user manual
mode d’emploi
manuale d’uso
Benutzerhandbuch
manual de usuario
sleek
FR, IT, DE, EN, NL, PT, ES, PL, HU, RO, RU, DA, CZ, BU
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congratulations
On purchasing your sleek permanent hair reduction device! sleek is the
fastest permanent hair reduction device clinically proven to be safe and
effective for all skin tones and the widest range of hair colors. Gentle,
easy to use and just minutes a treatment, say hello to silky, smooth skin in
just 7 weeks.
Before using sleek, visit our web site at www.mepower.com to sign up for
weekly treatment reminders and watch our sleek how to video.
customer care contact
Toll free (NA): +1 877 651 1177
Toll free (UK): +44 (0) 203 302 0606
Toll free (France): 0 820 203 749
Toll free (Israel): +1 800 800 408
Email: info@mepower.com
contents
introduction ...................................................................................................................1
customer care ............................................................................................................1
what is the intended use for sleek ......................................................3
getting to know sleek .......................................................................................4
important safety information ....................................................................5
warnings .........................................................................................................................5
skin sensitivity test ................................................................................................8
treatment ....................................................................................................................... 8
clean and store sleek .......................................................................................11
travel with sleek .....................................................................................................11
troubleshooting ........................................................................................................11
warranty ........................................................................................................................15
manufacturer information ...........................................................................16
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what is the intended use for sleek?
body areas
sleek is intended for use by women and men on body hair below the
neck and by women for facial hair below the cheek line.
Note: For effective results, it is recommended to wax, tweeze or epilate
naturally light blond, red and white/grey hair immediately prior to using
the device on the face and body.
sleek is intended for use on the body and face on ALL skin tones (skin
color you are born with).
sleek is intended for use on the widest range of hair colors.
package contents
• sleek permanent hair reduction device with unlimited treatments
• power cord
• user manual
• quick reference guide
getting to know sleek
device components
1. base unit
2. cradle
3. control panel with:
• power button
• energy setting buttons with 3 energy
levels: low, medium, high
4. applicator with activation button
applicator components
5. light output window
6. rf silver contact bars
7. activation button
8. cooling outlet
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important safety information
The system is not designed for everyone. Please read this user manual
before using the system. Make sure you follow all the warnings. Don’t use
the device if it isn’t right for you (see contraindications section below).
If you do not understand any of the warnings or have any questions,
please contact Customer Service at www.mepower.com.
contraindications
DO NOT use if you have epilepsy or light induced seizures or chronic
migraines. The energy flashes might cause severe headaches and
migraines.
DO NOT use if you have an active implant, such as a pacemaker,
incontinence device, insulin pump, etc. Use of the sleek system has not
been tested in individuals with active implants, and, therefore, the effects
are unknown.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. The sleek should not be used by
anyone or on anyone under the age of 18.
The use of the sleek on or by children has not been studied and could
result in serious injury.
warnings
DO NOT use if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant (conceiving)
or breastfeeding. The sleek has not been tested on pregnant or breastfeeding women. Hormonal changes could increase skin sensitivity and the
risk of skin injury.
DO NOT treat with the sleek immediately after or before an active
tanning session - in natural light, on a tanning bed or when using sunless
tanning products. If you are not certain whether you are tanning or
sunburned it is recommended to do a skin sensitivity test (page 9) and
wait 24 hours.
DO NOT use the sleek on areas that have been sunburned as this can
make the skin more susceptible to injury.
DO NOT use directly on parts of your skin where you have tattoos, dark
brown or black spots (such as large freckles, birthmarks or moles). These
areas may absorb too much light energy which can injure the skin.
DO NOT use on the ears, neck, nipples, genitalia or around the anus.
These areas may have more sensitive skin and using the sleek there may
cause serious injury.
DO NOT use on or around the eyes, eyebrows or eyelashes. Doing so can
cause permanent eye damage.
DO NOT use on a man’s face, jaw or neck. Using the sleek in these areas
may result in skin injury.
DO NOT use the sleek on any area where you may want the hair to grow
back. The hair removal results may be permanent.
DO NOT use the sleek if you are sensitive to light (photosensitive).
• Some diseases can be related to photosensitivity including porphyria,
polymorphic light eruption, solar urticaria and lupus.
• Some medications can be related to photosensitivity including:
NSAIDS; steroids; antibiotics; phenothiazine; thiazide, diuretics,
sulfonyluraes, sulfonamides, DTIC, fluorouracil, vinblastine, griseofulvin,
Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), Beta-Hydroxy Acids (BHAs), Retin-A,
Accutane®and/or topical retinoids.
• Undergoing radiation or chemotherapy treatments.
These conditions can make the skin more sensitive to light and more
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susceptible to injury. Consult your doctor.
DO NOT use if you have an active skin condition in the treatment area
including acne, sores, psoriasis, eczema, sunburns, herpes simples, open
wounds or a rash. These conditions can make the skin more sensitive to
light and more susceptible to injury.
DO NOT use if you have a history of skin cancer or areas of potential skin
malignancies. Use of the sleek system has not been tested in areas with
skin cancer, and therefore, the effects are unknown.
DO NOT hold the light output window still over one spot on the skin and
flash multiple light pulses on the skin. Doing so may generate too much
heat, which can injure the skin.
DO NOT cover any ventilation slots during use, as they help to keep the
device cool during operation. Covering the ventilation slots could result in
device overheating.
DO NOT get the sleek damp or wet.
DO NOT use the sleek while bathing or put it next to a tub or sink.
DO NOT operate the sleek with a damaged plug or cord.
DO NOT use the sleek if any parts show signs of damage.
DO NOT open the outer covers of the sleek or touch any inner parts.
DO NOT attempt to repair your sleek device.
ALWAYS keep the cord away from heated surfaces. Failure to follow these
precautions can cause electrocution, electric shock or result in injury.
DO NOT use the sleek in an environment where a spark could cause an
explosion, such as near a gas source.
possible side effects and skin reactions
Use of sleek could result in possible side effects. These reactions are rare
and should resolve within a short time. However, every cosmetic treatment
may involve some degree of risk.
With any of the reactions stated below, make sure to stop the treatment
and to consult with your doctor: color or textural changes to the skin that
may be permanent, substantial redness of the skin, itching of the treated
area, acne outbreak, blistering or burning of the skin, permanent scarring
or loss of skin tissue or if unusual pain occurs.
skin sensitivity test
If you are using sleek for the first time or in new body area, choose
a small area close to the area you intend to treat, for the purpose of
performing a skin sensitivity test. Use the LOW level. Follow the treatment
instructions below but make sure to emit only 2-3 pulses. After the skin
test, wait 30 minutes and check your skin for any reaction. If after 30
minutes the skin appears normal, then you are ready to perform a full
treatment.
treatment
step 1: prepare your skin
Remove hair from the area you wish to treat by shaving,
waxing, or epilating. For lighter hair, it is recommended
that you wax, tweeze or epilate immediately prior to
using the device. Skin should be clean and dry.
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step 2: turn on your device
Tap the power button on the base unit. Lights will
illuminate.
step 3: select your energy level
Select the appropriate elōs energy level (Low,
Medium, or High) by tapping the elōs button until the
desired energy level is illuminated. In order to return
to the Low setting, you must tap the button again. It is
recommended to start on Low and move to a higher
energy level if you feel comfortable.
Remove applicator from the base and press the
applicator’s activation button located on the top of the
applicator. You will hear the fan inside the applicator.
step 4: treatment
Gently place the applicator on your skin, so that the
two silver sensor bars are in complete contact with
the skin. Flashes of light will begin to emit. Slowly glide
the applicator over the area you are treating in one
continuous motion covering the area 2-3x. For smaller
areas, it is recommended to stamp instead of glide.
Note: The applicator will not emit pulses of energy
unless both silver sensor bars are touching the skin.
step 5: treatment complete
Once you have finished, press the activation button
on the applicator and place on the device base. Turn
off the system by touching the power button on the
base unit. The light indicator should turn from green to
orange.
DO NOT hold the applicator window still over one spot
on the skin and flash multiple light pulses on the same
spot on the skin. Doing so may cause too much heat
to build up and may result in skin swelling, blisters, or
temporary or permanent changes in the color of your
skin. After each flash move the applicator to a different
skin spot.
Wait for at least 10 seconds before returning to a
previously treated skin spot.
tips
When using the system on difficult to treat areas (e.g. underarm) apply
the applicator in 2 directions — left/right and up/down for full coverage.
You can treat all body and facial areas during the same treatment
session.
guidelines for treatments
It is normal to still see hairs after the first few treatments. For best results
the treatments should be performed once a week for the first 7 times.
Performing additional monthly maintenance treatments after the first 7
treatments will help your hair removal results last longer.
Note: Facial areas can be treated more frequently of up to 2-3 times per
week for 7 weeks if desired. Additional treatments may be needed for
optimal results.
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clean and store sleek
1. Turn off the system by touching the power button on the base unit.
The light indicator should turn from green to orange.
2. Place the applicator in its cradle on the base unit and unplug the
electric cable from the electrical outlet.
3. Clean the light output window with a non-alcohol based wet wipe or
soft tissue.
4. Clean the outside surface of the sleek device using ONLY a dry soft
cloth or a non-alcoholic based wet wipe.
5. Store sleek in a cool and dry place AWAY from the reach of children.
travel with sleek
The system is designed with universal voltage. That means that you can
use the system all over the world. You will need to use an adaptor for the
plug, since electric wall outlets vary by country. Make sure that system
does not get wet while traveling. Do not use it in a wet environment. It is
recommended to protect your device while traveling.
troubleshooting
device
Indicator What does it mean? How to react
No lights are on Power cable is not
connected
Connect power cable
Indicator What does it mean? How to react
All energy setting
indicators are
blinking (highmedium-low)
No energy level was
selected
Select an energy
level and activate the
applicator. The applicator
fan will start blowing
indicating that the device
is active.
Activation button
on the applicator
is blinking
The energy level
was selected but the
applicator activation
button was not
pressed yet
Press the applicator
activation button. The
applicator fan will start
blowing indicating that
the device is active.
Power button is
blinking in orange
color
An error has been
detected
Reset the system by
turning it off and on
again. If problem persists,
disconnect power cord
and wait until all lights
are off (several seconds).
Then reconnect the
power cord and turn on
system. If error light is
still on, try moving to a
cooler area with a room
temperature of less than
30ºC/ 86ºF and restart
the system.
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Indicator What does it mean? How to react
No flashes are
coming out
1. RF silver skin
contact bars not in
contact with the skin
in treatment area
2. Applicator
activation button
is not pressed or
energy level was not
selected
In order for the system to
flash pulses, make sure
all 3 conditions are met:
level selected, activation
button is pressed, RF
silver skin contact bars
are in contact with skin
other
My skin is red
after treatment
The skin may become
red as a result of the
treatment. This redness
generally clears up
within 24 hours.
If the redness persists
more than 24 hours
after a treatment,
stop using sleek and
contact your doctor or
Customer Support
I barely see any
hair reduction
Make sure to follow the
protocol suggested and
to use the treatment
duration time suggested
Actual results will vary
from person to person,
depending on the body
area being treated and
whether the instructions
were followed correctly.
Contact Customer
Support for help.
I feel some
warmth when I
apply the light
flashes. Is that
normal?
You may feel warmth,
tingling, or itching. It
is expected that this
discomfort and warmth
will be up to moderate.
If the discomfort is
severe/intense or
persists for more
than 24 hours after
a treatment, stop
using the sleek and
contact your doctor or
Customer Support
If you are still having problems, contact Customer Care at mepower.com.
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