Philips SC2001-01 Operating Instructions

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Table of contents

Introduction 7

Benets 7

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology for home use 7 Effective hair regrowth prevention for ever yday smoothness 7 Gentle treatment, even on sensitive body areas 8

Cordless operation for maximum freedom and exibility 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.: 11

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 elds (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 Cleaning and maintenance 20

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Storage 21 Replacement 21

Replacement parts 21 Environment 22

Removing the rechargeable batteries 22 Guarantee and service 23

Technical specications 23

Troubleshooting 24

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benet

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 signicantly 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 specically 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.

Benets

This appliance provides the following benets:

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 fteen 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 signicant hair reduction

already after two treatments. Optimal results were generally achieved after

four to ve 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 exibility

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 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 efcacy 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.

General description (Fig. 2)

A Light exit window with integrated UV lter

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 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 lled bath, a running shower or a lled swimming pool).

- Keep the appliance and the adapter dry.

- If the appliance is broken, do not touch any inner par t 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 lter of the light exit window is

broken.

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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 for several

hours.

- Do not ash against any other surface than the skin. This can cause

severe damage to the attachment and/or the light exit window. Only

ash 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 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 unqualied 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, inammation 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.

- 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 articial 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.

or Roaccutane®

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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 inuence the safety of the treatment. This

applies to exposure to natural sunlight as well as articial 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 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 scientic 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 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 signicant 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 efcacy 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 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 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 nd 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).

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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 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 articial 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.

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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- 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.

- 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 articial light

- Follow the instructions in ‘Sun exposure before treatment’ and ‘Sun

exposure after treatment’ above.

Tanning with creams

- If you have used an articial tanning lotion, wait until the articial 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 ash. 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 ash at the lowest recommended intensity for your

skin type (for instructions on how to release a ash, 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 ash for each setting. Do not apply more than one ash 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 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.

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 ash. 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 ashing without skin

contact.

, 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. 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 ash button to release a ash.

Note: The visible light produced by the appliance is the reection 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.

9 For the next ash, repeat steps 6 to 9. 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.

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