ENGLISH
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, especially when
children are present, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
DANGER
As with most electrical appliances, electrical parts
are electrically live even when the switch is off.
To reduce the risk of death or injury by electric
shock:
1 Always unplug the appliance immediately after
use.
2 Do not use the appliance while bathing or in
the shower.
3 Do not place or store the appliance where it
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
4 Do not place in or drop into water or other
liquid.
5 If an appliance falls into water, unplug it
immediately. Do not reach into the water.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, re, or
injury to persons:
1 An appliance should never be left
unattended when plugged in.
2 Close supervision is necessary when this
appliance is used by, on, or near children or
individuals with certain disabilities. (Fig. 1)
3 Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this manual. Do not use
attachments not recommended by Philips
Electronics North America Corporation.
4 Never operate this appliance if it has
a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, if it has been dropped,
damaged or dropped into water. For
assistance, call 1-800-243-7884.
5 Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. Do
not wrap the cord around the appliance.
6 Never use while sleeping.
7 Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.
8 Do not use outdoors or operate where
aerosol (spray) products are being used or
where oxygen is being administered.
9 Do not use an extension cord with this
appliance.
10 The straightener and the plates are hot when
in use. Do not let eyes and bare skin touch
heated surfaces.
11 Do not place the straightener directly on any
surface while it is hot or plugged in.
12 Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance.
Use the handles or cool grip area.
13 Do not operate with a voltage converter.
14 Never cover the appliance with anything (e.g. a
towel or clothing) when it is hot.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Polarized plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this
plug ts in a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician.
Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
Automatic shut-off
For safety reasons, the straightener automatically
switches off after having been on for 1 hour.
Introduction
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TRESemmé Philips straighteners provide ultra-fast
and super-smooth straightening results. The EHD
Ç (Even Heat Distribution) Diamond Technology
provides optimal heat distribution at high
temperatures for long-lasting, professional results.
Smart Contact plates enable maximum contact
and smooth cushioned gliding without hair pull. The
adjustable temperature allows you to personalize
the straightener to obtain maximum results for
your hair.
General description (Fig. 2)
A Nano-diamond ceramic smart contact plates
B Easy-lock system
C Swivel cord
D Hanging loop
E Digital LED display
F Selected setting
G Usage time
H Ready indication
I - button to decrease the setting
J On/off button
K + button to increase the setting
Using the appliance
Note: This appliance is intended for household use
only.
Usage tips
Straighteners are powerful styling tools and
must always be used with care. If you use the
straightener incorrectly, you could overheat your
hair or even burn it. Always follow the tips in this
section and the steps in the section ‘Straightening
your hair’ below.
Tips
Never leave the appliance unattended
-
when plugged in.
Always put the appliance on a heat-
-
resistant surface when it is heating up
and when it is hot.
Only use the appliance on dry or damp hair.
-
Do not use the appliance on articial hair.
Do not leave the plates in your hair for more
than a few seconds at a time to prevent
damage to your hair.
Keep the plates clean and free of dust, dirt
and styling products such as mousse, spray and
gel. Dust, dirt and styling products may cause
damage to the nano-diamond ceramic-coated
straightening plates.
If you use the appliance on color-treated hair,
the plates may stain.
The plates have a nano-diamond ceramic
coating. This coating slowly wears away over
time. This does not affect the performance of
the appliance.
The maximum temperature occurs just after
heating up. The actual temperature during use
may be lower.
Straightening your hair
1 Plug the appliance into any 120V AC electrical
outlet.
2 Pull the lock upwards to unlock the appliance
if it is locked (Fig. 3).
3 Press the on/off button.
The default setting of 230 appears on the
,
display (Fig. 4).
As soon as the appliance has heated up to
,
this setting, the word ‘READY’ appears on the
display.
Never leave the appliance unattended when it
,
is plugged in and switched on.
Tip: If you lock the plates with the closing lock, the
straightener heats up more quickly.
4 Select a setting that is suitable for your hair
type.
Select a low setting when you use the
-
straightener for the rst time.
For coarse, curly or hard-to-straighten hair,
select a medium to high setting (350 and up).
For ne, medium-textured or softly waved
hair, select a medium to low setting (330 and
down).
Take extra care with pale, blonde, bleached or
color-treated hair. It is susceptible to damage at
high temperatures.
5 Press the + button to increase the setting
or press the - button to decrease the
setting (Fig. 5).
The display shows the selected setting.
,
When the appliance has heated up to the
,
selected setting, the word ‘READY’ appears
on the display.
The bars on the display show the remaining
,
usage time of the appliance. The total usage
time is 60 minutes. Every ten minutes one of
the six bars disappears.
6 Comb or brush your hair so that it is
disentangled and smooth. (Fig. 6)
Use a comb to divide the hair into sections. Do not
put too much hair in one section.
Tip: it is better to section off the crown area and to
straighten the hair underneath rst, followed by the
top area.
7 Take a section of hair that is not wider than
2in. Place it between the straightening plates
and press the handles of the appliance rmly
together.
8 Slide the straightener down the length
of the hair in 5 seconds, from root to
hair end, without stopping to prevent
overheating (Fig. 7).
9 Repeat this process after 20 seconds until
you have achieved the desired look.
10 Let your hair cool down. Do not comb or
brush it before it has cooled down, as this
would ruin the hairstyle you have just created.
Cleaning and maintenance
This appliance is virtually maintenance-free.
No lubrication is needed. For proper operating
performance, the appliance must be kept clean.
When cleaning is needed:
1 Turn off and unplug the appliance.
2 Let the appliance cool down in a safe, dry
place out of the reach of children.
3 Wipe the plates and the outer surface of the
appliance with a damp cloth.
Never immerse the appliance in water or any
other liquid, nor rinse it under the faucet.
There are no other user-serviceable parts. For
assistance, call 1-800-243-7884.
Storage
Caution: Never allow the power cord to be
pulled or twisted, or severely bent. Never wrap
the cord tightly around the appliance. Damage
will occur at the point of entry into the appliance,
causing it to rupture and short. Inspect the cord
frequently for damage. Stop use immediately
if damage is visible or if the appliance stops or
operates intermittently. If the cord or appliance is
damaged or does not operate properly, stop using
it and call 1-800-243-7884 for assistance.
1 Turn off and unplug the appliance.
2 Let the appliance cool down on a heat-
resistant surface out of the reach of children.
3 To lock the straightening plates, press the
two plates together (1) and press down the
closing lock (2) (Fig. 8).
4 Store the appliance in a safe, dry location. Do
not hang the appliance by its cord. Do not put
any stress on the cord, as this could cause the
cord to fray and break.
Troubleshooting
If problems arise with your straightener and you
cannot solve them with the information below,
please call 1-800-243-7884 for assistance.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The
appliance
does not
work at
all.
There is a
power failure
or the outlet
is not live.
Check if the
power supply
works. If it works,
plug in another
appliance to check
whether the outlet
is live.
The power
cord is
damaged.
If the power cord
is damaged, call
1-800-243-7884 for
assistance.
Assistance
For assistance call toll free: 1-800-243-7884 or visit
our website: www.philips.com.
FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
warrants each new Philips product, model HP4669
(except cord), against defects in materials or
workmanship for a period of two years from the
date of purchase, and agrees to repair or replace
any defective product without charge.
IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover
damage resulting from accident, misuse or
abuse, lack of reasonable care, the afxing of any
attachment not provided with the product or loss
of parts or subjecting the product to any but the
specied voltage.*
PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH
AMERICA CORPORATION WILL
NOT PAY FOR WARRANTY SERVICE
PERFORMED BY A NON-AUTHORIZED
REPAIR SERVICE AND WILL NOT
REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER
FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM
WARRANTY SERVICE PERFORMED BY A
NON-AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICE.
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR
ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR NONCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In order to obtain warranty service, simply go
to www.philips.com or call 1-800-243-7884 for
assistance. It is suggested that for your protection
you return shipments of product by insured mail,
insurance prepaid. Damage occurring during
shipment is not covered by this warranty.
NOTE: No other warranty, written or oral, is
authorized by Philips Electronics North America
Corporation.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you
may also have other rights that vary from state to
state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above exclusion and limitations may not
apply to you.
* Read enclosed instructions carefully.
Manufactured for:
Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care
Company
A Division of Philips Electronics North America
Corporation
1600 Summer Street - 5th oor
Stamford, CT 06905-9991
This symbol on the product’s nameplate
means it is certied by CSA.
TRESemmé is a registered trademark of AlbertoCulver International, Inc.
PHILIPS and Philips Shield are Registered
Trademarks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV.
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