Please note the following instructions when using the appliance:
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This appliance is designed for
domestic use only.
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This appliance is designed for
the removal of human body hair.
Any other use is expressly prohibited, particularly for the removal of hair on the head.
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Do not immerse the appliance in
water.
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Only use the KG3B-030-1000D
power supply unit provided.
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Do not drop the appliance.
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Disconnect the power supply
unit after use or charging.
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Never use the appliance if it or
the power supply unit show
signs of damage.
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Do not use the appliance if you
have varicose veins.
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Removing hair from the roots
can cause reddening or irritation of the skin. This is a normal
reaction and only lasts a short
time. If irritation persists longer
than three days, consult your
doctor.
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We recommend epilating in the
evenings. This gives any skin
irritations that might occur a
chance to wear off overnight.
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To avoid accidents, keep the appliance away from the hair on
your head, eyebrows and eye
lashes, and also from clothes,
brushes, wires, cords, laces, etc.
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Keep the appliance out of the
reach of children.
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If the power cord from the
charging unit is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service centre or a
similarly qualified person to prevent danger arising.
by the following people, including children: those with limited
physical, sensory or mental capabilities and also those with a
lack of experience and knowledge. This does not apply to the
latter if they were instructed in
the use of the appliance or if
they use it under the supervision
of a person responsible for
safety. Children should always
be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
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Do not open the appliance
under any circumstances. No
warranty claims are accepted
for damage caused by improper
handling.
Congratulations on the purchase
of your LE 7940 epilator. Read the
following user notes carefully to
ensure you can enjoy your quality
product from Grundig for many
years to come.
Special features
– Your appliance is suitable for
any type of skin. The patented,
innovative rotating head removes even the shortest of hairs
of 0.5 mm or more.
– The device will remove your hair
right down to the root for four to
six weeks.
– To prepare for epilating, you
can trim longer hairs with the
replaceable shaving head.
– The replaceable shaving head
enables the appliance to also be
used as a lady shaver, which is
ideal for sensitive areas such as
the armpits or bikini zone.
Controls
See the illustrations on page 2.
A
Protective cap.
B
Epilator head with rotating
part.
C
Side catches. These open
the catch for removing the
epilator or shaving head.
D
Switch for switching on and
off, and for selecting the two
speed settings.
When operating the appliance
with the built-in nickel metal
hydride battery, only use the
power unit supplied for charging.
Check if the type plate on the
power supply unit corresponds to
your local mains supply.
1 Press the button to switch off
the appliance.
2 Plug the power cord into the ap-
pliance socket and the power
supply unit into the wall socket.
– During the charging process,
the display lights up red.
– Once the appliance is fully
charged, the charging display
does not switch off or change
its colour.
3 Pull the power cord out of the
the appliance socket and the
power supply unit out of the wall
socket.
D
F
E
F
Notes
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Charge up the batteries completely (for at least 12 hours) before you first use them or if you
have not used them for a long
time.
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Never charge the appliance for
longer than 24 hours.
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The ambient temperature should
be between 5 °C and 40 °C.
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Once you have used the appliance, charging time is approx.
8 hours.
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In its fully charged state, the appliance can run for approx. 60
minutes. It is not advisable to
charge the batteries after each
use. Only charge the batteries
when they are completely discharged. This increases their
service life. Do not charge them
every day.
To achieve best results, take a
warm bath or shower to open the
pores.
This way your skin will be clean
and smooth and thus in the best
condition for epilating.
Make sure your skin is clean, not
greasy and completely dry before
epilating.
1 Remove the protective cap
from the appliance.
2 Press the button to switch on
D
the appliance.
3 Adjusting the speed.
– Low (»
– High (»
1«) for fine hair.
2«) for coarser hair.
A
Warning
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Do not use the appliance on
moles or birthmarks. Birthmarks should never be
scratched, ruptured or depilated. If this is the case, your
health could be at risk.
4 We recommend holding the ap-
pliance in your hand at a 100°
angle to your skin. Do not exert
any pressure, just touch the skin.
The first time you use the appliance, it may feel slightly unpleasant, as you are removing
hairs by the roots. This feeling
subsides after several uses, even
If you have varicose veins or
other health problems, you must
consult your doctor before use.
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For reasons of hygiene, the appliance may only be used by
one person.
if you have sensitive skin.
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The first time you use the epilator, the results will last four to six
weeks. After each further use,
your hair will grow slower and
thinner.
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Hold the appliance with a relaxed and comfortable grip. Do
not exert any pressure. For your
safety, the appliance slows
down or stops rotating if you
press too hard on your skin.
You do not have to clean the
discs of the epilator mechanism.
However, to maintain hygiene,
you can wipe them from time to
time with alcohol. Use a cotton
bud which you have first soaked
in alcohol and then squeezed
out. The cotton bud must not be
wet.
Caution
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Never hold the appliance in water or any other liquid.
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Do not use any household
cleaning agents.
Cleaning the shaving
head
1 Turn the appliance off and un-
plug the cable. Pull the power
supply unit out of the mains
socket.
2 Remove the shaving head. To
do this, press the side catches
and take off the whole shaving
head with the other hand.
This product is manufactured from
high-quality parts and materials
which can be reused and recycled.
Therefore, do not dispose of the
product along with normal household waste at the end of its service
life. Take it to a collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. This is indicated
by this symbol on the product, in
the operating manual and on the
packaging.
Please find out about collection
points operated by your local
authority.
Help protect the environment by
recycling used products.
Technical data
This product conforms to the European directives
2004/108/EC
and 2006/95/EC.
Power supply
Power supply unit
KG3B-030-1000D
230 V ~, 50 Hz
Batteries: Nickel metal hydride