Philips HP4661 User Manual

HP4661/07, HP4661/87 SalonStraight Essential

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Introduction

The new Philips TRESemmé SalonStraight Essential has
everything you need to get the long-lasting straight results
you want. The ceramic tourmaline-coated plates ensure
ultra-smooth gliding through the hair, allowing you to style
at high temperatures in a quick and caring way.

General description (Fig. 1)

A Ceramic Tourmaline-coated plates
B Easy-lock system
C Swivel cord
D On/off switch with LED light

Important

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

Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance

­corresponds to the local mains voltage before you
connect the appliance.
Check the condition of the mains cord regularly. Do

­not use the appliance if the plug, the cord or the
appliance itself is damaged.
If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced

­by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or

similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard

Keep this appliance away from water. Do not use it

­near or over water contained in baths, washbasins,
sinks etc. When you use the appliance in a bathroom,
unplug it after use. The proximity of water presents a
risk, even when the appliance is switched off.
For additional protection, we advise you 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.
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.
The straightening plates and the surrounding plastic

­parts of this appliance become hot during use.
Prevent contact with the skin.
Keep the appliance away from non-heat-resistant

­surfaces and never cover the appliance with anything
(e.g. a towel or clothing) when it is hot.
Keep the straightening plates clean and free of dust,

­dirt and styling products such as mousse, spray and
gel. Never use the appliance in combination with
styling products
Only use the appliance on dry or damp hair.

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Keep the appliance away from ammable items.

­Always unplug the appliance after use.

­Wait until the appliance has cooled down before you

­store it.
Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.

­If the appliance is used on colour-treated hair, the

­straightening plates may stain.

Do not use the appliance on articial hair.

­Never leave the appliance unattended when it is

­plugged in.
Always return the appliance to a service centre

­authorised by Philips for examination or repair. Repair

by unqualied people could cause an extremely
hazardous situation for the user.

The plates have a ceramic tourmaline coating. This

­coating slowly wears away over time. This does not
affect the performance of the appliance.

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 scientic

evidence available today.

Preparing for use
Washing your hair

Everybody wants shiny and beautiful hair. A good hair­washing routine can help to achieve this.

1 Wet your hair thoroughly for 30-60 seconds.

2 Pour some TRESemmé shampoo into the palm

of your hand. Spread it between your hands and
distribute it evenly through the hair.

3 Gently massage your hair and scalp. Do not rough

up the hair or pull up long hair onto the scalp, as
this may cause tangles.

4 Massageyourscalpwithyourngertips.This

stimulates blood circulation and is gentler to the
hair cuticles.

5 Rinse your hair thoroughly, as poor rinsing can

result in dull hair. Finish with a cold rinse for extra
shine.

Note: After shampooing, use TRESemmé remoisturising
conditioner to detangle the hair and improve its condition.

Drying your hair

To get super-smooth results, it is essential to prepare
your hair for straightening. Dry your hair properly with a

hairdryer to ensure a professional, smooth nish.

1 After washing, squeeze excess water out of the hair

with your hands and then towel-dry the hair. Use a
comb to disentangle the hair gently from the roots
to the tips.

2 Divide the hair into sections using clips. Start at the

back.

3 To dry each section, pull a straightening brush

down the hair length. Follow the brush with the
hairdryer, with its nozzle pointing towards the hair
ends.

4 Whenyouhavenisheddryingeachsection,setthe

hairdryertothecoolsettingforanalcoolshot.

This closes the cuticles and adds shine to the hair.

Tip: Philips Salon Pro hairdryers have a lower drying

temperature and a stronger airow than regular dryers.

Thanks to this combination, they dry just as quickly as
regular hairdryers but in a gentler way.

Using the appliance

Never leave the appliance unattended when it is plugged
in.

Always put the appliance on a heat-resistant surface
when it is heating up and when it is hot.

Straightening your hair

Straighteners are powerful styling tools and must always
be used with care. As with all straighteners that reach
salon high temperatures, do not use the appliance
frequently to avoid damage to the hair.

If you use the straightener incorrectly, you could

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overheat your hair or even burn it. Always follow

the steps below:

1 Put the plug in the wall socket.
2 Set the on/off switch to ‘on’.

The power-on light goes on.

3 Let the appliance heat up.

The plates heat up rapidly and are ready for use within
90 seconds.

4 Comb or brush your hair so that it is disentangled

and smooth. (Fig. 2)

Use a comb to divide the hair into sections. Do not put
too much hair in one section.

Note: It is better to section off the crown area and to

straighten the hair underneath rst. Then straighten the top

area.

5 Take a section that is approx. 3-4cm wide. Place

it between the straightening plates and press the

handlesoftheappliancermlytogether.

6 Slide the straightener down the length of the hair

in a few seconds, from root to hair end, without

stopping to prevent overheating (Fig. 3).

7 Repeat this process after 20 seconds until you have

achieved the desired look.

8 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

1 Make sure the appliance is switched off and

unplugged.

2 Let the appliance cool down completely on a heat-

resistant surface.

3 Clean the appliance with a damp cloth.

Storage

Never wind the mains cord round the appliance.

1 Make sure the appliance is switched off and

unplugged.

2 Let the appliance cool down on a heat-resistant

surface before you store it.

3 Use the easy-lock system to lock the

straightening plates together before you store the
appliance. (Fig. 4)

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. 5).

Guarantee & service

If you need information or if you have a problem, please
visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact
the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country

(you nd its phone number in the worldwide guarantee
leaet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your

country, go to your local Philips dealer or contact the
Service Depar tment of Philips Domestic Appliances and

Personal Care BV.

Frequently asked questions

This chapter lists the questions most frequently asked

about the straightener. If you cannot nd the answer to

your question, contact the nearest Philips service centre
or the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country.

General:

Question Answer

Why doesn’t the
appliance work?

Perhaps there is a power failure
or the socket is not live. Check
if the power supply works. If it
works, plug another appliance
into the socket to check whether
the socket is live.

Perhaps the mains cord is
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