Braun 5-511, 5-531, 5-537, 5-539, 5-541 operation manual

Silk

Wet &Dry Epilator

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épil

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91357545/IV-17

Type 5390

www.braun.com

Silk•épil 5

5-511
5-531
5-537
5-539
5-541
5-547

Braun Infolines

English 6

Français 11

Türkçe 17

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IE 1 800 509 448

FR 0 800 944 802
(service & appel gratuits)

TR 0850 220 0911

ZA 0860 112 188

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Braun GmbH
Frankfurter Straße 145
61476 Kronberg/Germany
www.braun.com
www.service.braun.com

UK/FR/TR/Arab

5-511

5-531

5-537

5-539

5-541

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5-547

8*

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3

5

9

4

5

6

10

Made in China

10a

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10c

3x LR 41

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10b

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* INGREDIENTS: PEG-115M, PEG-7M, PEG-100, SILICA, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, PENTAERYTHRITYL

TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIS(DI-T-BUTYL)PHOSPHITE,
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, BHT, GLYCOL

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90°90°

90°

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90°

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5

6

shave

gel

shower

gel

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4

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3.

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II

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III

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English

Before using the appliance, please read
the usage instructions carefully and keep
them for future reference.

Warning

•

For hygienic reasons, do not
share this appliance with other
people.

•

This appliance is provided with
a special cord set (6) with an
integrated Safety Extra Low
Voltage power supply. Do not
exchange or manipulate any
part of it. Otherwise there is
risk of electric shock. For elec­tric specifications, please see
printing on the special cord set.

•

Only use the special cord set
provided with the appliance.

•

If the appliance is marked

492, you can use it
with any Braun power supply
coded 492-XXXX.

•

This appliance is suitable
for use in a bathtub or

shower. For safety
reasons, it can only be oper­ated cordless.

•

This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8 years
and above and people with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if
they have been given super­vision or instruction concerning
the safe use of the appliance

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and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not
be made by children
they are older than 8 years

unless

and

supervised.

•

When switched on, the appliance
must never come in contact
with the hair on your head, eye­lashes, ribbons, etc. to prevent
any danger of injury as well as
to prevent blockage or damage
to the appliance.

Description

1 Skin contact cap
2 Epilation head
3 Charging light
4 On/off button
5 Release button
6 Special cord set (design can differ)
7 Massage cap*
8 Beginner cap with protective cover*
9 Shaver head with trimmer cap*
0 Pair of lighted tweezers*

* not with all models (see page 3)

Charging

• Before use, charge the appliance.
Using the special cord set (6), connect
the appliance to an electrical outlet with
the motor switched off. For best perfor­mance, we recommend that you always
use a fully charged appliance.

• Charging time is approximately 1 hour.

• The charging light flashes to show that

the appliance is being charged. When
the battery is fully charged, the charg­ing light shines permanently. Once fully
charged, use the appliance without the
cord. The charging light shines during
operation. If it goes off during operation,
it is time to recharge the appliance.

• A full charge provides up to 30 minutes
of cordless operation time.

• The best environmental temperature for
charging, using and storing the appliance
is between 15 °C and 35 °C. In case the
temperature is beyond this range, the
charging time might be longer whereas
the cordless operation time might be
reduced.

• At the end of its lifetime, the recharge­able battery can be replaced at an
authorized Braun Service Centre.

Switching on

Push the on/off button (4) to switch on
(speed 1).
Push a second time to switch to speed 2.
Push one more time to turn off the appli­ance.

Epilation

• When epilating on dry skin, your skin
must be free from grease or cream.

• The appliance can be used on wet
skin, even under running water. Make

sure that the skin is very moist. In order
to achieve optimum gliding conditions
for the appliance, you may use a
shower gel while epilating.

The epilation head (2) is equipped with
different caps (1, 7 or 8 depending on
model). Choose the cap according to your
needs:

Skin contact cap (1): provides a close
skin contact and adapts to all body areas.

Massage cap (7): can be used instead
of the skin contact cap (1). It stimulates
the skin to make the epilation process
more comfortable.

Always stretch your skin while epilating.
Hold the appliance at a right angle (90°)
against your skin and guide it in a slow,
continuous motion against the hair growth
in the direction of the switch.

Use on legs: Epilate your legs in an
upward direction. When epilating behind

the knee, keep the leg stretched out
straight. Keep your leg stretched out
straight when removing hair in the area
behind the knee.

Use on underarm and bikini zone: Since
these areas are sensitive to pain, start
with speed I. With repeated usage, the
pain sensation will diminish. Before epilat­ing, thoroughly clean the respective area
to remove residues (like deodorant).
When epilating the underarm, keep your
arm raised up and guide the appliance in
different directions in order to catch all
hairs that might grow in various directions.

Beginner cap (8) for first time users:
combines epilation and shaving to help
getting used to hair removal from the root.
It has been designed for wet usage on legs
only. Always apply shave foam or gel on
your wet skin when using the beginner cap.

In the beginning phase (first 4 weeks), use
the epilator with the beginner cap once a
week to epilate and shave. Take special
care on bony, uneven skin areas in order
to avoid injuries caused by the blades.
Between usages, rinse off the foam built
up on the beginner cap.
After 4 weeks, you will be used to hair
removal and can switch to epilation using
the skin contact (1) or massage cap (7).
If you want to continue to use the beginner
cap, make sure to replace it after 12 usages
(or in case the blade shows signs of wear,
kinks, or damage). Replacement caps
(reference #771WD) are available from the
retailer where the appliance was bought,
from Braun Service Centres or via
www.service.braun.com.

Epilation tips

• If you have not used an epilator before,
or if you have not epilated for a long
period of time, it may take a short time
for your skin to adapt to epilation.
The discomfort experienced in the
beginning will decrease considerably
with repeated use as the skin adapts to
the process.

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• When epilating for the first time, it is
advisable to epilate in the evening, so
that any possible reddening can disap­pear overnight. To relax the skin we rec­ommend applying a moisturizing cream
after epilating.

• Epilation is easier and more comforta­ble when the hair is at the optimum
length of 2 to 5 mm. If hairs are longer,
we recommend that you first shave and
epilate the shorter, re-growing hairs
after 3 to 5 days.

• Fine, re-growing hairs might not grow
up to the skin surface. Exfoliation helps
preventing in-grown hairs by scrubbing/
removing the upper skin layer so that
fine hairs can get through to the skin
surface.

Cleaning the epilation head

Regularly cleaning the epilation head
ensures good hygienic conditions. First
remove the cap used (1, 7 or 8) and rinse
it under running water. To remove the epil­ation head, press the release button (5).

Dry: Thoroughly clean the tweezers ele­ment using the cleaning brush.

Wet: After each wet usage (especially
with gel), clean the epilation head under
running water. During cleaning, turn on
the epilator for a few seconds. Re-attach
one of the caps only when the epilation
head is completely dry.

General information on epilation

All methods of hair removal from the root
can lead to in-grown hairs and irritation
(e.g. itching, discomfort or reddening of
the skin), depending on the condition of
the skin and hair. This is a normal reaction
and should quickly disappear, but may be
stronger when you are removing hair from
the root for the first few times or if you
have sensitive skin.
If after 36 hours the skin still shows irrita­tion, we recommend that you contact your
physician.
In general, the skin reaction and the sen­sation of pain tend to diminish considera-

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bly with repeated use of Silk·épil.
In some cases inflammation of the skin
could occur when bacteria penetrate the
skin (e.g. when sliding the appliance over
the skin). Thorough cleaning of the epila­tion head before each use will minimize
the risk of infection.
If you have any doubts about using this
appliance, please consult your physician.
In the following cases, this appliance
should only be used after prior consulta­tion with a physician: eczema, wounds,
inflamed skin reactions such as folliculitis
(purulent hair follicles), varicose veins,
around moles, reduced immunity of the
skin, e.g. diabetes mellitus, during preg­nancy, Raynaud’s disease, haemophilia,
immune deficiency or candida.

Shaving (see picture section B)

The shaver head (9) is designed for a fast
and close shave of legs, underarms and
bikini line, contour trimming and cutting
hair to 5 mm length. Use the shaver head
only on dry skin and with speed II.

a Shaving: Select « ».
b Contour trimming: Select « ».
c Cutting hair to 5 mm length:

Select « » and put on the trimmer

cap (I).

d Cleaning

Tap the shaver foil (II) on a flat surface.
Do not clean it with the brush as this
may damage the foil.

e The shaving parts need to be lubrica-

ted regularly every 3 months.

f Replace the foil frame (II) and cutter

block (III) when you notice a reduced
shaving performance. Replacements
parts can be obtained from your
retailer or Braun Customer Service
Centres or via www.service.braun.com.
Do not shave with a damaged foil.

Lighted tweezers

Caution

• The tweezers are not designed or
intended to be used by children.

• Do not point the LED light into your or
somebody else’s eyes.

• Do not allow the tweezers to get in con­tact with water or wet hands.

• Inspect regularly for signs of damage
and discontinue use in case of damage
or defects.

• Keep button cell batteries out of reach
of children and pets to avoid swallow­ing.

• Batteries may leak if empty or not used
for a long time. In order to protect you
and the appliance, remove and replace
exhausted batteries in a timely manner.
Non-rechargeable batteries are not to
be recharged. The supply terminals are
not be short-circuited. Do not mix new
and used batteries or different battery
types. Insert batteries with correct
polarity.

• Avoid skin contact whilst handling
leaking batteries. Do not dispose of
batteries in fire.

How to use

The tweezers (10) are intended for removing
individual hairs in the face (e.g. eyebrows).
They are ready for use since they include
3 button cell batteries. Remove the switch
lock before first use (10a).
To turn on the light, push the on/off
switch (10b). Always pull out the hair in the
direction of the hair growth. Do not use the
tweezers to remove hairs that grow out of
moles.

Replacing the batteries (10c)

1. Use a small coin to unscrew the base of
the battery compartment (turn coun­ter-clockwise).

2. Carefully remove used batteries and
insert 3 new batteries (type LR 41) with
the « – » poles first. Then replace the
base by screwing it clockwise onto the
battery compartment.

Disposal

The products contain batteries
and recyclable electronic waste.
To protect the environment, do not
dispose of them in the household
waste, but take them to appropriate local
collection points.

Subject to change without notice

Guarantee

We grant a 2 year guarantee on the pro­duct commencing on the date of
purchase. Within the guarantee period we
will eliminate any defects in the appliance
resulting from faults in materials or work­manship, free of charge either by repai­ring or replacing the complete appliance
at our discretion.
This guarantee extends to every country
where this appliance is supplied by Braun
or its appointed distributor.
This guarantee does not cover: damage
due to improper use, normal wear or use
as well as defects that have a negligible
effect on the value or operation of the
appliance.
The guarantee becomes void if repairs are
undertaken by unauthorised persons and
if original Braun parts are not used.
To obtain service within the guarantee
period, hand in or send the complete
appliance with your sales receipt to an
authorised Braun Customer Service
Centre (address information available
online at www.service.braun.com).

For UK only:

This guarantee in no way affects your
rights under statutory law.

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