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.
Device overview
1 Light exit window with integrated UV filter
2 Integrated safety system
3 Skin tone sensor
4 Flash button
5 On/off button
6 Intensity lights (1-5)
7 'Ready to flash' light
8 Device socket
9 Adapter
10 Small plug
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Who should not use Lumea?
Contraindications
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Never use the device if you have skin type V
and 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.
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Never use the device if you are pregnant or
breast feeding as the device was not tested on
pregnant or breast feeding women.
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Never use the device if you suffer from any of
the diseases listed below:
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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 pre-cancerous lesions or
multiple atypical moles in the areas to be
treated.
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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 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 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,
inflammation of hair follicles, open
lacerations, abrasions, herpes simplex,
wounds or lesions and haematomas in the
areas to be treated.
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If you have had surgery in the areas to be
treated in the last three weeks.
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If you have epilepsy with flashlight
sensitivity.
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If you have diabetes, lupus erythematodes,
porphyria or congestive heart disease.
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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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If you have received radiation therapy or
chemotherapy within the past 3 months.
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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 on painkillers which reduce the
skin's sensitivity to heat.
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If you are taking photosensitising agents or
medications, check the package insert of
your medicine and never use the device if it
is stated that it can cause photo-allergic
reactions, photo-toxic reactions or if you
have to avoid sun when taking this medicine.
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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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If you take immunosuppressive medications.
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Never use the device on the following areas:
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Around the eyes and near the eyebrows.
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On nipples, areolas, labia minora, vagina,
anus and the inside of the nostrils and ears.
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Men must not use it on the scrotum and
face.
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Over or near anything artificial like silicone
implants, pacemakers, subcutaneous
injection ports (insulin dispenser) or
piercings.
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On moles, freckles, large veins, darker
pigmented areas, scars, skin anomalies
without consulting your doctor. This can
result in a burn and a change in skin color,
which makes it potentially harder to identify
skin-related diseases.
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On warts, tattoos or permanent make-up.
This can result in a burn and a change in skin
color.
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On areas, where you use long-lasting
deodorants. This can result in skin reactions.
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Never use the device on sunburned, recently
tanned or fake-tanned skin.
Note: This list is not exhaustive. If you are not
sure whether you can use the device, we advise
you to consult a doctor.
Important
Danger
Warning
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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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Never insert any objects into the device.
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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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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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Do not use the device if the UV filter of the light
exit window is broken.
Caution
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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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Only use the device for its intended purpose as
shown in the user manual.
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Never use compressed air, scouring pads,
abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids
such as petrol or acetone to clean the device.
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Always return the device to a service centre
authorised by Philips for examination or repair.
Repair by unqualified people could cause an
extremely hazardous situation for the user.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips device complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic fields.
How IPL works
With IPL technology, gentle pulses of light are
applied to the skin and absorbed by the hair root.
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,
leaving your skin continuously silky-smooth.
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 an 8-week treatment schedule
followed by touch-ups to make sure all hairs are
effectively treated in the growing phase..
Note: Treatment with Lumea is not effective if you
have light blond, blond as light hairs do not absorb
enough light. Below you can see the hair colors for
which Lumea is suitable and effective.
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Suitable body hair colors
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What to expect
Immediately after the 1st treatment
After the first treatment, it can take 1 to 2 weeks for
the hairs to fall out. In the first weeks following the
initial treatments, you still see some hairs
growing. These are likely to be hairs that were not
in their growing phase during the first treatments.
After 2-3 treatments
After 2-3 treatments, you should see a noticeable
reduction in hair growth. However, to effectively
treat all hairs, it is important to keep on treating
according to the recommended treatment
schedule.
After 4-5 treatments
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. Keep on treating with
frequent touch-ups (every 4-8 weeks) to maintain
the result.
Tanning advice
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. Perform a skin test to determine the
appropriate light intensity setting.
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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.
Before you use your Lumea
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.
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Skin test
If you chose 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: Once the hairs stop growing back, which
usually happens after 4-5 treatments, you no
longer have to pretreat your skin before you
use the device.
When you use Lumea 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 Choose an area close to the area you intend to
treat.
2 Turn on the device. Make sure you select
setting 1.
3 Put the device against your skin and press the
flash button to release a flash.
4 Slide the device over the skin to the next area
to be treated.
5 Increase the setting by one level, apply a flash
and slide the device to the next area. Repeat
this for all levels within the recommended range
for your skin type.
6 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 Philips Lumea
Skin tone sensor
For extra safety, the integrated skin tone sensor
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 rapidly and the device automatically
disables to prevent you from developing skin
reactions. This means that it does not emit pulses
when you press the flash button.
Selecting the right light intensity
Lumea provides 5 different light intensities.
Depending on your skin type and light intensity
level you find comfortable, you can select the right
light intensity setting.
1 Consult the table below to select the right
setting.
2 To adjust the light intensity setting, press the
on/off button one or more times until you have
reached the required setting. The
corresponding intensity light lights up green.
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Skin type
Note: The device automatically disables when
your skin tone is too dark, to prevent you from
developing skin reactions. The integrated skin
tone sensor does not tell you which light
intensity setting to use, as Philips Lumea gives
you the freedom to select the light intensity that
you find most convenient.
3 Lumea should never be painful. If you
experience discomfort, reduce the light
intensity setting.
4 After recent tanning, perform a skin test to
determine the right light intensity setting.
Skin toneLight intensity setting
IWhite: you always
sunburn, never tan.
IIBeige: you easily
sunburn, tan
minimally.
IIILight brown: you
sunburn easily, tan
slowly to light brown.
IVMid brown: you
rarely sunburn, tan
easily.
VDark brown: you
rarely sunburn, tan
very easily.
VIBrownish black or
darker: you
rarely or never
sunburn, very dark
tanning.
4/5
4/5
3/4
1/2/3
You cannot use the
device
You cannot use the
device
Note: Your skin may react differently on different
90º
days/occasions for a number of reasons.
Handling the device
1 Before use, clean the light exit window.
2 Put the small plug in the device and put the
adapter in the wall socket.
3 Switch on the device and select the right light
intensity for your skin tone.
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 device then
automatically performs a skin tone analysis and
the 'ready to flash' light blinks orange slowly to
indicate that you can proceed with the
treatment.
Note: When the ‘ready to flash’ light starts
blinking orange rapidly, 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.
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Note: If the 'ready to flash' light lights up orange
continuously 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 light produced by the device is
harmless to your eyes. 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 3.5 seconds until
the device is ready to flash again. You can
release a flash when the 'ready to flash' light
lights up again.
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, therefore there should be some
overlap. However, make sure you flash the
same area only once. Flashing the same area
twice doesn't improve the effectiveness of the
treatment, but increases the risk of skin
reactions.
9 When you have finished the treatment, press
and hold the on/off button for 2 seconds to
switch off the device.
Two treatment modes: Stamp & Flash and
Slide & Flash
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.
Recommended treatment schedule
Initial phase
For the first 4 to 5 treatments, we advise you to
use Philips Lumea once every two weeks to ensure
that all hairs are treated.
Touch-up phase
After the initial treatment phase (4-5 treatments),
we recommend touch-ups every 4 to 8
weeks, when you see hairs growing back. This is 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.
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1,5 min.
6 min.
19 min.
2,5 min.
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Treatment time per area
SC1985 is 40% faster than SC1984, SC1983 and
offers you shorter treatment times.
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 nonscented moisturizer on the treated area 24 hours
after the treatment.
Rare side effects
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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 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 and inflammation: This occurs
very rarely and may be caused by using the
device on wounds or cuts that resulted from
shaving, on already existing wounds or on
ingrown hairs.
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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.
Cleaning & storage
1 After use, switch off the device, unplug it and let
it cool down.
2 Moisten a soft cloth with a few drops of water
and use it to clean the following parts:
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the light exit window
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the skin tone sensor
3 Store the device in a dust-free and dry place at
a temperature between 0 °C and 60 °C.
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Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit
www.philips.com/support or read the separate worldwide
guarantee 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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Follow your country's rules for the separate
collection of electrical and electronic products.
Correct disposal helps prevent negative
consequences for the environment and human
health.
Technical specifications
SC198X
Rated voltage100V-240V
Rated frequency50Hz-60Hz
Rated input SC1984, SC198318W
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Rated input SC198536W
Protection against electric shock Class II
Protections ratingIP 30 (EN 60529)
Operating conditionsTemperature:+10 °C to 35 °C
Relative humidity: 30% to 75%
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Spectrum>475nm
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most common
problems you could encounter with the device. If
you are unable to solve the problem with the
information below, visit www.philips.com/support
for a list of frequently asked questions or contact
the Consumer Care Center in your country.
ProblemPossible causeSolution
The
device/adapter
becomes warm
during use
When I place the
device on
the skin, it does
not release a
flash. The 'ready
to flash' light
blinks
orange rapidly.
The 'ready to
flash' light
doesn't light up
when I place the
attachment on
my skin, but the
cooling fan works.
This is normal.No action required.
Your skin tone in
the area to be
treated is too dark.
The overheat
protection has
been activated.
Treat other body areas
with lighter skin tones with
Lumea.
When the overheat
protection has been
activated, the fan still
works. Do not switch off
the device, but let it cool
down for approx. 15
minutes before you
continue to use it.
ProblemPossible causeSolution
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The 'ready to
flash' light blinks
orange slowly but
the device does
not produce a
flash when I press
the flash button.
I cannot increase
or decrease the
light intensity
settings/The
intensity lights
and the 'ready to
flash' light are all
on.
The device
produces a
strange smell.
The device needs
to be reset.
The device needs
to be reset.
The light exit
window or the skin
tone sensor is dirty.
You have not
removed the hairs
on the area to be
treated properly.
These hairs may
get burned and can
cause the smell.
To reset the device, switch
it off and switch it on again.
To reset the device, switch
it off and switch it on again.
Clean the light exit window
and the skin tone
sensor carefully.
Pretreat your skin before
you use Lumea.
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ProblemPossible causeSolution
The skin feels
more sensitive
than usual during
treatment/I
experience an
unacceptable
pain sensation
when I use the
device.
The skin reaction
after treatment
lasts longer than
usual.
The light intensity
setting you use is
too high.
You did not remove
the hairs on the
areas to be treated.
The UV filter of the
light exit window is
broken.
You treated an area
for which the
device is not
intended.
You have used a
light intensity
setting which is too
high for you.
Check if you have selected
the right light intensity
setting. If necessary, select
a lower setting.
Pretreat your skin before
you use Lumea.
If the UV filter is broken, do
not use the device
anymore. Contact the
Consumer Care Center in
your country, your Philips
dealer or a Philips service
center.
Never use the device on
the following areas: inner
labia, anus, nipples,
areolas, lips, inside the
nostrils and ears, around
the eyes and near the
eyebrows. Men must not
use it on the face, neck or
on the scrotum.
Select a lower intensity
next time. See chapter
'Using your Philips Lumea',
section 'Selecting the right
light intensity'.
ProblemPossible causeSolution
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The results of the
treatment are not
satisfactory.
You have used a
light intensity
setting which is too
low for you.
You did not flash
an area adjacent to
an area you treated
before.
The device is not
effective on your
body hair color.
You do not use the
device as often as
recommended.
You respond more
slowly to IPL
treatment.
Select a higher setting next
time.
You have to release the
flashes close to each other.
If you have light blond,
grey, or red hair, the
treatment is not effective.
To remove all hairs
successfully, we advise
you to follow the
recommended treatment
schedule. You can reduce
the time between
treatments, but do not
treat more often than once
every two weeks.
Continue using the device
for at least 6 months, as
hair regrowth can still
decrease over the course
of this period.
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nädala pärast on teil siidpehme nahk.
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tõhusamat meetodit karvade püsiva
tagasikasvamise vältimiseks. Tihedas koostöös
nahaekspertidega oleme kohandanud selle
valguspõhise tehnoloogia, mida algselt kasutati
professionaalsetes ilusalongides, kergeks ja
tõhusaks kasutamiseks kodu turvalistes
tingimustes. Philips Lumea on õrn ning sellega
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Nautige seda, et olete vabanenud tüütutest
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