Introduction
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With your new epilator you can remove unwanted hair
quickly, easily and effectively. It is suitable for removing hair
from your legs.
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.
Opti-start cap with massage element
Your epilator comes with an opti-start cap with massage
element that allows you to epilate with optimal efficiency
and gentleness. It ensures ideal contact with the skin and
optimal positioning of the appliance, so that hairs are
removed effectively in one stroke. The massage element
gives you a relaxing and pleasant sensation during
epilation.
General description (Fig. 1)
A
Opti-start cap with massage element
B
Epilating discs
C
Epilating head
D
On/off slide
O = off
I = normal speed
II = high speed
E
Socket for appliance plug
F
Small plug
G
Adapter
H
Cleaning brush
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
This appliance is only intended for removing women’s
body hair from the 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.
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
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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 opti-start cap with
massage element if they are damaged or broken, as
this may cause injury.
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
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.
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. The 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 and fine hair can get
through to the skin surface.
When you use the opti-start cap with massage
element, make sure that the massage element always
stays in contact with the skin. The massage element
stimulates and relaxes the skin for a gentler epilation.
Connecting the appliance
1
Insert the appliance plug into the appliance (Fig. 5).
2
Insert the adapter into the wall socket.
Epilating the legs
We advise you to start epilating with the opti-start cap
with massage element. The opti-start cap with massage
element ensures maximum skin contact and allows you to
epilate your legs more quickly and efficiently.
If you already have some experience with epilation, you
can simply use the epilating head without any attachment.
1
Put the opti-start cap with massage element on the
epilating head (Fig. 6).
2
Select the desired speed to switch on the
appliance (Fig. 7).
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.
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. 8).
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Move the appliance slowly over the skin, against the
direction of hair growth.
Press the appliance lightly onto the skin.
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. 9).
Keep the appliance and the adapter dry (Fig. 10).
Cleaning the opti-start cap with massage
element
1
Remove the opti-start cap with massage element
from the epilating head (Fig. 11).
2
Remove loose hairs from the attachment with the
cleaning brush.
3
Rinse the opti-start cap with massage element
under the tap while turning it.
4
Dry the opti-start cap with massage element before
you use or store it.
Cleaning the epilating head
1
Push the epilating head in the direction of the
arrows on the back of the appliance (1) and remove
it (2) (Fig. 12).
2
Remove loose hairs with the cleaning
brush (Fig. 13).
3
Rinse the epilating head under the tap for 5-10
seconds while turning it (Fig. 14).
4
Shake the epilating head firmly (Fig. 15).
Dry the epilating head thoroughly with a tea towel.
Note: Make sure the epilating head is completely dry before
you place it back onto the appliance.
Replacement
All parts of the appliance can be replaced. If you need to
replace one or more of the following parts, go to your
Philips dealer or an authorised Philips service centre:
appliance itself
epilating head
opti-start cap with massage element
cleaning brush
adapter
Environment
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 service or information or if you have a
problem, please visit the Philips website at
www.philips.com
or contact the Philips Consumer Care
Centre in your country (you find its phone number in
the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer
Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips
dealer.
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