Philips HP3631 - Manual (Page 8)

Treatment of sprains and bruises
Treatment of common colds
To relieve pain, e.g. due to rheumatic disorders
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InfraCare (Fig. 5).
Preparing for use
1 Fully unwind the mains cord.
Place the appliance on a stable, level surface and make sure there is at least 25 cm free space
around it to prevent overheating (Fig. 6).
The appliance can be used in many different ways. Below you find some examples.
To treat a sore shoulder, a sore neck or part of your upper back area, place the appliance on a
table, tilt the lamp housing backwards. Sit down on a chair or stool with your back towards the
lamp (Fig. 7).
To treat a lower-back ache, place the appliance on a table beside a chair. Sit down on a chair or
stool with your back towards the lamp (Fig. 8).
To treat a sore elbow, place the appliance on a table and sit down beside it (Fig. 9).
To treat a sore knee, place the appliance on a bedside table and lie down on the bed with one
leg pulled up towards the lamp (Fig. 10).
To treat a common cold, place the appliance on a table and sit down on a chair in front of the
appliance. Tilt the lamp housing backwards so that the beam of light is directed towards your
face (Fig. 11).
To adjust the direction of the light beam, tilt the lamp housing forwards or
backwards (Fig. 12).
Sit or lie down at the right distance from the appliance.
At a distance of 30-40 cm to the body, the InfraCare treats an area of about 40 cm by 30 cm
(w x h). At a larger distance, the area treated becomes larger and the infrared light and
therefore the heat less intense. At a smaller distance, the area treated is smaller and the infrared
light and therefore the heat more intense.
Make sure the distance between your body and the appliance is large enough to prevent
accidental contact with the hot filter.
Choose a distance at which the heat is comfortable.
Note: The heat of the appliance does not reach its full intensity until several minutes after you switch
on the appliance. This does not mean, however, that the appliance is not effective during these first
minutes.
Duration of treatment
The duration of the treatment depends on the person to be treated and the type of use. We
recommend a few short treatments a day, e.g. 2 treatments of 15 minutes, on a number of
consecutive days to get a result.
Note: Practice has shown that a few short treatments a day produce a better result than one longer
treatment.
If in doubt, always consult your doctor!
using the infraCare
1 Put the mains plug in the wall socket.
Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance. The green power-on light will go
on (Fig. 13).
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