Philips HP8297/07, User Manual

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2 Straighten your hair
Ensure that you select a temperature setting that is suitable for your hair.
Always select a low setting when you use the straightener for the first time.
Hair Type Temperature Setting
Thick or coarse Mid to High (170 ºC and above)
Fine or medium-textured Low to Mid (160 ºC and below)
Pale, blonde, bleached or color-treated Low (Below 160 ºC)
1
Connect the plug to a power supply socket.
2 Slide the On/Off switch ( ) to to switch on the appliance.
The display screen ( » ) lights up and the default temperature
setting 180 °C is displayed.
3
Press the + ( ) or - ( ) buttons to select a suitable temperature
setting for your hair.
When the comb plates have heated up to the selected
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temperature, the stable indication “ READY ” is displayed.
4 The ion function activates when the appliance is switched on, which
provides additional shine and reduces frizz.
When the function is on, a special odor may be smelt and a »
sizzling noise may be heard, which is normal and caused by the
ions that are generated.
5 Comb your hair ( with a brush or comb ) and take a section that is
not wider than 5cm for straightening.
6 Press the button ( ) to open the comb teeth ( ).
7 Insert your hair evenly between the comb teeth and release the
comb button that the hairs are clamped between the teeth.
8
Slide the comb straightener down the length of the hair in a single
motion (max. 10 seconds) from root to tip, without stopping to
prevent overheating.