Philips HP4681/07 Manuals

2 Slide the straightener down the length of the hair for 5 seconds, from root to hair end, without stopping to prevent overheating (Fig. 4). 3 Repeat this process after 20 seconds until you have achieved the desired look. 4 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. Styling with the attachment for twists and flicks 1 Decide if you want to create inward or outward flicks. Hold the appliance in such a way that the curved plates will create the desired type of flick. 2 Take a section that is approximately 3-4cm wide. 3 Place lock between the plates approx. 3-5cm above the hair ends and press the handles of the appliance firmly together. 4 Slide the styler gently down the length of the hair in a few seconds. When the plates are 3-5cm above the end of the lock, slightly twist the appliance in the direction of the desired flicks to get an optimal effect. Don’t stop while you slide the styler down the lock to prevent overheating (Fig. 5). 5 Repeat this process after 20 seconds until you have achieved the desired look. 6 Let the hair cool down. Do not comb or brush it before it has cooled down, as this would ruin the hairstyle you have just created. Styling with the attachment for creating volume in layered styles 1 Take a section that is 2-3cm wide. If you have a layered style, make sure the section consists of hair of the same length and layer. 2 Place the hair between the plates in such a way that the tip of the attachment is close to the hair roots. Make sure you do not touch your scalp with the tip of the attachment to prevent burning your skin. 3 Press the handles of the appliance firmly together. 4 Slide the styler gently down the length of the hair in a few seconds, from root to hair end, without stopping to prevent overheating. 5 Repeat this process after 20 seconds until you have achieved the desired look. 6 Let your hair to cool down. Do not comb or brush it before it has cooled down, as this would ruin the hairstyle you have just created. Changing the attachments 1 Switch off the appliance. 2 Wait until the appliance has slightly cooled down. 3 Press the release button at the top of each handle (Fig. 6). Note: You have to release both attachment parts separately 4 Grasp the cool grip area with two fingers and gently pull the attachment parts out of the handles. The attachment parts can still be hot. Always make sure you put them on a heat- resistant surface. 5 Insert the parts of the attachment you want to use into the handles and push them home (‘click’). 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 To lock the plates, grab the handle and turn the easy-lock system clockwise (Fig. 7). Environment Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 8). 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 find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV. , 4222.002.6853.2 HP4681/07 SalonStraight Freestyle Troubleshooting If problems arise with your styler and you cannot solve them with the information below, please contact the nearest Philips service centre or the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country. Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance does not work at all. There is a power failure or the socket is not live. Check if the power supply works. If it does, plug in another appliance to check whether the socket is live. 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 qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8