Philips HP8372 - Hair Straightener Manual

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Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and keep it for future reference.

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  Do not use this appliance near water.
• When the appliance is used in a bathroom, unplug it after use since the proximity of water presents a risk, even when the appliance is switched off.
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  Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.
  
• Always unplug the appliance after use.
• 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.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Before you connect the appliance, ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local power voltage.
• Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than described in this manual.
• When the appliance is connected to the power, never leave it unattended.
• Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that Philips does not specifically recommend. If you use such accessories or parts, your guarantee becomes invalid.
• Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.
• Wait until the appliance has cooled down before you store it.
• Pay full attention when using the appliance since it could be extremely hot. Only hold the handle as other parts are hot and avoid contact with the skin.
• Always place the appliance with the stand on a heat-resistant, stable flat surface. The hot heating plates should never touch the surface or other flammable material.
• Avoid the mains cord from coming into contact with the hot parts of the appliance.
• Keep the appliance away from flammable objects and material when it is switched on.
• Never cover the appliance with anything (e.g. a towel or clothing) when it is hot.
• Only use the appliance on dry hair. Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
• Keep the heating plates clean and free of dust and styling products such as mousse, spray and gel. Never use the appliance in combination with styling products.
• The heating plates has coating. This coating might slowly wear away over time. However, this does not affect the performance of the appliance.
• If the appliance is used on color-treated hair, the heating plates may be stained. Before using it on artificial hair, always consult their distributor.
• Always return the appliance to a service centre authorized by Philips for examination or repair. Repair by unqualified people could result in an extremely hazardous situation for the user.
• Do not insert metal objects into openings to avoid electric shock.
• Do not pull on the power cord after using. Always unplug the appliance by holding the plug.

Introduction

The MoistureProtect straightener has an innovative new sensor technology called the Moisture Protect sensor.

This technology has been specifically designed to preserve the natural hydration of your hair. The sensor diagnoses your hair 30 times per second and adapts the temperature to preserve natural hydration of your hair. This gives advanced protection to your hair from overheating and therefore keeps your hair healthier and shinier. We've already turned the sensor on so you can enjoy maximum protection right from the start.

Overview

1. Heating plates
2. Display panel
3. Temperature setting
4. MoistureProtect on/off
5. Power on/off
6. Closing lock
7. Swivel cord
8. Hanging loop
9. Pouch for storage

Straighten your hair

Before use:

• Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner.
• Blow dry your hair with a brush.

Note: Always select a low setting when you use the straightener for the first time.

1. Connect the plug to a power supply socket.
2. Push down the closing lock to unlock the appliance ().
3. Press the power on/off button () for one second to switch on the straightener.
   • The Moisture Protect LED is lit and the temperature indicator '175'() starts blinking on the display.
   • If the appliance is powered on, ions are automatically and continuously dispensed from the outlet, reducing frizz and providing additional shine.
4. Press the temperature button + or - to select a suitable temperature setting for your hair. The selected temperature starts blinking on the display. You can refer to the Hair Type table below.

   Hair Type	Temperature Setting
   Coarse, curly, hard-to-straighten	200ºC
   Fine, medium-textured or softly waved	175ºC
   Pale, blonde, bleached or color-treated	150ºC

   • When the straightening plates have heated up to the selected temperature, the digits stop blinking.
5. To switch off/on the MoistureProtect, press and hold the button () for one second.
6. Comb your hair and take a section that is not wider than 5cm for straightening.
   Note: For thicker hair, it is suggested to create more sections. For max. moisture preservation we recommend 1 stroke with relatively fewer hair strands.
7. Place it between the straightening plates and press the handles firmly together.
8. Slide the straightener down the length of the hair in a single motion (max. 5 seconds) from root to end without stopping.
9. To straighten the rest of your hair, repeat steps 6 to 8.
10. To finish your hair styling, mist with a shine spray or flexible hold hairspray.

Note: The appliance is equipped with an auto-shut off function. After 60 minutes, the appliance switches off automatically. You can re-start the appliance by pressing and holding the power on/off button until the LED screen lights up.

After use:

1. Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
2. Place it on a heat-resistant surface until it cools down.
3. Clean the appliance and straightening plates by damp cloth.
4. Lock the straightening plates ().
5. Keep it in a safe and dry place, free of dust. You can also hang it with the hanging loop () or store it with the supplied pouch ().

Guarantee and service

If you need information e.g. about replacement of an attachment or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com/support or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer.

Specifications are subject to change without notice
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