Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the
support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. With
your new epilator you can remove unwanted hair quickly, easily and effectively. It is
suitable for removing hair from your legs and underarms. The rotating discs catch
even the shortest hairs and pull them out by the root. The hairs that grow back are
softer and thinner. Epilating with this new appliance leaves your skin smooth and hair-
free for several weeks. This epilator comes with a sensitive area cap, which has been
specially designed to epilate sensitive areas, such as your underarms. It minimises the
pulling sensation of epilation.
General description (Fig. 1)
A
Sensitive area cap
B
Epilating discs
C
Epilating head
D
On/off slide
- O = off
- I = normal speed
- II = high speed
E
Socket for appliance plug
F
Adapter
G
Small plug
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future
reference.
Danger
- Keep the appliance and the adapter dry.
-
Do not use the appliance near or over a washbasin or bath filled with
water (Fig. 2).
- Do not use the appliance in the bath or in the shower (Fig. 3).
- If you use the appliance in the bathroom, do not use an extension cord (Fig. 4).
Warning
- Only use the appliance in combination with the adapter supplied.
- Do not use the appliance or the adapter if it is damaged.
- If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the original type in
order to avoid a hazard.
- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to replace it with
another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
- 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.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Caution
- Only epilate the underarms with the sensitive area cap attached.
- This appliance is only intended for removing women’s body hair from
the underarms and legs. Do not use it for any other purpose.
- To prevent damage and injuries, keep the
running
appliance (with or without
attachment) away from scalp hair, eyebrows, eyelashes, clothes, threads, cords,
brushes etc.
- 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.
- Do not use the epilating head or the sensitive area cap if it is damaged or
broken, as this may cause injury.
- Make sure the socket is live when you charge the appliance. The electricity supply
to sockets in mirror cabinets over washbasins or shaver sockets in bathrooms
may be cut off when the light is turned off.
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
Note: Clean the epilating head before first use.
Epilation tips
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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 to get accustomed to the epilation process.
- Epilation is easier just after taking a bath or shower. Make sure your skin is
completely dry when you start epilating.
- Make sure your skin is clean, entirely dry and free from grease. Do not use any
cream before you start epilating.
- Epilation is easier and more comfortable when the hair has the optimum length
of 3–4 mm. If the hairs are longer, we recommend that you shave first and epilate
the shorter regrowing hairs after 1 or 2 weeks.
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When you epilate for the first time, we advise you to epilate in the evening, so
that any reddening that develops can disappear overnight.
- While epilating stretch your skin with your free hand. This lifts up the hairs and
helps to minimise the pulling sensation.
- For optimal performance, place the appliance on the skin at right angles (90°)
with the on/off slide pointing in the direction in which you are going to move the
appliance. Guide the appliance across the skin against the direction of hair growth
in a slow, continuous movement without exerting any pressure.
- On some areas, hair may grow in different directions. In this case, it may be
helpful to move the appliance in different directions to achieve optimal results.
- To relax the skin, we advise you to apply a moisturising cream after epilation.
- Fine hair that regrows might not grow up to the skin surface. Regular use of an
exfoliating sponge or cream (e.g. during showering) helps to prevent ingrowing
hair as the gentle scrubbing action removes the upper skin layer. This allows fine
hair to get through to the skin surface.
Connecting the appliance
1
Insert the appliance plug into the appliance (Fig. 5).
2
Insert the adapter into the wall socket.
Epilating the legs
1
Select the desired speed to switch on the appliance (Fig. 6).
Preferably use speed II. Switch to 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.
2
Stretch the skin with your free hand to make the hairs stand upright.
3
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).
4
Move the appliance slowly over the skin, against the direction of hair
growth. (Fig. 8)
Press the appliance lightly onto the skin.
Epilating the underarms
Your epilator comes with a sensitive area cap that reduces the number of active
epilating discs. This makes the appliance ideal for epilating the sensitive areas of the
body, such as the underarms. The first few times you use the appliance, these areas
are particularly sensitive to pain, but after repeated use the pain sensation diminishes.
Tip: For optimal comfort and to achieve the best results, make sure the hairs are not too
long (approx. 4mm).
1
Thoroughly clean the area to be epilated to remove any residues of deodorant,
cream etc. Then dab the area dry.
2
Attach the sensitive area cap to the epilating head (Fig. 9).
3
Switch on the appliance. Preferably use speed II. Switch to speed I for areas
with little hair growth and for hard-to-reach areas.
4
Stretch the skin with your free hand. When epilating the underarms, raise your
arm to stretch the skin (Fig. 10).
5
Place the appliance perpendicularly onto your skin, with the on/off slide
pointing in the direction in which you are going to move the appliance.
6
Move the appliance slowly over the skin, against the direction of the hair
growth. Move the appliance in different directions.
Cleaning and maintenance
Note: Make sure the appliance is switched off and unplugged before you start to clean it.
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as
petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
- Never rinse the appliance or the adapter under the tap (Fig. 11).
- Keep the appliance and the adapter dry (Fig. 12).
Cleaning the sensitive area cap
1
If attached, remove the sensitive area cap from the epilating head (Fig. 13).
2
Rinse the sensitive area cap under the tap while turning it.
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