Philips BRE650/50 User manual

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Philips North America LLC, P.O. Box 10313, Stamford, CT 06904 In Canada manufactured for: Philips Electronics Ltd, 281

Hillmount Road, Markham, ON L6C 2S3

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electric product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using this product.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

Do not reach for a corded product that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately from the power outlet.

Keep the power cord dry (Fig. 2).

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

Except when charging, always unplug this product from the power outlet immediately after use.

Remove power cord from power outlet and product before cleaning.

WARNING

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

Close supervision is required when this product is used by, on, or near children, or persons with limited physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or invalids.

Use this product only for its intended household use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by Philips North America LLC.

Never operate this product if it has a damaged power cord, if it is not working properly, after it has been dropped or damaged, or after the product or power cord has been dropped into water. For assistance call 1-800-243-7884.

Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.

Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

Do not use the power cord in or near a power outlet that contains an electric air freshener to prevent damage to the power cord.

Do not use product outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

Always check rotating discs, foil and attachments before using the product. Do not use the product if rotating discs, foil and attachments are damaged, as injury may occur.

Always attach power cord to product first, then to power outlet. To disconnect, set all controls to 'off' position. Then remove power cord from power outlet.

Plug power cord directly into power outlet. Do not use an extension cord.

Unplug power cord before plugging in or unplugging the product.

Only use the power cord and other accessories supplied with the product.

Do not attempt to open the product to remove or replace the built-in rechargeable battery.

The batteries used in this product may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate.

Never put the product in direct sunlight or store at a temperature above 140°F (60°C).

IMPORTANT: The power plug contains a transformer. Do not cut off the power plug to replace it with another plug as this will cause a hazardous condition.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CAUTION

For hygienic reasons, it is recommended that the product be used by only one person.

Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as gasoline or acetone to clean the product.

Turn the product off before removing or attaching attachments and before cleaning.

When rinsing the product or attachments, always check to make sure the water is not too hot (maximum 100°F) to prevent your hands from getting burnt.

Methods of removing hair by the root can cause ingrown hairs and minor skin injuries. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions about the use of an epilator.

Do not use the epilator if you suffer from varicose veins, rashes, spots or blemishes, or when the skin is irritated or if you have ingrown hairs or a tendency to produce ingrown hairs. Consult your doctor first.

Any minor injury resulting from hair removal may allow bacteria to penetrate the injury site, potentially causing small scars or a change in pigmentation of the skin. The risk of infection may be minimized by thoroughly cleaning the rotating discs before and/or after each use (see 'Cleaning').

The epilator should only be used after prior consultation with your doctor if you have or experience:

Open wounds

Eczema, psoriasis (scaly eczema), inflamed skin reactions such as folliculitis, skin rashes or the tendency to allergy or allergic skin reactions

Immune deficiency or disorders

Couperose, rosacea, or varicose veins

Pregnancy

Reduced skin immunity as a result of diabetes, pregnancy, Raynaud’s disease, etc.

Hemophilia

Moles, raised skin bumps, etc.

If you have been or begin taking hormone medication, or if you have recently been pregnant, a change in your hormone levels may influence the thickness, color or amount of hair growth. This is caused by hormonal changes, not by this method of hair removal.

Do not use bath or shower oils when you epilate wet skin, as this may cause serious skin irritation.

Clean the epilating head after each use (see 'Cleaning').

GENERAL

This product is waterproof (Fig. 3). It is suitable for use in the bath or shower and for cleaning under the tap.

Clean the product after each use.

This appliance has no other user-serviceable parts. For assistance call 1-800-243-7884 call (US only) or 1-886-800-9311 (Canada only).

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.

Features (Fig. 1)

1 Handle 2 Speed lights (I and II) 3 On/off button 4 Battery indicator 5 Release button 6 Socket for small plug 7 Epilating head 8 Built-in light 9 Massage cap 10 Facial cap 11 Delicate area cap 12 Efficiency cap 13 Shaving head 14 Foil 15 Trimmers 16 Shaving head comb 17 Trimmer head 18 Trimmer comb 19 Coupling unit 20Body massage head 21 Body exfoliation brush 22 Protection cap for body exfoliation brush 23 Power plug

Not shown: Cleaning brush, Pouch

Charging

Fully charge product before using for the first time or after non-use for a long period of time.

Charging, recharging, or using product at temperatures below 50°F (10°C) or higher than 95°F (35°C) adversely affects lifespan of the battery.

Note: This product can only be used without cord (Fig. 4).

1 Be certain the product is OFF. 2 Insert the small plug into the product and put the power plug

into any 120V AC outlet. Use only the cord provided.

When the battery indicator flashes white (Fig. 5), the product is charging.

After 1.5 hours of charging, the product has a cordless operating time of up to 40 minutes.

When the battery indicator lights up white continuously (Fig.

6), the product is fully charged.

The battery indicator does not light up when the product is switched on: the product contains enough energy to be used.

When the battery indicator flashes orange (Fig. 5), the battery is almost empty and needs to be charged. Charge the product when you have finished using it.

NOTE: If the product is fully charged and connected to the electrical outlet, the battery indicator flashes a few times when you press the on/off button. This reminds you to disconnect the product from the electrical outlet before using.

Quick charge

When the battery is completely empty and you start charging it, the battery indicator flashes white quickly.

After approximately 15 minutes, the battery indicator starts flashing white slowly. At this point, the battery contains enough energy for up to 10 minutes of use.

Using the product

Switching the product on and off

1 To turn on the product, press the on/off button once (Fig. 7). 2 If you want to select the low speed setting, press the on/off

button again (Fig. 8).

3 To turn off the product, press the on/off button once more.

Attaching and detaching the epilating head

1 To attach the epilating head, press it onto the handle ('click')

(Fig. 9).

2 To detach the epilating head, press the release button on the

back of the product (Fig. 10).

How to use your epilator

Use this epilator for its intended household use as described in this manual.

For hygienic reasons, the epilator and attachments should only be used by one person.

Epilation is easier and more comfortable when the hair has the optimum length of 1/8 - 5/32in/3-4mm. If the hairs are longer, pretrim them first or shave and epilate after 1 to 2 weeks.

Make sure you hold the epilator handle at a 75° angle on the skin and move it slowly against the direction of hair growth (Fig. 11).

It is normal to experience slight skin irritation (red skin or red dots) after epilating. In this case, it is best to epilate in the evening as most skin irritation disappears overnight. This effect will gradually lessen with each use.

After each use, you may want to apply a non-alcohol based mild cream or body lotion which will help reduce the possibility of skin irritation. Be certain it does not contain alcohol as it may cause discomfort.

Make sure the epilator is fully charged before using. This epilator will not operate while the cord is connected to an electrical outlet.

Epilating

Only use the epilator attachment to epilate areas below the neck such as your legs, underarms and bikini line.

Attach the facial cap if you want to epilate facial hair.

For gentle, less painful epilation, epilate in the shower or bath on wet skin with or without shower gel or soap.

For dry epilating, make sure your skin is clean, and free from grease and creams. Do not apply any cream before using. Hairs are easier to remove after a bath or shower, but your skin

should be completely dry before using your epilator. 1 Before first use, clean the epilating head (see 'Cleaning'). 2 Press the epilating head onto the handle (Fig. 9). 3 If desired, put an attachment on the epilating head (Fig. 12).

NOTE: The attachment will only fit onto the product in one

direction. 4 Press the on/off button once to turn on the epilator (Fig. 7).

The epilator starts running at speed II which is the most

efficient speed for epilating. The speed II light lights up.

If you want to use speed I, press the on/off button a second

time. Speed I light lights up (Fig. 8).

Select speed I for areas with little hair growth, for hard-to-

reach places and for areas with bones close to the skin's

surface, such as knees and ankles.

When you press the on/off button a third time, the epilator

turns off.

Tip: For greater visibility of fine hairs, the built-in light goes on

automatically when epilating (Fig. 13). To turn off, press the

on/off button for 3 seconds after turning on the product. 5 Hold the epilator perpendicular to your leg at a 75° angle with

the on/off button pointing in the direction you are going to

move the product (Fig. 11). 6 Gently press and move the epilator slowly over the skin

against the direction of hair growth. If you press too lightly or

too hard, the epilator will not be able to grasp and remove the

hairs. Experiment until you find the right settings and right

amount of pressure for your type of skin and hair.

Tip: When epilating sensitive areas, stretch the skin with your

free hand. For epilating underarms, put your hand on the back

of your head to stretch the skin (Fig. 14). 7 Press the on/off button to turn the epilator OFF.

8 Pull the attachment off the epilating head and clean epilator

and attachment (see 'Cleaning'). IMPORTANT:

After using the epilator, some redness or irritation may occur.

This is normal and should disappear quickly.

Clean the product and attachments after each use (see

'Cleaning').

Using epilator attachments

When using epilator attachments, always be sure you place

the heads flat onto the skin at a 75° angle (Fig. 11).

Simply snap each attachment onto the epilator head ('click')

(Fig. 12).

To remove an attachment, grasp its front and back and pull it

up off the epilator head (Fig. 15).

Massage cap

Attach the massage cap onto the epilating head to massage

the skin and minimize the pulling sensation while epilating.

Delicate area cap

Attach the delicate area cap onto the epilating head for more

comfortable epilating of delicate areas such as underarms and

bikini area.

Facial cap

Attach the facial cap onto the epilating head for precise

epilating of facial hair such as upper lip.

Do not use the appliance to epilate eyelashes, eyebrows or

scalp hair.

Efficiency cap

Attach the efficiency cap onto the epilating head to keep skin

tight and help reduce pain while epilating.

Body massage head

Remove the epilator head by pressing the release button on

the back of the appliance (Fig. 10).

Attach the body massage head to the coupling unit and then

attach to the appliance handle (Fig. 16). The body massage

head rotates firmly to relax muscles.

Body exfoliation brush

Remove the epilator head by pressing the release button on

the back of the appliance (Fig. 10).

Attach the body exfoliation brush to the coupling unit and

then attach to the appliance handle. (Fig. 17) The body

exfoliation brush helps remove dead skin cells.

Do not use the body exfoliation brush on your face.

Shaving

Do not use the shaving head if the foil damaged or broken, as injury may occur.

Use the shaving head to shave your legs, underarms and bikini

line.

Attach the shaving head comb onto the shaving head to shave

hairs to a length of 1/8in/3mm (Fig. 18). When you remove the

comb, always grasp the comb on the sides (Fig. 19).

To shave legs and bikini line, always move the appliance

gently over the skin against the direction of hair growth.

To shave underarms, place one arm behind your head and

move the appliance up and down and from left to right.

Trimming

Use the trimmer head to trim hard-to-reach areas in the bikini

zone.

Attach the trimmer head comb onto the trimmer head to trim

hairs in the bikini zone to a length of 1/8in/3mm (Fig. 20).

To create precise lines, place the trimmer head perpendicular

onto the skin (Fig. 21).

Caution: Do not use the trimmer head without the comb on intimate areas other than the bikini line as this could cause injury.

Overheat protection

Note: To avoid overheating of the product, do not press the product too hard onto your skin. The product works best when you move it over your skin without exerting any pressure.

1 If the overheat protection is activated, the product turns off

automatically. The speed lights start flashing. 2 Let the product cool down. The lights stop flashing after 4

seconds. 3 When the product has cooled down, you can turn it on again.

If the lights start flashing again, the product has not yet cooled

down completely.

Cleaning

IMPORTANT:

Always clean the handle, heads and attachments after each

use.

Always turn the product OFF and remove power cord from

electrical outlet and product before cleaning.

Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning

agents or aggressive liquids such as gasoline or acetone to

clean the product.

Keep the power cord dry (Fig. 2).

Cleaning the epilating head and epilating attachments

It is essential for hygienic reasons and optimum performance

that the epilating head, attachments and rotating disks are

cleaned after each use.

It is strongly recommended to always rinse the epilating head

with cold water to help prevent bacterial growth.

Never clean, remove, or replace epilating head or attachments

while motor is ON. The rotating disks are not removable from

the epilating head.

Do not apply pressure or touch rotating disks with hard

objects as this may dent or damage the disks. If damage

occurs, discontinue use immediately. 1 Be certain the product is OFF. 2 Pull any attachment off the epilating head (Fig. 15). 3 Remove loose hairs from the epilating disks and attachment

with the brush.

Never try to detach the epilating disks from the product.

4 Rinse attachments thoroughly under warm tap water while

turning.

5 Turn the product on and rinse the epilating head under cold

tap water for 15 seconds (Fig. 22). 6 Shake off excess water and dry the epilating head and

attachments completely with a soft towel or tissue, or allow to

air-dry thoroughly. 7 To attach the epilating head, press it onto the handle ('click')

(Fig. 9).

Cleaning the shaving head

Never clean or remove the shaving head or cutting unit while

the motor is ON.

Do not apply pressure to the shaving head. Do not touch the

foil with hard objects as this may dent or damage foil or

cutters.

Do not use the shaving head if the foil is damaged or broken,

as this may cause facial injury. 1 Be certain the product is OFF. 2 Press the release button and remove the shaving head from

the handle. 3 Pull the cutting unit out of the shaving head (Fig. 23). 4 Clean the cutting unit, foil, cutters and inside the shaving head

with the cleaning brush. Also brush away any hairs that have

collected under the trimmers.

To avoid damage, never use a brush to clean the shaving foil.

5 You can also rinse the cutting unit, inside the shaving head

and accessories under warm tap water. 6 Allow all parts to air-dry thoroughly. 7 Put the cutting unit back into the shaving head ('click').

For the best shaving performance, it is suggested to lightly oil shaving head every six weeks by spreading a drop of mineral oil over the foil and cutters.

Replacing the shaving head cutting unit

If the foil and/or trimmers of the cutting are worn or damaged, do not continue to use the shaving head.

A worn or damaged cutting unit should only be replaced with an original Philips cutting unit which is available at www.philips.com/parts-and-accessories. You can also call 1-800-243-7884 (in US only) or 1-866-800-9311 (in Canada only) for assistance.

The cutting unit is a precision part. Handle with care.

1 Always turn the product OFF and remove power cord from the

electrical outlet and product before replacing the cutting unit. 2 Press the release button and remove the shaving head from

the handle. 3 Pull the cutting unit out of the shaving head (Fig. 23). 4 Place a new cutting unit into the shaving head ('click'). 5 Reattach the shaving head to the handle. 6 After replacing the cutting unit, check to make sure the cutting

unit and shaving head are firmly attached before using the

epilator.

Storage

Be sure epilator is turned OFF. Remove power cord from the

electrical outlet and handle before storing product in a safe,

dry location where it will not be crushed, banged, or subject to

damage.

Do not wrap cord around epilator when storing.

Store cord in a safe location where it will not be cut or

damaged.

Do not place or store epilator where it can fall or be pulled into

a tub or sink, water or other liquid while plugged in.

Put the body exfoliation brush protective cap on the body

exfoliation brush after use.

Store the epilator and attachments in the pouch provided.

Accessories

For maximum shaving performance, replace the shaving head cutting unit once a year. This replacement part can be purchased on www.philips.com/parts-and-accessories.

If you use the body exfoliation brush 2-3 times a week, replace it every 3 months. This replacement parts can be purchased on

www.philips.com/store under model number BRE394.

Assistance

For assistance, visit our website: www.philips.com/support or call toll free 1-800-243-7884 (in US only) or 1-866-800-9311 (in Canada only).

Disposal

This product contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery which

must be disposed of properly (Fig. 24).

Contact your local town or city officials for battery disposal

information. In the US, you can also call 1-800-822-8837 or

visit www.call2recycle.org for battery drop-off locations (Fig.

24). In Canada, you can also call 888-224-9764 or visit

www.call2recycle.ca for battery drop-off locations.

For assistance, visit our website www.philips.com/support or

call 1-800-243-7884 toll free.

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality

materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.

For recycling information, please contact your local waste

management facilities or visit www.recycle.philips.com.

Full Two-Year Warranty

Philips North America LLC (USA) and Philips Electronics Ltd (Canada) warrant this new product (except shaving head and body exfoliation brush) against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase, and agree to repair or replace any defective product without charge.

IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse, lack of reasonable care, the affixing of any attachment not provided with the product or loss of parts or subjecting the product to any but the specified voltage or batteries.*

NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In order to obtain warranty service, simply go to www.philips.com/support for assistance. It is suggested that for your protection you return shipments of product by insured mail, insurance prepaid. Damage occurring during shipment is not covered by this warranty. NOTE: No other warranty, written or oral, is authorized by Philips North America LLC. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state, province to province or country to country. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you.

*Read enclosed instructions carefully.

45-Day Money-Back Guarantee

If you are not fully satisfied with your product send the product back and we’ll refund you the full purchase price.

The product must be shipped prepaid by insured mail, insurance prepaid, have the original sales receipt, indicating purchase price and date of purchase, and the money-back guarantee return authorization form enclosed.

We cannot be responsible for lost mail. The product must be postmarked no later than 45 days after the

date of purchase. Philips reserves the right to verify the purchase price of the product and limit refunds not to exceed suggested retail price.

To obtain money-back guarantee return authorization form, call 1-800-234-7884 (in US only) or 1-886-800-9311 (in Canada only) for assistance.

Delivery of refund check will occur 6–8 weeks after receipt of returned product.

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