Philips HP4666/15 - Manual (Page 4)

Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than described in this manual. •
Keep the straightening plates clean and free of dust, dirt and styling products such as mousse, spray •
and gel. Dust, dirt and styling products may cause damage to the nano-diamond ceramic coated
plates.
The plates have a nano-diamond ceramic coating. This coating slowly wears away over time. •
This does not affect the performance of the appliance.
If you use the appliance on colour-treated hair, the straightening plates may stain. •
Always let the appliance cool down before you store it. •
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based
on scientific evidence available today.
2 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support
that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
This new Philips SalonStraight Sonic straightener provides great results in less time. The
professional styling temperature combined with ultrasmooth nano-diamond ceramic coated
plates gives you perfect long-lasting straight results. The sonic vibrations spread the hairs evenly,
giving you faster straightening results and perfect gliding. The adjustable temperature allows you
to personalize the straightener to obtain optimal results to suit your hair type.
3 Straighten your hair
Straighteners are powerful styling tools and must always be used with care.
As with all straighteners that reach salon-high temperatures, do not use the appliance frequently to avoid
damage to the hair. If you use the straightener incorrectly or at the wrong temperature setting, you could
overheat your hair or even burn it. Always make sure you select a temperature setting that is suitable for
your hair type. 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 colour-treated Low (Below 160 ºC)
1 Connect the mains plug to a mains socket.
2 Press and hold the
button (Fig. 1) until the light on the display is on.
The default temperature setting is displayed. »
The SONIC indication turns on. »
3 Press the button to select a suitable temperature setting for your hair.
To lock the straightening plates
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, slide the switch downwards (Fig. 3).
If you lock the plates with the locking slide, the straightener heats up more quickly. »
When the straightener heats up to the selected temperature setting, the READY indication turns »
on.
The remaining usage time of the straightener is displayed. »
4 Comb your hair and take a section that is not wider than 2 inches for straightening.