Philips InfraPhil HP3614 - Infrared Lamp Manual

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General description

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1. Lamp
2. Lamp housing
3. Base
4. Storage facility
5. Mains cord

• This appliance meets the requirements of Medical Device Directive MDD93/42/EEC.
• Check if the voltage indicated on the front of the lamp corresponds to the mains voltage in your home before you connect the appliance.
• Avoid overheating. Always place the appliance on a stable and horizontal surface. Do not suspend it from the wall or ceiling (fig.2 and 3).
  
• Do not cover the appliance with, for example, a cloth or a piece of clothing when it is switched on.
• Make sure the appliance does not come into contact with water.
• Do not use the appliance in the bathroom or in the shower room.
• Do not subject the appliance to heavy shocks.
• Allow the appliance to cool down for a few minutes before you put it away.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is switched on.
• Prevent children from playing with the appliance.
• Painkillers reduce the sensitivity to heat. Do not use this appliance when you are on painkillers without having consulted your doctor first.
• Do not look into the lamp's light when it is on. Keep your eyes closed.
• The lamp will get quite hot when the appliance is switched on. Do not touch it!
• 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 45 cm from flammable objects and walls.
• Do not fall asleep during treatment.
• If the mains cord of the appliance is damaged, it may only be replaced by a service centre authorised by Philips in order to avoid hazardous situations.

The effect of the Infraphil

The Infraphil produces infrared light, which penetrates deeply into the skin. This heats the skin, dilating the blood vessels and thus stimulating blood circulation.

The blood transports the substances necessary for rebuilding and nourishing the body's tissues more rapidly, while at the same time waste substances are removed more quickly.

These features make the Infraphil extremely suitable for therapeutic as well as cosmetic use.

Therapeutic applications

• Infrared light can be used to treat muscular pains (fig.4 and 5)
  
  and (common) colds (fig.6).
  

If there is no improvement after 6-8 treatments, stop using the appliance and 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.

Cosmetic applications

• Remove all make-up from your face before treatment to ensure optimal results.

The Infraphil keeps your facial skin healthy and clean because of its stimulating effect on the blood circulation.

Infrared light opens the pores of the skin. This will allow better cleaning of the skin.

As a result of the infrared light, creams or other skincare products are absorbed better and more quickly by the skin.

Using the appliance

Distance and beam adjustment

• Distance between the body and the appliance:
  When treating muscular pains, the distance between the lamp and the area to be treated must be approx. 20 cm. The heat should feel comfortable on the skin.

When treating colds the distance between the face and the appliance must be approx. 35 cm.

• Aim the beam of infrared light at the part of the body to be treated

Duration of treatment

The duration of the treatment depends on the person to be treated and the type of use. We recommend a few short treatments a day, e.g. 2 treatments of 15 minutes.

• Practice has shown that a few short treatments a day produce a better result than one longer treatment.

Switching the appliance on

Switch the appliance on by inserting the plug into a wall socket.

Storage

Allow the appliance to cool down for a few minutes before you put it away.

Store the cord by winding it onto the cord storage facility (fig. 7).

Cleaning

Unplug the appliance and let the lamp cool down before you start cleaning.

Clean the appliance with a cloth moistened with some distilled water or alcohol.

Replacement

Replacing the lamp

The lamp must be replaced by an identical infrared lamp (Philips R95E/100W).

Guarantee & service

If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips Web site at www.philips.com 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.

Guarantee restrictions
The infrared lamp is not covered by the terms of the international guarantee.

Troubleshooting

If the appliance does not work or does not work properly, first check the list below. If the problem is not mentioned in this list, the appliance probably has a defect. In that case we advise you to take the appliance to your dealer or to an authorised Philips service centre.