User manual
ENGLISH
Introduction
The new Philips SalonStraight Active Ion provides super-
shiny straightening results. The ioniser generates streams
of negative ions that surround and condition your hair.
Ions reduce frizz and static electricity and leave your hair
looking soft, smooth and shiny.
General description (Fig. 1)
A Ceramic-coated plates
B Ion outlet openings
C Power-on light
D On/off slide
E Closing lock
F Swivel cord
G Hanging loop
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
Keep the appliance away from water. Do not use it
near or over water contained in baths, washbasins,
sinks etc. When you use the appliance in a bathroom,
unplug it after use. The proximity of water presents a
risk, even when the appliance is switched off.
Warning
Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance
corresponds to the local mains voltage before you
connect the appliance.
Check the condition of the mains cord regularly. Do
not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or
the appliance itself is damaged.
If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it
replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
Philips or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
Keep the appliance away from non-heat-resistant
surfaces and never cover the appliance with anything
(e.g. a towel or clothing) when it is hot.
Keep the appliance away from ammable items.
Never leave the appliance unattended when it is
plugged in.
Always return the appliance to a service centre
authorised by Philips for examination or repair. Repair
by unqualied people could cause an extremely
hazardous situation for the user.
Caution
For additional protection, we advise you to install a
residual current device (RCD) in the electrical circuit
that supplies the bathroom. This RCD must have a
rated residual operating current not higher than
30mA. Ask your installer for advice.
The straightening plates and the plastic parts near
the plates reach a high temperature quickly. Prevent
the hot surfaces of the appliance from coming into
contact with your skin.
You may notice a characteristic odour when using
this straightener. This is caused by the ions that are
generated and it is not harmful to the human body.
Do not probe the ion outlet openings with metal
objects.
Do not use the appliance on articial hair.
Only use the appliance on dry or damp hair.
Do not leave the plates in your hair for more than a
few seconds at a time as this may cause damage to
your hair.
Always unplug the appliance after use.
Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.
Wait until the appliance has cooled down before you
store it.
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 ceramic-coated straightening plates.
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The ceramic coating on the plates 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.
The maximum temperature occurs just after heating
up. The actual temperature during use may be lower.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user
manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientic
evidence available today.
Preparing for use
Washing your hair
Everybody wants shiny and beautiful hair. A good hair-
washing routine can help to achieve this.
1 Wet your hair thoroughly for 30-60 seconds.
2 Pour some shampoo into the palm of your hand.
Spread it between your hands and distribute it
evenly through the hair.
3 Gently massage your hair and scalp. Do not rough
up the hair or pull up long hair onto the scalp, as
this may cause tangles.
4 Massageyourscalpwithyourngertips.This
stimulates blood circulation and is gentler to the
hair cuticles.
5 Rinse your hair thoroughly, as poor rinsing can
result in dull hair. Finish with a cold rinse for extra
shine.
Drying your hair
To get super-smooth results, it is essential to prepare your
hair for straightening. Dry your hair with a hairdryer until
it is dry or almost dry to ensure a professional, smooth
nish.
1 After washing, squeeze excess water out of the hair
with your hands and then towel-dry the hair. Use a
comb to disentangle the hair gently from the roots
to the tips.
2 Divide the hair into sections using clips. Start at the
back.
3 Todryeachsection,pullastraighteningbrush
down the hair length. Follow the brush with the
hairdryer, with its nozzle pointing towards the hair
ends.
4 Whenyouhavenisheddryingeachsection,setthe
hairdryertothecoolsettingforanalcoolshot.
Thisclosesthecuticlesandaddsshinetothehair.
Tip: Philips SalonPro hairdryers have a lower drying
temperature and a stronger airow than regular dryers.
Thanks to this combination, they dry just as quickly as
regular hairdryers but in a gentler way
Using the appliance
Straightening 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, you could overheat your hair or even burn it.
Always follow the steps below:
1 Put the plug in the wall socket.
2 Push the on/off slide to ‘ON’.
Thepower-onlightgoeson(Fig.2).
Thestraighteningplatesheatuprapidlyandare
ready for use within 90 seconds.
Never leave the appliance unattended when it is plugged
in. Never put the appliance on a surface that is not heat-
resistant when it is heating up and when it is hot.
Tip: If you lock the plates with the closing lock, the
straightener heats up more quickly.
3 Comb or brush your hair so that it is disentangled
andsmooth.(Fig.3)
4 Use a comb to divide the hair into sections. Do not
put too much hair in one section.
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Tip: It is better to section off the crown area and to
straighten the hair underneath rst, followed by the top area.
5 Takeasectionthatisnotwiderthan4cm.Place
it between the straightening plates and press the
handlesoftheappliancermlytogether.
6 Slide the straightener down the length of the hair in
5 seconds, from root to hair end, without stopping
topreventoverheating(Fig.4).
7 Repeat this process after 20 seconds until you have
achieved the desired look.
8 Let your hair cool down. Do not comb or brush it
before it has cooled down, as this would ruin the
hairstyle you have just created.
9 Push the on/off slide to ‘OFF’ and unplug the
appliance after use. Put the appliance on a heat-
resistant surface.
Cleaning
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off and
unplugged.
2 Let the appliance cool down completely on a heat-
resistant surface.
3 Clean the appliance with a damp cloth.
Storage
Never wind the mains cord round the appliance.
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off and
unplugged.
2 Let the appliance cool down on a heat-resistant
surface before you store it.
3 Use the closing lock to lock the straightening plates
together before you store the appliance.
Environment
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 5).
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please
visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the
Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you nd
its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaet).
If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country,
go to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service
Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal
Care BV.
Troubleshooting
If problems arise with your straightener and you cannot
solve them with the information below, please contact
the nearest Philips service centre or the Philips Customer
Care Centre in your country.
Problem Solution
The appliance
does not work
Perhaps there is a power failure
or the socket is not live. Check
if the power supply works. If it
works, plug in another appliance
to check whether the socket is
live.
Perhaps the mains cord is
damaged. If the mains cord
is damaged, you must have it
replaced by Philips, a service
centre authorised by Philips or
similarly qualied persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
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