Philips HP4990 HP4990/05 User Manual
Product codes
HP4990/05
ENGLISH
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, especially when
children are present, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
children are present, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
DANGER
As with most electrical appliances, electrical parts
are electrically live even when the switch is off.
To reduce the risk of death or injury by electric
shock:
1 Always unplug the appliance immediately after
are electrically live even when the switch is off.
To reduce the risk of death or injury by electric
shock:
1 Always unplug the appliance immediately after
use.
2 Do not use the appliance while bathing or in
the shower.
3 Do not place or store the appliance where it
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
4 Do not place in or drop into water or other
liquid.
5 If an appliance falls into water, unplug it
immediately. Do not reach into the water.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire, or
injury to persons:
1 An appliance should never be left
injury to persons:
1 An appliance should never be left
unattended when plugged in.
2 Close supervision is necessary when this
appliance is used by, on, or near children or
individuals with certain disabilities.
individuals with certain disabilities.
3 Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this manual. Do not use
attachments not recommended by Philips
Electronics North America Corporation.
attachments not recommended by Philips
Electronics North America Corporation.
4 Never operate this appliance if it has
a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, if it has been dropped,
damaged or dropped into water. For
assistance, call 1-800-243-7884.
working properly, if it has been dropped,
damaged or dropped into water. For
assistance, call 1-800-243-7884.
5 Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. Do
not wrap the cord around the appliance.
6 Never block the air openings of the appliance
or place it on a soft surface, such as a bed or
couch, where the air openings may be blocked.
Keep the air openings free of lint, hair, and the
like.
couch, where the air openings may be blocked.
Keep the air openings free of lint, hair, and the
like.
7 Never use while sleeping.
8 Never drop or insert any object into any
8 Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.
9 Do not use outdoors or operate where
aerosol (spray) products are being used or
where oxygen is being administered.
where oxygen is being administered.
10 Do not use an extension cord with this
appliance.
11 Do not direct hot air at eyes or other heat-
sensitive areas.
12 Attachments may be hot during use.
Let them cool down before handling
them.
them.
13 Do not place the appliance on any surface
while it is operating.
14 While you use the appliance, keep your hair
away from the air openings.
15 Do not operate with a voltage converter.
16 Do not use the appliance on artificial hair.
16 Do not use the appliance on artificial hair.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Operating instructions
This appliance is intended for household use
only. Use an Alternating Current (60 hertz)
only. Standard dryers are designed to operate
at 110 to 125V AC.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this
plug fits in a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety
feature.
only. Use an Alternating Current (60 hertz)
only. Standard dryers are designed to operate
at 110 to 125V AC.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this
plug fits in a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety
feature.
IMPORTANT
1875 WATT OPERATING GUIDE
Use of this dryer on the same circuit or fuse
with other electrical products or appliances
may trip a 15 amp circuit breaker or blow a 15
amp fuse. NEVER replace the fuse with
one rated higher than the capacity of
the circuit. Doing so could result in an
electrical fire.
This appliance is equipped with an Appliance
Leakage Circuit Interrupter (ALCI), a
safety feature that renders it inoperable
under some abnormal conditions, such as
immersion in water. To make sure that the
ALCI functions properly, perform the test
described below. The purpose of this test is
to allow you to make sure the water sensing
system (ALCI) is working. REPEAT THIS
TEST EVERY TIME YOU USE THE
APPLIANCE TO CONFIRM THE ALCI
IS OPERATIONAL (Fig. 1).
Use of this dryer on the same circuit or fuse
with other electrical products or appliances
may trip a 15 amp circuit breaker or blow a 15
amp fuse. NEVER replace the fuse with
one rated higher than the capacity of
the circuit. Doing so could result in an
electrical fire.
This appliance is equipped with an Appliance
Leakage Circuit Interrupter (ALCI), a
safety feature that renders it inoperable
under some abnormal conditions, such as
immersion in water. To make sure that the
ALCI functions properly, perform the test
described below. The purpose of this test is
to allow you to make sure the water sensing
system (ALCI) is working. REPEAT THIS
TEST EVERY TIME YOU USE THE
APPLIANCE TO CONFIRM THE ALCI
IS OPERATIONAL (Fig. 1).
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1
Plug in the appliance and press the ‘test’
button on the plug.
The appliance stops working. You hear a click
and the reset button pops up.
The appliance stops working. You hear a click
and the reset button pops up.
2
Unplug the appliance.
3
Press the reset button and put the plug back
into the outlet.
4
If the ALCI does not function properly or if
immersion occurs, do not try to reset. Call
1-800-243-7884 for assistance.
1-800-243-7884 for assistance.
Note: If the appliance turns off and the reset
button pops up during use, the appliance could be
malfunctioning. Remove the plug from the outlet and
let the appliance cool down. Then reinsert the plug
into the outlet. The appliance should now function
normally. If not, call 1-800-243-7884.
button pops up during use, the appliance could be
malfunctioning. Remove the plug from the outlet and
let the appliance cool down. Then reinsert the plug
into the outlet. The appliance should now function
normally. If not, call 1-800-243-7884.
Overheat protection
If overheating occurs, an automatic safety device
shuts off the hairdryer or the heat to prevent
damage or personal injury. If the hairdryer or the
heat shuts off, unplug the appliance and let it cool
down for 10 to 15 minutes before you use the
appliance again. Make sure the air grilles are clean.
shuts off the hairdryer or the heat to prevent
damage or personal injury. If the hairdryer or the
heat shuts off, unplug the appliance and let it cool
down for 10 to 15 minutes before you use the
appliance again. Make sure the air grilles are clean.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome
to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that
Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.
com/welcome.
The TRESemmé Philips Thermal Creations dryer is
a powerful hairdryer with a professional design and
performance. Moreover, this hairdryer has features
that protect your hair from damage and give you
the reassurance of the best results.
The ion function produces negatively charged ions,
which prevent static and flyaway hair, leaving it
manageable and shiny.
Next to the ion function, this hairdryer contains
a Nano-diamond ceramic element that produces
a gentler warmth than a conventional heating
element, thus protecting your hair from overdrying.
to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that
Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.
com/welcome.
The TRESemmé Philips Thermal Creations dryer is
a powerful hairdryer with a professional design and
performance. Moreover, this hairdryer has features
that protect your hair from damage and give you
the reassurance of the best results.
The ion function produces negatively charged ions,
which prevent static and flyaway hair, leaving it
manageable and shiny.
Next to the ion function, this hairdryer contains
a Nano-diamond ceramic element that produces
a gentler warmth than a conventional heating
element, thus protecting your hair from overdrying.
General description (Fig. 2)
A Nano-diamond ceramic element
B Cold shot button
C Temperature switch
B Cold shot button
C Temperature switch
6
= Hot setting
5
= Warm setting
4
= Cool setting
D Airflow switch
FAST = High airflow for ultra fast drying
ON = Gentle airflow specially intended for
styling
O = Off
ON = Gentle airflow specially intended for
styling
O = Off
E Ion indicator light
F Ion slide switch
G Hanging loop
H Removable air inlet grille
I Professional concentrator
F Ion slide switch
G Hanging loop
H Removable air inlet grille
I Professional concentrator
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