Remington iLIGHT ESSENTIAL, IPL 3500 Use And Care Manual

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Table of contents

1. Get to know your device ....................................................... 5

2. Safety with your device ........................................................6

3. Contraindications & warnings ............................................... 7

4. Do not use your device if: .....................................................9

5. Precautions...........................................................................9

6. Safety tips ..........................................................................10

7. Possible side effects ........................................................... 11

8. Long-term hair removal ..................................................... 13

9. Get started .......................................................................... 17

10. After treatment ................................................................... 20

11. Maintenance .......................................................................20

12. Troubleshooting ..................................................................21

13. Customer service ................................................................ 22

14. Warranty .............................................................................23

15. Disposal ..............................................................................25

16. Specifications .....................................................................26

17. Signs and symbols ............................................................ 27

18. Labeling ..............................................................................28

19. Declarations .......................................................................29

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1. GET TO KNOW YOUR DEVICE

The Remington iLIGHT Essential is a light-based device for permanent
hair reduction designed for home use. It is a powerful electrical device
and should be used with special attention to safety. Be sure to read
all warnings, contraindications and safety precautions before use, and
follow them strictly. We recommend you re-familiarize yourself with the
instructions before each treatment.

1.1 Package contents

Your device package includes:

Hair removal device

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User manual

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Adapter with cable

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1.2 Device description

Refer to the diagram at the front of this manual to see the location of each
feature of your device.

1. Adapter socket

2. Energy level indicator lights (1-5)

3. Control button

4. Ready light

5. Treatment window

6. Skin tone tester

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1.3 Indications for use

This device is an over-the-counter device intended to remove unwanted
hair and effect long-term, or permanent hair reduction. Permanent hair
reduction is defined as a long-term, stable reduction in the number
of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the
completion of a treatment regimen.

You may use the device to remove unwanted body hair. Ideal body areas include
the underarms, bikini line, arms, legs, face, back, shoulders and chest.

Do not use this device for any purpose other than as described in this manual.

2. SAFETY WITH YOUR DEVICE

With your device, safety comes first

Home Pulsed Light (HPL) technology in your device provides extra
safety with lower energy levels. HPL achieves long-term hair removal
results at a fraction of the energy level used in other light-based hair
removal equipment. The HPL technology reduces the risk of harm or
complications, and contributes to your overall safety. Your device has
additional features to protect your eyes and your skin.

Eyes: Light pulses are only active when the treatment window

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is in full contact with the skin. Nevertheless, do not look at the
treatment window when you are using the device. This may cause
damage to the eyes.

Skin: Your skin is never in direct contact with the optical lens

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through which light pulses are emitted.

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3. CONTRAINDICATIONS & WARNINGS

This device is not designed for everyone. Refer to section "1.3
Indications for use".

Hair removal by lasers or intense pulsed light sources can cause
increased hair growth in some individuals. The highest risk groups for
this response are females of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and South
Asian heritage when used on the face and neck. For more information
visit www.Remingtonproducts.com.

This device must not be used by the following people: anyone

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under the age of 18, adults with limited physical, sensory or
psychological capacities, or those lacking experience or knowledge
in how to use the device. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the device.

Do not use on a naturally dark complexion (skin type IV).

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The device is not effective on naturally white, gray, blonde, and

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red hair. If your body hair is one of these colors, the device will not
work on you.

Do not expose treated areas to the sun. Refer to section "6.1

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Exposure to the sun".

Do not use the device on tanned skin or after recent sun exposure

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(including artificial tanning machines).

Use below the cheekbones and not around the eyes.

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Do not use on areas with injected fills or toxins.

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Do not treat on tattoos or permanent makeup, dark brown or black

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spots (such as large freckles, moles, or warts), nipples, genitals,
around the anus, or lips.

Do not treat on active eczema, psoriasis, lesions, open wounds

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or infections (cold sores), or abnormal skin conditions caused by
systemic or metabolic diseases (e.g. diabetes).

Do not treat on abnormal skin conditions caused by diabetes,

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systemic or other metabolic diseases.

Do not treat on an area that has a history of outbreaks of herpes or

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cold sores.

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Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing.

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Do not treat on areas where you may want hair to grow. The

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results are permanent.

Do not treat the same area of skin more than once per hair

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removal session.

Stop use immediately if your skin is very red, or if your skin blisters

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or burns.

Use a lower energy level if you experience any discomfort.

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Never use flammable liquids such as alcohol (including perfumes,

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sanitizers, or other applications containing alcohol) or acetone to
clean the skin before use.

Keep your device away from water or liquids! Do not use near

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bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water. Do
not place or store the device where it can fall, be pushed or placed
anywhere near water. There is a risk of electrocution. Unplug
immediately if the device comes into contact with any fluids, and
contact Customer Service.

Remove all jewelry before use.

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Never leave the device unattended when plugged into an outlet.

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Keep the AC/DC adapter accessible at all times, so it can be
removed from the socket easily in case of emergency.

Do not attempt to open or repair your device. You may expose

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yourself to dangerous electrical components or pulsed light energy
and cause serious harm to yourself. It will also void your warranty.

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4. DO NOT USE YOUR DEVICE IF:

The adapter, attachments or accessories for this device are not

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recommended by Spectrum Brands.

The device has a damaged cord or adapter. Keep the power cord

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away from heated surfaces.

You see or smell smoke when it is in use.

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The skin tone tester, treatment window, or device casing is cracked

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or coming apart.

The device is not working or appears to be damaged in any

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other way.

In such cases, contact Customer Service.

5. PRECAUTIONS

Do not use if you have a history of keloidal scar formation.

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Do not use if you have used medication that makes the skin

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more sensitive to light, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
agents, (e.g. aspirins, ibuprofens, acetaminophen), tetracyclines,
phenothiazines, thiazide, diuretics, sulfonyluraes, sulfonamides,
DTIC, fluorouracil, vinblastine, griseofulvin, Alpha-Hydroxi Acids
(AHAs), Beta-Hydroxi Acids (BHAs), Retin-A®, Accutane® and/or
topical retinoids.

Do not use if you have been treated, or receiving current treatment,

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with Alpha-Hydroxi Acids (AHAs), Beta-Hydroxi Acids (BHAs),
Retin-A®, topical retinoids or azelaic acid.

Do not use if you have been treated with Accutanex (isotretinoin)

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within the past 6 months.

Do not use if you have a history of epilepsy.

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Do not use if you have a disease related to photosensitivity, such

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as porphyria, polymorphic light eruption, solar urticaria, lupus, etc.

Do not use if you have a history of skin cancer or areas of potential

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skin malignancies.

Do not use if you have received radiation therapy or chemotherapy

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treatments within the past 3 months, or have areas of potential
skin malignancies.

Do not use on an active implant, such as a pacemaker,

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incontinence device, insulin pump, etc.

Do not use if you have used physician-prescribed drugs on your

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skin within the past 6 months.

6. SAFETY TIPS

This section has information to help you use your device safely.

6.1 Exposure to the sun

If you use the device, avoid further exposure to the sun for

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4 weeks before and 2 weeks after your treatment. This is
because higher quantities of melanin expose the skin to greater
risk when using any method of light-based hair removal. This
applies to all skin types, even those that don't seem to tan quickly.

To protect recently treated skin when exposed to sunlight, be sure

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to thoroughly apply sunscreen, SPF 30 or higher, for 2 weeks after
each hair removal session

6.2 Exposure of pulse light to the eyes

Although you can use the device to treat facial hair, take extra care

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to avoid contact with the eyes.

Never use around or near the eyes. The device emits infra-red (IR)

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light and may cause damage.

6.3 Wounds or infections

Wait for the affected area to heal before further use.

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7. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

If you follow the instructions fully and pay attention to all warnings
and contraindications, complications and side effects are uncommon.
However every cosmetic procedure, including those designed for home
use, involves some degree of risk. Therefore, it is important that you
understand and accept the risks and complications that may occur with
pulsed light hair removal systems designed for home use.

Minor skin discomfort

HPL hair removal is generally well-tolerated. However, some users feel
mild discomfort during use. This is best described as a mild stinging
sensation on the treated skin areas. The stinging sensation may last
during or after treatment.

This means that you should use the device at a lower energy level, and if
that doesn't help, you should stop using the device.

Skin redness

Your skin may become red immediately after using the device or within 24
hours. Redness generally clears up within 24 hours.

Contact Customer Service if redness does not go away within 2 to 3 days.

Make sure you use the energy level that is comfortable for you and
suitable for your skin color. Refer to section 9.1 "Before your first
treatment".

Increased sensitivity of the skin

The skin of the treated area is more sensitive so you may encounter
dryness or flaking of the skin.

Excessive redness and swelling

In rare cases, treated skin may become very red and swollen. This is
more common in sensitive areas of the body. The redness and swelling
should subside within 2 to 7 days and should be treated with frequent
applications of ice. Gentle cleansing is OK, but avoid exposure to the sun.

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