Philips SC2001/01 User Manual [no]
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Table of contents
Introduction 7
Benefits 7
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology for home use 7
Effective hair regrowth prevention for everyday smoothness 7
Gentle treatment, even on sensitive body areas 8
Cordless operation for maximum freedom and flexibility 8
Lamp does not require replacement 8
How Philips’ Intense Pulsed Light technology works 8
Hair growth 8
Working principle 8
General description 8
Important 9
Danger 9
Warning 9
To prevent damage: 10
Caution 10
Keep the following things in mind to avoid compromising the lifetime of
your Philips Lumea: 10
For whom is Philips Lumea not suitable? 10
Contraindications 10
Never use the appliance if you are pregnant or breast feeding. 10
Never use the appliance if you have an unsuitable skin and/or hair
colour, i.e.: 10
Never use the appliance if you suffer from any of the diseases listed
below, i.e.: 11
Never use the appliance if you take any of the medications listed below,
i.e.: 11
Never use the appliance on the following areas: 11
Never use the appliance on sunburnt, recently tanned (last 48 hours)
or fake-tanned skin: 12
Electromagnetic fields (EMF) 12
Charging 12
Preparing for use 13
Preparing treatment areas 13
Setting the light intensity 13
Recommended light intensities (1-5) 14
Important 14
Tanning advice 14
Using the appliance 15
First use and skin test 15
Subsequent use 16
Guidelines for treatment 18
Average treatment time 18
Using the appliance on the legs 18
Using the appliance in the bikini area 19
Using the appliance on the underarms 19
How to achieve optimal results 19
Maintenance phase 19
Possible side effects and skin reactions 19
After use 20
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Cleaning and maintenance 20
Storage 21
Replacement 21
Replacement parts 21
Environment 22
Removing the rechargeable batteries 22
Guarantee and service 23
Technical specifications 23
Troubleshooting 24
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/lumea.
Light-based hair removal is one of the most effective methods to
treat unwanted body hair with longer-lasting results. It is different from
current home hair removal methods because it significantly reduces
hair regrowth. 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 specifically designed and optimised for use by
women, but can be used by men as well.
It is intended for removing body hair on areas mentioned below:
- Underarms
- Arms
- Stomach
- Bikini area
- Legs
Do not use Philips Lumea on the face.
Philips Lumea is designed for use by one person only.
For more information about Philips Lumea, see www.philips.com/lumea.
Check our homepage regularly for updates.
Benefits
This appliance provides the following benefits:
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology for home use
Philips Lumea 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 fifteen years. Philips Lumea now brings this
innovative technology to the comfort of your home.
Effective hair regrowth prevention for everyday smoothness
This method provides you with long-lasting hair regrowth prevention and
silky-smooth skin. Our studies have shown a significant hair reduction
already after two treatments. Optimal results were generally achieved after
four to five 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 section ‘How
to achieve optimal results’ in chapter ‘Using the appliance’.
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Gentle treatment, even on sensitive body areas
Philips Lumea has been developed in close cooperation with leading
dermatologists for an effective and gentle treatment, even on the most
sensitive body areas.
Cordless operation for maximum freedom and flexibility
Because the appliance runs on rechargeable batteries, it is portable and can
be used anywhere.
Lamp does not require replacement
Philips Lumea is equipped with a high performance lamp which does
not require replacement. This lamp can generate over 80,000 flashes 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 efficacy 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 filter ensures that no UV light reaches the skin
and guarantees that the appliance is safe for the skin.
General description (Fig. 2)
A Light exit window with integrated UV filter
B Body Attachment
C Metallic frame inside the attachment
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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 flash’ 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 filled bath, a running shower
or a filled 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, 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 under the age of 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.
- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to
replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
- If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the
original type in order to avoid a hazard.
- Do not use the appliance if the UV filter of the light exit window is
broken.
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To prevent damage:
- Make sure nothing obstructs the air flow 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 for several
hours.
- Do not flash against any other surface than the skin. This can cause
severe damage to the attachment and/or the light exit window. Only
flash when the appliance is in contact with 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.
- Use 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 flash. 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 unqualified 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 not suitable?
Philips Lumea is not designed for everyone. If any of the following is true
for you, then this appliance is not suitable for you to use!
Contraindications
Never use the appliance if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
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.
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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, you have a history
of skin cancer or any other localised cancer in the areas to be treated.
- If you have pre-cancerous lesions or multiple atypical moles 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.
- 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.
- If you have had surgery in the areas to be treated.
- If you have epilepsy with flashlight 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® or Roaccutane®
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.
- If you take immunosuppressive medications.
Never use the appliance on the following areas:
- In the face.
- On nipples, areolas, labia minora, vagina, anus and the inside of the
nostrils and ears.
- Men must not use it on the scrotum and face.
- Over or near anything artificial 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.
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- 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 influence the safety of the treatment. This
applies to exposure to natural sunlight as well as artificial 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: This list is not exhaustive. If you are not sure whether you can use the
appliance we advise you to consult a doctor.
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.
Charging
Fully charge the batteries before you use the appliance for the first 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 flashes.
Fully charged batteries provide at least 320 flashes 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 flashes green to indicate that the appliance is
charging.
, When the batteries are fully charged, the charging light
lights up green continuously.
Notes:
- The adapter and the appliance feel 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.
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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 Shave the areas you intend to treat as long as you still experience
hair regrowth.
Note: If your last depilation method involved removing hairs by the roots (e.g
epilating, waxing etc.), wait until you notice significant hair regrowth before you
use Philips Lumea. Do not use depilatory creams instead of shaving.
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 dir t. A contaminated light exit window and attachment
can reduce the life and efficacy 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.
- Hairs on your skin can burn, which can result in an unpleasant smell.
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 attachment,
for trapped hair, dust and fibres. 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 may sometimes feel uncomfortable.
- Once the hairs stop growing back, which usually happens after 4-5
treatments, you no longer have to shave before you use the appliance.
Setting the light intensity
Philips Lumea is an appliance developed for consumer use at home and
therefore not comparable with professional light-based appliances with
respect to pain sensation. The pulses of light delivered by Philips Lumea
are gentler than those from professional appliances and therefore you can
expect a convenient and effective treatment.
You have to adjust the light intensity to your skin and body hair colour and
to a level you find comfortable.
The recommended light intensities table 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.
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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 pulse can feel warm or hot on the skin but should never be
painful. To prevent skin reactions, see chapter ‘Using the appliance’,
section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’.
Recommended light intensities (1-5)
In the table below, ‘x’ means that the appliance is not suitable for you.
Skin colour and
characteristics:
Body hair colour:
dark blond/light
brown/brown/
dark brown/black
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 is suitable for you, see section ‘For whom
is Philips Lumea not suitable?’.
If your skin has been exposed to natural sunlight or an artificial 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 as long as sunburn persists.
- When the sunburn has disappeared, perform a skin test (see chapter
‘Using the appliance’, section ‘First use’) 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’) on the area to be treated to determine
the appropriate light intensity. A failure to do so causes a risk of
developing skin reactions after treatment with Philips Lumea.
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.
Light brown
(sometimes
sunburn, good
tanning)
Mid
brown
(rarely
sunburn,
fast and
good
tanning)
Dark
brown
(rarely
sunburn,
very good
tanning)
Brownish
black and
darker (rarely
to never
sunburn, very
dark tanning)
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- Cover treated areas when you go out into the sun or use a sunblock
(SPF 30+) in the two weeks after treatment.
- Exposing treated areas to sunlight without protection immediately
after treatment 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 artificial light
- Follow the instructions in ‘Sun exposure before treatment’ and ‘Sun
exposure after treatment’ above.
Tanning with creams
- If you have used an artificial tanning lotion, wait until the artificial tan
has fully disappeared before you use Philips Lumea.
Note: For more details on unwanted skin reactions, see chapter ‘Using the
appliance’, section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’.
Using the appliance
Check the recommended light intensities table in chapter ‘Preparing for
use’, section ‘Setting the light intensity’ to determine which light intensities
are most suitable for your skin and body hair colour. Use the appliance in
a well-lit room; this reduces the perceived brightness of the flash. Shave
the area you intend to treat before you use the appliance (see chapter
‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Preparing treatment areas’).
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
1 Attach the body attachment to the appliance.
The body attachment can be used to treat unwanted body hair on all
body areas below the neck (for exceptions, see chapter ‘Important’, section
‘Contraindications’).
2 Choose an area close to the area you intend to treat.
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3 Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance.
, The appliance always starts automatically at the lowest setting.
4 Apply one flash at the lowest recommended intensity for your skin
type (for instructions on how to release a flash, see steps 6 to 9
of section ‘Subsequent use’ in this chapter).
5 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 flash for each setting. Do not apply more than one flash on
the same spot.
6 After the skin test, wait for 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.
When you use the appliance for the first 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.
Subsequent use
1 Before every treatment, clean the attachment, the light exit window
and the metallic frame inside the attachment of Philips Lumea. For
more information see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
2 Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance.
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 treatment
feels.
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.
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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 flash. This takes a few seconds.
5 Place the appliance in a 90° angle on the skin so that the attachment
and the safety ring are in contact with the skin.
6 Press the safety ring fully onto the skin with slight pressure.
Note: The safety ring has contact switches that together are the safety system
of the appliance. This safety ring prevents unintentional flashing without skin
contact.
, The ‘ready to flash’ 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. This may take up to 3.5 seconds.
Tip: For easier use, stretch the area of 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.
7 Press the flash button to release a flash.
Note: The visible light produced by the appliance is the reflection of the flash
on the skin and is harmless to your eyes. It is not necessary to wear goggles
during use.
8 Let go of the flash button after the appliance has flashed.
9 For the next flash, repeat steps 6 to 9. After each flash it takes up to
3.5 seconds until the appliance is ready to flash 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.
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10 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. Make
sure the flashes are produced close to each other.
11 Switch off the appliance after you have finished the treatment.
12 Check the light exit window and the attachment 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 1.5 minutes per underarm
Bikini line 1.5 minutes per side
Entire bikini area 5 minutes
One lower leg 12 minutes
One full leg 20 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 flashes 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.
Using the appliance on the legs
Check the recommended light intensities table in chapter ‘Preparing for
use’, section ‘Setting the light intensity’ to see which settings are suitable for
your legs.
- You can move the appliance up and down or across the leg, whichever
is more convenient to you.
Note: Bony areas like shinbone and ankles are more sensitive than other areas
of the body. When you press the attachment hard onto these areas, the skin
can be more susceptible to skin reactions, such as skin irritation and redness.
See section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’ in this chapter. Press the
attachment onto the skin just hard enough to make the ‘ready to flash’ light go
on, but not harder.
Tip: The appliance may leave imprints on the skin in the treated areas. These
imprints may show you where you can make the treated areas overlap.
If you use the appliance to treat both your lower and upper 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: Many users combine leg treatments with other activities around the house
such as watching TV or listening to music. You can also try this to make the
experience more enjoyable and relaxing.
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Using the appliance in the bikini area
Check the recommended light intensities table in chapter ‘Preparing for
use’, section ‘Setting the light intensity’ to see which settings are suitable for
your bikini area.
In principle, Philips Lumea is safe and gentle enough for treatment of the
entire bikini area (e.g. for ‘Brazilian’ or ‘Hollywood’ style). Use a lower setting
on darker pigmented, more sensitive skin in the bikini area. Do not use the
appliance on inner labia, vagina and anus. Men who wish to treat their pubic
area must not use the appliance on the scrotum.
Note: For hygienic reasons, always clean the attachment before you start
treating another body area.
Using the appliance on the underarms
Check the recommended light intensities table in chapter ‘Preparing for
use’, section ‘Setting the light intensity’ to see which settings are suitable for
your underarms.
Make sure you remove any deodorant, perfume, cream or other skin care
product from your underarms before treatment.
Tip: To achieve optimal results on your underarms, stand in front of a mirror to
get a good view of the area to be treated and the ‘ready to flash’ light. Raise
your arm and place your hand in your neck to stretch the skin in the underarm
area. In this way the safety ring can be pressed more easily onto the skin,
which makes the treatment easier to perform.
Note: The reflected light does not harm your eyes. If the scattered light is
unpleasant, close your eyes when you release a flash.
How to achieve optimal results
- It is normal that hairs are still visible after the first 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 first two months. Your skin should be smooth and
hair-free by then. Please read section ‘Maintenance phase’ to find 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 prickle, 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.
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- 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.
- Skin infection and inflammation: 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 flash the same
area more than once and if you use the appliance on open wounds,
inflammations, 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 artificial 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 frame inside
the 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 attachment.
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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 attachment, put your fingers 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 attachment
- the metallic frame inside the attachment
Note: If water does not clean effectively, use a few drops of high-percentage
alcohol to clean the parts mentioned above.
Note: A contaminated light exit window and/or attachment 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.
Tip: If it is no longer possible to clean the edges of the attachment with the
enclosed cleaning cloth, use a cotton bud instead. Make sure that no fluff
or fibres stay behind on the attachment or on the light exit window.
4 If necessary, clean the outside of the appliance with the dry soft
cleaning cloth supplied with the appliance.
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/support.
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:
- Body attachment
- Adapter
- Pouch
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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.
- 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 official collection point. Dispose of the
batteries at an official 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.
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.
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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 leaflet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your
country, go to your local Philips dealer.
Technical specifications
Model SC2001/01
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 95%
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Model SC2001/01
Storage conditions Temperature: 0° to +60°C
Relative humidity: 5% to 95%
Spectrum of body attachment >570nm
Lithium-ion battery 2 x 3.7 Volt 1500 mAh
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 leaflet).
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance does not
work.
The appliance suddenly
switches off.
The adapter becomes
warm during charging.
The charging light does
not go on when I put
the small plug in the
appliance socket.
The rechargeable
batteries are
empty.
The appliance is
defective.
The rechargeable
batteries
are empty.
This is normal. No action required.
You have not put
the adapter in the
wall socket.
The wall socket is
not live.
The adapter is not
inserted properly
into the wall
socket and/or the
small plug is not
inserted properly
into the appliance
socket.
The appliance is
defective.
Charge the appliance (see chapter ‘Charging’).
Contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country,
your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre.
Charge the appliance (see chapter ‘Charging’).
Insert the small plug into the appliance socket and put
the adapter in the wall socket.
Connect another appliance to the wall socket to check
if the wall socket is live. If the socket is live but the
appliance still does not charge, contact the Consumer
Care Centre in your country, your Philips dealer or a
Philips service centre.
Make sure the adapter is inserted properly into the
wall socket and/or the small plug is inserted properly
into the appliance socket.
Contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country,
your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre.
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