Philips HB953 [4/36] English

Introduction

The tanning appliance

With this tanning appliance you can suntan comfortably at home.The tanning lamps emit visible light, heat and ultraviolet light, giving you the

impression you are sunbathing in real sunlight.The special UV filters only pass the light that is required to get a tan.

The tanning lamps emit sufficient infrared light to provide a comfortable warmth.

A timer ensures that each session does not last longer than 30 minutes. Just as with natural sunlight, overexposure must be avoided (see chapter

'Tanning and your health').

Important

◗ Always unplug the appliance after use.

◗ Water and electricity are a dangerous combination! Do not use this appliance in wet surroundings (e.g. in the bathroom or near a

shower or swimming pool).

◗ If you have just been swimming or have just taken a shower, dry yourself thoroughly before using the appliance.

◗ Let the appliance cool down after use for approx. 15 minutes before folding it back into transport position and storing it.

◗ Make sure the vents in the lamp units and in the base remain open during use.

◗ The appliance has been fitted with an automatic protection against overheating. If the appliance is insufficiently cooled (e.g. because the

vents are covered), the appliance will switch off automatically. Once the cause of overheating has been removed and the appliance has

cooled down, the appliance can be switched on again.

◗ The UV filters become very hot when using the appliance. Do not touch them.

◗ Do not take a tanning session if you have a disease and/or if you use a medication or cosmetics that increase the sensitivity of your skin.

Be extra careful if you are hypersensitive to UV light or infrared light. Consult your doctor in case of doubt.

◗ Do not tan a particular part of your body more than once a day.Avoid excessive exposure to natural sunlight on the same day.

◗ Consult your doctor if persistent lumps or sores appear on the skin, or if there are changes in pigmented moles.

◗ The appliance is not to be used by people who get sunburnt without tanning when exposed to the sun, by persons suffering from

sunburn, by children, or by persons who suffer (or have previously suffered) from skin cancer or who are predisposed to skin cancer.

◗ Always wear the protective goggles provided with the appliance while tanning to protect your eyes from excessive doses of visible light,

UV light and infrared light (also see the chapter 'Tanning and your health').

◗ Remove creams, lipstick and other cosmetics well in advance of a tanning session.

◗ Do not use any quick-tan lotions or creams meant to speed up the tanning process.

◗ Colours may fade under the influence of the sun.The same effect may occur when using this appliance.

◗ Do not expect the appliance to yield better results than the natural sun.

Tanning and your health

The sun, UV and tanning

The sun

◗ The sun supplies various types of energy.Visible light enables us to see, ultraviolet (UV) light gives us a tan and the infrared (IR) light in

sunrays provides the heat in which we like to bask.

UV, tanning and your health

Just as with natural sunlight, the tanning process will take some time.The first effect will only become visible after a few sessions (see chapter

'Tanning sessions: how often and how long?').

Therefore it is highly important:

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that you follow the instructions in chapters 'Important' and 'Tanning sessions: how often and how long?'.

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that the tanning distance (distance between the UV filters and the body) is 65 cm.

B

that you do not exceed the maximum number of tanning hours per year (i.e. 20 hours or 1200 minutes).

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that you always wear the goggles provided while tanning.

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