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TT3000

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		Table of contents
		Introduction	7
		Benefits	7
		Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology for home use	7
		Effective hair re-growth prevention for everyday smoothness	7
		Gentle treatment	7
		Cordless operation for maximum freedom and flexibility	7
		Lamp does not require replacement	8
		How Philips’ Intense Pulsed Light technology works	8
		Hair growth	8
		Working principle	8
		What effect can you expect after treatment?	8
		General description	9
		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 for men not suitable?	10
		Contraindictions	10
		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
		Tanning advice	14
		Using the appliance	15
		First use and skin test	15
		Subsequent use	16
		Guidelines for treatment	18
		Average treatment time	18
		Intended treatment areas	18
		Using the appliance on the shoulders, chest, back and legs	18
		How to achieve optimal results	18
		Maintenance phase	19
		Possible side effects and skin reactions	19
		After use	19
		Cleaning and maintenance	20
		Storage	20
		Replacement	21
		Replacement parts	21
		Environment	21
		Removing the rechargeable batteries	21
		Guarantee and service	22
		Technical specifications	23
		Troubleshooting	23

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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/lumeaformen.

Hair removal with light is one of the most effective methods to get rid of unwanted body hair with longer-lasting results. It is completely

different from current home hair removal methods and Philips has been investigating this method together with leading dermatologists for over

10 years.You can now use this innovative technology comfortably in the privacy of your own home, whenever and wherever you want.

This appliance has been designed and developed for removing men’s body hair on areas mentioned below:

-- arms

-- underarms

-- pubic area (excluding the scrotum)

--	shoulders
--	chest
--	back
--	legs

Do not use the Philips Lumea IPL hair removal system for men above the neckline, i.e. do not use it on your face or neck. Do not use the Philips Lumea IPL hair removal system for men on the scrotum. If you want to remove hair from the scrotum, use the Bodygroom included in the package.

Please note that the Philips Lumea for men is designed for use by one person only.This appliance has been specifically designed for use by men, but can be used by women as well.

For more information about Philips Lumea for men, see www.philips.com/ lumeaformen. Check our homepage regularly for updates.

Benefits

This appliance provides the following benefits:

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology for home use

Philips Lumea for men uses a light-based technology called ‘Intense Pulsed Light’ (IPL). IPL is also used in the professional beauty market for hair removal and has been in use for the last fifteen years. Philips Lumea for men now brings this innovative technology to the comfort of your home.

Effective hair re-growth prevention for everyday smoothness

This method provides you with long-lasting hair regrowth prevention and smooth skin. Our studies have shown a significant hair reduction already after two treatments. Optimal results were generally achieved after six to seven treatments.A reduction in hair density is visible from treatment to treatment. How fast the effect becomes visible and how long the results last varies from person to person. For more information, see chapter ‘Using the appliance’, section ‘How to achieve optimal results’.

Gentle treatment

Philips Lumea for men has been developed in close cooperation with leading dermatologists for an effective and gentle treatment.

Cordless operation for maximum freedom and flexibility

Because the appliance runs on rechargeable batteries, it is portable and can be used anywhere.

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Lamp does not require replacement

Philips Lumea for men is equipped with a high-performance lamp. 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.

2Degradation 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.

What effect can you expect after treatment?

-- After you have treated the hairs every two weeks two to four times (depending on your skin/hair type and the intensity setting), you notice that hair growth decreases and that the hairs that grow back are softer.

-- After you have treated the hairs six to eight times (depending on your skin/hair type and the intensity setting), you notice that most of the hairs do not return.

-- After you have treated the hairs eight times, continue to use the Lumea for men to maintain a smooth skin. For more information, see section

‘Maintenance phase’ in chapter ‘Using the appliance’.

-- If you stop using the Lumea for men, the hairs start to regrow after some time.

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General description (Fig. 2)

A Light exit window with integrated UV filter

B Body attachment

C Metallic frame inside the body attachment

D Safety system (safety ring with contact switches)

EFlash button

FIntensity lights (1- 5)

G% Intensity increase button

H^ Intensity decrease button

I Charging light and battery-low indication

JOn/off button

K ’Ready to flash’ light

L Appliance socket

M Adapter

NSmall plug

OAir vents

Also included: pouch, cleaning cloth and Bodygroom

Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.

Danger

-- Water and electricity are a dangerous combination. Do not use this appliance in wet surroundings (e.g. near a bath, a shower or a swimming pool).

-- Keep the appliance and the adapter dry.

-- If the appliance is broken, do not touch any inner part to avoid electric shock.

-- Never insert any objects into the appliance.

Warning

-- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

-- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

-- The appliance is not intended for children younger than 15 years.Teenagers aged between 15 and 18 years can use the appliance with the consent and/ or assistance of their parents or the persons who have parental authority over them.Adults from 19 years and older can use the appliance freely.

-- Only charge the appliance with the adapter supplied.

-- Do not use the appliance or the adapter if it is damaged. -- Do not use the appliance if the light exit window is broken.

-- If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard.

-- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.

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To prevent damage:

-- Make sure nothing obstructs the air 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. -- Do not flash against any other surface than the skin.

Caution

-- This appliance is only intended for removing unwanted body hair from areas below the neck. Do not use it for any other purpose.

-- UUse this appliance only at settings suitable for your skin type. Use at higher settings than those recommended can increase the risk of skin reactions and side effects.

Keep the following things in mind to avoid compromising the lifetime of your Philips Lumea:

-- Do not expose the appliance to temperatures lower than 15°C or higher than 35°C during use.

-- The appliance is equipped with a built-in overheat protection. If the appliance overheats, it does not 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 for men not suitable?

Philips Lumea for men is not designed for everyone. If any of the following is true for you, then this appliance is not suitable for you to use!

Contraindictions

Never use the appliance if you have an unsuitable skin and/or hair colour, i.e.:

-- If your natural hair colour in the treatment areas is light blond, white, grey or red.

-- If you are of skin typeVI (you rarely or never get sunburnt and you tan very darkly; your skin colour is brownish black or darker). In this case you run a high risk of developing skin reactions, such as strong redness, burns or discolourations, when you use Philips Lumea.

Never use the appliance if you suffer from any of the diseases listed below, i.e.:

-- If you have a skin disease such as active skin cancer, if you have a history of skin cancer or any other localised cancer in the areas to be treated.

-- If you have a history of collagen disorder, including a history of keloid scar formation or a history of poor wound healing.

-- If you have a history of vascular disorder, such as the presence of varicose veins or vascular ectasia in the areas to be treated.

-- If your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops a rash or an allergic reaction.

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-- If you have infections, eczema, burns, 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), BetaHydroxy 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.

Never use the appliance on the following areas:

-- In the face.

-- On the inside of the nostrils and ears. -- On the nipples, areolas and anus.

-- If you are a man: on the scrotum.

-- If you are a woman: on the labia minora and vagina. Never use the appliance if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

-- Over or near anything 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.

-- 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:The list is not exhaustive. If you are not sure whether you can use the appliance, we advise you to consult a doctor.

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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:

1Switch off the appliance.

2Insert 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 feels warm during charging.This is normal. -- You cannot use the appliance during charging.

-- This appliance is equipped with battery overheat protection and does not charge if the room temperature exceeds 40°C.

Never cover the appliance and adapter during charging.

3After 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

1Always shave the areas you intend to treat before you use the Lumea for men.The Lumea for men can only be used on a shaved skin.

Note: Philips recommends that you use the Philips Bodygroom included in the package to preshave the areas to be treated with the Philips Lumea for men. Use the Philips Bodygroom dry because the Philips Lumea for men can only be used on dry skin.

Note: If your last depilation method involved removing hairs by the root (e.g epilating,waxing etc.),wait until you notice significant hair regrowth before you use Philips Lumea for men.

Note: 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 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.

2Clean 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).

3Check the appliance, especially the light exit window and the body 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 might feel uncomfortable sometimes.

-- Once the hairs stop growing back - which usually happens after 6-7 treatments - you no longer have to shave before you use the appliance.

Setting the light intensity

Philips Lumea for men is an appliance developed for home use and therefore not comparable with professional light-based appliances with respect to pain sensation. Pulses of light delivered by Philips Lumea for men are gentler than those from professional appliances and therefore you can expect a convenient and effective treatment.

Adjust the light intensity to your skin and body hair colour and to a level you find comfortable.

The table with recommended light intensities below helps you to establish the right light intensity.

1Consult 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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2Each body area and possibly even parts of a body area may require a separate appropriate light intensity according to the recommended light intensities table below.The method is more effective at higher intensities, but you should reduce the light intensity if you experience any pain or discomfort.

Persons with darker skin run a higher risk of skin irritation because their skin absorbs more light.Therefore lower intensities are recommended for persons with darker skin.

The light intensity you use can feel warm or hot on the skin, but should never feel uncomfortable.To prevent skin reactions, see chapter ‘Using the appliance’, section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’.

Recommended light intensities (1-5)

In the table below,‘x’means that the appliance is not suitable for you.

Skin colour &	White	Beige	Light	Mid brown	Dark	Black
characteristics:	(always	(easy	brown	(rarely	brown	(rarely
	sunburn,	sunburn,	(sometimes	sunburn,	(rarely	to never
	no	minimal	sunburn,	fast and	sunburn,	sunburn,
	tanning)	tanning)	good	good	very good	very dark
			tanning)	tanning)	tanning)	tanning)
hair colour: dark	4/5	4/5	4/5	3/4	1/2/3	x
blond/light brown/
brown/dark brown/
black
hair colour: white/	x	x	x	x	x	x
grey/red/light blond
	Important:
	To check whether Philips Lumea for men is suitable for you, see section ‘For
	whom is Philips Lumea for men not suitable?’.
	If your skin has been exposed to natural sunlight or an 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 for men as long as sunburn persists.
	--	When the sunburn has disappeared, perform a skin test (see chapter
		‘Using the appliance’, section ‘First use and skin test’) on the area to be

treated to determine the appropriate light intensity.

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-- If your skin is tanned, perform a skin test (see chapter ‘Using the appliance’, section ‘First use and skin test’) on the area to be treated and select the appropriate light intensity. A failure to do so causes a risk of developing skin reactions after treatment with Philips Lumea for men.

Sun exposure after treatment

-- Wait at least 24 hours after treatment before you expose treated areas to the sun. Even after 24 hours, make sure that the treated skin does not show any redness from the treatment anymore before you expose it to the sun.

-- Cover treated areas when you go out in the sun or use a sun block

(SPF 30+) in the two weeks after the treatment.

-- Exposing treated areas to the sun immediately after treatment without protection can increase the risk of adverse side effects and skin reactions. See chapter‘Using the appliance’,section‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’.

Tanning with artificial light

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

Tanning with creams

-- If you have used artificial tanning lotion, wait until the artificial tan has fully disappeared before you use Philips Lumea for men.

Using the appliance

If the treatment becomes intolerably painful at any point in time, reduce the light intensity setting until the treatment is comfortable again. If you notice skin reactions stronger than slight redness, stop the treatment immediately and read section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’ in this chapter.

First use and skin test

When you use the appliance for the 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.

1Choose an area close to the intended treatment area.

2Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance.

,, Intensity light 1 goes on automatically to indicate that the appliance is switched on at default intensity 1.

3 Apply one flash at the lowest recommended intensity for your skin type.

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4As 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.

5After the skin test, wait for 24 hours and check your skin for any reaction. If the skin shows reactions, choose the highest setting that did not result in any skin reaction for subsequent use.

Subsequent use

1Before every treatment, clean the body attachment, light exit window and metallic frame of Philips Lumea for men.

2 Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance.

,, Intensity light 1 goes on automatically to indicate that the appliance is switched on at default intensity 1.

Note: It is normal that the appliance and the attachment become warm during use.

3 Start each treatment by selecting the light intensity very carefully, based on your skin’s sensitivity and on how comfortable the treatment feels.

Your skin may react differently on different days/occasions for a number of reasons. See section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’ in this chapter for more information.

4 Press the % button to increase the intensity.To lower the intensity, press the ^ button.

,, Every time you press the button, the corresponding intensity light starts to flash.This takes a few seconds. 

5Place the appliance at a 90° angle on the skin so that the body attachment and the safety ring are in contact with the skin.

Note:It may be difficult to have the safety ring make proper contact with the skin on certain areas. In that case, you could hold the Lumea for men upside down,while you press the flash button with your thumb.

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6 Press the safety ring fully onto the skin with slight pressure.

,, 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.

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.

Tip: For easier use, stretch the skin you want to treat. On areas with softer skin, you may need to exert more pressure on the appliance to push in all contact switches.

Note: Bony areas like shinbone, ankles or ribs are more sensitive than other areas of the body.When you press the appliance hard onto these areas, the skin can be more susceptible to skin reactions like irritation and redness.

See section ‘Possible side effects and skin reactions’ in this chapter. Press the appliance onto the skin just hard enough to make the ‘ready to flash’light go on, but no harder.

7Press the flash button to release a flash.After the appliance has flashed once,release the flash button.

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.

8Let go of the flash button after the appliance has flashed.For the next flash,repeat steps 5 to 8.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.

9To avoid untreated areas, always make sure there is some overlap with the previously treated area when you place the appliance on the skin.The effective light only comes out of the light exit window with integrated UV filter.Make sure the flashes are produced close to each other.Ask somebody else to help you with the treatment if you want to treat your back to ensure that the treated areas overlap.

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