Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The skin feels
more sensitive
than usual during
treatment.
The light intensity
you have chosen
is too high.
Check the skin/hair colour table before each use, to ensure
you select the right light intensity for each treatment. If
necessary, select a lower light intensity.
You did not shave
the areas to be
treated.
Shave the areas to be treated before you use the appliance.
If shaving causes skin irritation, trim hairs as short as possible
and use the Lumea Essential at a comfortable setting.
The light exit
window is broken.
If the light exit window is broken, do not use the appliance
anymore, to avoid the risk of skin reactions. Contact the
Consumer Care Centre in your country, your Philips dealer
or a Philips service centre.
I experience an
unacceptable pain
sensation when I
use the appliance.
You did not shave
the areas to
be treated
Shave the areas to be treated before you use the appliance.
If shaving causes skin irritation, trim hairs as short as possible
and use the Lumea Essential at a comfortable setting.
You treated an
area for which the
appliance is not
intended.
You must not use the appliance on your face, inner labia,
vagina, anus, nipples and areolas. Men must not use it on
their face or scrotum.
You have used a
light intensity that
is too high for you.
Reduce the light intensity to a level that is comfortable for
you. See chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Light intensity’.
The light exit
window is broken.
If the light exit window of the body attachment is broken,
do not use the appliance with this body attachment any
more. Go to your dealer or a Philips service centre or
contact the Consumer Care Centre to have the body
attachment replaced.
The appliance is
not suitable for
your hair or skin
colour.
Do not use the appliance if your body hair is light blond, red,
grey or white. Do not use the appliance either if you have
dark skin. Consult the body hair and skin colour table in the
Quick Start Guide.
The treated areas
become red after
the treatment.
Slight redness
is harmless and
normal and
disappears quickly.
No action required.
The skin reaction
after the treatment
lasts longer than
usual.
You have used a
light intensity that
is too high for you.
Select a lower light intensity the next time. See chapter
‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Light intensity. If the skin reaction
lasts longer than 3 days, contact your doctor.
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