PHILIPS HP6509 User Manual

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to

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

With your new epilator you can remove unwanted hair quickly, easily and effectively. It is suitable for removing hair from your legs, underarms and bikini line.

The rotating discs catch even the shortest hairs (down to 0.5mm) and pull them out by the root.

The hairs that grow back are soft and thin. Epilating with this new appliance leaves your skin smooth and hair-free for several weeks.

This epilator comes with the following attachments:

Hair-lifting attachment with massage element

This attachment lifts flat-lying hairs, even the shortest ones. Its massage element minimises the pulling sensation and soothes the skin after the hairs have been removed.

Shaving head and comb attachment

The shaving head has been designed for shaving sensitive areas, in particular the bikini line.With the shaving head, you obtain a smooth result in a comfortable and gentle way.

Use the shaving head comb attachment to pretrim the hairs before epilation.You get the best epilating results in the most comfortable way if the hairs are not too long.

General description (Fig. 1)

AHair-lifting attachment with massage element

BShaving head comb attachment

CShaving head protection cap

DShaving head

EEpilating discs

FEpilating head

GOn/off slide

-O = off

-I = normal speed

-II = high speed (only to be used for epilating head)

Note: Speed II does not work when the shaving head is attached.

HSocket for appliance plug

ISmall plug

JAdapter

KCleaning brush

Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.

Danger

-Keep the appliance and the adapter dry.

-Do not use the appliance near or over a washbasin or bath filled with water (Fig. 2).

-Do not use the appliance in the bath or in the shower (Fig. 3).

-If you use the appliance in the bathroom, do not use an extension cord (Fig. 4).

Warning

-Only use the appliance in combination with the adapter supplied.

-Do not use the appliance or the adapter if it is damaged.

-If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard.

-The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.

-This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

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

Caution

-This appliance is only intended for removing women’s body hair on areas below the neck: underarms, bikini area and legs. Do not use it for any other purpose.

-To prevent damage and injuries, keep the running appliance (with or without attachment) away

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from scalp hair, eyebrows, eyelashes, clothes, threads, cords, brushes etc.

-Do not use the appliance on irritated skin or skin with varicose veins, rashes, spots, moles (with hairs) or wounds without consulting your doctor first.

People with a reduced immune response or people who suffer from diabetes mellitus, haemophilia or immunodeficiency should also consult their doctor first.

-Your skin may become a little red and irritated the first few times you use the epilator.This phenomenon is absolutely normal and quickly disappears. As

you use the appliance more often, your skin gets used to epilation, skin irritation decreases and regrowth becomes thinner and softer. If the irritation has not disappeared within three days, we advise you to consult a doctor.

-Do not use the epilating head, the shaving head, the hair-lifting attachment or the shaving comb if it is damaged or broken, as this may cause injury.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today.

Using the appliance

Note:Clean the epilating head before first use.

Epilation tips

-When you use the appliance for the first time, we advise you to try it out on an area with only light hair growth to get accustomed to the epilation process.

-Epilation is easier just after taking a bath or shower.

Make sure your skin is completely dry when you start epilating.

-Make sure your skin is clean, entirely dry and free from grease. Do not use any cream before you start epilating.

-Epilation is easier and more comfortable when the hair has the optimum length of 3–4 mm. If the hairs are longer, we recommend that you either shave first and epilate the shorter regrowing hairs after 1 or

2 weeks or that you use the shaving head with the shaving head comb attchment to pretrim hairs to this ideal length.

-When you epilate for the first time, we advise you to epilate in the evening, so that any reddening that develops can disappear overnight.

-While epilating stretch your skin with your free hand. This lifts up the hairs and helps to minimise the pulling sensation.

-For optimal performance, place the appliance on the skin at right angles (90°) with the on/off slide pointing in the direction in which you are going to move the appliance. Guide the appliance across the skin against the direction of hair growth in a slow, continuous movement without exerting any pressure.

-On some areas, hair may grow in different directions. In this case, it may be helpful to move the appliance in different directions to achieve optimal results.

-To relax the skin, we advise you to apply a moisturising cream after epilation.

-Fine hair that regrows might not grow up to the skin surface.The regular use of an exfoliating sponge or cream (e.g. during showering) helps to prevent ingrowing hair as the gentle scrubbing action removes the upper skin layer and fine hair can get through to the skin surface.

-When you use the hair-lifting attachment with massage element, make sure that the massage element and the comb of the hair-lifting attachment always stay in contact with the skin.The massage element stimulates and relaxes the skin for a gentler epilation.

Connecting the appliance

1Insert the appliance plug into the appliance (Fig. 5).

2Insert the adapter into the wall socket.

Epilating the legs

If you are new to epilation, we advise you to start epilating with the hair-lifting attachment with massage element.This attachment ensures optimal hair

lifting, relaxes the skin and minimises the pulling sensation of epilation.

If you already have some experience with epilation, you can simply use the epilating head without any attachment.

Only use the hair-lifting attachment with massage element on your legs.

1Put the hair-lifting attachment with massage element on the epilating head (Fig. 6).

2Select the desired speed to switch on the appliance (Fig. 7).

Preferably use speed II. Switch to speed I for areas with little hair growth, for hard-to-reach areas and for areas where bones are located directly beneath the skin, such as knees and ankles.

3Stretch the skin with your free hand to make the hairs stand upright.

4Place the epilator perpendicularly onto the skin with the on/off slide pointing in the direction in which you are going to move the appliance (Fig. 8).

5Move the appliance slowly over the skin, against the direction of hair growth.

Press the appliance lightly onto the skin.

Shaving the underarms and bikini line

Use the shaving head to shave sensitive areas such as the bikini line.

Note:The shaving head can only be used at speed setting I.

1Push the epilating head in the direction of the arrows on the back of the appliance (1) and remove it from the appliance (2) (Fig. 9).

2Put the shaving head on the appliance (1) and push it against the direction of the arrows on the back of the appliance (2) to fix it. (Fig.10)

3Switch on the appliance. (Fig. 11)

Note: Speed II does not work when the shaving head is attached.

4Stretch the skin with your free hand.When shaving the underarms, raise your arm to stretch the skin.

5Place the appliance perpendicularly onto your skin, with the on/off slide pointing in the direction in which you are going to move the appliance.

6Move the appliance against the direction of hair growth. (Fig. 12)

Note:Make sure that the shaving foil with integrated trimmer is always fully in contact with the skin.

-Shave your bikini line as shown in the figure. (Fig. 13)

-Shave your underarms as shown in the figure. Move the appliance in different directions. (Fig. 14)

7When you have finished shaving,switch off the appliance and clean the shaving head (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).

8Put the protection cap on the shaving head when you store the appliance.

Pretrimming your legs before epilation

You get the best epilating results in the most comfortable way when the hairs are not too long (approx. 4mm). If the hairs are longer, pretrim them to this length using the shaving head with the comb attachment.

Note:The shaving head can only be used at speed setting I.

1Push the epilating head in the direction of the arrows on the back of the appliance (1) and remove it from the appliance (2) (Fig. 9).

2Put the shaving head on the appliance (1) and push it against the direction of the arrows on the back of the appliance (2) to fix it (Fig.10).

3Put the comb on the shaving head.

4Follow steps 3 to 6 in section ‘Shaving the underarms and bikini line’.

5When you have finished pretrimming,switch off the appliance and clean the shaving head (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).

6Put the protection cap on the shaving head when you store the appliance.

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Cleaning and maintenance

Note:Make sure the appliance is switched off and unplugged before you start to clean it.

Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.

-Never rinse the appliance or the adapter under the tap (Fig. 15).

-Keep the appliance and the adapter dry (Fig. 16).

Cleaning the attachments

1Remove the hair-lifting attachment with massage element from the epilating head (Fig. 17).

-Remove the shaving head comb attachment by pulling it off the shaving head (Fig. 18).

2Remove loose hairs from the attachments.

3Rinse the attachments under the tap while turning them.

4Dry the attachments before you use or store them.

Cleaning the epilating head

1Push the epilating head in the direction of the arrows on the back of the appliance (1) and remove it (2) (Fig. 9).

2Remove loose hairs with the cleaning brush (Fig. 19).

3Rinse the epilating head under the tap for 5-10 seconds while turning it (Fig. 20).

4Shake the epilating head firmly (Fig.21).

Dry the epilating head thoroughly with a tea towel.

Note:Make sure the epilating head is completely dry before you place it back onto the appliance.

Cleaning the shaving head

1Push the shaving head in the direction of the arrows on the back of the appliance (1) and remove it (2). (Fig. 22)

2Remove the shaving foil from the shaving head. (Fig. 23)

3Rinse the shaving foil and the inside of the shaving head under the tap for 5-10 seconds while turning them (Fig. 24).

4Shake the shaving foil and shaving head firmly (Fig.25).

Dry the shaving foil and shaving head thoroughly with a tea towel.

Note:Do not exert any pressure on the shaving foil to avoid damage.

Note:Make sure the shaving foil and shaving head are completely dry before you place it back onto the appliance.

5 Put the protection cap on the shaving head.

Tip:Rub a drop of sewing machine oil onto the shaving foil twice a year.

Replacement

All parts of the appliance can be replaced. If you need to replace one or more of the following parts, go to your

Philips dealer or an authorised Philips service centre:

-appliance itself

-epilating head

-hair-lifting attachment with massage element

-shaving head

-shaving comb

-cleaning brush

-adapter

Environment

-Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 26).

Guarantee & service

If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your

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country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer.

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.

Problem	Cause	Solution
Poor epilating	You move the	Move the appliance
results.	appliance in the	against the direction of
	wrong direction.	hair growth, with the
		on/off slide pointing in
		the direction in which
		you move the appliance.
	You place the	Make sure that you
	epilating head on	place the appliance on
	the skin at the	the skin at an angle of
	wrong angle.	90° (see chapter ‘Using
		the appliance’).
	You used a	Make sure your skin
	(depilatory)	is clean, entirely dry
	cream prior to	and free from grease.
	epilation.	Do not use any cream
		before you start
		epilating.
	The hairs are too	Sometimes hairs are too
	short.	short to be caught.The
		optimal length for easy
		removal of the hairs is
		3-4mm.The hairs that
		are not caught during
		this session will be long
		enough to be removed
		when you epilate the
		next time.You can also
		try to catch the hairs by
		moving the appliance
		across the skin a few
		more times.
The appliance	The socket	Make sure the socket
does not work.	to which the	is live. If you have
	appliance is	connected the epilator
	connected is	to the socket in a
	not live.	bathroom cabinet, you
		may need to switch on
		the bathroom light to
		activate the socket.
I cannot select	The shaving head	Select speed setting
speed setting II.	is attached.The	I when you use the
	shaving head can	shaving head.
	only be used at
	speed setting I.
I cannot	You try to pull it	Push the epilating head/
remove the	straight off.	shaving head in the
shaving		direction of the arrows
head/epilating		on the back of the
head from the		appliance before you
appliance.		pull it off the appliance
		(see chapter ‘Cleaning
		and maintenance’).

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