English - Philips HP3699/01 Manual

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introduction
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With the InfraCare, you can comfortably treat muscular problems and relieve muscular pain at home. Just like the sun, the appliance emits
infrared light. The special filter only passes the type of light required to achieve the intended therapeutic effect.
general description (Fig. 1)
Infrared halogen lamp
A
Filter
B
On/off button
C
Base
D
Lamp housing with adjustable angle
E
Handgrip
F
important
general
- The symbols on the InfraCare have the following meaning:
1 This symbol warns you against hot surfaces (Fig. 2).
2 This symbol indicates that you have to read the user manual carefully before you use the appliance. Save the user manual for future
reference (Fig. 3).
3 This symbol indicates that this appliance is double insulated (Class II) (Fig. 4).
- This appliance meets the requirements of Medical Device Directive MDD93/42/EEC.
Danger
- Water and electricity are a dangerous combination! Do not use this appliance in wet surroundings (e.g. in the bathroom or near a shower or
swimming pool).
- Do not let water run into the appliance or spill water onto the appliance.
Warning
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
- Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is switched on.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons 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.
- This appliance is not intended for use by children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
caution
- If the wall socket used to power the appliance has poor connections, the plug of the appliance becomes hot. Make sure you plug the
appliance into a properly connected wall socket.
- Do not subject the appliance to heavy shocks.
- Always unplug the appliance after use and in case of a power failure.
- Place the appliance on a stable, level surface. Make sure there is at least 15cm free space around it to prevent overheating.
- Do not use the appliance at room temperatures lower than 10°C or higher than 35°C.
- Make sure the vents in the back of the appliance remain open during use.
- The appliance is equipped with an automatic protection against overheating. If the appliance is insufficiently cooled (e.g. because the cooling
vents are covered), the appliance switches off automatically. Unplug the appliance and remove the cause of overheating. Once the appliance
has cooled down, it can be switched on again. To do so, plug the appliance in again and press the on/off switch.
- Let the appliance cool down for approx. 15 minutes before you clean or store it.
- If you have just been swimming or have just taken a shower, make sure you dry your skin properly before you use this appliance.
- To prevent eye damage, do not look into the light of the lamp when it is on. Keep your eyes closed.
- The filter and the parts directly around it become very hot when the appliance is switched on. Do not touch them.
- Never use the appliance when the filter is damaged, broken or missing.
- Avoid too intense cooling of the body part immediately after treatment.
- Do not fall asleep during treatment.
- Painkillers reduce the sensitivity to heat. Do not use this appliance when you are on painkillers without having consulted your doctor first.
- If you suffer from a severe disease (e.g. diabetes, heart disease, acute inflammatory diseases, multiple sclerosis, thrombosis, blood coagulation
disorders) consult your doctor before use.
- As a general rule, if you cannot stand a hot bath, do not use this appliance. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
- If you are oversensitive or insensitive to infrared light, be extra careful when you use this appliance. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
- Do not use the appliance if you have a swelling or an inflammation, as heat could aggravate the complaints. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
- If there is no improvement after 6-8 treatments, stop using the appliance and consult your doctor.
- To prevent overheating of the skin, avoid very short treatment distances.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips 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.
using the appliance
the effect of the infracare
The InfraCare produces infrared light, which penetrates deeply into the skin and warms the tissues.
Warmth modulates the neuronal signals to the brain and in this way reduces pain. Warming stimulates the blood circulation and dilates the
blood vessels, which accelerates the transport of substances necessary to rebuild and nourish the body's tissues. Infrared light also speeds up the
metabolic process and the removal of waste substances from the body. Because it makes tissues more pliable, warmth also reduces stiffness and
makes joints more flexible.
Because of these effects, treatment with the InfraCare can relieve pain due to muscular and joint problems.