Philips HP1511 User Manual

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to

Philips! To fully benet from the support that Philips offers,

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 qualied 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 ammable 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

inammation, 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 tted 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 inammatory 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.

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 elds (EMF). If handled

properly and according to the instructions in this

user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientic evidence available today.

This appliance meets the requirements of Medical

Device Directive MDD93/42/EEC.

Preparing for use

1 Fully unwind the mains cord.

2 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 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 exible.

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

1 Determine the distance between the body and the

appliance:

A When 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).

B When 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.

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

appliance.

3 Aim the beam of infrared light at the part of the

body to be treated (Fig. 7).

4 Remove 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.

1 Clean the appliance with a cloth moistened with

some distilled water or alcohol.

Storage

1 Let 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 ofcial 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 nd its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaet). 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 appliance does not switch on.

Check if the plug is properly inserted in the wall socket.

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

qualied persons in order to avoid a

hazard.

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