Manual Philips HP8338 Hair Straightener

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1 Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the

appliance and keep it for future reference.

• WARNING: 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 o.

• WARNING: 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

qualied 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.

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• 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

specically 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 at surface.

The hot heating plates should

never touch the surface or other

ammable material.

• Avoid the mains cord from

coming into contact with the hot

parts of the appliance.

• Keep the appliance away from

ammable 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 have coating

on. This coating might slowly

wear away over time. However,

this does not aect the

performance of the appliance.

• If the appliance is used on

color-treated hair, the heating

plates may be stained. Before

using it on articial hair, always

consult their distributor.

• Always return the appliance to

a service centre authorized by

Philips for examination or repair.

Repair by unqualied 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.

Electromagnetic elds (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all applicable

standards and regulations regarding exposure to

electromagnetic elds.

Environment

This symbol means that this product shall not be

disposed of with normal household waste

(2012/19/EU). Follow your country’s rules for the

separate collection of electrical and electronic

products. Correct disposal helps prevent negative

consequences for the environment and human health.

2 Straighten your hair

Preparation for hair

• Wash hair with shampoo and conditioner

• Use heat protection product and comb your hair with

large-toothed comb

• Blow dry your hair with a brush

Removable combs

The appliance provides you with special removable

combs ( ). The combs can detangle and spread your hair

onto the plates while straightening.

To maintain good straightening performance, the combs are

well attached to the straightener. It may require a bit more

force to take out the comb. To remove it, simply hold onto

the straightener with two hands and push it out with your

thumbs as illustrated ( , ).

Tip: Before you start, you may also remove either one or

both combs as you like.

Usage

Ensure that you select a temperature setting that is suitable

for your hair. Please refer to the Hair Type table at the end

of the chapter.

Always select a low setting when you use the straightener

for the rst time.

Tip

• It is suggested to keep the heating plates locked

before use.

1 Connect the plug to a power supply socket.

2 Press and hold the button ( e ) until the display screen

lights up.

» The default temperature setting 160°C is

displayed ( b ).

3 Press the or buttons ( d ) to select your desired

temperature setting.

» When the heatng plates are heating up, the

temperature digits will blink.

» When the heating plates have reached the selected

temperature, the temperature digits stop blinking.

ThermoGuard

ThermoGuard prevents you from unintentional heat

exposure above 200°C. When you increase the temperature

above 200°C, the temperature will increase only 5°C by

each step.

4 The ion function is activated when the appliance is

switched on, which provides additional shine and

reduces frizz.

» The ion indicator ( a ) is displayed.

» You may smell a special odor and hear a sizzling

sound. It is common because they are caused by the

ion generator.

5 Slide the closing lock ( g ) downwards to unlock the

appliance.

6 After the straightener is switched on, the keys are

automatically locked if no button is pressed for 15 sec.

Subsequently, the keys are locked if no button is pressed

for 5 sec.

To unlock the appliance, press for 1 sec .

7 Comb your hair and then start by clipping your blow dried

hair into sections not wider than 5cm.

Note: For thicker hair, it is suggested to create more sections.

8 Place a section of hair in between the heating plates ( h )

and press the handles rmly together.

Note: Cool down the appliance before you remove or install

either one or both combs.

9 Slide the straightener down the length of the hair in a

single motion (max. 5 sec) from root to end, without

stopping to prevent overheating.

» If you are straightening with either one or both combs,

you may feel the combs help to detangle and spread

hair onto the plates for a more ecient straightening.

10 To straighten the rest of your hair, repeat step 7 to 9 until

you achieve your desired look.

11 To nish your hair styling, mist with a shine spray or

exible hold hairspray.

Tip: Do not brush your hair while setting your hair style.

Note: The appliance has auto-shut o function. It switches

o automatically after 60 minutes.

After use:

1 Switch o the appliance and unplug it.

2 Place it on a heat-resistant surface.

3 Clean the appliance and heating plates by damp cloth.

4 Close the heating plates ( h ) and slide the closing

lock ( g ) upwards to lock the appliance.

5 Keep it in the pouch in a safe and dry place, free of dust.

You can also hang it with the hanging loop ( f ).

Tip

• Use straightener only when your hair is dry.

• Frequent users are recommended to use heat

protection spray before straightening.

Hair Type Temperature Setting

Coarse, curly,

hard-to-straighten

Mid to High (180 ºC and

above)

Fine, medium-textured or

softly waved

Low to Mid (150 ºC to 180 ºC )

Pale, blonde, bleached or

color-treated

Low (Below 150 ºC)

3 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 nd its phone

number in the worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no

Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local

Philips dealer.

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