Philips hp4841 User Manual

This hairdryer is part of the new Philips Compact range and has been 

specially designed to offer you comfortable drying. It has an ergonomic 

and lightweight design and is therefore easy to use. Its strong airflow 

dries your hair fast, giving it the lustre, body and richness you love.

You can visit our website at wwww.philips.com/beauty for more 

information about this product or any other Philips beauty product.

A

  Air inlet grille

B

  Rocker switch with 2 heat/speed settings and off position

C

  Concentrator

D

  Volume diffuser (HP4847 only)

E

  Cool shot (HP4845 only)

Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and 

save them 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 qualified persons 

in order to avoid a hazard.

Keep this appliance away from water! Do not use this product 

near or over water contained in baths, washbasins, sinks etc. 

When used in a bathroom, unplug the appliance after use since 

the proximity of water presents a risk, even when the hairdryer is 

switched off.

For additional protection, we advise you to install a residual 

current device (RCD) with a rated residual operating current not 

exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit supplying the bathroom. 

Ask your installer for advice.

Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

Never block the air grilles.

This appliance is equipped with an overheat protection device. If 

the appliance overheats, it will switch 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 fluff, hair, etc.

Always switch the appliance off before putting it down, even if it is 

only for a moment.

Always unplug the appliance after use.

Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.

HP4847, HP4844: Noise level: Lc = 80.3 dB [A]

HP4845: Noise level: Lc = 79.5 dB [A]

HP4841: Noise level: Lc = 77 dB [A]

HP4840: Noise level: Lc = 75.6 dB [A]

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 Put the plug in the wall socket.

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 Switch the appliance on by selecting the desired setting: (Fig. 2)

II: Strong airflow for fast drying

I: Low airflow especially intended for styling

O: Off

Dry your hair by making brushing movements with the dryer at a small 

distance from your hair.

The concentrator enables you to direct the airflow at the brush or comb 

with which you are styling your hair.

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 Connect the concentrator by simply snapping it onto the 

appliance. Disconnect it by pulling it off. (Fig. 3)

The volume diffuser (HP4847 only) enables you to give your hair volume 

and bounce. 

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 Connect the diffuser by simply snapping it onto the appliance. 

Disconnect it by pulling it off. (Fig. 4)

Always unplug the appliance before cleaning it.
Never rinse the appliance with water.

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Clean the appliance with a dry cloth.

Clean the attachments with a moist cloth or by rinsing them 

under the tap.

Remove the attachments from the appliance before cleaning them.

Always unplug the appliance before storing it.

Never put the appliance down on one of its air grilles. Always put 

it on one of its sides

Put the appliance in a safe place and let it cool down.

Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.

Environment
Do not throw the appliance away 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 will help to preserve the 

environment. (Fig. 5)

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 will find its phone number in the 

worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in 

your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service 

Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.

If problems should arise with your hairdryer and you are unable to solve 

them by means of the troubleshooting guide below, please contact the 

nearest Philips service centre or the Philips Customer Care Centre in 

your country.

Problem

Solution

The 

appliance 

does not 

work at all.

Perhaps the socket to which the 

appliance has been connected is not live:

Make sure the socket is live.
The appliance may have overheated and 

switched itself off:
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 fluff, hair, etc.
The appliance may not be suitable 

for the voltage to which it has been 

connected:
Make sure that the voltage indicated 

on the type plate of the appliance 

corresponds to the local mains voltage.
The mains cord of the appliance may be 

damaged:
If the mains cord is damaged, it must 

be replaced by Philips, a service centre 

authorised by Philips or similarly 

qualified persons in order to avoid a 

hazard.

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