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- Avoid too intense cooling of the body par t 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, hear t disease, acute inflammator y 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 ver y shor t 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 transpor t of substances necessar y 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. EnglisH therapeutic applications The InfraCare is a local heat therapy appliance. Possible applications: -Treatment for occasional or chronic muscle pains, stiff muscles and stiff joints -Treatment of lower-back ache (lumbago) -Treatment of chilblains -Preparation for another treatment such as a massage -Treatment of sprains and bruises -Treatment of common colds -To relieve pain, e.g. due to rheumatic disorders For more information about the health benefits, see search word InfraCare (Fig. 5). , Preparing for use 1 2 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 (Fig. 6). The appliance can be used in many different ways. Below you find some examples. -To treat a sore shoulder, a sore neck or par t of your upper back area, place the appliance on a table, tilt the lamp housing backwards. Sit down on a chair or stool with your back towards the lamp (Fig. 7). -To treat a lower-back ache, place the appliance on a table beside a chair. Sit down on a chair or stool with your back towards the lamp (Fig. 8). -To treat a sore elbow, place the appliance on a table and sit down beside it (Fig. 9). -To treat a sore calf, place the appliance on the floor and tilt the lamp housing backwards. Sit down on a chair or stool (Fig. 10). -To treat a common cold, place the appliance on a table and sit down on a chair in front of the appliance. Tilt the lamp housing backwards so that the beam of light is directed towards your face (Fig. 11). 3 4 To adjust the direction of the light beam, tilt the lamp housing forwards or backwards (Fig. 12). Sit or lie down at the right distance from the appliance. -At a distance of 25-30cm to the body, the InfraCare treats an area of about 30cm by 20cm (w x h). At a larger distance, the area treated becomes larger and the infrared light and therefore the heat less intense. At a smaller distance, the area treated is smaller and the infrared light and therefore the heat more intense. -Make sure the distance between your body and the appliance is large enough to prevent accidental contact with the hot filter. -Choose a distance at which the heat is comfor table. Note:The heat of the appliance does not reach its full intensity until several minutes after you switch on the appliance.This does not mean, however, that the appliance is not effective during these first minutes. Duration of treatment The duration of the treatment depends on the person to be treated and the type of use. We recommend a few shor t treatments a day, e.g. 2 treatments of 15 minutes, on a number of consecutive days to get a result. Note: Practice has shown that a few short treatments a day produce a better result than one longer treatment. If in doubt, always consult your doctor! using the infracare 1 2 Put the mains plug in the wall socket. Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance. cleaning Unplug the appliance and let...