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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 Xpressive.

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

Braun Silk·épil Xpressive 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.

The epilation head features a unique
arrangement of 40 tweezers and SoftLift® tips
for unprecedented efficiency. Thanks to its
pivoting feature, it ideally adapts to the body
contours, for better short hair removal and
thoroughness. The massage system (1a)
stimulates the skin before and soothes it after
the hair is pulled out to significantly reduce
the pain sensation.
The Efficiency cap (1b) for fast epilation
ensures maximum skin contact, always
taking care of the optimum usage position
thanks to its pivoting feature.

The narrow epilation head (8) is perfectly
suited to follow the contours of delicate body
parts such as under the arms and the bikini
area. A reduced number of tweezers and the
narrow design, specifically adapted to these
body areas, improve the handling and ensure
a particularly gentle epilation in these areas.

The precision head (9) provides utmost
precision and control in removing unwanted
hair from face and other sensitive areas. Its

unique narrow and elevated tip allows for
better visibility of the area to be epilated.

The shaver head (10) is specially designed for
a fast and close shave of underarms and
bikini line/area.

Important

For hygienic reasons, do not share this

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appliance with other persons.
This appliance is provided with a special

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cord set 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.
This appliance is suitable for

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cleaning under running tap water.

Warning: Detach the appliance from
the power supply before cleaning any of
the heads with water.
This appliance is not intended for use by

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children or persons with reduced physical
or mental capabilities, unless they are
given supervision by a person responsible
for their safety. In general, we recommend
that you keep the appliance out of reach of
children.
When switched on, the appliance must

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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 without cap.

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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

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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. Using
the pre-epilation wipes can help to prevent
irritation.

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.

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.

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 in­growing hair as the gentle scrubbing action
removes the upper skin layer and fine hair
can get through to the skin surface.

Description

1a Massage system
1b Efficiency 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 Narrow epilation head
9 Precision head (not with all models)
10 Shaver head attachment with OptiTrim

comb

Charging

Before use, charge the appliance. For best

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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

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motor switched off. Charging time is
approximately 1 hour.
The green charging light (5a) flashes to show

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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) comes

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on, connect the appliance to an electrical
outlet via the special cord set to recharge.

As a safety feature, it may happen that
in a low-charge mode, the appliance
turns off. Then both charging lights flash
(green/ red). In this case, simply turn
back the switch to «0» and recharge the
appliance as required.

A full charge provides up to 40 minutes of

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cordless operation time. Maximum battery
capacity will only be reached after several
charging/discharging cycles.
The best environmental temperature for

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charging is between 5 °C and 35 °C.

Preparing for use

In order to best prepare your skin for

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epilation, use the Silk·épil pre-epilation
wipes included. Carefully wipe over the
area to be epilated and wait approximately
30 seconds before you start epilating. The
wipes leave your skin feeling cool and
fresh.
Your skin must be dry and free from grease

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or cream.
Before use, always make sure that epilation

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head is clean.
Always make sure that the epilation head

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(2) is provided with a cap.
To change caps, press their lateral ribs and

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pull off.
To change heads, press the release button

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(6).

A How to epilate

1 Turning on

Press one of the lock keys and turn the

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switch clockwise to setting 2 (optimum
setting). For reduced speed, choose
setting 1 (soft setting).
The SmartLight comes on instantly

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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.

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Always make sure that the epilation area

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between the massaging rollers is in
contact with your skin.
The pivoting caps automatically adapt to

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the contour of your skin.
Guide the appliance in a slow, continu-

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ous 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

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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.

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

epilation 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). 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.

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.

Cleaning the epilation head

Before cleaning, unplug the appliance.
Regular cleaning ensures better performance.

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

7 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.

Cleaning under running water:
8 Remove the cap. Hold the appliance with

the epilation head under running water.
Then press the release button (6) 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 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

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clicking it in.
Pressing one of the lock keys, turn the

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switch clockwise to setting 2.
Make sure the trim/shave selector is in the

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«shave» position.
For best results, always make sure that

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both, the shaver foil (b) and the trimmer (c)
are in contact with the skin (A). Keeping
your skin stretched (B), slowly move the
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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

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areas, make sure that you always keep
your skin stretched to avoid injuries.

Contour trimming

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

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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

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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

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regularly every 3 months (E). If you clean
the shaver head under running water,
please lubricate it after every cleaning.
Apply some light machine oil or vaseline to

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the shaver foil and the metal parts of the
long hair trimmer. Then remove the shaver
head and also apply a tiny amount of
vaseline as shown in picture section (E).
The shaver foil and the cutter block are

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precision parts that wear out with time. To
maintain optimum shaving performance,
replace your foil and cutter block when you
notice a reduced shaving performance.
Do not shave with a damaged foil or cord.

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How to replace the shaving parts

Shaver foil: Press the release buttons to
remove the shaver head. To remove the
shaver foil, press the foil frame (F). To
mount a new one, insert it from inside the
shaver head.
Cutter block: To remove the cutter block,
press and turn it 90° (G1), then take it off.
To put on a new cutter block, press it onto
the cutter block holder and turn 90° (G2).

Replacements parts (shaver foil, cutter block)
can be obtained from your retailer or Braun
Customer Service Centres.

Environmental notice

This product contains rechargeable
batteries. In the interest of protecting
the environment, please do not
dispose of the product in the
household waste at the end of its useful life.

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