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Table of contents
Introduction 7
Benets 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 exibility 8
Long-lasting battery for complete body and face treatment 8
No replacement parts needed, no hidden costs 8
How Philips’ Intense Pulsed Light technology works 8
Hair growth 8
Working principle 8
General description 9
Important 9
Danger 9
Warning 10
To prevent damage 10
Caution 10
Keep the following things in mind to avoid compromising
the lifetime of your Philips Lumea Precision Plus: 10
For whom is Philips Lumea Precision Plus NOT suitable? 11
Contraindications 11
Never use the appliance if you are pregnant or breast feeding. 11
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.: 12
Never use the appliance on the following areas: 12
Never use the appliance on sunburnt, recently tanned
(last 48 hours) or fake-tanned skin: 12
Electromagnetic elds (EMF) 12
Charging 13
Preparing for use 14
Preparing treatment areas 14
Setting the light intensity 14
Recommended light intensities (1-5) 15
Important 15
Tanning advice 15
Using the appliance 16
Choosing the right attachment 16
First use and skin test 17
Subsequent use 18
Guidelines for treatment 20
Average treatment time 20
Intended treatment areas 20
Using the appliance on the legs 20
Tip: White eye pencil 21
Using the appliance in the bikini area 21
Using the appliance on the underarms 21
Using the appliance on the face (upper lip, chin, sideburns) 22
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How to achieve optimal results 22
Maintenance phase 22
Possible side effects and skin reactions 23
After use 23
Cleaning and maintenance 24
Storage 25
Environment 25
Removing the rechargeable batteries 25
Guarantee and support 27
Technical specications 27
Troubleshooting 27
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benet
from the support that Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/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 signicantly 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 specically designed and optimised for use by
women, but can be used by men as well.
Philips Lumea Precision Plus enables treatment of unwanted hair on the
whole body, including the face (upper lip, chin and sideburns), using two
tailored attachments.
Philips Lumea Precision Plus is designed for use by one person only.
For more information about Philips Lumea Precision Plus and movies about
how to use Lumea, see www.philips.com/lumea. Check our homepage
regularly for updates.
Benets
This appliance provides the following benets:
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology for home use
Philips Lumea Precision Plus 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
Precision Plus now brings you this innovative technology for safe and
effective use in 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 signicant 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 Precision Plus has been developed in close cooperation with
leading dermatologists and has been tested by over 2000 women for an
effective and gentle treatment, even on the most sensitive body areas and
the face.
Cordless operation for maximum freedom and exibility
Because the appliance runs on rechargeable batteries, it is portable and can
be used anywhere.
Long-lasting battery for complete body and face treatment
A fully charged battery provides a complete body and face treatment
(upper lip, underarms, bikini line and lower legs) in one go, without
recharging breaks.*
*Based on the average treatment times for each area and the
recommended intensities for one user.
No replacement parts needed, no hidden costs
Philips Lumea Precision Plus is equipped with a high-performance lamp
which does not require replacement. This lamp can generate over 140,000
ashes and should enable you to continuously maintain results for more
than 5 years* while saving money on expensive replacement lamps.
*Based on the average treatment times for each area and the
recommended intensities for one user.
How Philips’ Intense Pulsed Light technology works
Hair growth
Hair growth rates differ from person to person, depending on age,
metabolism and other factors. However, everyone’s hair normally grows in
3 phases.
1 Growing phase (anagen phase)
The hair grows actively from the root. In this phase the concentration of
melanin is highest. Melanin is responsible for the pigmentation of the hair.
Melanin concentration is also the determining factor for the efcacy of this
method. Only hairs in the growing phase are susceptible to treatment with
light.
2 Degradation phase (catagen phase)
Hair growth stops and the root shrinks before the hair sheds.
3 Resting phase (telogen phase)
The old hair separates from its hair follicle and sheds. The follicle remains
at rest until the biological clock tells it to become active again and grow a
new hair.
Working principle
- The appliance works by heating up the hair and root beneath the skin.
The melanin in the hair and hair root absorbs the released light pulses.
The darker the colour of the hair, the more light can be absorbed. This
process stimulates the hair to go into the resting phase.
- In between treatments, hair sheds naturally and regrowth is inhibited.
Hairs can take one or two weeks to shed.
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- 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. 5)
1 Light exit window with integrated UV lter
2 Attachments
A. Precision attachment (suitable for all body areas, including upper lip,
chin and sideburns)
B. Body attachment (suitable for all body areas below the neck)
3 Metallic frame inside the attachment
4 Safety system (safety ring with contact switches)
5 Flash button
6 Intensity lights (1- 5)
7 % Intensity increase button
8 ^ Intensity decrease button
9 Charging light and battery low indication
10 On/off button
11 Appliance socket
12 ’Ready to ash’ light
13 Air vents
14 Adapter
15 Small plug
Also included: case (SC2006/00) or pouch (SC2006/11) 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 part to avoid electric
shock.
- Never insert any objects into the appliance.
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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.
- Do not use the precision attachment if its reddish glass is broken.
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 case or pouch so that it does not become dusty
(SC2006/11, SC2006/00).
- 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 attachments and/or the light exit window. Only
ash when the appliance is in contact with skin.
Caution
- Never use the appliance around the eyes and near the eyebrows to
avoid the risk of eye damage.
- 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.
- This appliance is only intended for removing unwanted body hair from
areas below the cheek bones with the two attachments supplied. Do
not use it for any other purpose.
Keep the following things in mind to avoid compromising the
lifetime of your Philips Lumea Precision Plus:
- 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.
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- Always return the appliance to a service centre authorised by Philips
for examination or repair. Repair by unqualied people could cause an
extremely hazardous situation for the user.
- Never use the appliance in any of the cases mentioned in the section
‘Contraindications’.
For whom is Philips Lumea Precision Plus NOT suitable?
Philips Lumea Precision Plus 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 discolourations,
strong redness or burns, when you use Philips Lumea Precision Plus.
See also chapter ‘Using the appliance’, section ‘Possible side effects and
skin reactions’.
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, inammation of hair follicles,
open lacerations, abrasions, herpes simplex, wounds or lesions and
haematomas in the areas to be treated.
- If you have had surgery in the areas to be treated.
- If you have epilepsy with ashlight sensitivity.
- If you have diabetes, lupus erythematodes, porphyria or congestive
heart disease.
- If you have any bleeding disorder.
- If you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including HIV
infection or AIDS).
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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
the last six months.This treatment can make skin 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:
- Around the eyes and near the eyebrows.
- 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 articial like silicone implants, pacemakers,
subcutaneous injection ports (insulin dispenser) or piercings.
- On moles, freckles, large veins, darker pigmented areas, scars, skin
anomalies without consulting your doctor. This can result in a burn and
a change in skin colour, which makes it potentially harder to identify
skin-related diseases (e.g. skin cancer).
- On warts, tattoos or permanent make-up. This can result in a burn and
a change in skin colour (hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation).
- On areas, where you use long-lasting deodorants. This can result in skin
reactions. See chapter ‘Using the appliance’, section ‘Possible side effects
and skin reactions’.
Never use the appliance on sunburnt, recently tanned
(last 48 hours) or fake-tanned skin:
- All types of tanning can inuence the safety of the treatment. This
applies to exposure to natural sunlight as well as articial tanning
methods, such as tanning lotions, tanning appliances etc. If you are
tanned or are planning to tan, see chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section
‘Tanning advice’.
Note: 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 applicable standards and regulations
regarding exposure to electromagnetic elds.
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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 and will run out soon.
Fully charged batteries provide at least 370 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 signicant hair regrowth before you
use Philips Lumea Precision Plus. 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 dirt. A contaminated light exit window and attachment
can reduce the life and efcacy of the appliance. In addition, burns or
black spots that appear on the light exit window and attachments 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 Precision Plus 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 Precision Plus 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.
Note: The required light intensity for different body areas may vary due to
different skin colours. For example, the skin of the lower legs can be darker
than the skin of the underarms due to more sun exposure.
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 Precision Plus is suitable for you, see
section ‘For whom is Philips Lumea Precision Plus not suitable?’.
If your skin has been exposed to natural sunlight or an articial tanning
method, it may be darker than during the previous treatment. Check the
table above to determine which settings are suitable for your skin colour.
Tanning advice
Sun exposure before treatment
- 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 Precision Plus.
- 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).
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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- After these 48 hours, check the skin for any remaining sunburn. Do not
use Philips Lumea Precision Plus 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.
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 articial light
- Follow the instructions in ‘Sun exposure before treatment’ and ‘Sun
exposure after treatment’ above.
Tanning with creams
- If you have used an articial tanning lotion, wait until the articial tan
has fully disappeared before you use Philips Lumea Precision Plus.
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.
Choosing the right attachment
- Body attachment
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’). The body attachment can cover an area of 4cm² and
has been specially designed for faster treatment of larger areas like legs.
Do not use the body attachment on the face.
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- Precision attachment
The precision attachment includes an additional integrated light lter and
can be used for extra-safe treatment of unwanted facial hair on the upper
lip, chin and sideburns. It may also be used on other sensitive areas of the
body, such as the underarms and bikini area or hard-to-reach areas.
Never use around the eyes and near the eyebrows.
First use and skin test
1 Choose the attachment appropriate for the area you intend to treat.
2 Choose an area close to the area you intend to treat.
Note: Before you use the appliance on the upper lip, chin or sideburns, choose
a mole- and hair-free area below your ear to perform the skin test.
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.
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Subsequent use
1 Before every treatment, clean the attachments, the light exit window
and the metallic frame inside the attachments of Philips Lumea
Precision Plus. For more information see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’.
2 Choose the attachment appropriate for the area you intend to treat.
3 Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance.
Note: It is normal that the appliance and the attachment become warm during
use.
4 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 and especially after tanning. See section ‘Possible side effects and
skin reactions’ in this chapter for more information.
5 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.
6 Place the appliance at a 90° angle on the skin so that the attachment
and the safety ring are in contact with the skin.
7 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.
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, 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 device is charged. This may take a few 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.
8 Press the ash button to release a ash. Now you have 2 options to
release the next ash:
A Keep the ash button pressed. The appliance releases one ash
after another as long as the safety ring is in full contact with the skin.
Immediately after the appliance has ashed, slide the appliance to the
next area. Make sure the safety ring is fully pressed onto the skin.
This ‘Slide & Flash mode’ is especially convenient for treatment of larger
areas like the legs.
B Let go of the ash button after each ash. For the next ash, place the
appliance on the area right next to the previously ashed area. Make
sure the safety ring is fully pressed onto the skin.
This ‘Step & Flash mode’ guarantees a precise treatment of e.g. the upper
lip, knees or ankles.
Note: After a few seconds, the appliance is ready to ash again, so make sure
that you move it to the next area immediately after it has ashed.
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.
Note: The visible light produced by the appliance is the reection of the ash
on the skin and is harmless to your eyes. It is not necessary to wear goggles
during use.
9 To avoid untreated areas, always make sure there is a slight 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 ashes are produced close to each other.
10 Switch off the appliance after you have nished the treatment.
11 Check the light exit window and the attachment for hairs and
dirt and clean the appliance after use (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
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Guidelines for treatment
Average treatment time
Area Approx. treatment time Recommended attachment
Underarms 1 minute per underarm Body/Precision attachment
Bikini line 1 minute per side Body/Precision attachment
Entire bikini area 4 minutes Body/Precision attachment
One lower leg 8 minutes Body attachment
One full leg 14 minutes Body attachment
Upper lip/ chin/ sideburns 1 minute Precision attachment
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 370 ashes at intensity 5. How long
you can use the appliance depends on the size of the area to be treated and
the intensity setting used.
Intended treatment areas
The appliance is intended to treat unwanted hairs from the upper lip, chin,
sideburns, underarms, arms, stomach, bikini area and legs.
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 ash’ 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.
A fully charged battery provides a complete body and face treatment
(upper lip, underarms, bikini line and lower legs) in one go.* 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.
*Based on the average treatment times for each area and the
recommended intensities for one user.
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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.
Tip: White eye pencil
To help you remember what part of your skin you have already treated,
you can mark sections on your leg with a white eye pencil.
1 Take a white eye pencil and draw a line on your leg. Start at any point
of your leg and draw a straight line.
2 Draw additional lines at a distance of 3cm from the rst line if you
use the appliance horizontally or at a distance of 1cm if you use the
appliance vertically.
Perform the treatment section by section. If you need to take a break
during a session, just mark the last treated area with the same eye pencil
and resume the treatment later.
Note: Only use a white eye pencil. Dark colours absorb the light and may
cause skin irritation.
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 Precision Plus 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 used 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.
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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 ash’ 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 reected light does not harm your eyes. If the scattered light is
unpleasant, close your eyes when you release a ash.
Using the appliance on the face (upper lip, chin, sideburns)
Check the recommended light intensities table in chapter ‘Preparing for
use’, section ‘Setting the light intensity’ to see which settings are suitable for
your face (upper lip, chin, sideburns).
Always use only the precision attachment to treat the upper lip, chin
and sideburns. Never use the appliance around the eyes or near the
eyebrows. When you treat your upper lip, chin or sideburns, make sure you
do not expose your face to direct sunlight in the 24 hours following the
treatment. Apply a sunblock (SPF 30+) after the treatment for the next
two weeks when you expose your face to direct sunlight.
Tip: To achieve optimal results on your upper lip, chin and sideburns stand in
front of a mirror to get a good view of the area to be treated and the ‘ready to
ash’ light.
Tip: Apply a thick layer of white eyeliner to your lip and lip margin. This white
line ensures the energy of the ash is reected and does not touch your lip if
you ash the lip unintentionally.
Tip: Because of the contours of the jaws, it may be difcult to bring the safety
ring into full contact with the skin and to release a ash. Put your tongue
between your teeth and upper lip or puff up your cheeks to make this easier.
Tip: The reected light does not harm your eyes. If the scattered light is
unpleasant, close your eyes when you release a ash.
How to achieve optimal results
- It is normal that hairs are still visible after the rst few treatments (see
chapter ‘Introduction’, section ‘Working principle’ for more information).
- To remove all hairs successfully and prevent the hair follicle from
becoming active again, the treatments have to be repeated once every
two weeks for the rst two months. Your skin should be smooth by
then. Please read section ‘Maintenance phase’ to nd out how you
can keep these results.
Maintenance phase
- To ensure that your skin stays smooth, we advise you to repeat the
treatment every 4 to 8 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.
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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.
- 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 facecloth. 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 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 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 inammation: This occurs very rarely and may be
caused by using the appliance on wounds or cuts that resulted from
shaving, on already existing wounds or on ingrown hairs.
- Excessive pain: this can occur during or after treatment if you have
used the appliance on unshaved skin, if you use the appliance at a light
intensity that is too high for your skin colour, if you ash the same
area more than once and if you use the appliance on open wounds,
inammations, infections, tattoos, burns, etc. See chapter ‘Important’,
section ‘Contraindications’ for more information.
After use
- Do not apply any perfumed cosmetics to the areas treated immediately
after treatment.
- Do not use deodorant immediately after treating the underarms. Wait
until any skin redness has disappeared completely.
- See chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Tanning advice’ for information
about sun exposure and articial tanning.
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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 attachments.
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 attachments. For replacement, see chapter ‘Ordering accessories’.
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 ngers in the recesses at the
top and bottom and pull gently. The attachment should come off
easily.
3 Moisten the soft cloth supplied with the appliance with a few drops
of water and use it to clean the following parts:
- the light exit window
- the outside surface of the attachments
- the metallic frame inside the attachments
- the reddish lter glass inside the precision 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 attachments with the
enclosed cleaning cloth, use a cotton bud instead. Make sure that no uff
or bres stay behind on the attachments 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.
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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 case or pouch supplied (SC2006/11,
SC2006/00). Make sure the precision attachment is on the appliance.
4 Store the appliance in a dry place at a temperature between 0°C and
60°C.
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
- The built-in rechargeable batteries contain substances that may pollute
the environment. Always remove the batteries before you discard and
hand in the appliance at an ofcial collection point. Dispose of the
batteries at an ofcial collection point for batteries. If you have trouble
removing the batteries, you can also take the appliance to a Philips
service centre. The staff of this centre will remove the batteries for you
and will dispose of them in an environmentally safe way.
Removing the rechargeable batteries
Only remove the rechargeable batteries if they are completely empty.
1 Disconnect the appliance from the adapter.
2 Let the appliance operate until the batteries are completely empty.
Switch on the appliance and release ashes until you can no longer
switch on the appliance.
3 Insert an awl or another pointed tool into the bottom cap of the
appliance and pry off the bottom cap.
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4 Undo the two screws in the bottom of the handle with a
screwdriver.
5 Remove the bottom part of the handle and cut the two wires that
connect the bottom part to the appliance.
6 Pull the battery connectors off the battery terminals with long nose
pliers.
7 Pull the rechargeable batteries out of the appliance with long
nose pliers.
8 Cut the two wires one at a time to ensure that no mishaps due to
possible residual charge occur.
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