Philips BRI956-00 User Manual

Lumea

BRI959, BRI956,
BRI954, BRI953,
BRI950

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Skin tone table / Hudfarve / Hudfarge /
Ihon sävy -taulukko /
Tabell förhunhudtontaulukko /
Tabell för hudton

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Hair color table / Hårfarvetabel /
Egnede kroppshårfarger /
Ihokarvojen väri -taulukko /
Tabell för kroppshårsfärg

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Norsk 57
Suomi 83
Svenska 109

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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________________________________________________________________ 12
Caution__________________________________________________________________________ 13
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)________________________________________________________ 14
How IPL works____________________________________________________________________ 14
Suitable body hair colors___________________________________________________________ 15
Recommended treatment schedule__________________________________________________ 15
Initial phase______________________________________________________________________ 15
Touch-up phase__________________________________________________________________ 15
Treatment time per area____________________________________________________________ 16
What to expect____________________________________________________________________ 17
After initial treatment phase _________________________________________________________ 17
During touch-up treatment phase____________________________________________________ 17
Using your Lumea Prestige before and after tanning_____________________________________ 17
Tanning with natural or articial sunlight_______________________________________________ 17
Tanning with creams_______________________________________________________________ 17
Before you use your Lumea Prestige__________________________________________________ 18
Pretreating your skin_______________________________________________________________ 18
Skin test_________________________________________________________________________ 18
Using your Lumea Prestige__________________________________________________________ 19
Skin tone sensor__________________________________________________________________ 19
Attachments______________________________________________________________________ 19
Selecting the right light intensity_____________________________________________________ 20
Handling the device________________________________________________________________ 22
Two treatment modes: Stamp & Flash and Slide & Flash__________________________________ 23
After use_________________________________________________________________________ 24
Common skin reactions_____________________________________________________________ 24
Rare side eects__________________________________________________________________ 24
Aftercare_________________________________________________________________________ 25
Charging_________________________________________________________________________ 26
Cleaning & storage_________________________________________________________________ 26
Warranty and support______________________________________________________________ 27
Recycling________________________________________________________________________ 27
Technical specications____________________________________________________________ 27
Troubleshooting___________________________________________________________________ 28

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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 eective 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 eective use in
the safety of your home. Philips Lumea is gentle and oers convenient and
eective treatment at a light intensity that you nd comfortable. Unwanted
hairs are nally a thing of the past. Enjoy the feeling of being hair-free and
look and feel amazing every day.

To fully benet from the support that Philips oers, register your product
at www.philips.com/welcome. For further information, please go to www.
philips.com/lumea to nd 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

1 Light exit window with integrated UV lter
2 Attachments

a Body attachment
b Facial attachment
c Bikini attachment (BRI956, BRI959)
d Armpit attachment (BRI956, BRI959)
e Precision attachment (BRI953, BRI954)

3 Skin tone sensor
4 Integrated safety system
5 Reector inside the attachment
6 Electronic contacts
7 Opening for electronic contacts
8 Flash button
9 On/o button
10 Conrmation button
11 Toggle buttons
12 Intensity light indicators
13 Setting advice button
14 Ready to ash indicator
15 Air ventilation slots
16 Device socket
17 Adapter
18 Small plug
19 Luxurious pouch (not shown)
20 Cleaning 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.

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

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

- Never use the device if you have any active implants such as a
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 photosensitizing 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 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.

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- If you have epilepsy with ashlight 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, inammation 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 without consulting your doctor rst: moles,
freckles, large veins, darker pigmented areas, scars and skin
anomalies. 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: 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 the device on the face and neck including all
beard growing area, nor on the whole genital area.

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

- Over or near anything articial like silicone implants, subcutaneous
injection ports (for instance an 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 lled bath, a running
shower or a lled 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.

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- 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 lter of the light exit window and/
or attachment is broken.

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

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- 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
immediately block the treatment on the darker body area.

- Hair removal by intense pulsed 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 lter of the attachments can
become very hot after usage. Do not touch the adapter, inner
part of the light exit window and the lter 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.

To prevent damage

- Make sure that nothing obstructs the air ow 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.

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- 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.

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- 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 eects.

- 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 ash 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 center authorized by Philips
for examination or repair. Repair by unqualied people could
cause an extremely hazardous situation for the user.

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- Never leave the device unattended when it is switched on. Always
switch o 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 articial sunlight might inuence 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 skin area more than once during a session.
This does not improve eectiveness 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 elds (EMF)

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

How IPL works

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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.

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The cycle of hair growth consists of dierent phases. IPL technology is
only eective 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 eectively 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 eective 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 eective.

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.

Recommended treatment schedule

Initial phase

For the rst 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

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(waxing, epilating, etc.) will not help to reach the desired hair reduction.

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 dierent body areas.

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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 eectiveness.

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Treatment time per area

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7.5 min.

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11.5 min.

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2 min.
3 min.

This symbol means: Using the device corded

This symbol means: Using the device cordless

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What to expect

After initial treatment phase

- After the rst treatment, it can take 1 to 2 weeks for the hairs to fall out.
In the rst 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 rst treatments.

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

- After 4-5 treatments, you should see a signicant 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

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Tanning with natural or articial sunlight

Intentionally exposing your skin to natural or articial sunlight with the
aim of developing a tan inuences 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 articial tanning lotion, wait until the articial 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 eective 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 rst 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 dicult 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 ashing without skin
contact.

4 Press the ash button to release a ash.
5 Slide the device over the skin to the next area to be treated.
6 Increase the setting by one level, apply a ash 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 ash' light starts blinking orange and the device
automatically disables to prevent you from developing skin reactions. This
means that it does not ash when you press the ash button.

Attachments

For optimal results and safety it is important to change attachments per
body area. Lumea Prestige oers full body specic treatment having up to
four dierent 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 o the light exit window.

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Body Attachment

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

Facial Attachment

The facial attachment has a precise at design with extra integrated lter
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 ash on the lip.

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Armpit attachment (BRI956, BRI959)

The armpit attachment has a specically curved-out design to treat hard to
reach armpit hairs.

Bikini attachment (BRI956, BRI959)

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

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 lter. It is designed for
precise and eective coverage of bikini and armpit areas.

Selecting the right light intensity

Lumea provides 5 dierent 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 nd comfortable.

1 Press the on/o 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 (
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.

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4 Press the conrmation button ( ) to conrm 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 nd
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 eective 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 ash’ light will blink orange to indicate if the skin tone is too dark.

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 dier in skin color, you need to select the
right setting for each body area separately.

Skin type Skin tone Light intensity setting

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I White: you always sunburn,

never tan.

II Beige: you easily sunburn, tan

minimally.

III Light brown: you sunburn easily,

tan slowly to light brown.

IV Mid brown: you rarely sunburn,

tan easily.

V Dark brown: you rarely sunburn,

tan very easily.

VI Brownish black or darker: you

rarely or never sunburn, very
dark tanning.

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

Note: Your skin may react dierently on dierent days/occasions for a
number of reasons.

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You cannot use the device

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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'.

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 ashing without skin
contact.

5 Press the device rmly onto your skin to ensure proper skin contact.

The ‘ready to ash light’ on the back of the device lights up white to
indicate that you can proceed with the treatment.

Note: When the ‘ready to ash’ 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 ash' 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 ash button to release a ash. The devices makes a soft

popping sound. You should feel a warm sensation because of the ash.

Note: The scattered light produced by the device is harmless to your
eyes. Do not look at the ash 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 ash, it takes

up to 2 seconds until the device is ready to ash again. You can release a
ash when the 'ready to ash' light lights up white.

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8 To make sure that you have treated all areas, release the ashes close to

each other. Eective 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 ash the same
area only once.

Note: Flashing the same area twice does not improve the eectiveness 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 eects to your skin.

9 When you have nished the treatment, press and hold the on/o button

to switch o 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.

Two treatment modes: Stamp & Flash and Slide & Flash

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

- The Stamp & Flash mode is ideal to treat small or curvy areas like knees
and underarms. Simply press and release the ash button to release a
single ash.

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- The Slide & Flash mode oers convenient use on larger areas like legs.
Keep the ash button pressed while you slide the device over your
skin to release several ashes 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 ashes, so make
sure you ash on every area you wish to treat. Sliding too fast over the
skin will cause missed spots.

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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 eects

- 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.

- 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 dened 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.

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- 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 eect 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 ash
the same area more than once and if you use the device on open
wounds, inammations, infections, tattoos, burns, etc.

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 o 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.

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Charging

Fully charge the batteries before you use the device for the rst 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 ashes 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 o the device.
2 Insert the small plug into the device and put the adapter in the wall

socket.

- The charging light ashes 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 o 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.

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 reector inside the attachments

- the transparent lter glass in the bikini and the precision attachment

- the reddish lter 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%.

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Warranty and support

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

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 ocial
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.

Technical specications

BRI959, BRI956, BRI954, BRI953, BRI950

Rated voltage 100V-240V

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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
output over the treatment area

Operating pressure 700hPa-1060hPa

Duration of the pulsetrain Single pulse

Altitude Max. 3000m

Emitted wavelengths 565 to 1400 nm

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BRI959, BRI956, BRI954, BRI953, BRI950

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

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

treatment area

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible cause Solution

The device/adapter
becomes warm during use.

It is normal for the device and
adapter to become warm (but
not too hot to touch) during
use.

The fan is not working. Check if the attachment is well

Use the device in a slightly cooler
environment and/ or let it cool down
before continuing use.

connected. Clean the connectors on
the attachment if needed. In case the
attachment is well connected and it is
possible to produce ashes with the
device, contact the Consumer Care
Center in your country, your Philips
dealer or a Philips service center.

The cooling airow of the
fan is blocked by hands or a
towel.

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

The ready to ash light
blinks orange and all 5
intensity lights blink as well.

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

The device needs to be reset. To reset the device take the plug out

Make sure the cooling airow of the fan
is unblocked.

Treat other body areas with lighter skin
tones with Lumea.

of the socket, wait for 30 minutes to
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.

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The ready to ash light
does not light up white.

The device produces a
strange smell.

The device doesn’t ash,
the fan is not switched on
and all 5 intensity lights
blink.

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

The device is not completely
in contact with your skin.

The light exit window or the
skin tone sensor is dirty.

You have not removed
the hairs on the area to be
treated properly. These hairs
may get burned and can
cause the smell.

The attachment is not
attached properly.

The light intensity setting you
use is too high.

You did not remove the hairs
on the areas to be treated.

The UV lter of the light exit
window is broken.

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

Clean the light exit window and the skin
tone sensor carefully.

Pretreat your skin before you use Lumea.

Make sure you attach the attachment
completely. If necessary clean the
electronic contacts on the attachment.

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

Pretreat your skin before you use Lumea.

If the UV lter 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
the device is not intended.

There is no glass lter in my

This is normal. No action required: there is no lter in the

attachment.

The skin reaction after
treatment lasts longer than
usual.

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

Never use the device on the following
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.

body and armpit attachments. Only the
facial, precision and bikini attachments
have a specialized lter.

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

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Problem Possible cause Solution

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

The results of the treatment
are not satisfactory.

No, Philips Lumea does not
hurt your eyes.

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

You did not ash an area
adjacent to an area you
treated before.

The device is not eective on
your body hair color.

You do not use the device as
often as recommended.

You respond more slowly to
IPL treatment.

The scattered light produced by the
device is harmless to your eyes. Do not
look at the ash 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.

Select a higher setting next time.

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

If you have light blond, grey, red or white
hair, the treatment is not eective.

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.

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

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