Braun 5539 User manual

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Stapled booklet, 120 x 170 mm, 32 pages (incl. 8 pages cover), 1/1c = black

Silk•épil 5

Power Epilator
Épilateur électrique

5

Type 5340
Modèle 5340
Modelo 5340

www.braun.com

5280
5185

Braun Infolines

English 6

Français 14

Español 22

Thank you for purchasing a Braun product.
We hope you are completely satisfied with your
new Braun Silk·épil.
If you have any questions, please call:
US residents 1-800-BRAUN-11
1-800-272-8611
Canadian residents 1-800-387-6657

Merci d’avoir fait l’achat d’un produit Braun.
Nous espérons que vous serez entièrement satisfait
de votre nouvel épilateur Silk·épil de Braun.
Si vous avez des questions, veuillez appeler Braun
Canada : 1-800-387-6657

Gracias por haber comprado un producto Braun.
Esperamos que quede completamente satisfecho
con su nueva Silk·épil.
Si tiene alguna duda, por favor llame al:
01(800) 508-5800

97219206/XI-14
USA / CDN / MEX

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English

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

When disconnected, the hand-held part of this shaving appliance
may be cleaned under water.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. Use only in dry condition.

2. Do not submerge in water.

3. Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug
immediately.

4. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.

5. Do not place or store the appliance where it can fall or be pulled into
a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

6. Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately
after using.

7. Unplug this appliance before cleaning.

8. This appliance is provided with a special cord set with integrated
Safety Extra Low Voltage power supply. Do not exchange or
manipulate any part of it.

9. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged-in.

2. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on,

or near children or invalids.

3. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this

manual.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

4. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is

not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or if the
power supply has been dropped into water. Return the appliance to
a service center for examination and repair.

5. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

6. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

7. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are

being used or where oxygen is being administered.

8. Do not use this appliance with a damaged or broken foil, as serious

skin injuries may occur.

9. Always attach plug to appliance first, then to outlet. To disconnect,

turn all controls to «off», then remove plug from outlet.

10. When plugging to an electrical outlet outside the USA, use a plug

adapter to match the outlet’s pin configuration.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Our products are engineered to meet the
highest standards of quality, functionality
and design. We hope you thoroughly
enjoy using your Braun Silk·épil 5.
Please read the use instructions carefully
and completely before using the appli­ance and keep them for future reference.

Braun Silk·épil 5 has been designed to
make the removal of unwanted hair as
efficient, gentle and easy as possible.
Its proven epilation system removes hair
at the root, leaving your skin smooth for
up to 4 weeks.

Important

• This appliance is suitable for

cleaning under running tap
water.

Warning: Detach the appliance from

the power supply before cleaning any
of the heads with water.

• For hygienic reasons, do not share this

appliance with other persons.

• 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.

• Never use the epilation head (2)

without a cap (1).

General information on epilation

All methods of hair removal at the root
can lead to ingrown hair and irritation
(e.g. itching, discomfort and 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 at 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

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tend to diminish considerably with the
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
minimise 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) and varicose veins,
– around moles,
– reduced immunity of the skin, e.g.

diabetes mellitus, during pregnancy,

Raynaud’s disease, haemophilia,

candida or immune deficiency.

Some useful tips

If you have not used an epilator before,
or if you have not epilated for a longer
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.
Epilation is easier and more comfortable
when the hair has the optimal length of
2–5 mm (0.08 – 0.2 in). If hairs are
longer, we recommend that you first
shave (see section B) and epilate the
shorter, re-growing hairs a week later.

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 moisture cream
after epilation.

Fine hair which re-grows might not grow
up to the skin surface. The regular use of
massage sponges (e.g. after showering)

or exfoliation peelings helps to prevent
in-growing hair as the gentle scrubbing
action removes the upper skin layer and
fine hair can get through to the skin
surface.

Description

1a High frequency massaging rollers
1b Skin contact cap (only with model

5280)
2 Epilation head with tweezer element
3 Light
4 On/off switch
5 Release button
6 Special cord set
7 Shaver head attachment with

trimmer cap (only with model 5280)

8 Cooling glove

Preparing for use

• Your skin must be dry and free from

grease or cream.

• Before use, always make sure that

the epilation head (2) is clean and
provided with a cap (1).

• To change caps, press their lateral ribs

and pull off.

• To change heads, press the release

button (5).

Cooling glove for optional skin
cooling

For the first few epilations or if you have
sensitive skin, you can use the cooling
glove (8), recommended by dermatolo­gists to help reduce possible skin
irritation.

• Ensure that the gel pack has been

in the deep freezer (***) for at least
2 hours (for convenience you can store
the gel packs in the freezer).

• Insert the gel pack underneath the

cooling glove’s transparent foil. Use
only with glove.

• Put transparent (cool) side of the glove

on your leg.

• Start cooling for approximately
30 seconds, longer if needed.

• Epilate the cooled skin area immedi­ately.

• Repeat cooling and epilating until
completion.

• While epilating, please ensure your
skin is dry.

Important: Apply cooling glove to the
same area for no longer than 2 minutes.
Keep away from sunlight. Do not use
gel pack when damaged. Dispose of
in household waste. Do not use if you
are hypersensitive, allergic to the cold,
or if your skin suffers from sensory
disturbances, when suffering from
cardiac diseases or arterial circulatory
disorders.

A How to epilate

The epilation head (2) features Close­Grip Technology to ensure extra
efficiency especially with short hairs:
The 40 tweezers always keep close
contact to the skin to remove hairs as
short as grain of sand. The pivoting head
perfectly adapts to the body contours for
maximum thoroughness.
The high frequency massaging rollers
(1a) stimulate your skin effectively for an
extra gentle epilation.
The skin contact cap (1b) for fast
epilation ensures maximum skin contact,
positioning the tweezers at the optimal
position at all times.

1 Turning on
Turn the on/off switch (4) to operate

the appliance:

«I» = extra gentle
«II» = extra efficient
When switched on, the light (3) illumi-

nates the area to be epilated. This
gives you a better control for improved
epilation efficiency.

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2 How to guide the appliance

• Always stretch your skin when
epilating.

• Always make sure that the epilation
area is in close contact with your skin.

• The pivoting head automatically adapts
to the contours of your skin.

• Guide the appliance in a slow, con­tinuous movement without pressure
against the hair growth, in the direction
of the switch. As hair can grow in
different directions, it may also be
helpful to guide the appliance in
different directions to achieve optimal
results. The pulsating movements of
the massaging rollers stimulate and
relax the skin for a gentler epilation.

• If you are used to the sensation of
epilation and prefer a faster way of
removing hair, attach the skin contact
cap (1b) replacing the massaging
rollers (1a).

3 Leg epilation
Epilate your legs from the lower leg in

an upward direction. When epilating
behind the knee, keep the leg
stretched out straight.

4 Underarm and bikini line epilation
Please be aware that especially at the

beginning, these areas are particularly
sensitive to pain. Therefore, we
recommend that you start with switch
setting I. With repeated usage the pain
sensation will diminish.

Before epilating, thoroughly clean the

respective area to remove residues
(like deodorant). Then carefully dab
dry with a towel. When epilating the
underarm, keep your arm raised up so
that the skin is stretched and guide the
appliance in different directions. As
skin may be more sensitive directly
after epilation, avoid using irritating
substances such as deodorants with
alcohol.

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5 Cleaning the epilation head
Before cleaning, unplug the appliance.

Regular cleaning ensures better
performance.

a Brush cleaning:
Remove the cap and brush it out.

Thoroughly clean the tweezers from
the rear side of the epilator head with
the brush dipped into alcohol. While
doing so, turn the tweezer element
manually. This cleaning method
ensures best hygienic conditions for
the epilation head.

b Cleaning under running water:
Remove the cap. Hold the appliance

with the epilation head under running
water.

Then press the release button (5) to

remove the epilation head (2).

Thoroughly shake both, the epilation

head and the appliance to make sure
that remaining water can drip out.
Leave both parts to dry. Before
reattaching, make sure that they are
completely dry.

B Using the shaver head

attachment

a Trimmer cap
b Shaver foil
c Trimmer
d Release buttons
e Trim/shave selector
f Cutter block
g Shaver head base

Shaving

• Remove the epilation head and put on

the shaver head attachment (7) by
clicking it in.

• Pressing one of the lock keys, turn the
switch clockwise to setting «II».

• Make sure the trim/shave selector is in
the « » position.

• For best results, always make sure