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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.
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• 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.
• 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.
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• 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 articial 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 specically 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.
Noise Level: Lc = 83dB [A]
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This 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.
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Environment
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality
materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.
when this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a
product it means the product is covered by the European
Directive 2012/19/EU.
Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for
electrical and electronic products.
Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old
products with your normal household waste. The correct disposal of
your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health.
2 Dry your hair
1 Connect the plug to a power supply socket.
2 Adjust the airow switch ( ) to for gentle airow and styling,
or
for strong airow and fast drying.
Tip: You can also use the turbo button(
powerful airow.
You can use the speed setting
3 Adjust the temperature switch ( ) to for hot airow, for
warm airow, or
caring temperature. Press the Cool shot button (
airow to x your style.
• HP8232/33 only: The appliance with ionic function provides
additional shine and reduces frizz.
• HP8232 only: The ionic function automatically activates when the
appliance is switched on.
• HP8233 only: To turn the ionic function on or off, adjust the ionic
slide switch (
» The ionic function may produce a special odor. It is normal and
caused by the ions which are generated.
for efciently drying your hair at a constant
) to or .
, HP8233 only) for an extra
for a more convenient quiet drying.
) for cool
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Nozzle
(HP8233 only) With the ultra slim styling nozzle, air is more
concentrated while you are drying your hair. It is easier to style straight
hair.
Volume diffuser (HP8232/33 only):
The volume diffuser is specially developed to gently dry both straight
and curly or wavy hair.
1 To enhance your natural volume and maintain your curls, hold the
dryer vertically to dry your hair.
2 To add volume at the roots, insert the pins into your hair in such a
way that they touch your scalp.
3 Make rotating movements with the appliance to distribute the warm
air through your hair.
Tips (HP8233 only) : You can enjoy a massaging function with diffuser
thanks to its caring soft pins.
After use:
1 Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
2 Place it on a heat-resistant surface until it cools down.
3 Take the air inlet grille ( ) off the appliance to remove hair and
dust.
» Rotate the air inlet grille anti-clockwise to take if off the appliance.
» Rotate the air inlet grille clockwise to reattach it to the appliance.
» Keep it in a safe and dry place, free of dust. You can also hang it
with the hanging loop (
).
3 Guarantee and 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 leaet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country,