Braun 7281 WD User manual

Silk•épil

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Legs, Body
& Face 7681 WD

Type 5377

Legs & Body
7281 WD

www.braun.com

Braun Infolines

English 6

Français 12

Español 19

Português 26

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

UK 0800 783 7010

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English

Our products are engineered to meet the
highest standards of quality, functionality and
design. We hope you thoroughly enjoy using
your Braun Silk·épil 7.

Please read the use instructions carefully
before using the appliance and keep them
for future reference.

Braun Silk·épil 7 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 weeks. As the
hair that re-grows is fine and soft, there will
be no more stubble.

Important

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

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This appliance is provided with a
special cord set with an integrated
Safety Extra Low Voltage power
supply. Do not exchange or
manipulate

any part of it. Other-

wise there is risk of electric shock.

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This appliance is suitable

for use in a bathtub or
shower. For safety reasons, it can
only be operated cordlessly.

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This appliance can be used by
children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been

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given super vision or instruction
concerning the safe use of the
appliance and understand the
hazards involved. Children should
not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance
should not be made by children
unless they are older than 8 years
and supervised.

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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.

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Never use the epilation head (2)
without cap (1).

General information on epilation

All methods of hair removal at the root can
lead to in-growing 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 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 is at the optimum length of
2-5 mm. If hairs are longer, we recommend
that you either shave first and epilate the
shorter, re-growing hairs after 1 or 2 weeks.
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 Massage System
1b EfficiencyPro cap
2 Epilation head
3 «smartlight»
4 Switch with lock keys
5a Charging light
5b Low charge light
6 Release button
7 Special cord set
8 Underarm head (not with all models)
9 Precision head (not with all models)
10 Shaver head attachment with OptiTrim

comb
11 Cooling application
11a Gel pack
11b Ice glove

Charging

• Before use, charge the appliance. For best

performance, we recommend that you
always use a fully charged appliance.
Using the special cord set, connect the
appliance to an electrical outlet with the
motor switched off. Charging time is
approximately 1 hour.

• The green charging light (5a) flashes to

show that the epilator is being charged.
When the battery is fully charged, the
charging light shines permanently. Once
fully charged, use the appliance without
cord.

• When the red low-charge light (5b) flashes,

reconnect the appliance to an electrical
outlet via the special cord set to recharge.

• A full charge provides up to 40 minutes of

cordless operation time.

• Wet usage might reduce the operation

time. We recommend that you recharge the
appliance after each use.

• The best temperature range for charging,

using and storing the appliance is between

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15 °C and 35 °C. In case the temperature
is far beyond this range, charging time
might be longer whereas the cordless
operation time might be reduced.

Getting prepared for …

… dry usage

Your skin must be dry and free from grease
or cream.
Optional skin cooling: For the first few
epilations or if you have sensitive skin, you
can use the ice glove, 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 glove‘s
transparent foil. Use only with glove.

• Put transparent (cool) side of the glove on
your leg.

• Start cooling for approx. 1/2 minute, 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 the ice 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.

… wet usage

The appliance can be used on wet skin, even
under running water. Make sure that the skin

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is really moist in order to achieve optimum
gliding conditions for the appliance.
After each wet usage, clean the appliance
under running water.

• Before use, always make sure that the
epilation head is clean.

• Always make sure that the epilation head
(2) is provided with a cap.

• To change caps, press their lateral ribs and
pull off.

• To change heads, press the release button
(6).

A How to epilate

The epilation head (2) features the new
Close-Grip 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. Thanks to its pivoting feature, it
perfectly adapts to the body contours, for
maximum thoroughness.

The High-Frequency Massage System (1a)
soothes your skin effectively for an ultra
gentle epilation.

The EfficiencyPro cap (1b) for fast epilation
ensures maximum skin contact, positioning
the tweezers at the optimum position at all
times.

1 Turning on

• Press one of the lock keys and turn the

switch clockwise to select your preferred

speed setting:
«I» = extra gentle
«II» = extra efficient

• The «smartlight» comes on instantly

and shines as long as the appliance is

switched on. It reproduces an almost

daylight condition, thus revealing even

the finest hair and giving you a better

control for improved epilation efficiency.

2 How to guide the appliance

• Always stretch your skin when epilating.

• Always make sure that the epilation area
between the massaging rollers is in
contact with your skin.

• The pivoting caps automatically adapt to
the contour 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 optimum results. The
pulsating movement 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 Efficiency cap
(1b) replacing the massage system (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.

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.

5 Facial epilation
With the precision head (9) attached, your

Silk·épil is perfectly suited for conveniently
removing any unwanted hair from the face
or other sensitive areas.

Prior to epilation, we recommend cleaning

the skin with alcohol to promote good
hygiene.

When epilating the face, stretch the skin with

one hand and slowly guide the epilator with
your other hand the direction of the switch.

Overheating protection

As a safety feature to avoid the unlikely
event of the appliance overheating, it may
happen that the red low charge light shines
permanently for 8 seconds and then the
appliance turns off automatically. In this case,
turn the switch back to the position «0» and
let the appliance cool down.

4 Underarm and bikini line epilation
For this specific application, the underarm

head (8) has been developed. Thanks to its
specific design adapted to the contours of
these areas, it provides a gentle and
thorough epilation.

Please be aware that especially at the

beginning, these areas are particularly
sensitive to pain. With repeated usage
the pain sensation will diminish. For more
comfort, ensure that the hair is at the
optimum length of 2-5 mm.

Before epilating, thoroughly clean the

respective area to remove residues (like
deodorant). When epilating the underarm,
keep your arm raised up so that the skin

6 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:
After each wet usage, clean the appliance

under running water.

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Remove the cap. Hold the appliance under

hot running water. Then press the release
button (6) to remove the epilation head.

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

Shaving

• Put on the shaver head attachment (10) 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.

• Use the shaver head attachment on dry
skin only.

• For best results, always make sure that
both, the shaver foil (b) and the trimmer (c)
are in contact with the skin (A). Keeping
your skin stretched (B), slowly move the
appliance against the direction of hair
growth. The trimmer first raises all long
hairs and cuts them off. Then the flexible
foil follows to smooth away any stubble.

• When shaving or trimming in sensitive
areas, make sure that you always keep
your skin stretched to avoid injuries.

Contour trimming

For trimming precise line and contours, lock
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the long hair trimmer by sliding the trim/
shave selector (e) to the position « » (C1).

Pre-cutting hair for epilation

If you choose to pre-cut your hair to the ideal
length for epilation, place the OptiTrim comb
(a) onto the shaver head. Slide the trim/shave
selector to the «
Hold the appliance with the OptiTrim comb
lying flat on the skin. Guide it with the comb
tips against the hair growth as shown in
illustration C2.
N.B. As hair does not always grow in the
same direction, also guide the appliance
slightly diagonally or in different directions in
order to achieve best results.

Cleaning the shaver head

After each use, unplug the appliance.
Brush cleaning

• Press the release buttons (d) to remove the
shaver head (D1). Tap the bottom of the
shaver head gently on a flat surface (not on
the foil).

• Brush out the cutter block and the inside
of the shaver head. However, do not clean
the shaver foil with the brush as this may
damage the foil.

Cleaning with water
Press the release buttons (d) to remove the
shaver head. Rinse the shaver head and the
cutter block separately under running water
(D2). Leave the cutter block and the foil frame
to dry separately before reattaching them.

Keeping your shaver head attachment in
top shape

• The shaving parts need to be lubricated
regularly every 3 months (E). If you clean
the shaver head under running water,
please lubricate it after every cleaning.

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