PHILIPS BRI959, BRI956, BRI954, BRI953, BRI950 User Manual

Lumea

BRI959, BRI956,
BRI954, BRI953,
BRI950

Skin tone table/Таблица оттенков кожи/

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BRI959, BRI956 (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d)

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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__________________________________________________________________________________________ 9
Location/areas_________________________________________________________________________________________ 10
Important_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 10
Danger_________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10
Warning________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11
To prevent damage____________________________________________________________________________________ 12
Caution_________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13
Electromagnetic fields (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 artificial 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
Body Attachment______________________________________________________________________________________ 19
Facial Attachment_____________________________________________________________________________________ 19
Armpit attachment (BRI956, BRI959)_________________________________________________________________ 20
Bikini attachment (BRI956, BRI959)___________________________________________________________________ 20
Precision attachment (BRI953, BRI954)_______________________________________________________________ 20
Selecting the right light intensity______________________________________________________________________ 20
Handling the device___________________________________________________________________________________ 21
Two treatment modes: Stamp & Flash and Slide & Flash_____________________________________________ 23
After use________________________________________________________________________________________________ 23
Common skin reactions________________________________________________________________________________ 23
Rare side effects_______________________________________________________________________________________ 24
Aftercare_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 25
Charging________________________________________________________________________________________________ 25
Cleaning & storage_____________________________________________________________________________________ 26

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Warranty and support_________________________________________________________________________________ 26
Recycling_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 26
Technical specifications_______________________________________________________________________________ 27
Troubleshooting_______________________________________________________________________________________ 28

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.

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Device overview

1 Light exit window with integrated UV filter
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 Reflector inside the attachment
6 Electronic contacts
7 Opening for electronic contacts
8 Flash button
9 On/off button
10 Confirmation button
11 Toggle buttons
12 Intensity light indicators
13 Setting advice button
14 Ready to flash indicator
15 Air ventilation slots
16 Device socket
17 Adapter
18 Small plug

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19 Luxurious pouch (not shown)
20 Cleaning cloth (not shown)

Who should not use Lumea? Contraindication

General conditions

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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.

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

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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:

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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 isotretinoin and azelaic acid.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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

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If you are on painkillers which reduce the skin's sensitivity to heat.

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If you take immunosuppressive medications.

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

Pathologies/Disorders

Never use the device:

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If you have diabetes or other systemic or metabolic diseases.

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If you have congestive heart disease.

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

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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 flashlight sensitivity.

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

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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.

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

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If you have any bleeding disorder.

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

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Skin condition

Never use the device:

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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.

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

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On the following areas without consulting your doctor first: 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.

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

Location/areas

Never use the device on the following areas:

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Around the eyes and on or near the eyebrows.

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

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Men must not use the device on the face and neck including all
beard-growing areas, nor on the whole genital area.

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

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Over or near anything artificial 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.

Important

Danger

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Keep the device and the adapter dry.

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This device has a detachable power adapter (see symbol). Only
use the adapter provided with this device. The reference number
(AD2069x20020HF) can be found on your device. The 'x' in this
number refers to the plug type for your country.

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

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Make sure that nothing obstructs the airflow through the
ventilation slots of the device.

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

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If you take the device 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 device in a dust free and dry place.

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Do not expose the device to temperatures lower than 15°C or
higher than 35°C during use.

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

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Caution

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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 the 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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Always return the device to a service center authorized by Philips
for examination or repair. Repair by unqualified 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 off the device after use.

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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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 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.

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.

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

This symbol means: Using the device corded

This symbol means: Using the device cordless

What to expect

After initial treatment phase

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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.

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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.

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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

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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 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:

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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, as long as each level still feels
comfortable. 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.

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.

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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.

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Armpit attachment (BRI956, BRI959)

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

Bikini attachment (BRI956, BRI959)

The bikini attachment has a specialized design for effective treatment of
bikini areas. It has a curved-out design with transparent bikini filter. Hair in
this area tends to be typically thicker and stronger than leg hair, therefore
the bikini area attachment has a special filter 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 filter. It is designed
for precise and effective coverage of bikini and armpit areas.

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 (

suggested setting advice to start using the device.

) to confirm that you want to use the

Skin type

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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.

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 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 differently on different days/occasions for a
number of reasons.

Handling the device

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

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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 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.

Two treatment modes: Stamp & Flash and Slide & Flash

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Rare side effects

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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

Notes: The adapter and the device 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.

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Never cover the appliance and device during charging.

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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. We
recommend you to use the device attached to the wall socket while treating
large body areas such as legs and/or arms.

Tip: Charge the device after each use to save battery life.

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.

3 Moisten the soft cloth supplied with the device with a few drops of water

and use it to clean the following parts:

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the light exit window on the device

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the outside surface of the attachments

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the reflector inside the attachments

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the transparent filter glass in the bikini and the precision attachment

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the reddish filter glass inside the facial attachment

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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

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

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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). Please take your product to an official collection point or
a Philips service center to have a professional remove the rechargeable
battery.

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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.

Philips Lumea products contain recyclable materials and should not be put
into the municipal waste stream. Refer to the Philips Lumea support website
for recycling options. Do not dispose of in fire.

Technical specifications

BRI959, BRI956, BRI954, BRI953, BRI950

Rated voltage 100V-240V

Rated frequency 50Hz-60Hz

Rated input 65W

Protection against electric shock Class II

Protections rating IP 30 (EN 60529)

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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

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. +/- 30% deviation from average optical exposure in

Repetition time 1-3.5 s

Pulse duration <2.5 ms

<30%

treatment area