Philips HP8222 User Manual

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HP8222

Specifications are subject to change without notice
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1 Important

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

• WARNING: Do not use this appliance

near water.

• When the appliance is used in a

bathroom, unplug it after use since
the proximity of water presents a risk,
even when the appliance is
switched off.

• WARNING: Do not use this

appliance near bathtubs,
showers, basins or other
vessels containing water.

• Always unplug the appliance after use.

• If the appliance overheats, it switches

off automatically. Unplug the appliance
and let it cool down for a few minutes.
Before you switch the appliance on
again, check the grilles to make sure

they are not blocked by uff, hair, etc.

• 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.

• This appliance can be used by

children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the

appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision..

• 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.

• Do not insert metal objects into the

air grilles to avoid electric shock.

• Never block the air grilles.

• Before you connect the appliance,

ensure that the voltage indicated on
the appliance corresponds to the local
power voltage.

• Do not use the appliance for any

other purpose than described in this
manual.

• Do not use the appliance on

articial hair.

• When the appliance is connected to

the power, never leave it unattended.

• Never use any accessories or

parts from other manufacturers

or that Philips does not specically

recommend. If you use such
accessories or parts, your guarantee
becomes invalid.

• Do not wind the mains cord round

the appliance.

• Wait until the appliance has cooled

down before you store it.

• Do not pull on the power cord after

using. Always unplug the appliance by
holding the plug.

User manual

Electromagnetic elds (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and

regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic elds.

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 preser ve the
environment.

2 SPA Technology

Soft Protective Airow is designed to provide efcient and comfor table

scalp and hair drying. It helps to create an optimal balance between

evenly distributed heat and softened airow. SPA technology with

1600W power, dries faster,* wider** in a gentle way in which ensures
thorough drying result with less discomfor t and hot spot on scalp or
hair.

* Compared to predecessor Philips dryer HP4940
** Compared to Philips 1600W dryer without SPA technology

3 Dry your hair

1 Select the nozzle ( c )and attach it to the hairdryer ( a ) properly

before using ( E , in Fig.3 ). The nozzle enables you to direct the

airow straight at the brush or comb with which you are styling your

hair ( F in Fig.3 ).

2 Connect the plug to a power supply socket.

3 Adjust the airow switch and temperature switch( b ) according to

your preference.

Switch Settings Function

Airow Strong airow and fast drying

Gentle airow and styling

Switch off

Temperature

Hot

Dry shower-wet hair quickly

Gently dry the hair at a constant
caring temperature

Cool

Cool airow for stying your hair

» When the appliance is powered on, ions are automatically and

continuously dispensed, reducing frizz and providing additional
shine. A special odor may be smelt. It is normal and caused by the
ions which are generated.

After use:
1 Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
2 Place it on a heat-resistant surface until it cools down.
3 To disconnect the attachment, pull it off the hairdryer.
4 Clean the appliance by damp cloth.
5 Keep it in a safe and dry place, free of dust. You can also hang it with

the hanging loop ( d ).

A

C

B

D

1 2

A

3

F

E

abc

d

4 Guarantee and service

If you need information e.g. about replacement of an attachment or if
you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at
www.philips.com/welcome or contact the Philips Consumer Care
Center in your country.The phone number is in the worldwide

guarantee leaet. If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country,

go to your local Philips dealer.

5 Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution

The
appliance
does not
work at all.

The power socket
to which the
appliance has
been connected
may be broken.

Check the appliance is plugged in
correctly.

Check the fuse for this power
socket in your home.

The appliance
may have
overheated and
switched itself off.

Unplug the appliance and let it cool
down for a few minutes. Before you
switch on the appliance again, check
the grilles to make sure they are

not blocked by uff, hair, etc.

The appliance
may not be
suitable for the
voltage to which
it has been
connected.

Ensure that the voltage indicated
on the type plate of the appliance
corresponds to the local power
voltage.