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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benet from the support that
Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
With the InfraCare, you can comfortably treat muscular problems and relieve muscular pain at
home. It allows you to treat a large part of your body in one go. Just like the sun, the appliance emits
infrared light. The special lter only passes the type of light required to achieve the intended
therapeutic effect.
General description (Fig. 1)
A Cooling vents
B Lamp housing
C Hinge for tilting lamp housing
D Pedestal tube
E Mains cord
F Height adjustment rings
G Pedestal
H On/off switch (I/O) with power-on light
I Filter
J Infrared halogen lamp
K Handgrips
Important
General
The symbols on the InfraCare have the following meaning:
1 This symbol warns you against hot surfaces (Fig. 2).
2 This symbol indicates that you have to read the user manual carefully before you use the
appliance. Save the user manual for future reference (Fig. 3).
3 This symbol indicates that this appliance is double insulated (Class II) (Fig. 4).
This appliance meets the requirements of Medical Device Directive MDD93/42/EEC.
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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.
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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
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Philips or similarly qualied 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.
Caution
If the wall socket used to power the appliance has poor connections, the plug of the
appliance becomes hot. Make sure you plug the appliance into a properly connected wall socket.
Do not subject the appliance to heavy shocks.
Always unplug the appliance after use and in case of a power failure.
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Place the appliance on a stable, level surface. Make sure there is at least 35cm free space around
it to prevent overheating.
Do not use the appliance at room temperatures lower than 10°C or higher than 35°C.
Make sure the vents in the back of the appliance remain open during use.
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The appliance is equipped with an automatic protection against overheating. If the appliance is
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insufciently cooled (e.g. because the cooling vents are covered), the appliance switches off
automatically. Unplug the appliance and remove the cause of overheating. Once the appliance
has cooled down, it can be switched on again. To do so, plug the appliance in again and press the
on/off switch.
To avoid getting your ngers stuck when you adjust the height, hold the lamp housing by one of
the handgrips or by the hinge as long as the height adjustment rings are unlocked.
Let the appliance cool down for approx. 15 minutes before you clean or store it.
If you have just been swimming or have just taken a shower, make sure you dry your skin
properly before you use this appliance.
To prevent eye damage, do not look into the light of the lamp when it is on. Keep your eyes
closed.
The lter and the parts directly around it become very hot when the appliance is switched on.
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Do not touch them.
Never use the appliance when the lter is damaged, broken or missing.
Avoid too intense cooling of the body part immediately after treatment.
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Do not fall asleep during treatment.
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Painkillers reduce the sensitivity to heat. Do not use this appliance when you are on painkillers
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without having consulted your doctor rst.
If you suffer from a severe disease (e.g. diabetes, heart disease, acute inammatory 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.
If you are oversensitive or insensitive to infrared light, be extra careful when you use this
appliance. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
Do not use the appliance if you have a swelling or an inammation, 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.
To prevent overheating of the skin, avoid very short treatment distances.
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Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
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
scientic evidence available today.
Using the appliance
The effect of the InfraCare
The InfraCare produces infrared light, which penetrates deeply into the skin and warms the tissues.
Warmth modulates the neuronal signals to the brain and in this way reduces pain. 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.
Because of these effects, treatment with the InfraCare can relieve pain due to muscular and joint
problems.
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Therapeutic applications
The InfraCare 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
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For more information about the health benets, see www.philips.com, search word
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InfraCare (Fig. 5).
Preparing for use
1 Place the pedestal on a stable, level surface (Fig. 6).
2 Insert the pedestal tube into the pedestal until it locks into place (Fig. 7).
Note: There is only one way to attach the tube to the pedestal.
3 Attach the lamp housing to the top of the pedestal tube (Fig. 8).
To make sure all parts are properly assembled, check if the spring-loaded lock buttons are visible
in the holes.
4 Make sure there is at least 35cm free space around the appliance to prevent
overheating (Fig. 9).
Thanks to the pedestal, you can use the appliance in many different positions. Below you nd some
examples.
To treat your back from shoulders to hips, place the appliance beside a bed, with the lamp
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housing in highest position and tilted down. Lie down comfortably on your belly (Fig. 10).
To treat your back, place the appliance beside a bed, with the lamp housing in lowest position.
Lie down comfortably on one side (Fig. 11).
To treat your upper back and shoulders, place the appliance behind a chair or other seat, with
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the lamp housing in horizontal position. Sit down comfortably with your back towards the
appliance (Fig. 12).
To treat your back, place the appliance beside a chair or stool, with the lamp housing in vertical
position. Sit down comfortably with your back towards the appliance (Fig. 13).
Tip: Small persons who want to treat their lower back while sitting on a chair can put their feet on a low
footstool for more comfort.
Tip: Tall persons who want to treat their lower back can lie down on a bed with their back towards the
appliance.
To treat your hip and upper leg, place the appliance beside a chair, with the lamp housing in
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horizontal position. Sit down comfortably on a chair or stool (Fig. 14).
5 Adjust the lamp housing.
To avoid getting your ngers stuck when you adjust the height, hold the lamp housing by one of
the handgrips or by the hinge as long as the height adjustment rings are unlocked.
Note: The pedestal tube consists of three parts and two height adjustment rings. You can adjust the
height with both rings.
To adjust the height of the InfraCare, hold the lamp housing by one of the handgrips or the
hinge with one hand while you turn the height adjustment rings with the other hand.
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Turn the height adjustment ring anticlockwise until the ‘unlocked’ symbol is visible through the
hole in the ring (1). Then pull up the lamp housing or push it down to the desired height
(2) (Fig. 15).
When you have set the lamp housing to the desired height, turn the height adjustment ring
clockwise until the ‘locked’ symbol is visible through the hole in the ring. The height adjustment
ring is now locked and the height of the lamp housing is xed (Fig. 16).
To tilt the lamp housing upwards or downwards, grasp it by its handgrips and move it to the
desired position (Fig. 17).
To put the lamp housing in vertical or horizontal position, grasp it by its handgrips and turn it to
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the required position (Fig. 18).
Make sure the pedestal base is horizontal. If it is placed at an angle, the appliance switches off
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automatically (Fig. 19).
6 Sit or lie down at the right distance from the appliance.
At a distance of 40-50cm to the body, the InfraCare treats an area of about 40cm by 60cm. At a
larger distance, the area treated becomes larger and the infrared light and therefore the heat
less intense. At a smaller distance, the area treated is smaller and the infrared light and therefore
the heat more intense.
Make sure the distance between your body and the appliance is large enough to prevent
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accidental contact with the hot lter.
Choose a distance at which the heat is comfortable.
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Note: The heat of the appliance does not reach its full intensity until several minutes after you switch on
the appliance. This does not mean, however, that the appliance is not effective during these rst minutes.
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, on a number of
consecutive days to get a result.
Note: Practice has shown that a few short treatments a day produce a better result than one longer
treatment.
If in doubt, always consult your doctor.
Using the InfraCare
1 Put the mains plug in the wall socket.
2 Set the on/off switch to ‘I’ to switch on the appliance (Fig. 20).
The power-on light goes on (Fig. 21).
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The appliance stays on for approx. 15 minutes and then automatically switches off.
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If you want to use the InfraCare longer, simply press the on/off switch again.
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Cleaning
Unplug the appliance and let it cool down for about 15 minutes before you clean it.
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone
to clean the appliance.
1 Clean the lamp housing, the pedestal and the tube with a moist cloth. Do not let any water
run into the appliance.
2 You can clean the outside of the lter with a soft cloth sprinkled with some methylated
spirits.
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Storage
Unplug the appliance and let it cool down for about 15 minutes before you store it.
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2 Turn the height adjustment ring anticlockwise to unlock it (1) and push the lamp housing
down to its lowest position (2) (Fig. 15).
3 Then turn the ring clockwise to x the lamp housing at this height (Fig. 16).
When you lift or carry the appliance, always make sure the lamp housing is in the lowest
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position. Also make sure that you grab one of the handgrips or the hinge of the lamp housing
with one hand and the pedestal tube with the other hand (Fig. 22).
To prevent unintentional unlocking of the height adjustment rings, do not put your hand on a
height adjustment ring while you carry or lift the appliance.
Note: Store the InfraCare in a dry place.
Replacement
Filter
The lter protects against exposure to undesired light.
If the lter is damaged or broken, do not use the appliance anymore. Contact the Philips
Consumer Care Centre for information.
Lamp
The effectiveness of the lamp does not diminish in the course of time.
The infrared halogen lamp has a lifetime of approx. 500 hours. If the lamp stops functioning, do not
attempt to replace it yourself, but have it replaced by a service centre authorised by Philips. Only
they have the knowledge and the skills required for this job and the original spare parts for the
appliance.
Mains cord
If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
Philips or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Environment
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but
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hand it in at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment (Fig. 23).
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 leaet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country,
go to your local Philips dealer.
Troubleshooting
If the appliance does not work or does not work properly, rst check the list below. If the problem
is not mentioned in this list, the appliance probably has a defect. In that case we advise you to
contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre.
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