Ask your installer for advice. -Never block the air grilles. -This appliance is equipped with an overheat protection device. If the appliance overheats, it switches off automatically. Unplug the appliance and let it cool down for a few minutes. Before you switch on the appliance again, check the grilles to make sure they are not blocked by fluff, hair, etc. -Always switch off the appliance before you put it down, even if it is only for a moment. -Always unplug the appliance after use. -Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance. -Never use any accessories or par ts from other manufacturers or that Philips does not specifically recommend. If you use such accessories or par ts, your guarantee becomes invalid. -Do not inser t metal objects into the air grilles to avoid electric shock. -Keep the hairdr yer clean and free of dust, dir t and styling products such as mousse, spray and gel. -Do not use the appliance on ar tificial hair. -Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than described in this manual. 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. General description (Fig. 2) A Concentrator B Air outlet grille C Air inlet grille D Rocker switch with 2 heat/speed settings and off position E Cool shot button (HP4962 only) F Volume diffuser (HP4963 only) 1 2 Put the plug in the wall socket. Select the desired setting to switch on the appliance (Fig. 3). -II: Strong airflow for fast dr ying -I: Gentle airflow especially intended for styling -O: Off 3 4 To dry your hair, make brushing movements with the hairdryer at a small distance from the hair (Fig. 4). HP4962 only: When you have finished drying, press the cool shot button for a cool airflow.This closes the cuticles and adds shine to the hair (Fig. 5). Concentrator The concentrator enables you to direct the airflow straight at the brush or comb with which you are styling your hair. 1 Snap the concentrator onto the appliance (Fig. 6). -To disconnect the concentrator, pull it off the appliance. Volume diffuser (HP4963 only) The volume diffuser has been specially developed to gently dr y both straight and curly or wavy hair. 1 To connect the volume diffuser, snap it onto the appliance. (Fig. 7) To disconnect the volume diffuser, pull it off the appliance. 2 3 To add volume at the roots, insert the pins into your hair in such a way that they touch your scalp (Fig. 8). Make rotating movements with the appliance to distribute the warm air evenly through your hair (Fig. 9). Cleaning Always unplug the appliance before you clean it. Do not immerse the appliance in water nor rinse it under the tap. 1 2 3 4 Make sure the appliance is switched off and unplugged. Remove the attachment from the appliance before you clean it. Clean the appliance with a dry cloth. Clean the attachment with a moist cloth or rinse it under the tap. Note: Make sure the attachment is dry before you use or store it. storage Never wind the mains cord round the appliance. 1 2 Make sure the appliance is switched off and unplugged. Put the appliance in a safe place and let it cool down before you store it. Environment -Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 10). Guarantee & service If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your countr y (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer Troubleshooting If problems arise with your hairdr yer and you cannot solve them with the information below, please contact the nearest Philips ser vice centre or the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your countr y. ProblemSolution The Perhaps the socket to which the appliance appliance has been connected is not does not live. Make sure the socket is live. work at all. The appliance may have overheated and switched itself off. Unplug the appliance and let it cool down for a few minutes. Before you switch on the appliance again, check the grilles to make sure they are not blocked by fluff, hair, etc. The appliance may not be suitable for the voltage to which it has been connected. Make sure that the voltage indicated on the type plate of the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage. The mains cord may be damaged. If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a ser vice centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. 4222.002.7041.23 ... .. .. ... ... ... ... .....! .. .. ... .. ... ... . ... philips.com/welcome.. ... ....... .... ..... .... .... .... .. .... .. ......... ..... ... ..... ... ...... ......