Philips BHS378 - Hair Straightener Manual

Preparation for use

• Wash hair with shampoo and conditioner and blow dry it.
• Use heat protection product and comb your hair with large-toothed comb.
• Use the straightener only when your hair is dry.
• Frequent users are recommended to use heat protection products when straightening.
• Ensure that you select a temperature setting that is suitable for your hair. Please refer to the below table. Always select a lower setting when you use the straightener for the first time.

Straighten your hair

1. Connect the plug to a power supply socket.
2. Slide the closing lock ( ) to unlock the appliance.
3. Press and hold the ( ) button until the LED light ( ) lights up and starts blinking.
   The ion function activates when the appliance is switched on. The function provides additional shine and reduces frizz. When the function is on, a special odor may be smelt and a sizzling sound may be heard, which is normal and caused by the ions that are generated ( ).
4. Press or ( ) to select a suitable temperature setting for your hair.
   When the appliance is heating up to the selected temperature, the LED light next to the temperature setting will continue to blink until it is ready for use.
   After about 30 seconds, the appliance is heated up and ready for use.
5. Comb your hair and take a section that is not wider than 5cm for straightening.
   Note: For thicker hair, it is suggested to create more sections.
6. Place it between the straightening plates () and press the handles firmly together.
7. Slide the straightener down the length of the hair slowly in a single motion (max. 5 seconds) from root to end, without stopping to prevent overheating.
   To create flicks, turn the straightener half-circle inwards ( or outwards ) when it reaches the hair ends and let the hair glide off the plates.
8. To straighten the rest of your hair, repeat steps 5 to 7.
   Note: The appliance is equipped with an auto-shut off function. After 60 minutes, the appliance switches off automatically.

After use:

1. Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
2. Place it on a heat-resistant surface until it cools down.
3. Clean the appliance and straightening plates by damp cloth.
4. Lock the straightening plates ().
5. Keep it in a safe and dry place, free of dust. You can also hang it with the hanging loop ( ).