PHILIPS HP4863/00
Owner's Manual

ENGLISH
Introduction The unique Thermoflow System
This new Philips beauty hairdryer has been specially designed to meet your personal needs.The Thermoprotect hairdryer features the innovative Thermoflow System that uses more air but less heat. This system dries your hair as quickly as an ordinary hairdryer without the risk of dehydration. It preserves your hair's natural moisture level and leaves you with the lustre, body and richness you love.To get beautiful hair you need to dry it, not dehydrate it. For more information on this dryer or any other Philips beauty product, visit our website: www.philips.com/beauty

Thermoprotect style 1600
HP4863

Important
� Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. � 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 away from children. � Never block the air grilles. � 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. � 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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Drying
1 Put the plug in the wall socket. 2 Switch the appliance on by selecting the
desired setting (fig. 1). The dryer has a constant caring temperature.The airflow can be adjusted: III: Fast setting - strong airflow for fast drying. II: Medium setting - medium airflow for gentle drying and styling. I: Style setting - low airflow especially for styling. O: Off.

Information & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips Web site 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.

3 Dry your hair by making brushing movements
while holding the dryer at a small distance from your hair.

4 The Quick-dry Shot enables you to dry
shower-wet hair much more quickly and safely (fig. 2). It is recommended to use the Quick-dry Shot with shower-wet hair. Simply press the button and hold it for a short time.

Styling attachments Concentrator
The concentrator enables you to direct the airflow at the brush or comb with which you are styling your hair.

1 Connect the concentrator by simply snapping it
onto the appliance. Disconnect it by pulling it off (fig. 3).

Cleaning
1 The appliance can be cleaned with a dry cloth. 2 The attachments can be cleaned with a moist
cloth or rinsed under a running tap. Remove the attachments from the appliance before cleaning them. Make sure the attachments are dry before using or storing them. Never rinse the appliance with water.

Replacement
� 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. � Always return the appliance to an authorised Philips service centre for examination or repair. Repair by unqualified people could cause an extremely hazardous situation for the user.