Philips HP4990 HP4990/05 User Manual

 1

Plug the appliance into an electrical outlet.

 2

Set the airflow switch to the gentle or high

setting to turn on the appliance.

 3

Set the temperature switch to the cool, warm

or hot setting.

 4

Turn the ion function on or off with the

ion slide switch.

The ion function reduces frizz and static electricity 
and is particularly suitable for almost-dry hair.
Note: You may notice a characteristic odor when 
you turn on the ion function. This odor is a normal 
occurrence caused by the ions that are generated.

 5

To dry your hair, make brushing movements

with the hairdryer at a small distance from
your hair (Fig. 3).

The concentrator enables you to direct the airflow 
straight at the brush or comb with which you style 
your hair.

 1

Snap the concentrator onto the

appliance. (Fig. 4)

To disconnect the concentrator, pull it off the 
appliance.

This hairdryer is virtually maintenance-free. No 
lubrication is needed. For proper operating 
performance, the hairdryer must be kept clean. 
When cleaning is needed:

 1

Turn off and unplug the appliance.

 2

Let the appliance cool down in a safe, dry

place out of the reach of children.

 3

Remove dust and lint from the air outlet and

inlet grilles with a small brush or the brush
attachment of a vacuum cleaner.

Blocked air outlet and inlet grilles cause the
hairdryer to overheat. Make sure you keep the air
inlet and outlet grilles clean.

 4

Wipe the outer surface of the hairdryer with

a dry cloth.

Never immerse the appliance in water or any
other liquid, nor rinse it under the faucet.
There are no other user-serviceable parts. For 
assistance, call 1-800-243-7884.

Caution: Never allow the power cord to be
pulled or twisted, or severely bent. Never wrap
the cord tightly around the hairdryer. Damage
will occur at the point of entry into the hairdryer,
causing it to rupture and short. Inspect the cord
frequently for damage. Stop use immediately if
damage is visible or if the hairdryer stops or

operates intermittently. If the cord or hairdryer is
damaged or does not operate properly, stop using
it and call 1-800-243-7884 for assistance.

 1

Turn off and unplug the appliance.

 2

Let the appliance cool down in a safe,

dry place out of the reach of children.

 3

Store the appliance in a safe, dry location. Do

not hang the appliance by its cord. Do not put
any stress on the cord, as this could cause the
cord to fray and break.
Troubleshooting 

If problems arise with your hairdryer and you 
cannot solve them with the information below, 
please call 1-800-243-7884 for assistance.

Problem

Cause

Solution

The 
appliance 
does not 
work at 
all.

Perhaps the 
outlet to which 
the appliance 
has been 
connected is 
not live.

Make sure the 
outlet is live.

The appliance 
may have 
overheated and 
turned itself off.

Unplug the 
appliance and let 
it cool down for 
a few minutes. 
Before you turn 
on the appliance 
again, check the 
air 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 power 
cord of the 
appliance may 
be damaged.

If the power cord 
is damaged, call 
1-800-243-7884 
for assistance.

For assistance call toll free: 1-800-243-7884 or visit 
our website: www.philips.com.

Philips Electronics North America Corporation 
warrants each new Philips product, model HP4990 
(except cord), against defects in materials or 
workmanship for a period of two years from the 
date of purchase, and agrees to repair or replace 
any defective product without charge. 

IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover 
damage resulting from accident, misuse or 
abuse, lack of reasonable care, the affixing of any 
attachment not provided with the product or loss 
of parts or subjecting the product to any but the 
specified voltage.* 
PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH 
AMERICA CORPORATION WILL 
NOT PAY FOR WARRANTY SERVICE 
PERFORMED BY A NON-AUTHORIZED 
REPAIR SERVICE AND WILL NOT 
REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER 
FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM 
WARRANTY SERVICE PERFORMED BY A 
NON-AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICE.
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR 
ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR NON-
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In order to obtain warranty service, simply go 
to www.philips.com or call 1-800-243-7884 for 
assistance. It is suggested that for your protection 
you return shipments of product by insured mail, 
insurance prepaid. Damage occurring during 
shipment is not covered by this warranty.
NOTE: No other warranty, written or oral, is 
authorized by Philips Electronics North America 
Corporation. 
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you 
may also have other rights that vary from state to 
state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or 
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, 
so the above exclusion and limitations may not 
apply to you.
* Read enclosed instructions carefully.
Manufactured for:
Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care 
Company
A Division of Philips Electronics North America 
Corporation
1600 Summer Street - 5th floor
Stamford, CT 06905-9991

This symbol on the product’s nameplate 
means it is certified by CSA.

TRESemmé is a registered trademark of Alberto-
Culver International, Inc.
PHILIPS and Philips Shield are Registered 
Trademarks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV. 
©2008 Philips Electronics North America 
Corporation. All rights reserved. To obtain money-
back guarantee return authorization form, call 
1-800-243-7884 for assistance.

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