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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.

Note

: Hold the tips of your hair with your other hand during 

the whole straightening process, so that the hair remains evenly 

distributed between the teeth of the straightening comb. This avoids 

that hairs fall out of the teeth before they are straightened.

9

  After 20 seconds, repeat step 6 to 8 until you achieve the desired 

look.

10

 To straighten the rest of your hair, repeat steps 6 to 9.

Note

: The appliance has auto-shut off function. It switches off 

automatically after 60 minutes. You can reactivate the appliance by 

setting the On/Off switch ( ) off and on again.

Straightening while reducing the volume

1

  To reduce the volume, place the straightening comb on top of the 

section of hair and slide them slowly along the section from roots to 

tips like your do when brushing the hair with a normal brush.

Straightening while increasing the volume

Volume at hair-line:

 ( )

1

  Place the straightening comb under your hair. It will straighten while 

lifting the roots and giving your hair volume.

Volume at roots:

 ( )

1

  To generate a volume effect at the roots, place the straightening 

comb under your hair as close as possible to the roots. Make sure 

that the comb goes through your hair completely.

2

  Turn the straightening comb about 45° while gently sliding it towards 

the tips. This rotating movement will give your roots a maximum of 

volume.

To create flicks:

1

  Straighten a section of hair and turn the straightening comb half-circle 

inwards (or outwards) when it reaches the end of the hair.

Note:

 Hold the tips of your hair with your other hand during the 

whole straightening process.

Summary of Contents for HP8297/00

Page 1: ...Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome Straightener HP8297 EN User manual ...

Page 2: ...a b c f g d e h i ...

Page 3: ...appliance near bathtubs showers basins or other vessels containing water Before you connect the appliance ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local power voltage Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than described in this manual Only use the appliance on dry hair Do not use the appliance on artificial hair Keep the hot surfaces of the appliance away from...

Page 4: ...ldren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance 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 Electromagnetic fields EMF This appliance complies with all standards regarding ele...

Page 5: ...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 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...

Page 6: ... reduce the volume place the straightening comb on top of the section of hair and slide them slowly along the section from roots to tips like your do when brushing the hair with a normal brush Straightening while increasing the volume Volume at hair line 1 Place the straightening comb under your hair It will straighten while lifting the roots and giving your hair volume Volume at roots 1 To genera...

Page 7: ...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 find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country go to your local Philips dealer 4 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The appliance does not work at all The power socket to which the appliance has b...

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