HoMedics duo pro IPL-HH160-GB, Instruction Manual

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InStrUCtIonS­For­USe­– haIr­reMoVaL
N.B. It is recommended to carry out the Spot test (page 5) at least 48hrs prior to treatment to choose a
safe treatment level for your skin.
1. Prior­to­use,­make­sure­your­skin­is­shaved,­clean­and­dry­(free­of­any­residue­such­as­powders,­creams,
makeup,­antiperspirants­or­deodorants).
Warning! neVer­use­flammable­liquids­such­as­alcohol­or­acetone­to­clean­the­skin­before­using­duo.
2. having­followed­duo­set-up­steps­above,­press­the­power­button­ q to­turn­on­the­device.­the­Led
indicator­for­level­1­will­illuminate.
3. the­device­sets­itself­on­the­lowest­energy­level.­Use­the­power­button­to­increase­the­energy­level­to­reach
the­level­determined­in­the­spot­test­and­according­to­your­convenience.­the­energy­level­lights­will­light
up­blue­(aFt)/white­(IPL)­according­to­the­selected­level.
4. Place­the­applicator­treatment­window­on­the­required­treatment­area­with­full­contact­to­the­skin­(the
applicator­will­not­trigger­a­pulse­if­there­is­not­full­skin­contact­and­the­green­‘ready’­indicator­light­will
stop­flashing­but­remain­illuminated­when­the­device­is­in­good­contact­with­the­skin).
5. dependent­on­the­energy­level­selected­the­device­can­be­used­in­two­ways:­
Freeglide method (AFT): this­is­the­method­used­on­energy­levels­1-3.­hold­the­pulse­button­down
continuously­and­slowly­move­the­device­over­the­skin­maintaining­constant­contact.­In­this­mode­it­is
necessary­to­repeatedly­pass­the­device­over­the­same­area­up­to­5­times­to­ensure­maximum­coverage
N.B. the­higher­the­level­the­slower­you­will­need­to­glide­the­device.­this­is­because­the­more­energy
released,­the­slower­the­pulse­rate.
Single shot method (IPL): this­is­the­recommended­method­to­use­for­high­energy­levels­4-5.­With­the
treatment­window­in­contact­with­the­skin,­press­the­trigger­button­and­wait­for­the­flash.­only­shoot­once
before­moving­the­device­to­the­next­treatment­area­ensuring­there­are­no­gaps­or­overlaps­in­the­treated
area.­Wait­for­the­status­indicator­Led­to­stop­flashing­(up­to­3.5­seconds)­before­pressing­the­pulse­button
again.­
during­both­treatment­methods­you­will­see­a­bright­flash,­hear­a­popping­noise­and­may­feel­a­mild
stinging­and/or­heat­sensation.
6. repeat­steps­4­and­5­until­all­the­chosen­area­has­been­treated.­ The product should not be used for more
than 30 minutes at one time. After 30 minutes are up, switch the device off and unplug from the wall.
NB:
If­the­device­is­left­on­but­not­used­for­approximately­3­minutes­it­will­automatically­switch­itself­off.­If
this­has­happened,­press­the­power­button­to­turn­the­device­back­on.
Facial treatment
Only use the facial adaptor to treat the face (*available for purchase separately)
the­facial­skin­is­a­sensitive­area­that­requires­special­care­and­caution.­Make­sure­you­follow­all­instructions
and­safety­precautions­carefully­in­order­to­avoid­adverse­effects.­to­maximise­safety,­both­aFt­and­IPL­power
levels­will­function­in­single­shot­mode­for­greater­control­when­treating­the­face.­the­facial­adaptor­includes
a­pressure­sensor,­the­treatment­window­must­be­in­good­contact­with­the­skin­otherwise­the­device­will­not
flash.­
Start the treatment on level 1 and increase only if the treatment is comfortable.
the­facial­cartridge­is­available­to­buy­separately,­it­is­recommended­that­you­use­this­when­performing­facial
treatment­as­it­is­specially­designed­to­fit­smaller­areas­such­as­the­top­lip.
Fitting the facial adaptor
(*sold separately)
the­facial­adaptor­attaches­to­the­product­in­the­same­way­as­the­standard­cartridge.­See­page­10­for
instructions.
Warning!
1) do­not­use­the­device­on­the­face­above­the­cheek­line,­around­the­eyes,­eyebrows­or­eyelashes­as­this
could­cause­serious­eye­damage.­
2) Protective­goggles­are­included­with­the­facial­cartridge­(sold­separately).­these­should­be­worn­to
decrease­discomfort­when­treating­near­the­eyes.­­
3) do­not­use­the­device­to­treat­hair­growth­in­the­nose­and­ears­(see­page­3).
4) Make­sure­you­do­a­Spot­test­48­hours­prior­to­treatment.­the­Spot­test­should­be­done­in­a­hair-free­area
such­as­below­the­ear­or­the­side­of­the­neck­to­determine­the­energy­level.
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