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insomnia) after having used the appliance, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or psychotherapist. Preparing the appliance for use 1 2 3 Place the appliance on a table top. Put the plug in a wall socket (220-240V). Switch the appliance on. Taking a light bath It is advisable to start using the Bright Light as soon as you feel the winter blues coming on. ENGLISH 1 Position yourself near the appliance and turn the screen in such a way that you can comfortably look in the direction of the light. C C C C 20-60cm 16 4 . You do not need to sit right in front of the appliance. . When taking a light bath, make sure there is a distance between your face and the screen of 20 to 60 cm. . The advisable duration of the light bath depends on the distance at which the appliance is used: approx. 2 hours at a distance of 60 cm; approx. 1 hour at a distance of 40 cm; approx. 30 minutes at a distance of 20 cm. . You do not have to take the whole light bath without interruption. If it suits your schedule better, you can interrupt your light bath and continue later. 2 Look into the light every now and then. Do not look into the light continuously! You can simply engage in other activities such as reading, writing or handicraft while taking a light bath and look into the light every now and then. Preferably take your light baths between 6 o'clock in the morning and 8 o'clock in the evening. Repeat the light baths until you feel better. 3 4 Generally, improvements will occur within 1 week. We advise you to repeat the light bath on at least 5 successive days. . You may repeat the light bath as often as you like during the 'dark period' of the year.Take a light bath on at least 5 successive days. 5 Switch the appliance off after use and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. Cleaning the appliance Always unplug the appliance and let it cool down before cleaning. 1 Clean the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth. ENGLISH C C C C 2 Make sure that no water runs into the appliance. Do not use abrasives or scourers, or liquids such as alcohol, petrol or acetone. 3 Remove the screen by gently pressing the clips with a screwdriver. . Clean the tube lamps, reflectors and the reverse side of the screen from time to time. Replacement Tube lamps It is advisable to replace the tube lamps after approx. 10,000 hours (i.e. after many years in case of normal use). Only replace the tube lamps with Philips Original Bright Light PL-L 36W tube lamps. . You can have the tube lamps replaced by authorised service personnel or replace them yourself. . If you replace the tube lamps yourself: Make sure the appliance is unplugged! 1 Remove the screen (see above). ENGLISH 2 Bend the bracket that keeps the lamp in place a little sideways and remove it. C C C CLICK 121 2 CLICK 3 Press the red button and pull the tube lamp forward, out of the lamp holder. 4 When inserting a tube lamp, follow these instructions in reverse order. Note: you do not have to press the red button while sliding the tube lamp into the lamp holder. As soon as you hear a click, the lamp will have been inserted correctly into the holder. Mains cord If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged, it must always be replaced by a service centre authorised by Philips,as special tools and/or parts are required. Environment Tube lamps contain substances that may pollute the environment. When discarding these lamps, please make sure that they are separated from the normal household waste and that they are disposed of at an officially assigned place. Guarantee & service This appliance meets the requirements of MDD 93/42/EEC for medical appliances. If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips Web site at or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you will find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country,turn to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV. Einleitung Wichtig DEUTSCH 9 Bright Light Energy ist eine Gerat zur Bekampfung des sogenanntenWinterblues.Gemeint sind Mudigkeit, Niedergeschlagrenheit und ein Mangel an Energie.Viele Menschen empfinden dies im Herbst und Winter, wenn die Tage kurzer und dunkler werden, denn die dunkle Jahreszeit kann zu einer Storung der biologischen Uhr fuhren. Als Winterblues bezeichnet man eine Kombination von verschiedenen Symptomen: Mudigkeit, Energiemangel, von erhohtem Schlafbedarf, plotzlichem Stimmungswechsel, Konzentrationsmangel und Schwierigkeiten beim morgendlichen Aufstehen. Oft fuhren diese Erscheinungen zusatzlich zu einer Gewichtszunahme, da sie durch verstarkte Gefuhle von Hunger, besonders nach zuckerhaltigen und kohlehydratreichen Lebensmitteln (z. B. Schokolade,Teigwaren) begleitet werden. - Die Symptome desWinterbluestreten in der Regel in den Monaten September bis Marz auf, also wahrend der dunkleren und lichtarmen Zeit des Jahres....
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