Philips HP8342/00, 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
Coarse, curly,hard-to-straighten Mid to High (170 ºC and above)
Fine, medium-textured or softly waved 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 Press and hold the button ( ) until the display screen lights up.
The default temperature setting 180°C is displayed (
»
).
Note : Temperature memory function - the temperature that is
shown before you switching off the appliance will appear when
you switch on the appliance again.
3
Press the ( ) or ( ) buttons to select a suitable temperature
setting for your hair.
When the straightening plates have heated up to the selected »
temperature setting, the stable indication “
READY
” ( ) is displayed.
4
The ion function activates when the appliance is switched on, which
provides additional shine and reduces frizz.
The ion indicator (
»
) is displayed.
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
Slide the closing lock ( ) downwards to unlock the appliance.
6
Comb your hair and take a section that is not wider than 5cm for
straightening.