.
	There may be a power failure. Connect
	another appliance to check if the
	power supply works.
	The infrared light bulb may be
	defective. Replace the light bulb (see
	chapter ‘Replacement’).
	The mains cord may be damaged. 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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