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introduction
With your new epilator you can remove unwanted hair
quickly, easily and effectively. It is suitable for removing hair
from your legs, underarms and bikini line.
The rotating discs catch even the shortest hairs (down
to 0.5mm) and pull them out by the root. The hairs
that grow back are soft and thin. Epilating with this new
appliance leaves your skin smooth and hair-free for
several weeks.
This epilator comes with a massage attachment and an
efficiency cap. The massage attachment helps to minimise
the pulling sensation and gives you a more pleasant
feeling during epilation. The massage attachment pivots for
optimal contour following and can be easily detached for
better cleaning. The efficiency cap ensures maximum skin
contact for more efficient epilation.
general description (Fig. 1)
Massage attachment
A
Efficiency cap
B
Epilating discs
C
Epilating head
D
On/off slide
E
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O = off
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I = normal speed
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II = high speed
Socket for appliance plug
F
Adapter
G
Cleaning brush
H
Peeling glove
I
important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
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Keep the appliance and the adapter dry.
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Do not use the appliance near or over a washbasin
or bath filled with water.
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Do not use the appliance in the bath or in the
shower.
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If you use the appliance in the bathroom, do not use
an extension cord.
Warning
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Check if the mains voltage indicated on the appliance
corresponds to the local mains voltage before you
connect the appliance.
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Only use the appliance in combination with the
adapter supplied.
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Do not use the appliance if the adapter or the
appliance itself is damaged.
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If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced
with one of the original type in order to avoid a
hazard.
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The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut
off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as
this causes a hazardous situation.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
Caution
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To prevent damage and injuries, keep the running
appliance away from scalp hair, eyebrows, eyelashes,
clothes, threads, cords, brushes etc.
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Do not use the appliance on irritated skin or skin
with varicose veins, rashes, spots, moles (with hairs)
or wounds without consulting your doctor first.
People with a reduced immune response or people
who suffer from diabetes mellitus, haemophilia or
immunodeficiency should also consult their doctor
first.
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Your skin may become a little red and irritated the
first few times you use the epilator. This phenomenon
is absolutely normal and quickly disappears. As
you use the appliance more often, your skin gets
used to epilation, skin irritation decreases and
regrowth becomes thinner and softer. If the irritation
has not disappeared within three days, we advise you
to consult a doctor.
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Do not use the peeling glove immediately before or
after epilation.
general
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Regular massages with the peeling glove may help to
prevent ingrowing hairs.
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Regular cleaning and proper maintenance ensure
optimal results and a long life for the appliance.
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
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Do not use the appliance near or over a washbasin
or bath filled with water (Fig. 2).
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Do not use the appliance in the bath or in the
shower (Fig. 3).
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If you use the appliance in the bathroom, do not use
an extension cord (Fig. 4).
general information about epilation
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When you use the appliance for the first time, we
advise you to try it out on an area with only light
hair growth. This helps you get accustomed to the
epilation process.
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Make sure your skin is clean, entirely dry and free
from grease. Do not use any cream before you start
to epilate.
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Epilation is easier just after a bath or shower. Make
sure your skin is completely dry when you start to
epilate.
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We advise you to epilate before you go to bed
at night, as this allows any skin irritation that may
develop to diminish overnight.
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For optimal epilation results, the hairs should not
be longer than 10mm. Use one of the following
methods if the hairs are longer than 10mm:
1
Shorten the hairs to a maximum length of 10mm
with a trimmer. Afterwards you can immediately start
with epilation.
2
Shave the hairs completely. Then you can start to
epilate after a few days (minimum hair length 0.5mm
necessary).
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As the hairs are removed by the root, epilation may
cause some skin discomfort the first few times you
use the epilator. This effect gradually diminishes when
you use the appliance more often. Regrowth tends to
be softer both in appearance and to the touch.
Connecting the appliance
1
Insert the appliance plug into the appliance (Fig. 5).
2
Insert the adapter into the wall socket.
Epilating the legs
If you are new to epilation, we advise you to start
epilating with the pivoting massage attachment. This
attachment relaxes the skin and eases the sensation of
epilation.
If you are used to epilation, use the efficiency cap. The
efficiency cap ensures maximum skin contact and allows
you to epilate your legs more quickly and efficiently.
Only use the efficiency cap on your legs.
1
Put the desired attachment on the epilating
head (Fig. 6).
2
Select the desired speed to switch on the appliance.
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Select speed I for areas with little hair growth, for
hard-to-reach areas and for areas where bones are
located directly beneath the skin, such as knees and
ankles.
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Select speed II for larger areas with stronger hair
growth.
3
Stretch the skin with your free hand to make the
hairs stand upright.
4
Place the epilator perpendicularly onto the skin
with the on/off slide pointing in the direction in
which you are going to move the appliance (Fig. 7).
5
Move the appliance slowly over the skin, against the
direction of hair growth.
Press the appliance lightly onto the skin.
Using the peeling glove
Use the peeling glove in the shower. Regular massages
with the peeling glove may help to prevent ingrown hairs.
Do not use the peeling glove immediately before or
after epilation.
Cleaning and maintenance
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or
aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the
appliance.
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Never rinse the appliance or the adapter under the
tap (Fig. 8).
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Keep the appliance and the adapter dry (Fig. 9).
Cleaning the attachments
1
Switch off the appliance.
2
Remove the adapter from the wall socket (1)
and pull the appliance plug out of the appliance
(2) (Fig. 10).
3
Remove the attachment (efficiency cap or massage
attachment) from the epilating head (Fig. 11).
4
Remove loose hairs with the cleaning brush.
5
Rinse the attachment under the tap while turning it.
6
Dry the attachment before you use or store it.
Cleaning the epilating head
1
Switch off the appliance.
2
Remove the adapter from the wall socket (1)
and pull the appliance plug out of the appliance
(2) (Fig. 10).
3
Push the epilating head in the direction of the
arrow (1) and remove it from the appliance
(2) (Fig. 12).
4
Remove loose hairs with the cleaning
brush (Fig. 13).
5
Rinse the epilating head under the tap for 5-10
seconds while turning it (Fig. 14).
6
Shake the epilating head firmly and dry it
thoroughly with a tea towel (Fig. 15).
Note: Make sure the epilating head is completely dry before
you place it back onto the appliance.
Environment
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Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
at an official collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 16).
guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please
visit the Philips website at
www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care
Centre in your country (you find its phone number in
the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer
Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips
dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips
Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
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.
Problem
Cause
Poor
You move the
epilating
epilator in the
results.
wrong direction.
Solution
Move the appliance
against the direction
of hair growth, with
the on/off slide
pointing in the
direction in which
you move the
appliance.
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