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

Silk• épil® 5

Wet&Dry Epilator

91357545/ IV-17

Silk•épil 5	5-511
	5-531
	5-537
	5-539
Type 5390	5-541
www.braun.com	5-547

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3x LR 41

*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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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 super-

vision or instruction concerning the safe use of the appliance

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

5Release button

6 Special cord set (design can differ)

7Massage 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.

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•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-

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 « ».

cCutting 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.

eThe shaving parts need to be lubricated regularly every 3 months.

fReplace 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.

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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 coun- ter-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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