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EN User manual
Hairdryer
HP8296/00

English
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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.
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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,
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showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
• Do not inser t metal objects into the air grilles to avoid
electric shock.
Never block the air grilles.
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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
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this manual.
Do not use the appliance on articial hair.
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When the appliance is connected to the power, never leave it •
unattended.
Always unplug the appliance after use.
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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.
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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 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
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the appliance.
For additional protection, we advise you to install a residual current
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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.
If the appliance overheats, it switches off automatically. Unplug the
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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.
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.
Environment
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household
waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection
point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment.
2 Dry your hair
1 Adjust the dual voltage switch ( ) to match the local power voltage.
2 Connect the plug to a power supply socket.
For precise drying, attach the concentrator (
• ) onto the
hairdryer ( ).
To disconnect the concentrator, pull it off the hairdryer.
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3 Adjust the airow switch ( ) to for hot and strong airow for
fast drying,
styling hair, or
cool airow to x your style.
After use:
1 Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
2 Place it on a heat-resistant surface unit it cools down.
3 Clean the appliance by damp cloth.
4 Fold the appliance (
5 Keep it in a safe and dry place, free of dust. You can also hang it with
the hanging loop (
for warm and gentle airow for drying shor t hair or
to switch off. Press the Cool Shot button ( ) for
).
), or store it in the supplied pouch.
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,
go to your local Philips dealer.

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