Philips Lumea Sistema de eliminación de vello IPL User Manual [en, es]
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully
benet from the support that Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/lumeaformen.
Hair removal with light is one of the most effective methods to get
rid of unwanted body hair with longer-lasting results. It is completely
different from current home hair removal methods and Philips has been
investigating this method together with leading dermatologists for over
10 years. You can now use this innovative technology comfortably in the
privacy of your own home, whenever and wherever you want.
This appliance has been designed and developed for removing men’s body
hair on areas mentioned below:
- arms
- underarms
- pubic area (excluding the scrotum)
- shoulders
- chest
- back
- legs
Do not use the Philips Lumea IPL hair removal system for men above the
neckline, i.e. do not use it on your face or neck. Do not use the Philips
Lumea IPL hair removal system for men on the scrotum. If you want to
remove hair from the scrotum, use the Philips Bodygroom which is sold
separately.
Please note that the Philips Lumea for men is designed for use by one
person only. This appliance has been specically designed for use by men,
but can be used by women as well.
For more information about Philips Lumea for men, see www.philips.com/
lumeaformen. Check our homepage regularly for updates.
Benets
This appliance provides the following benets:
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology for home use
Philips Lumea for men uses a light-based technology called ‘Intense Pulsed
Light’ (IPL). IPL is also used in the professional beauty market for hair
removal and has been in use for the last fteen years. Philips Lumea for
men now brings this innovative technology to the comfort of your home.
Effective hair re-growth prevention for everyday smoothness
This method provides you with long-lasting hair regrowth prevention and
smooth skin. Our studies have shown a signicant hair reduction already
after two treatments. Optimal results were generally achieved after six to
seven treatments. A reduction in hair density is visible from treatment to
treatment. How fast the effect becomes visible and how long the results
last varies from person to person. For more information, see chapter ‘Using
the appliance’, section ‘How to achieve optimal results’.
Gentle treatment
Philips Lumea for men has been developed in close cooperation with
leading dermatologists for an effective and gentle treatment.
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Cordless operation for maximum freedom and exibility
Because the appliance runs on rechargeable batteries, it is portable and can
be used anywhere.
Lamp does not require replacement
Philips Lumea for men is equipped with a high-performance lamp. This lamp
can generate over 80,000 ashes and should enable you to continuously
maintain results for more than 5 years* while saving money on expensive
replacement lamps.
*Based on average usage scenario and recommended treatment regime for
one user.
How Philips’ Intense Pulsed Light technology works
Hair growth
Hair growth rates differ from person to person, depending on age,
metabolism and other factors. However, everyone’s hair normally grows in
3 phases.
1 Growing phase (anagen phase)
The hair grows actively from the root. In this phase the concentration of
melanin is highest. Melanin is responsible for the pigmentation of the hair.
Melanin concentration is also the determining factor for the efcacy of this
method. Only hairs in the growing phase are susceptible to treatment with light.
2 Degradation phase (catagen phase)
Hair growth stops and the root shrinks before the hair sheds.
3 Resting phase (telogen phase)
The old hair separates from its hair follicle and sheds. The follicle remains at rest
until the biological clock tells it to become active again and grow a new hair.
Working principle
The appliance works by heating up the hair and root beneath the skin.
The melanin in the hair and hair root absorbs the released light pulses. The
darker the colour of the hair, the more light can be absorbed. This process
stimulates the hair to go into the resting phase.
The hair now sheds naturally and the hair growth is inhibited. Hairs can
take one or two weeks to shed. Optimal hair removal cannot be obtained
with a single session, since only hairs in the growing phase are susceptible
to treatment with light. During a treatment, hairs on the treated area are
usually in different stages of the hair growth cycle. To effectively treat all
hairs you have to repeat the treatment every two weeks for a few times.
An integrated optical lter ensures that no UV light reaches the skin
and guarantees that the appliance is safe for the skin.
What effect can you expect after treatment?
- After you have treated the hairs every two weeks two to four times
(depending on your skin/hair type and the intensity setting), you notice
that hair growth decreases and that the hairs that grow back are softer.
- After you have treated the hairs six to eight times (depending on your
skin/hair type and the intensity setting), you notice that most of the
hairs do not return.
- After you have treated the hairs eight times, continue to use the Lumea
for men to maintain a smooth skin. For more information, see section
‘Maintenance phase’ in chapter ‘Using the appliance’.
- If you stop using the Lumea for men, the hairs start to regrow after
some time.
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General description (Fig. 2)
A Light exit window with integrated UV lter
B Body attachment
C Metallic frame inside the body attachment
D Safety system (safety ring with contact switches)
E Flash button
F Intensity lights (1- 5)
G % Intensity increase button
H ^ Intensity decrease button
I Charging light and battery-low indication
J On/off button
K ’Ready to ash’ light
L Appliance socket
M Adapter
N Small plug
O Air vents
Also included: pouch and cleaning cloth
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for
future reference.
Danger
- Water and electricity are a dangerous combination. Do not use
this appliance in wet surroundings (e.g. near a bath, a shower or a
swimming pool).
- Keep the appliance and the adapter dry.
- If the appliance is broken, do not touch any inner part to avoid electric
shock.
- Never insert any objects into the appliance.
Warning
- 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.
- The appliance is not intended for children younger than 15 years. Teenagers
aged between 15 and 18 years can use the appliance with the consent and/
or assistance of their parents or the persons who have parental authority
over them. Adults from 19 years and older can use the appliance freely.
- Only charge the appliance with the adapter supplied.
- Do not use the appliance or the adapter if it is damaged.
- Do not use the appliance if the light exit window is broken.
- 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.
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To prevent damage:
- Make sure nothing obstructs the air ow through the ventilation slots.
- Never subject the appliance to heavy shocks and do not shake or drop it.
- If you take the appliance from a very cold environment to a very warm
environment or vice versa, wait approximately 3 hours before you use it.
- Store the appliance in the pouch so that it does not become dusty.
- Never leave the appliance unattended when it is switched on. Always
switch off the appliance after use.
- Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight or UV light.
- Do not ash against any other surface than the skin.
Caution
- This appliance is only intended for removing unwanted body hair from
areas below the neck. Do not use it for any other purpose.
- UUse this appliance 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.
Keep the following things in mind to avoid compromising the
lifetime of your Philips Lumea:
- Do not expose the appliance to temperatures lower than 15°C or
higher than 35°C during use.
- The appliance is equipped with a built-in overheat protection. If the appliance
overheats, it does not ash. Do not switch off the appliance, but let it cool
down for approx. 15 minutes before you continue with your treatment.
- Always return the appliance to a service centre authorised by Philips
for examination or repair. Repair by unqualied people could cause an
extremely hazardous situation for the user.
- Never use the appliance in any of the cases mentioned in the section
‘Contraindications’.
For whom is Philips Lumea for men not suitable?
Philips Lumea for men is not designed for everyone. If any of the following
is true for you, then this appliance is not suitable for you to use!
Contraindictions
Never use the appliance if you have an unsuitable skin and/or
hair colour, i.e.:
- If your natural hair colour in the treatment areas is light blond, white,
grey or red.
- If you are of skin type VI (you rarely or never get sunburnt and you tan
very darkly; your skin colour is brownish black or darker). In this case
you run a high risk of developing skin reactions, such as strong redness,
burns or discolourations, when you use Philips Lumea.
Never use the appliance if you suffer from any of the diseases
listed below, i.e.:
- If you have a skin disease such as active skin cancer, if you have a history
of skin cancer or any other localised cancer in the areas to be treated.
- If you have a history of collagen disorder, including a history of keloid
scar formation or a history of poor wound healing.
- If you have a history of vascular disorder, such as the presence of
varicose veins or vascular ectasia in the areas to be treated.
- If your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops a rash or an allergic
reaction.
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- If you have infections, eczema, burns, inammation of hair follicles,
open lacerations, abrasions, herpes simplex, wounds or lesions and
haematomas in the areas to be treated.
- If you have had surgery in the areas to be treated.
- If you have epilepsy with ashlight sensitivity.
- If you have diabetes, lupus erythematodes, porphyria or congestive
heart disease.
- If you have any bleeding disorder.
- If you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including HIV
infection or AIDS).
Never use the appliance if you take any of the medications
listed below, i.e.:
- If your skin is currently being treated with or has recently been treated
with Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), Beta- Hydroxy Acids (BHAs),
topical isotretinoin and azelaic acid.
- If you have taken any form of isotretinoin Accutane
in the last six months.This treatment thins the skin and can therefore
make it more susceptible to tears, wounds and irritations.
- If you are on painkillers, which reduce the skin?s sensitivity to heat.
- If you are taking photosensitising agents or medications, check the
package insert of your medicine and never use the appliance 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.
Never use the appliance on the following areas:
- In the face.
- On the inside of the nostrils and ears.
- On the nipples, areolas and anus.
- If you are a man: on the scrotum.
- If you are a woman: on the labia minora and vagina. Never use the
appliance if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
- Over or near anything articial like silicone implants, pacemakers,
subcutaneous injection ports (insulin dispenser) or piercings.
- On moles, freckles, large veins, darker pigmented areas, scars, skin
anomalies without consulting your doctor. This can result in a burn and
a change in skin colour, which makes it potentially harder to identify
skin-related diseases (e.g. skin cancer).
- On warts, tattoos or permanent make-up. This can result in a burn and
a change in skin colour.
- On areas, where you use long-lasting deodorants. This can result in skin
reactions. See chapter ‘Using the appliance’, section ‘Possible side effects
and skin reactions’.
Never use the appliance on sunburnt, recently tanned
(last 48 hours) or fake-tanned skin:
- All types of tanning can inuence the safety of the treatment. This applies
to exposure to natural sunlight as well as articial tanning methods,
such as tanning lotions, tanning appliances etc. If you are tanned or are
planning to tan, see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Tanning advice’.
Note: The list is not exhaustive. If you are not sure whether you can use the
appliance, we advise you to consult a doctor.
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or Roaccutane®
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Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic
elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientic evidence
available today.
Charging
Fully charge the batteries before you use the appliance for the rst time
and when the batteries are empty. Fully charging the batteries takes up to
1 hour and 40 minutes.
Charge the appliance when the charging light lights up orange during use to
indicate that the battery is low. When this happens, the remaining capacity
is at least 30 ashes.
Fully charged batteries provide at least 320 ashes at light intensity 5.
Fully charge the appliance every 3 to 4 months, even if you do not use the
appliance for a longer time.
Charge the appliance in the following way:
1 Switch off the appliance.
2 Insert the small plug into the appliance and put the adapter in the
wall socket.
, The charging light ashes green to indicate that the appliance is charging.
, When the batteries are fully charged, the charging light
lights up green continuously.
Notes:
- The adapter feels warm during charging. This is normal.
- You cannot use the appliance during charging.
- This appliance is equipped with battery overheat protection and does
not charge if the room temperature exceeds 40°C.
Never cover the appliance and adapter during charging.
3 After charging, remove the adapter from the wall socket and pull the
small plug out of the appliance.
Preparing for use
For optimal results and greatest effect, prepare the areas on which you
intend to use the appliance in the manner described below.
Preparing treatment areas
1 Always shave the areas you intend to treat before you use the Lumea
for men. The Lumea for men can only be used on a shaved skin.
Note: Philips recommends that you use the Philips Bodygroom (which is sold
separately) to preshave the areas to be treated with the Lumea for men.
Use the Philips Bodygroom dry because the Philips Lumea for men can only
be used on dry skin.
Note: If your last depilation method involved removing hairs by the root
(e.g epilating, waxing etc.), wait until you notice signicant hair regrowth before
you use Philips Lumea for men.
Note: Do not use depilatory creams instead of shaving.
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Please note that treatment on unshaved or improperly shaved
areas has a number of undesired effects:
- The light exit window and attachment may become contaminated with
stray hairs and dirt. A contaminated light exit window and attachment
can reduce the life and efcacy of the appliance. In addition, burns or
black spots that appear on the light exit window and attachment due
to contamination can cause the treatment to become painful or cause
skin reactions like redness and discolouration.
2 Clean your skin and make sure it is hair-free, entirely dry and
free from oily substances (e.g. present in cosmetic products like
deodorants, lotions, perfumes, tanning creams and sunscreens).
3 Check the appliance, especially the light exit window and the
body attachment for trapped hair, dust and bres. If you see any
contamination, clean the appliance according to the instructions in
chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
Notes:
- If shaving causes wounds or lesions, your skin may be more sensitive
and the light treatment might feel uncomfortable sometimes.
- Once the hairs stop growing back - which usually happens after
6-7 treatments - you no longer have to shave before you use the appliance.
Setting the light intensity
Philips Lumea for men is an appliance developed for home use and
therefore not comparable with professional light-based appliances with
respect to pain sensation. Pulses of light delivered by Philips Lumea for men
are gentler than those from professional appliances and therefore you can
expect a convenient and effective treatment.
Adjust the light intensity to your skin and body hair colour and to a level
you nd comfortable.
The table with recommended light intensities below helps you to establish
the right light intensity.
1 Consult the table below to determine which light intensities are most
suitable for your skin and body hair colour and to check if this method
is suitable for you (if it is not, this is indicated with x in the table).
2 Each body area and possibly even parts of a body area may require a
separate appropriate light intensity according to the recommended
light intensities table below. The method is more effective at higher
intensities, but you should reduce the light intensity if you experience
any pain or discomfort.
Persons with darker skin run a higher risk of skin irritation because their
skin absorbs more light. Therefore lower intensities are recommended
for persons with darker skin.
The light intensity you use can feel warm or hot on the skin, but should
never feel uncomfortable. To prevent skin reactions, see chapter ‘Using
the appliance’, section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’.
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Recommended light intensities (1-5)
In the table below, ‘x’means that the appliance is not suitable for you.
Skin colour &
characteristics:
hair colour: dark blond/
light brown/brown/
dark brown/black
hair colour: white/
grey/red/light blond
White
(always
sunburn,
no
tanning)
4/5 4/5 4/5 3/4 1/2/3 x
x x x x x x
Beige
(easy
sunburn,
minimal
tanning)
Important:
To check whether Philips Lumea for men is suitable for you, see section ‘For
whom is Philips Lumea for men not suitable?’.
If your skin has been exposed to natural sunlight or an articial tanning
method, it may be darker than during the previous treatment. Check the
table above to determine which settings are suitable for your skin colour.
Tanning advice
Sun exposure before treatment
- Wait at least 48 hours after sunbathing before you use the appliance.
Sunbathing can cause skin to darken (tan) and/or can cause sunburn
(reddening of the skin).
- After these 48 hours, check the skin for any remaining sunburn. Do not
use Philips Lumea for men as long as sunburn persists.
- When the sunburn has disappeared, perform a skin test (see chapter
‘Using the appliance’, section ‘First use and skin test’) on the area to be
treated to determine the appropriate light intensity.
- If your skin is tanned, perform a skin test (see chapter ‘Using the
appliance’, section ‘First use and skin test’) on the area to be treated and
select the appropriate light intensity. A failure to do so causes a risk of
developing skin reactions after treatment with Philips Lumea for men.
Sun exposure after treatment
- Wait at least 24 hours after treatment before you expose treated areas to
the sun. Even after 24 hours, make sure that the treated skin does not show
any redness from the treatment anymore before you expose it to the sun.
- Cover treated areas when you go out in the sun or use a sun block
(SPF 30+) in the two weeks after the treatment.
- Exposing treated areas to the sun immediately after treatment without
protection can increase the risk of adverse side effects and skin reactions. See
chapter ‘Using the appliance’, section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’.
Tanning with articial light
- Follow the instructions in ‘Sun exposure before treatment’ and ‘Sun
exposure after treatment’ above.
Tanning with creams
- If you have used articial tanning lotion, wait until the articial tan has
fully disappeared before you use Philips Lumea for men.
Light
brown
(sometimes
sunburn,
good
tanning)
Mid brown
(rarely
sunburn,
fast and
good
tanning)
Dark
brown
(rarely
sunburn,
very good
tanning)
Black
(rarely
to never
sunburn,
very dark
tanning)
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Using the appliance
If the treatment becomes intolerably painful at any point in time, reduce
the light intensity setting until the treatment is comfortable again. If you
notice skin reactions stronger than slight redness, stop the treatment
immediately and read section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’ in
this chapter.
First use and skin test
When you use the appliance for the rst time, we advise you to perform
a skin test on the area to be treated to check your skin’s reaction to the
treatment and to get accustomed to light-based treatment.
1 Choose an area close to the intended treatment area.
2 Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance.
, Intensity light 1 goes on automatically to indicate that the appliance
is switched on at default intensity 1.
3 Apply one ash at the lowest recommended intensity for your skin
type.
4 As long as it feels comfortable (not painful), increase the setting by
one level within the recommended range for your skin type and
apply one ash for each setting. Do not apply more than one ash on
the same spot.
5 After the skin test, wait for 24 hours and check your skin for
any reaction. If the skin shows reactions, choose the highest setting
that did not result in any skin reaction for subsequent use.
Subsequent use
1 Before every treatment, clean the body attachment, light exit
window and metallic frame of Philips Lumea for men.
2 Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance.
, Intensity light 1 goes on automatically to indicate that the appliance
is switched on at default intensity 1.
Note: It is normal that the appliance and the attachment become warm during use.
3 Start each treatment by selecting the light intensity very carefully,
based on your skin’s sensitivity and on how comfortable the
treatment feels.
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Your skin may react differently on different days/occasions for a number of
reasons. See section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’ in this chapter
for more information.
4 Press the % button to increase the intensity. To lower the intensity,
press the ^ button.
, Every time you press the button, the corresponding intensity
light starts to ash. This takes a few seconds.
5 Place the appliance at a 90° angle on the skin so that the body
attachment and the safety ring are in contact with the skin.
Note: It may be difcult to have the safety ring make proper contact with the
skin on certain areas. In that case, you could hold the Lumea for men upside
down, while you press the ash button with your thumb.
6 Press the safety ring fully onto the skin with slight pressure.
, The ‘ready to ash’ light on the back of the appliance lights up green
when all contact switches of the safety ring are in contact with the
skin and the appliance is charged.
Note: The safety ring has contact switches that together are the safety system of
the appliance. This safety ring prevents unintentional ashing without skin contact.
Tip: For easier use, stretch the skin you want to treat. On areas with softer skin, you
may need to exert more pressure on the appliance to push in all contact switches.
Note: Bony areas like shinbone, ankles or ribs are more sensitive than other
areas of the body. When you press the appliance hard onto these areas, the
skin can be more susceptible to skin reactions like irritation and redness.
See section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’ in this chapter. Press the
appliance onto the skin just hard enough to make the ‘ready to ash’ light go
on, but no harder.
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7 Press the ash button to release a ash. After the appliance has
ashed once, release the ash button.
Note: The visible light produced by the appliance is the reection of the ash
on the skin and is harmless to your eyes. It is not necessary to wear goggles
during use.
8 Let go of the ash button after the appliance has ashed. For the
next ash, repeat steps 5 to 8. After each ash it takes up to
3.5 seconds until the appliance is ready to ash again.
Do not treat exactly the same area multiple times during one session.
This does not improve the effectiveness of the treatment, but increases
the risk of skin reactions.
9 To avoid untreated areas, always make sure there is some overlap
with the previously treated area when you place the appliance on the
skin.The effective light only comes out of the light exit window with
integrated UV lter. Make sure the ashes are produced close to
each other. Ask somebody else to help you with the treatment if you
want to treat your back to ensure that the treated areas overlap.
10 Switch off the appliance after you have nished the treatment.
11 Check the body attachment and light exit window for hairs and
dirt and clean the appliance after use. See chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’.
Guidelines for treatment
Average treatment time
Area Approx. treatment time
Underarms 2-5 minutes
Entire pubic area (excluding scrotum) 2-5 minutes
Shoulders 10-15 minutes
Chest up to 30 minutes, depending on size of hairy area
Back up to 30 minutes, depending on size of hairy area
One lower leg 10-15 minutes
One full leg up to 25 minutes
Note: The average treatment times above have been observed during research
and tests. Individual treatment times may vary from person to person.
Note: Fully charged batteries offer at least 320 ashes at intensity 5. How long
you can use the appliance depends on the size of the area to be treated and
the intensity setting used.
Intended treatment areas
The appliance is intended to treat unwanted hairs on the underarms,
shoulders, back, chest, arms, pubic area (excluding the scrotum) and legs.
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Using the appliance on the shoulders, chest, back and legs
If you use the appliance to treat your shoulders, chest, back and legs you
may have to recharge the appliance during the treatment. This is normal.
How long you can use the appliance depends on the size of the treatment
area and the intensity setting used.
Tip: If you want to treat your back and your shoulders, you require the help of
your partner or a friend to guarantee complete coverage and best results.
Tip: The back and chest are often tanned. Take special care to select the
appropriate intensity for treating the tanned skin to prevent skin reactions.
How to achieve optimal results
- It is normal that hairs are still visible after the rst few treatments (see
chapter ‘Introduction’, section ‘Working principle’ for more information).
- To remove all hairs successfully and prevent the hair follicle from
becoming active again, the treatments have to be repeated once every
two weeks for the rst two to three months. Your skin should be
smooth and hair-free by then. Please read section ‘Maintenance phase’
to nd out how you can keep these results.
Maintenance phase
- To ensure that your skin stays smooth and hair-free, we advise you
to repeat the treatment every four to six weeks. The time between
treatments may vary based on your individual hair regrowth and also
across different body areas. If too many hairs grow back between
treatments, simply shorten the treatment interval again, but do not
treat any area more often than once every two weeks. When you use
the appliance more frequently than recommended, you do not increase
the effectiveness but you do increase the risk of skin reactions.
Possible side effects and skin reactions
Common skin reactions:
- Your skin may show slight redness and/or may prickles, tingle or feel
warm. This reaction is absolutely harmless and disappears quickly.
- A skin reaction similar to sunburn may occur on the treated area for a
short while. If this does not disappear within 3 days, we advise you to
consult a doctor.
- Dry skin and itching may occur because of the combination of shaving
and light treatment. This is harmless and disappears within a few days.
You can cool the area with an ice pack or a wet cloth. If dryness
persists, you can apply a non-scented moisturiser on the treated area
24 hours after the treatment.
Rare side effects:
- Burns, excessive redness and swelling: these reactions occur very rarely.
They are the result of using a light intensity that is too high for your
skin colour. 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 discolouration: this occurs very rarely. Skin discolouration manifests
itself as either a darker or lighter patch than the surrounding area. This is
the result of using a light intensity that is too high for your skin colour. If
the discolouration does not disappear within 2 weeks, we advise you to
consult a doctor. Do not treat discoloured areas until the discolouration
has disappeared and your skin has regained its normal skin colour.
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- Skin infection and inammation: This occurs very rarely and may be
caused by using the appliance on wounds or cuts that resulted from
shaving, on already existing wounds or on ingrown hairs.
- Excessive pain: this can occur during or after treatment if you have
used the appliance on unshaved skin, if you use the appliance at a light
intensity that is too high for your skin colour, if you ash the same
area more than once and if you use the appliance on open wounds,
inammations, infections, tattoos, burns, etc. See chapter ‘Important’,
section ‘Contraindications’ for more information.
After use
- Do not apply any perfumed cosmetics to the areas treated immediately
after treatment.
- Do not use deodorant immediately after treating the underarms. Wait
until any skin redness has disappeared completely.
- See chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Tanning advice’ for information
about sun exposure and articial tanning.
Cleaning and maintenance
To ensure optimal results and a long life for the appliance, clean the
appliance before and after each use and, if necessary, also during the
treatment. The appliance loses its effectiveness if you do not clean it
properly.
Never clean the appliance or any of its parts under the tap or in the
dishwasher.
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids
such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
Never scratch the light exit window or the metallic surface inside the
body attachment.
Note: Make sure that the contact switches of the safety ring do not get
congested with dirt.
Note: Stop using the appliance when it is no longer possible to clean the light
exit window or the body attachment.
1 Switch off the appliance, unplug it and let it cool down.
Note: The light exit window becomes hot during use. Make sure it has cooled
down before you clean it.
2 To remove the body attachment, put your ngers in the recesses at
the top and bottom and pull gently. The attachment should come off
easily.
3 Moisten the soft cloth supplied with the appliance with a few drops
of water and use it to clean the following parts:
- the light exit window
- the outside surface of the body attachment
- the metallic frame inside the body attachment
Note: If water does not clean effectively, use a few drops of highpercentage alcohol to clean the parts mentioned above.
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Note: A contaminated light exit window can look like this picture. Make sure
you clean the appliance before and after each use and, if necessary, also
during the treatment according to the instructions in this section.
4 If necessary, clean the outside of the appliance with the dry soft cloth
supplied with the appliance.
Tip: If it is no longer possible to clean the edges of the attachment with the
cleaning cloth supplied, use a cotton bud instead. Make sure that no uff of
bres stay behind on the attachment or on the light exit window.
Storage
1 Switch off the appliance, unplug it and let it cool down.
2 Clean the appliance before you store it.
3 Put the appliance in the pouch supplied.
4 Store the appliance in a dry place at a temperature between 0°C
and 60°C.
Replacement
If you have to replace a part or want to purchase an additional part, go to
your Philips dealer or visit www.philips.com/shop.
If you have problems obtaining the parts, please contact the Philips
Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Replacement parts
The following replacement parts are available:
- Adapter
- Pouch
- Body attachment
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
- The built-in rechargeable batteries contain substances that may pollute
the environment. Always remove the batteries before you discard and
hand in the appliance at an ofcial collection point. Dispose of the
batteries at an ofcial collection point for batteries. If you have trouble
removing the batteries, you can also take the appliance to a Philips
service centre. The staff of this centre will remove the batteries for you
and will dispose of them in an environmentally safe way.
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Removing the rechargeable batteries
Only remove the rechargeable batteries if they are completely empty.
1 Insert an awl or another pointed tool into the bottom cap of the
appliance and pry off the bottom cap.
2 Undo the two screws in the bottom of the handle with a
screwdriver.
3 Remove the bottom part of the handle and cut the two wires that
connect the bottom part to the appliance.
4 Pull the battery connectors off the battery terminals with long nose
pliers.
5 Pull the rechargeable batteries out of the appliance with long nose
pliers.
6 Cut the two wires one at a time to ensure that no mishaps due to
possible residual charge occur.
Guarantee and 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 country (please look for the phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your
country, go to your local Philips dealer.
Technical specications
Model SC2001
Rated voltage 100V-240V
Rated frequency 50Hz-60Hz
Rated input 7.5W
Protection against electric shock Class II Q
Protection rating IP 30 (EN 60529)
Operating conditions Temperature: +15° to +35°C
Relative humidity: 25% to 75%
Storage conditions Temperature: 0° to +60°C
Relative humidity: 5% to 95%
Intense pulsed light lamp Spectrum: >570nm
Lithium-ion battery 2 x 3.7 Volt
1100 mAh
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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
(please look for the phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaet).
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