Philips HP3616 User Manual page 7

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.
- Make sure the beam of infrared light stays at a safe distance of at least 45cm from flammable
objects and walls.
- 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.
Preparing for use
Do not suspend the appliance from a ceiling or hang it on a wall.
1 Fully unwind the mains cord.
 Place the appliance on a stable, level surface and make sure there is at least 15cm free space
around it to prevent overheating.
using the appliance
Effect of the infrared lamp
The InfraCare produces infrared light, which penetrates deeply into the skin and warms the tissues.
Infrared light accelerates the transport through the bloodstream of substances necessary to rebuild
and nourish the body's tissues. Infrared light also speeds up the removal of waste substances.
These features make the Infrared lamp extremely suitable for therapeutic as well as cosmetic use.
therapeutic applications
Infrared light can be used to treat muscular pains and common colds.
- To treat a backache, place the appliance on a table at a distance of approx. 30cm (Fig. 7).
- To treat a sore knee, place the appliance on a low table. Sit down on a chair next to the table at
a distance of approx. 30cm (Fig. 8).
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