Preparing For Use - Philips EnergyLight HF3309 Bedienungsanleitung

- 1 = on/off button
- 2 = light intensity ring
- 3 = timer
- 4 = energy level indicator
- 5 = distance selection ring
- 6 = pause button
Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using the appliance and save them for future
reference.
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Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before
you connect the appliance.
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Keep this appliance away from water! Do not use this appliance in damp environments (e.g. in
a bathroom or near a swimming pool).
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If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by
Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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Always unplug the appliance after use.
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Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
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The duration of the light bath depends on the distance at which the appliance is used. See
chapter 'Using the appliance' for the appropriate distance and duration. Repeat the light bath
on at least five successive days (take them at a time that suits you and make this a daily habit
during the course).You can start a new light bath course (5 or more successive days)
whenever you feel you need it.
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Use the light of this appliance as an addition to the normal light (sunlight, electric light) in
your home. Do not use the appliance in a room that is not illuminated by any other light
source.
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It is not advisable to look into the light too long.
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After the first few light baths you may experience some eye strain and/or a light headache.
These side effects tend to disappear quickly.
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Consult your doctor before you start using the EnergyLight if:
- you have suffered from or are suffering from severe depression;
- you are hypersensitive to light (e.g. diabetics and epileptics);
- you have eye complaints;
- you are on specific medication (i.e. certain antidepressants, psychotropic drugs or malaria
tablets);
- you have high blood pressure.
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If using the appliance causes you to become too active, we advise you to reduce the light
dose. If there is no improvement, we advise you to consult your doctor.
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If you feel exhausted, distressed or restless and/or suffer from sleeping problems (e.g.
insomnia) after having used the appliance, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or
psychotherapist.
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This appliance meets the requirements of MDD 93/42/EEC for medical appliances.

Preparing for use

1 Place the appliance on a tabletop.
2 Put the plug in a wall socket (220-240V) (fig. 2).
3 Switch the appliance on by pressing the on/off button.
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