Philips BRI950-00, BRI956-00 Instruction manual

Lumea

BRI959, BRI956, BRI954, BRI953, BRI950

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Skin tone table /Nahatooni tabel/Ādas toņa tabula/ Odos atspalvių lentelė/Tabela barv kože/Tabela nijansi kože/Таблиця кольорів шкіри

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Hair color table /Karvavärvi tabel/Apmatojuma krāsas tabula/Plaukų spalvos lentelė/Tabela barv dlačic/ Tabela boja dlačica/Таблиця кольорів волосся

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English	6
Eesti	31
Latviešu	57
Lietuviškai	82
Slovenščina	107
Srpski	132
Українська	157

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Contents

Welcome________________________________________________________________________	7
Device overview___________________________________________________________________	7
Who should not use Lumea? Contraindication__________________________________________	8
General conditions________________________________________________________________	8
Medications/History_______________________________________________________________	8
Pathologies / Disorders_____________________________________________________________	9
Skin condition____________________________________________________________________	10
Location/Areas___________________________________________________________________	10
Important________________________________________________________________________	11
Danger__________________________________________________________________________	11
Warning_________________________________________________________________________	11
To prevent damage________________________________________________________________	13
Caution__________________________________________________________________________	13
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)________________________________________________________	14
How IPL works____________________________________________________________________	15
Suitable body hair colors___________________________________________________________	15
Recommended treatment schedule__________________________________________________	16
Initial phase______________________________________________________________________	16
Touch-up phase__________________________________________________________________	16
Treatment time per area____________________________________________________________	17
What to expect____________________________________________________________________	18
After initial treatment phase _________________________________________________________	18
During touch-up treatment phase____________________________________________________	18
Using your Lumea Prestige before and after tanning_____________________________________	18
Tanning with natural or artificial sunlight_______________________________________________	18
Tanning with creams_______________________________________________________________	18
Before you use your Lumea Prestige__________________________________________________	19
Pretreating your skin_______________________________________________________________	19
Skin test_________________________________________________________________________	19
Using your Lumea Prestige__________________________________________________________	20
Skin tone sensor__________________________________________________________________	20
Attachments______________________________________________________________________	20
Selecting the right light intensity_____________________________________________________	21
Handling the device________________________________________________________________	22
Two treatment modes: Stamp & Flash and Slide & Flash__________________________________	24
After use_________________________________________________________________________	24
Common skin reactions_____________________________________________________________	24
Rare side effects__________________________________________________________________	24
Aftercare_________________________________________________________________________	26
Charging_________________________________________________________________________	26
Cleaning & storage_________________________________________________________________	26
Warranty and support______________________________________________________________	27
Recycling________________________________________________________________________	27
Technical specifications____________________________________________________________	28
Troubleshooting___________________________________________________________________	29

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Welcome

Welcome to the beauty world of Lumea! You are only a few weeks away from silky-smooth skin.

Philips Lumea uses Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology, known as one of the most effective methods to continuously prevent hair regrowth. In close collaboration with skin experts we adapted this light-based technology, originally used in professional beauty salons, for easy and effective use in the safety of your home. Philips Lumea is gentle and offers convenient and effective treatment at a light intensity that you find comfortable. Unwanted hairs are finally a thing of the past. Enjoy the feeling of being hair-free and look and feel amazing every day.

To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. For further information, please go to www.philips.com/lumea to find our experts' advice, tutorial videos and FAQs and make the most of your Lumea.

Note: Keep these instructions with your product at all times

Device overview

1Light exit window with integrated UV filter

2Attachments

a Body attachment b Face attachment

c Bikini attachment (BRI956, BRI959) d Armpit attachment (BRI956, BRI959)

e Precision attachment (BRI953, BRI954)

3Skin tone sensor

4Integrated safety system

5Reflector inside the attachment

6Electronic contacts

7Opening for electronic contacts

8Flash button

9On/off button

10Confirmation button

11Toggle buttons

12Intensity light indicators

13Setting advice button

14Ready to flash indicator’

15Air ventilation slots

16Device socket

17Adapter

18Small plug

19Luxurious pouch (not shown)

20Cleaning cloth (not shown)

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Who should not use Lumea? Contraindication

General conditions

-- Never use the device if you have skin type VI (You rarely to never sunburn, very dark tanning). In this case you run a high risk of developing skin reactions, such as hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation, strong redness or burns.

To check if your skin type allows usage of the device, consult the skin the skin tone table with number 2 on the foldout page.

-- Never use the device if you are pregnant or breast feeding as the device was not tested on pregnant or breast feeding women.

-- Never use the device if you have any active implants such as pacemaker, neurostimulator, insulin pump etc.

Medications/History

Never use the device if you take any of the medications listed below: -- If your skin is currently being treated with or has recently been

treated in the past week with Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), BetaHydroxy Acids (BHAs), topical isotretinoinand azelaic acid.

-- If you have taken any form of isotretinoin Accutane or Roaccutane in the last six months. This treatment can make skin more susceptible to tears, wounds and irritations.

-- If you are taking photosensitising agents or medications, check the package insert of your medicine and never use the device if it is stated that it can cause photo-allergic reactions, photo-toxic reactions or if you have to avoid sun when taking this medicine.

-- If you take anticoagulation medications, including heavy use of aspirin, in a manner which does not allow for a minimum 1-week washout period prior to each treatment.

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Never use the device:

-- If you have received radiation therapy or chemotherapy within the past 3 months.

-- If you are on painkillers which reduce the skin's sensitivity to heat. -- If you take immunosuppressive medications.

-- If you have received radiation therapy or chemotherapy within the past 3 months.

-- If you have had surgery in the areas to be treated in the last 3 weeks.

Pathologies / Disorders

Never use the device:

-- If you have diabetes or other systemic or metabolic diseases. -- If you have congestive heart disease.

-- If you have a disease related to photosensitivity, such as polymorphic light eruption (PMLE), solar urticaria, porphyria etc.

-- If you have a history of collagen disorder, including a history of keloid scar formation or a history of poor wound healing.

-- If you have epilepsy with flashlight sensitivity.

-- If your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops a rash or an allergic reaction.

-- If you have a skin disease such as active skin cancer, you have a history of skin cancer or any other localized cancer in the areas to be treated.

-- If you have a history of vascular disorder, such as the presence of varicose veins or vascular ectasia in the areas to be treated.

-- If you have any bleeding disorder.

-- If you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including HIV infection or AIDS).

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Skin condition

Never use the device:

-- If you have infections, eczema, burns, inflammation of hair follicles, open lacerations, abrasions, herpes simplex (cold sores), wounds or lesions and haematomas in the areas to be treated.

-- On irritated (red or cut), sunburned, recently tanned or fake-tanned skin.

-- On the following areas: On moles, freckles, large veins, darker pigmented areas, scars, skin anomalies without consulting your doctor. This can result in a burn and a change in skin color, which makes it potentially harder to identify skin-related diseases.

-- On following areas: On warts, tattoos or permanent make-up.

Location/Areas

Never use the device on the following areas:

-- Around the eyes and on or near the eyebrows.

-- On lips, nipples, areolas, labia minora, vagina, anus and the inside of the nostrils and ears.

-- Men must not use it on the face and neck including all beard growing areas and whole genital area.

-- On areas, where you use long-lasting deodorants. This can result in skin reactions.

-- Over or near anything artificial like silicone implants, subcutaneous injection ports (insulin dispenser) or piercings.

Note: This list is not exhaustive. If you are not sure whether you can use the device, we advise you to consult your doctor.

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Important

Danger

-- Keep the device and the adapter dry.

-- If the device is broken, do not touch any inner part to avoid electric shock.

-- Water and electricity are a dangerous combination. Do not use this appliance in wet surroundings (e.g. near a filled bath, a running shower or a filled swimming pool).

Warning

-- This device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the device by a person responsible for their safety.

-- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.

-- The device is not intended for children under the age of 15 years. Teenagers aged between 15 and 18 years can use the device with the consent and/or assistance of their parents or the persons who have parental authority over them. Adults of 18 years and older can use the device freely.

-- Always check the device before you use it. Do not use the device or adapter if it is damaged. Always replace a damaged part with one of the original type.

-- Do not use the device if the UV filter of the light exit window and/ or attachment is broken.

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-- Do not modify or cut off any part of the adapter or the cord, as this causes a hazardous situation.

-- Do not use any pencil or pen to mark the areas to be treated. This may cause burns on your skin.

-- If you have a dark colored skin, be careful with treating a darker area immediately after a lighter area. The skin tone sensor may not block immediately the treatment on the darker body area.

-- Hair removal by intense pulse light sources can cause increased hair growth in some individuals. Based upon currently available data, the highest risk groups for this response are females of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and South Asian heritage treated on the face and neck.Adapter, light exit window and the filter of the attachments can become very hot after usage. Do not touch the adapter, inner part of the light exit window and the filter or the inner part of the attachments without having these cool down.

-- This device has a detachable power supply unit. Only use the detachable supply unit provided with this device (see symbol) Philips REF: AD2069020020HF.

Note: If you notice a skin tone change from last treatment (e.g. due to tanning), we recommend you to perform a skin test and to wait 30 minutes before your next treatment.

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To prevent damage

-- Make sure that nothing obstructs the air flow through the ventilation slots on the sides and the back of the device.

-- Never subject the appliance to heavy shocks and do not shake or drop it.

-- If you take the appliance from a very cold environment to a very warm environment or vice versa, wait approximately 3 hours before you use it.

-- Store the appliance in a dust free and dry place.

-- Do not expose the appliance to temperatures lower than 5°C or higher than 35°C during use.

-- To prevent damage, do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight or UV light for several hours.

Caution

-- This device is only intended for removing unwanted body hair from areas below the cheekbones. Do not use it for any other purpose. Doing so may expose you to a hazardous situation. Men most not use it on the face and neck including all beard growing areas and whole genital area.

-- This device is not washable. Never immerse the device in water and do not rinse it under the tap.

-- For hygienic reasons, the device should only be used by one person.

-- Use the device only at settings suitable for your skin type. Use at higher settings than those recommended can increase the risk of skin reactions and side effects.

-- Only use the device for its intended purpose as shown in the user manual.

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

-- The scattered light produced by the device is harmless to your eyes. Do not look at the flash while using the device. It is not necessary to wear goggles during use. Use the device in a well-lit room so that the light is less glaring to your eyes.

-- Always return the device to a service centre authorised by Philips for examination or repair. Repair by unqualified people could cause an extremely hazardous situation for the user.

-- Never leave the device unattended when it is switched on. Always switch off the appliance after use.

-- Do not use the device if any of the conditions mentioned in chapter ‘Who should not use Lumea? Contraindication' apply to you.

-- Tanning with natural or artificial sunlight might influence the sensitivity and color of your skin. Perform a skin test to determine the appropriate light intensity setting.

-- Before you use Lumea, you should clean your skin and make sure it is hair-free, entirely dry and free from oily substances.

-- Do not treat the same area of skin more than once during a session. This does not improve effectiveness of the treatment, but increases the risk of skin reactions.

-- Lumea should never be painful. If you experience discomfort, reduce the light intensity setting.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips device complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

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How IPL works

With Intense Pulsed Light technology, gentle pulses of light are applied to the skin and absorbed by the hair root. The lighter the skin and the darker the hair, the better the pulses of light are absorbed.

The pulses of light stimulate the hair follicle to go into a resting phase.

As a consequence, the hair sheds naturally and hair regrowth is prevented.

The cycle of hair growth consists of different phases. IPL technology is only effective when the hair is in its growing phase. Not all hairs are in the growing phase at the same time. This is why we recommend you to follow the initial treatment phase (4-5 treatments, every treatment 2 weeks apart) and then the follow-up treatment phase (touch-ups every 4-8 weeks) to make sure all hairs are effectively treated in the growing phase.

Tip: To assure long lasting hair removal, touch-ups every 4 weeks are recommended.

Note: Treatment with Lumea is not effective if you have light blond, grey, red or white hairs as light hairs do not absorb enough light. Below you can see the hair colors for which Lumea is suitable and effective.

Suitable body hair colors

Note: To check if your body hair color allows usage of the device, consult the hair color table with number 3 on the foldout page.

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Recommended treatment schedule

Initial phase

For the first 4 to 5 treatments, we advise you to use Lumea Prestige once every two weeks to ensure that all hairs are treated.

Note: Replacing one of the IPL treatments with another hair removal method (waxing, epilating, etc.) will not help to reach the desired hair reduction.

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Note: If you want to remove hairs in between the Lumea treatments, you can use your normal hair removal method.

Touch-up phase

		After the initial treatment phase (4-5 treatments), we recommend touch-ups
		every 4-8 weeks, when you see hairs growing back. This to maintain results
		and enjoy smooth skin for months. The time between treatments may vary
		based on your individual hair regrowth and also across different body areas.
12	20	Tip: You can write the treatment schedule in your agenda to remind yourself
		of the treatments so you will not forget.

Note: Using the device more often does not enhance the effectiveness.

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Treatment time per area

1	2	3	4			5
			2	1.5 min.
				2.5 min.
			1	3	5	1.5 min.
						2 min.

	1	4	5	2 min.
				3 min.

	4.5 min.	1	1	6.5 min.
	7.5 min.			11.5 min.

This symbol means: Using the device corded

This symbol means: Using the device cordless

BRI950 ( 1 , 2 )

BRI953, BRI954 ( 1 , 2 , 5 )

BRI956, BRI959 ( 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 )

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What to expect

After initial treatment phase

-- After the first treatment, it can take 1 to 2 weeks for the hairs to fall out. In the first weeks following the initial treatments, you still see some hairs growing. These are likely to be hairs that were not in their growing phase during the first treatments.

-- After 2-3 treatments, you should see a noticeable reduction in hair growth. However, to effectively treat all hairs, it is important to keep on treating according to the recommended treatment schedule.

-- After 4-5 treatments, you should see a significant reduction of hair growth in the areas that you treated with Lumea. A reduction of hair density should be visible as well.

During touch-up treatment phase

-- Keep on treating with frequent touch-ups (every 4-8 weeks) to maintain the result.

Using your Lumea Prestige before and after tanning

Tanning with natural or artificial sunlight

Intentionally exposing your skin to natural or artificial sunlight with the aim of developing a tan influences the sensitivity and color of your skin. Therefore the following is important:

-- After each treatment, wait at least 48 hours before tanning. Even after 48 hours, make sure that the treated skin does not show any redness

from the treatment anymore.

-- In case of exposing your skin to the sun (without tanning intentionally) in the 48 hours after treatment, use a sunblock SPF 50+ on the treated areas. After this period, you can use a sunblock SPF 30+ for two weeks.

-- After tanning, wait at least 2 weeks before you use Lumea.

-- After recent tanning, perform a skin test to determine the appropriate light intensity setting. For instructions see chapter 'Skin test'.

-- Do not use Lumea on sunburned body areas.

Note: Occasional and indirect sun exposure does not qualify as tanning.

Tanning with creams

If you have used an artificial tanning lotion, wait until the artificial tan has disappeared completely before you use the device.

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Before you use your Lumea Prestige

Pretreating your skin

Before you use Lumea, you should pretreat your skin by removing hairs on the surface of your skin. This allows the light to be absorbed by the hair

parts below the skin surface to ensure effective treatment. You can either shave, short-trim, epilate or wax. Do not use depilatory creams, as chemicals may cause skin reactions.

If you choose to wax, please wait 24 hours before using Lumea to let your skin rest. We recommend that you take a shower before the treatment to ensure that all possible residue of wax has been removed from your skin.

1  Pretreat the areas you intend to treat with Lumea.

2  Clean your skin and make sure it is hair-free, entirely dry and free from oily substances.

Note: if shaving causes skin irritation, we advise you not to use the device until skin irritation is resolved.

Skin test

When you use Lumea Prestige for the first time or after recent tanning, perform a skin test on each area to be treated. The skin test is necessary to check your skin's reaction to the treatment and to determine the correct light intensity setting for each body area.

1  Attach the right attachment for the area you want to treat. See chapter: 'Attachments'.

Note: do not try the device on difficult or sensitive areas (ankle and bony area).

2  Turn on the device. Make sure you select setting 1.

3  Place the device at a 90° angle on the skin so that the integrated safety system is in contact with your skin.

The integrated safety system prevents unintentional flashing without skin contact.

4  Press the flash button to release a flash.

5  Slide the device over the skin to the next area to be treated.

6  Increase the setting by one level, apply a flash and slide the device to the next area. Repeat this for all levels within the recommended range for your skin type. See the table in: 'Selecting the right light intensity'.

7  After the skin test, wait 24 hours and check your skin for any reaction.

If your skin shows reactions, choose the highest setting that did not result in any skin reaction for subsequent use.

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Using your Lumea Prestige

Skin tone sensor

For extra safety, the Lumea Prestige has integrated skin tone sensor which measures the skin tone at the beginning of each session and occasionally during the session. If it detects a skin tone that is too dark for treatment with Lumea, the 'ready to flash' light starts blinking orange and the device automatically disables to prevent you from developing skin reactions. This means that it does not flash when you press the flash button.

Attachments

For optimal results and safety it is important to change attachments per body area. Lumea Prestige offers full body specific treatment having up to four different tailored attachments.

Note: The device might not work any more and show an error when there is dirt on the attachment connector. Clean the contact leads when this occurs.

To place the attachment, simply snap it onto the light exit window.

To remove the attachment, pull it off the light exit window.

Body Attachment

The body attachment has the largest treatment window and a curved-in design to cover effectively and treat areas below the neckline. Especially large areas such as legs, arms and stomach.

Facial Attachment

The facial attachment has a precise flat design with extra integrated filter for safe and precise treatment on the sensitive skin on upper lip, chin and sideburns.

Caution:

-Do not treat your eyebrows with Lumea.

-When you treat the area above your upper lip, be careful that you do not flash on the lip.

Armpit attachment (BRI959, BRI956)

The armpit attachment has a specifically curved-out design to treat hard to reach armpit hairs.

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Precision attachment (BRI953, BRI954)

The precision attachment is curved-out for use in bikini and armpit areas. It has a medium sized window with an extra transparent filter. It is designed for precise and effective coverage of bikini and armpit areas.

Bikini attachment (BRI956, BRI959)

The bikini attachment has a specialized design for effective treatment of bikini areas. It has curved out design with transparent bikini filter. Hair in this area tends to be typically thicker and stronger then leg hair, therefore the bikini area attachment has a special filter for treating the coarser hair in the bikini area.

Selecting the right light intensity

Lumea provides 5 different light intensities and advises you on the right setting you should use based on your skin tone. You will always be able to change to a light intensity setting you find comfortable.

1  Press the on/off button to turn on the device. The device starts to operate at light intensity setting 1.

Note: To adjust the light intensity setting manually without using the skin advice, use the toggle button until you have reached the required setting. The corresponding intensity light level lights up white.

2  Press the SmartSkin sensor () and put the device to your skin.

3  After the device scanned your skin, the suggested intensity lights will blink white to indicate which intensities you can use based on your skin tone.

4  Press the confirmation button () to confirm that you want to use the suggested setting advice to start using the device.

Philips Lumea will automatically use the highest suggested intensity, indicated by a continuous lighting led indicator.

Lumea gives you the freedom to select the light intensity that you find most convenient. If you want to set the light intensity setting manually, please consult the table below. This table shows settings that for the majority of users provides a comfortable, but still effective setting.

5  Using Lumea should never be painful. If you experience discomfort, reduce the light intensity setting. You can do this by using the up-down buttons.

Note: The device automatically disables when your skin tone is too dark (skin type VI), to prevent you from developing skin reactions. The ‘ready to flash’ light will blink orange to indicate if the skin tone is too dark.

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6  After moving to another body area or recent tanning, perform a skin test to determine the right light intensity setting. To re-activate the setting advice feature, press the magnifying glass symbol.

Note: Since body areas might differ in skin color, you need to select the right setting for each body area separately.

Skin type	Skin tone	Light intensity setting
I	White: you always sunburn, never	4/5
	tan.
II	Beige: you easily sunburn, tan	4/5
	minimally.
III	Light brown: you sunburn easily, tan	4/5
	slowly to light brown.
IV	Mid brown: you rarely sunburn, tan	3/4
	easily.
V	Dark brown: you rarely sunburn, tan	1/2/3
	very easily.
VI	Brownish black or darker: you	You cannot use the device
	rarely or never sunburn, very dark
	tanning.

Note: To check if your skin type allows usage of the device, consult the skin the skin tone table with number 2 on the foldout page.

Note: Your skin may react differently on different days/occasions for a number of reasons.

Handling the device

1  Before use, clean the attachment and the light exit window.

2  Put the small plug in the device and put the adapter in the wall socket.

Note: If the device is not fully charged when you start a treatment, the battery will run out during a full body treatment. We advise you to always fully charge the device before you start a treatment or to use it corded.

3  Switch on the device and select the right light intensity for your skin tone. For selecting the right skin tone, you can make use of the setting advice, see chapter: 'Selecting the right light intensity'.

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4  Place the device at a 90° angle on the skin so that the integrated safety system is in contact with your skin.

The integrated safety system prevents unintentional flashing without skin contact.

5  Press the device firmly onto your skin to ensure proper skin contact. The ‘ready to flash light’ on the back of the device lights up white to indicate that you can proceed with the treatment.

Note: When the ‘ready to flash’ light starts blinking orange, your skin is not suitable for treatment. In this case, the device automatically disables. You can try to use the device on other areas with a lighter skin tone.

Note: If the ' ready to flash' light does not light up white, the device is not completely in contact with your skin.

TIP: If you use Lumea on your bikini area and want to leave some hair in place, make sure that the skin tone sensor is not placed on the remaining hair during the treatment, as this can cause the device to block.

6  Press the flash button to release a flash. The devices makes a soft popping sound. You should feel a warm sensation because of the flash.

Note: The scattered light produced by the device is harmless to your eyes. Do not look at the flash while using the device. It is not necessary to wear goggles during use. Use the device in a well-lit room so that the light is less glaring to your eyes.

7  Place the device on the next area to be treated. After each flash, it takes up to 2 seconds until the device is ready to flash again. You can release a flash when the 'ready to flash' light lights up white.

8  To make sure that you have treated all areas, release the flashes close to each other. Effective light only comes out of the light exit window. Part of the device that is in contact with your skin is slightly larger therefore there should be some overlap. However, make sure you flash the same area only once.

Note: Flashing the same area twice does not improve the effectiveness of the treatment, but increases the risk of skin reactions.

Note: Do not use any pencil or pen to mark the areas to be treated, as this may cause side effects to your skin.

9  When you have finished the treatment, press and hold the on/off button to switch off the device. Remove the adapter from the wall socket if you used the device corded.

Note: If you did not use the device for a long period of time, it is important to perform a skin test again and have it charged to avoid deep discharge.

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Two treatment modes: Stamp & Flash and Slide & Flash

-- Your Philips Lumea has two treatment modes for more convenient use on different body areas:

-- The Stamp & Flash mode is ideal to treat small or curvy areas like knees

and underarms. Simply press and release the flash button to release a single flash.

-- The Slide & Flash mode offers convenient use on larger areas like legs. Keep the flash button pressed while you slide the device over your skin to release several flashes in a row.

Note: The device needs up to 2 seconds (when used with cord, or up to 3.5 seconds when used without cord) in between two flashes, so make sure you flash on every area you wish to treat. Sliding too fast over the skin will cause missed spots.

After use

Common skin reactions

Your skin may show slight redness and/or may prickle, tingle or feel warm. This reaction is absolutely harmless and disappears quickly.

Dry skin and itching may occur due to shaving or a combination of shaving and light treatment. You can cool the area with an ice pack or a wet face cloth. If dryness persists, you can apply a non-scented moisturizer on the treated area.

Rare side effects

-- Burns, excessive redness (e.g. around hair follicles) and swelling: these reactions occur rarely. They are the result of using a light intensity that is too high for your skin tone. If these reactions do not disappear within 3 days, we advise you to consult a doctor.

Wait with the next treatment until the skin has healed completely and make sure you use a lower light intensity.

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-- Skin discoloration: this occurs very rarely. Skin discoloration manifests itself as either a darker patch (hyperpigmentation) or a lighter patch (hypopigmentation) than the surrounding area. This is the result of using a light intensity that is too high for your skin tone. If the discoloration does not disappear within 2 weeks, we advise you to consult a doctor. Do not treat discolored areas

until the discoloration has disappeared and your skin has regained its normal skin tone.

-- Skin infection is very rare but is a possible risk following a (micro) wound, a skin burn, skin irritation etc.

-- Epidermal heating (a sharply defined brownish area which often occurs with darker skin tones and is not accompanied with skin dryness): This reaction occurs very rarely. In case this reaction does not disappear within 1 week, we advise you to consult a doctor. Wait with the next treatment until the skin has healed completely and make sure you use a lower light intensity.

-- Blistering (looks like small bubbles on the surface of the skin): this occurs very rarely.

In case this reaction does not disappear within

1 month or when the skin gets infected, we advise you to consult a doctor. Wait with the next treatment until the skin has healed completely and make sure you use a lower light intensity.

-- Scarring: often the secondary effect of a burn, which can take longer than a month to heal.

-- Folliculitis (swelling around hair follicles combined with pustule formation): this reaction occurs very rarely and is the result of bacteria penetrating the damaged skin. In case this reaction occurs, we advise you to consult a doctor as folliculitis may need antibiotic ointment.

-- Excessive pain: this can occur during or after treatment if you have used the device on skin that is not hair-free, if you use the device at a light intensity that is too high for your skin tone, if you flash the same area more than once and if you use the device on open wounds, inflammations, infections, tattoos, burns, etc.

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Aftercare

After use, you can safely apply lotions, creams, deodorant, moisturizer or cosmetics to the treated areas. If you experience skin irritation or skin

redness after treatment, wait until it disappears before applying any product to your skin. If you experience skin irritation after applying a product to your skin, wash it off with water.

Note: when following all instructions you may still get skin reactions. In this case stop using the device and contact the consumer care center in your country.

Charging

Fully charge the batteries before you use the device for the first time and when the batteries are empty. Fully charging the batteries takes up to

1 hour and 40 minutes. Charge the device when the charging light lights up orange during use to indicate that the battery is low and will run out soon. Fully charged batteries provide at least 130 flashes at light intensity 5. Fully charge the device every 3 to 4 months, even if you do not use the appliance for a longer time.

Charging the device:

1  Switch off the device.

2  Insert the small plug into the device and put the adapter in the wall socket.

-- The charging light flashes white to indicate that the appliance is charging.

-- When the batteries are fully charged, the charging light lights up white continuously.

Notes: The adapter and the appliance feel warm during charging. This is normal.

Note: This device is equipped with battery-overheat protection and does not charge if the room temperature exceeds 40°C.

-- Never cover the appliance and device during charging.

3  After charging, remove the adapter from the wall socket and pull the small plug out of the device.

Note:The battery functionality is not enough for a full body treatment.

Cleaning & storage

1  After use, switch off the device, unplug it and let it cool down.

Note: Light exit window and the attachment can become very hot after usage.

2  Remove the attachment.

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3  Moisten the soft cloth supplied with the device with a few drops of water and use it to clean the following parts:

-- the light exit window on the device

-- the outside surface of the attachments -- the reflector inside the attachments

-- the transparent filter glass in the bikini and precision attachment -- the reddish filter glass inside the facial attachment

-- the skin tone sensor window 4  Let all parts air dry thoroughly.

5  Store the device in a dust-free place at a temperature between -25° to +70°C and a humidity range between 15-90%.

Warranty and support

If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the international warranty leaflet.

Recycling

-- This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (2012/19/EU).

-- This symbol means that this product contains a built-in rechargeable battery which shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (2006/66/EC). We strongly advise you to take your product to an official collection point or a Philips service centre to have a professional remove the rechargeable battery.

-- Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products and rechargeable batteries. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

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Technical specifications

BRI950, BRI953, BRI954, BRI956, BRI959

Rated voltage	100V-240V
Rated frequency	50Hz-60Hz
Rated input	70W
Protection against electric shock	Class II
Protections rating	IP 30 (EN 60529)
Operating conditions	Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C
	Relative humidity: 15% to 90% (non condensing)
Storage conditions temperature	-25° to +70°C
Storage conditions humidity	Less than 90% (non condensing)
Maximum variation of the light	<20%
output over the treatment area
Operating pressure	700hPa-1060hPa
Duration of the pulsetrain	Single pulse
Altitude	Max. 3000m
Emitted wavelengths	565 to 1400 nm
Lithium-ion battery	2 x 3.6 Volt 1000 mAh
Optical exposure	2.4-6.5 J/cm2
Maximum optical energy	4.8 - 23 J
Optical homogeneity	Max. +/- 20% deviation from average optical exposure in
	treatment area
Repetition time	1-3.5 s
Pulse duration	<2.5 ms
Flash interval	Between 1-3.5s depending on battery/mains connected use
Pulse sequence	Single pulse
Optical spectrum	560 - 1200 nm

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Troubleshooting
Problem	Possible cause	Solution
The device/adapter	It is normal for the device and	Use the device in a slightly cooler
becomes warm during use.	adapter to become warm (but	environment and/ or let it cool down
	not too hot to touch) during	before continuing use.
	use.
	The fan is not working.	Check if the attachment is well
		connected. Clean the connectors on
		the attachment if needed. In case the

attachment is well connected and it is possible to produce flashes with the device, contact the Consumer Care Center in your country, your Philips dealer or a Philips service center.

The cooling airflow of the fan is blocked by hands or a towel

Make sure the cooling airflow of the fan is unblocked.

When I place the device on the skin, it does not release a flash. The 'ready to flash' light blinks orange.

Your skin tone in the area to be treated is too dark.

Treat other body areas with lighter skin tones with Lumea.

The ready to flash light	The device needs to be reset. To reset the device take the plug out
blinks orange and all 5	of the socket, wait for 30 minutes to
intensity lights blink as well.	let the device cool down. The device
	should function normally again. In
	case it doesn't work again, contact the
	Consumer Care Center in your country.

The ready to flash light does not light up white.

The device is not completely in contact with your skin.

Place the device at a 90 degree angle on the skin so that the integrated safety system in in contact with your skin.

The device produces a	The light exit window or the	Clean the light exit window and the skin
strange smell.	skin tone sensor is dirty.	tone sensor carefully.
	You have not removed	Pretreat your skin before you use Lumea.
	the hairs on the area to be
	treated properly. These hairs
	may get burned and can
	cause the smell.
The device doesn’t flash,	The attachment is not	Make sure you attach the attachment
the fan is not switched on	attached properly.	completely. If necessary clean the
and all 5 intensity lights		electronic contacts on the attachment.
blink.

The skin feels more sensitive than usual during treatment. I experience discomfort when I use

the device.

The light intensity setting you use is too high.

Check if you have selected the right light intensity setting. If necessary, select a lower setting.

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Problem	Possible cause	Solution
	You did not remove the hairs	Pretreat your skin before you use Lumea.
	on the areas to be treated.

The UV filter of the light exit window is broken.

If the UV filter is broken, do not use the device anymore. Contact the Consumer Care Center in your country, your Philips dealer or a Philips service center.

You treated an area for which	Never use the device on the following
the device is not intended.	areas: inner labia, anus, nipples,
	areolas, lips, moles, freckles, tattoos,
	piercings. inside the nostrils and ears,
	around the eyes and near the eyebrows.
	Men must not use it on the face and neck
	including all beard growing areas and
	whole genital area.
There is no glass filter in my This is normal.	No action required: there is no filter in
attachment.	the body and armpit attachments. Only
	the facial and bikini attachments have a
	specialized filter.

The skin reaction after treatment lasts longer than usual.

You have used a light intensity setting which is too high for you.

Select a lower intensity next

time. See chapter 'Using your Philips Lumea', section 'Selecting the right light intensity'.

The flash is very bright to my eyes. Do I need to wear goggles?

No, Philips Lumea does not hurt your eyes.

The scattered light produced by the device is harmless to your eyes. Do not look at the flash while using the device. It is not necessary to wear goggles during use. Use the device in a well-lit room so that the light is less glaring to your eyes. Be sure to make good skin contact to avoid scattered light.

The results of the treatment are not satisfactory.

You have used a light	Select a higher setting next time.
intensity setting which is too
low for you.

You did not flash an area adjacent to an area you treated before.

You have to release the flashes close to each other and there should be some overlap between the flashes.

The device is not effective on	If you have light blond, grey, red or white
your body hair color.	hair, the treatment is not effective.

You do not use the device as often as recommended.

To remove all hairs successfully, we advise you to follow the recommended treatment schedule. You can reduce the time between treatments, but do not treat more often than once every two weeks.

You respond more slowly to IPL treatment.

Continue using the device for at least 6 months, as hair regrowth can still decrease over the course of this period.