Philips HP8360/00 Manual page 9

2 If the straightening plates are unlocked, press the two plates
together and push the locking button to lock them in this position.
Tip: The straightener heats up more quickly when the straightening plates are
locked together.
3 Set the on/off slide switch to 'I' (Fig. 3).
The light of temperature setting 1 starts flashing on the display to
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indicate that the appliance is heating up to this setting (Fig. 4).
The active cooling light on the display goes on to indicate that the
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active cooling system is activated (see section 'Active cooling
system' below) (Fig. 5).
Never leave the appliance unattended when it is plugged in. Always put
the appliance on a heat-resistant surface when it is heating up and
when it is hot.
For safety reasons, the straightener automatically switches off after
having been on for 1 hour.
4 Select a temperature setting (1 to 5) that is suitable for your hair
type.
- Always select a low setting when you use the straightener for the first
time.
- For coarse, curly or hard-to-straighten hair, select a medium to high
setting (3-5).
- For fine, medium-textured or softly waved hair, select a medium to
low setting (1-3).
Note: Take extra care with pale, blonde, bleached or colour-treated hair, since
it is susceptible to damage at high temperatures.
5 Use the % and ^ button to set the appropriate temperature
setting. (Fig. 6)
The lights up to the selected temperature setting flash on the
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display to indicate that the appliance is heating up to this setting.
When the lights up to the selected temperature setting stop
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flashing, the appliance has heated up to the selected setting and is
ready for use.
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