Remington iLIGHT Pro, iLIGHT Pro Plus Quartz Use And Care Manual
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Table of Contents (TOC)
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4 Introducing the Remington® iLIGHT® Hair Removal System
5 What is the Remington
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iLIGHT® Hair Removal System Used For? (Indications)
8 Who Should Not Use the Remington® iLIGHT® Hair Removal System? (Contraindications)
9 Warnings
10 Precautions
13 Risks
15 How Does the Remington
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iLIGHT® Hair Removal System Work?
16 The Remington® iLIGHT® Hair Removal System Reference
18 Getting to Know Your Remington
®
iLIGHT® Hair Removal System
19 What to Expect During and After a Remington® iLIGHT® Hair Removal System Treatment
21 Using the Remington
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iLIGHT® Hair Removal System for Treatment
34 After Your Remington
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iLIGHT® Hair Removal System Treatment
38 Replacing the Replacement Cartridge
40 Troubleshooting
47 Contact Information/Specifications/Labeling
48 Customer Service and Warranty
50 Treatment Cards
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The Remington iLIGHT Hair Removal
System is an over-the-counter device
indicated for the removal of unwanted
body hair. The device is also intended
for permanent reduction in unwanted
hair. Permanent hair reduction is
defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12
months after the completion of a treatment regiment.
Skin Tone
The Remington iLIGHT Hair Removal
System is intended for use only on light
to medium skin tones. To determine if
your skin tone is suitable to use with
the device, compare your skin in the
intended treatment areas with the Skin
Tone Chart. See Figure 1. If it matches
the Light to Medium skin tones, you
can use the Remington iLIGHT device.
If your skin tone in the intended treatment area matches the dark skin tones
below, DO NOT use the device.
The Remington iLIGHT device also has
a built-in SKIN TONE SENSOR that is
designed to help prevent flashing on
skin that is too dark for treatment. See
Step 2 of “Using the Remington iLIGHT
Hair Removal System for Treatment” in
the TOC for details. Test each different
area you wish to treat with the Skin
Tone Chart and SKIN TONE TESTER.
Some areas are darker than others.
If you have tanned skin in the intended
treatment area, DO NOT use the
Remington iLIGHT device in those
areas as your skin may be too dark for
treatment. You should wait until your tan
has completely faded from any intended
treatment area before using the device.
What is the Remington® iLIGHT® Hair Removal System Used For? (Indications) Introducing the Remington® iLIGHT® Hair Removal System
Congratulations on the purchase of your
new Remington iLIGHT Hair Removal
System! The Remington iLIGHT Hair
Removal System is a new breakthrough
product that uses Intense Pulsed
Light (“IPL”) to remove unwanted hair
at-home. The device utilizes the same
clinically proven technology that professional dermatologists and salons use,
but optimized for personal treatment of
smaller areas in the privacy and comfort
of your own home.
Unlike most at-home hair removal
methods, the Remington iLIGHT Hair
Removal System doesn’t cut or pull
out hair; it actually uses light energy
to work below the skin’s surface to
disable active hairs at the root. You
should gradually notice fewer hairs in the
treatment area within a few weeks, with
results generally improving over time.
The Remington iLIGHT Hair Removal
System is intended for use on:
• Male and Female Body Hair (underarms, bikini line, and on legs, arms,
stomach and chest).
Note: The Remington iLIGHT device
isn’t for everyone. Please review the
Contradictions, Warnings and Precautions
to determine if the device is OK for you to
use. See Table of Contents (TOC).
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Hair Color
The light energy targets dark coloring
in hair, and therefore works best on
DARKER HAIR (black, dark brown,
brown or dark blond). DO NOT use the
Remington iLIGHT device on gray or
white hairs or “peach fuzz,” as it will
not work. The device is less effective
on LIGHT HAIR such as blond or red.
PALE
BEIGE
BEIGE LIGHT
BROWN
MEDIUM
BROWN
DARK
BROWN
BLACK
YES - OK to use NO - DO NOT USE
LIGHT TO MEDIUM SKIN TONES DARK SKIN TONES
What is the Remington® iLIGHT® Hair Removal System Used For? (Indications)
Treatment Areas
The Remington iLIGHT Hair Removal
System is intended for use on Male
and Female Body hair on under-
arms, bikini line, legs, arms, chest
and stomach. If you have unwanted
DARKER HAIR in any of these areas,
you will need approximately 10 flashes
to cover a 1.5” x 3” treatment area.
Treat in a GRID-LIKE PATTERN – slight
overlaps are OK, but DO NOT flash the
same EXACT spot multiple times during
one treatment session. Record treatments with the iLIGHT App, available at
the iTunes store or on Google Play, or
with the TREATMENT CARDS. See TOC.
Note: DO NOT physically mark the
treatment area with grid pattern as
this could cause injury to the skin.
Graphic not actual size.
Figure 1
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Warnings
The Remington iLIGHT Hair Removal
System is a powerful device. As such
it should be used with special attention to safety. Please read all warnings and safety precautions before
use and follow them strictly when
using the device.
DO NOT flash in an environment
where the emission of light could
cause an explosion, such as in the
presence of gas.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN! DO NOT leave the
Remington iLIGHT device unattended
around children as the cords represent a choking hazard. Children
should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
The Remington iLIGHT device
SHOULD NOT be used by anyone
under the age of 18.
DO NOT use the Remington iLIGHT
device if you have a known sensitiv-
ity to light (photosensitivity) or are
taking medications that make your
skin more sensitive to light, as the
Remington iLIGHT device may
injure your skin or make existing
conditions worse.
Who Should Not Use the Remington® iLIGHT® Hair Removal System
(Contraindications)
Important Safety Information –
Read Before Use!
The Remington iLIGHT Hair Removal
System is not designed for everyone.
Please read and consider the information
in the following section before use.
• DO NOT USE the Remington iLIGHT
device if you have DARK SKIN. Darker
skin may absorb too much light energy
which could cause skin swelling,
temporary blisters, or could change
the color of your skin. Refer to the
Skin Tone Chart to determine if your
skin tone is suitable for use with the
Remington iLIGHT device. See
Figure 1. You should test each different
area of skin you want to treat. Some
areas are darker than others.
• DO NOT USE the Remington iLIGHT
device on TATTOOS, DARK BROWN or
BLACK SPOTS (such as dark freckles,
birthmarks, moles, or warts), LIPS,
NIPPLES, GENITALS or AROUND THE
ANUS. These areas have darker skin
and may absorb too much light energy
which could cause skin swelling, temporary blisters, or could change the
color of your skin.
• DO NOT USE the Remington iLIGHT
device ON EYES, EYEBROWS or
EYELASHES. Doing so can cause serious and permanent eye injury.
• DO NOT USE the Remington iLIGHT
device anywhere on the FACE, HEAD
OR NECK.
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• DO NOT use the Remington iLIGHT
device if your skin is sensitive to light.
In order to determine if you can use the
device, perform a test on a small patch
of skin and wait 24 hours to determine
if there are any adverse reactions
before using the device more broadly.
See steps for testing on a patch of skin
in Table 2. Contact Customer Service
for more information or assistance. See
page 48.
• DO NOT use the Remington iLIGHT
device if you are or may be pregnant
or are breast-feeding. The Remington
iLIGHT device has not been tested on
pregnant women. Hormonal changes
are common during pregnancy or
breast-feeding and could increase skin
sensitivity and the risk of skin injury.
• DO NOT flash the Remington iLIGHT
device against any material other
than skin.
• DO NOT use the Remington iLIGHT
device for any purpose other than
hair removal.
• DO NOT use the Remington iLIGHT
device on any area where you may
someday want your hair to grow
back. The results may be permanent
and irreversible.
• DO NOT cover any part of the
Remington iLIGHT device ventilation slots during use, as they help to
keep the device cool during operation.
Covering the ventilation slots could
result in the device overheating.
• DO NOT use the Remington iLIGHT
device if the box packaging or the
device appears damaged or if any part
of the device body is cracked or broken.
Doing so could increase the risk of
skin or eye injury from the flash lamp.
Contact Customer Service for assistance. See page 48.
• DO NOT allow the Remington iLIGHT
device to become damp or wet.
The Remington iLIGHT Hair Removal
System is a powerful device. As such
it should be used with special attention
to safety. Please read all warnings and
safety precautions before use and follow
them strictly when using the device.
• DO NOT use the Remington iLIGHT
device if you have TANNED SKIN in
the intended treatment area, as your
skin may be too dark and treatment
in tanned areas could temporarily
cause skin swelling, blisters, or could
change the color of your skin. Wait
until your tan has faded in the treatment area before treating.
• DO NOT flash the Remington iLIGHT
device on the identical treatment spot
multiple times during the same session, as this could temporarily cause
skin swelling, blisters, or could change
the color of your skin. See instructions
under “Using the Remington iLIGHT
Hair Removal System for treatment” in
the TOC for more information on how to
properly administer treatment.
• DO NOT treat any area more than once
every other week, as this will not speed
up results, but could increase likelihood
of skin swelling, blistering or changing
the color of your skin.
• DO NOT use the Remington iLIGHT
device on damaged skin, including
open wounds, cold sores, sunburns, or
areas where you have had a skin peel
or other skin resurfacing procedure
within the last 6-8 weeks.
• DO NOT use the Remington iLIGHT
device on irritated skin, including
rashes or swollen skin. These
conditions can make the skin more
sensitive to the light treatment. Wait
for the affected area to heal before
using the device.
Precautions
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• DO NOT use the device near bathtubs,
showers, basins, or other vessels containing water. Failure to follow these
precautions can cause electrocution
or electric shock. Contact Customer
Service for assistance. See page 48.
• DO NOT operate the Remington
iLIGHT device with an unapproved
power cord, or if it has a damaged plug
or cord. Keep the device cord away
from heated surfaces (such as stoves,
fireplaces, radiators or furnaces).
Failure to follow these precautions can
cause electrocution or electric shock.
Contact Customer Service for assistance. See page 48.
• DO NOT open the Remington
iLIGHT device (except to replace the
removable TREATMENT CAP and/or
REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGE) or attempt
to repair the device as it contains no
user-serviceable parts. Trying to open
the device may also damage the
device and will void your warranty.
Please contact Customer Service if
you have a broken or damaged device.
See page 48. Failure to follow these
precautions can cause electrocution or
electric shock.
• If you’ve had professional, clinical, or
self-administered laser, IPL or electrolysis hair removal treatments, wait
at least 6 months before using the
Remington iLIGHT device. If you’ve
waxed, plucked or epilated hair in the
treatment area, wait at least 6 weeks
before using the device. The device
uses the hair under your skin to disable
your hair at the root, so it is not effective
if the hair has been pulled out.
Precautions Risks
It is important to use the Remington
iLIGHT Hair Removal System properly. Make sure that you follow all the
Warnings, and that you do not use the
device if it is not right for you. See TOC.
If you do not understand any of the
Warnings, or have any questions, please
contact Customer Service. See page 48.
If you use the Remington iLIGHT device
as directed, the risks are low:
• Your skin may become red within 24
hours after treatment. This redness
generally clears up within a few hours.
If the redness does not go away within
2-3 days, contact Customer Service.
See page 48.
• You may develop temporary blisters,
although these are unlikely for people
with lighter skin tones. If you do develop
a blister, stop using the Remington
iLIGHT Hair Removal System, clean
the blister and cover it with a bandage
and change daily to help prevent the
blister from becoming infected. If
you need more information, contact
Customer Service. See page 48.
• In rare cases, an outbreak of cold
sores may develop in the area(s)
treated that have a history of cold
sores. If the cold sores do not heal
after 7 days, contact Customer
Service. See page 48.
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How Does the Remington® iLIGHT® Hair Removal System Work?
Light-based hair removal is a wellestablished technology that has been
in use worldwide for over 15 years.
The Remington iLIGHT device uses
this technology to flash your skin with
an intense pulse of light. The energy
in the pulse works under the surface
of your skin to target hairs at the
root, helping to disrupt their growth.
Because the energy in the pulse of
light targets dark coloring, it works
best on darker hair. To avoid targeting
(and possibly damaging) dark skin, you
should use the device only on light-tomedium skin tones.
How Many Treatments are Needed?
Individual hairs go through a continuous growth cycle with phases of active
growth and phases of rest. Like other
laser or light-based treatments, the
Remington iLIGHT device affects only
hairs that are in the active growth
phase. Your initial regimen should be
spread out over 1 month to ensure that
you target the most number of active
hairs (including those that recently
cycled from the resting phase).
We recommend that you use the
device once every two weeks over the
span of a month, for a total of 3 treatments on each area.
If you have redness, blistering or other
skin irritation in the treatment area, DO
NOT perform treatment. Wait until the
skin returns to normal before using
the Remington iLIGHT device again. If
the irritation does not go away within 3
days, contact Customer Service.
See page 48.
Use the iLIGHT App, or TREATMENT
CARDS to help keep track of your
treatments. See TOC.
Results aren’t immediate, but you
should have noticeably fewer hairs
within 1 to 2 weeks after you start
treatment. During this time, it may look
like the hair is still growing, but it is
actually being “pushed out.” You may
or may not see these hairs fall out.
Risks
• In rare cases, some users might see
an increase in the number of hairs
growing. This increase is usually
temporary and due to hair growth
cycles. However, if after beginning
use of the Remington iLIGHT device
you believe that the number of hairs
regrowing in the treated area has
increased since you started treatment, stop using the device and
contact Customer Service.
See page 48.
• Skin swelling, especially around the
hair follicle where you may notice
the skin is slightly higher than
surrounding areas. If the swelling
doesn’t go away within 2-3 days,
stop using the Remington iLIGHT
Hair Removal System and contact
Customer Service. See page 48.
• Skin discoloration. If you notice that
your skin tone in the treatment area
has changed, stop using the device
and contact Customer Service.
See page 48.
• Eye Injury. Flashing any laser or IPL
device near or around the eyes could
cause serious and permanent eye
injury. This is very unlikely so long
as the device is used below the
neck as indicated.
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The Remington® iLIGHT® Hair Removal System Reference
A. Power Switch
B. Power Inlet
C. Base Unit
D. Hand Piece
E. Flash Button
F. Energy Level Selection Button
G. Cool Down Mode Indicator
H. Cartridge Status Indicator Display
I. Energy Level Selection Display
J. Skin Tone Sensor
K. Hand Piece Cord
L. Flash Window
M. Skin Contact Sensors
N. Treatment Cap Release Buttons
O. Replacement Cartridge
P. Treatment Cap
Q. Power Cord
R. Lint Free Cloth
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What to Expect During and After a Remington® iLIGHT® Hair Removal
System Treatment
During Treatment
For many people, using the Remington
iLIGHT Hair Removal System is their
first experience with a light-based device.
Here are some things to expect during
treatment:
• A Flash of Light: The flash of light that
you see is only part of the light produced by the device. The Remington
iLIGHT Contact Sensors help ensure
that most of the light is directed into the
skin. The remaining visible light should
not be harmful to the eyes, and special
eye protection is not needed as long as
you follow the directions for using the
device in this manual. The Remington
iLIGHT device should NOT be used on
the eyes, eyelashes or eyebrows.
• A Sensation of Warmth and Tingling:
It is normal to feel a warm and tingling sensation with each flash. Many
people describe this sensation to be
like a rubber band lightly snapped
against the skin. However, sensations
vary by person and treatment area. If
the sensation is too intense or painful, stop using the device and contact
Customer Service before using again.
See page 48.
Inside your Remington iLIGHT device
box, you will find the BASE UNIT,
POWER CORD, CLEANING CLOTH,
and this USER’S MANUAL. The device
comes with the TREATMENT CAP and a
REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGE pre-assembled to the HAND PIECE.
Getting to Know Your Remington® iLIGHT®Hair Removal System
Model
Flashes per LIGHT CARTRIDGE
iLIGHT
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Pro 1,500*
iLIGHT
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Pro Plus Quartz 30,000
*Additional LIGHT CARTRIDGES may be included.
On the BASE UNIT, the control panel
includes a SKIN TONE SENSOR to test
for appropriate Skin Tone before usage,
and allows you to control the energy
level that’s effective and comfortable for
you. See instructions in Figure 3. The
POWER SWITCH is located next to the
POWER SOCKET.
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Once you’ve become familiar with the
Remington iLIGHT device and read all
the information on the preceding pages,
including the Warnings and Precautions,
you’re ready to use the device.
This section explains step-by-step how
to operate the device. Read this entire
section carefully before you start treatment. Then refer back to it later as you
follow the steps.
The first time you use the device, you
should test it on a small patch of skin.
See Table 2.
In addition, we recommend that you use
the device in a cooler area where the
temperature is less than 80° F (27° C) to
help prevent the device from overheating
STEP 1: PREPARE SKIN
Before using the Remington iLIGHT
device, prepare the treatment area
by thoroughly Cleaning, Shaving, and
Drying the intended treatment area.
It is important that you remove any
makeup from the treatment area.
Removing surface hair and cleaning the
skin helps to minimize the sensation
felt from the device flashes and allows
the energy to penetrate to the hair root.
Because the device works below the
skin, the device is still effective even if
hairs are not clearly visible.
What to Expect During and After a Remington® iLIGHT® Hair Removal
System Treatment
Immediately After the First Treatment
• Visible changes to the hair are unlikely
at this point. During and just after your
Remington iLIGHT device session, it
is not uncommon to see some very
mild redness, mostly around the hairs
themselves. This is normal and typically
clears up within a few hours. If the redness does not go away within 3 days,
contact Customer Service. See page 48.
• If you have redness, blistering or other
skin irritation in the treatment area, DO
NOT perform treatment. Wait until the
skin returns to normal before using the
device again. If the irritation does not
go away with 3 days, contact Customer
Service. See page 48.
One to Two Weeks after the
First Treatment
• Hairs in the treated area will begin to
fall out gradually, but it is unlikely you
will notice significant reduction in hair
at this stage.
• Make sure to complete the full treatment schedule to ensure you hit all
hairs in the growth phase in the targeted area.
Two Weeks after the Last Treatment
• You should see a noticeable reduction in
hairs in the treated area. Also, any new
hair growth should be lighter and finer.
• At this point, additional treatments on
the same area should only be done
as needed to target hairs that have
recently entered the active cycle. You
only need to use the Remington iLIGHT
device for occasional touch-ups, where
necessary, or to treat another area.
Using the Remington® iLIGHT® Hair Removal System for Treatment
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2b. Always place the SKIN TONE SENSOR
window directly on the area of skin
you plan to treat. The reading will take
place automatically.
Note: You must use the SKIN TONE
SENSOR to test color on each body part
you plan to treat.
2a. Turn the POWER SWITCH on. The
SKIN TONE SENSOR will flash
YELLOW. You will hear a series of
audible “BEEPS” every 5 seconds to
remind you to take the test. For safety
reasons, after 30 seconds of inactivity,
the audible “BEEPS” will increase in
frequency until the test is taken or the
machine is turned off.
SKIN TONE SENSOR LED
will be blinking
STEP 2: TURN ON AND UNLOCK
the Remington iLIGHT Hair
Removal System.
Flip the POWER SWITCH on near the
power inlet.
Each time you turn the Remington
iLIGHT device on, you will be prompted
to test your skin tone with the SKIN
TONE SENSOR. The device will play
a melody to remind you to test.
See Figure 3.
Note: Using the Remington iLIGHT
device on darker skin tones can result
in damage to the skin (such as burns,
blisters or skin discoloration). To help
protect against such damage, the device
requires that you test your skin tone
before every use. Since some skin areas
are darker than others, test each different area you want to treat.
DO NOT use the Remington iLIGHT
device on tanned skin. Even if your
natural skin tone is light, tanning makes
it darker—potentially too dark for treatment. With tanned skin, wait until the tan
has completely faded before using the
device on that area.
Always use the SKIN TONE SENSOR to
determine if your skin is too dark to treat
with the Remington iLIGHT device by
placing the SKIN TONE SENSOR on the
area to be treated. Make sure your skin
in this area is clean and dry, and shave it
if necessary to be sure it is free of hair.
Figure 3
Using the Remington® iLIGHT ®Hair Removal System for Treatment
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Notes:
• Some areas of skin are darker than
others. You must use the SKIN TONE
SENSOR on each different area you
want to treat.
• If you believe your skin is suitable
based on the Skin Tone Chart in
Figure 1, but the SKIN TONE SENSOR
will not enable the device, contact
Customer Service. See page 48.
• If you have tanned skin in the
intended treatment area, DO NOT
use the Remington iLIGHT device in
those areas as your skin may be too
dark for treatment. You should wait
until your tan has completely faded
from any intended treatment area
before using the device.
2c. Place the body part to be treated
over the SKIN TONE SENSOR
(touching the unit) the sensor will
immediately read the skin type.
2d.
If your skin tone is NOT suitable for
use, the SKIN TONE SENSOR turns
solid YELLOW and the device will
“BUZZ” once for 5 seconds. After 5
seconds, you may re-try the SKIN
TONE SENSOR (step 2c).
2f. Once the device is enabled, the
ENERGY LEVEL LIGHT and BULB LIFE
LIGHT will turn on and the internal
fan will start. Your Remington iLIGHT
device is set to the lowest energy level
setting and ready for use!
Using the Remington® iLIGHT® Hair Removal System for Treatment
STEP 3: SELECT ENERGY LEVEL
ENERGY LEVEL SELECTION DISPLAY
illuminates the energy level that the
Remington iLIGHT device will deliver to
your skin, from the lowest level
(
) to the highest level
( ). Higher levels improve hair
removal results, but may be less comfortable. To get the best results, you should
use the highest setting that’s comfortable.
There are 5 energy level settings on the
device. Whenever the device is turned
on, it is automatically set to the lowest
energy level and the light will be illuminated on the ENERGY LEVEL SELECTION
DISPLAY. See Table 1. To modify the
energy level, press the ENERGY LEVEL
SELECTION BUTTON to increase the
energy level. Once the energy level has
reached level 5, pressing the ENERGY
LEVEL SELECTION BUTTON will return
the device to energy level 1. The number of lights on the ENERGY LEVEL
SELECTION DISPLAY will coincide with
the change in energy level. See Table 1.
2e. If your skin tone is suitable for
use, a high-pitched “BEEP”
will sound and the SKIN TONE
SENSOR will turn green and the
device is ready for use.
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3c. If a higher energy level was
previously selected and a lower
energy level is desired, continue to
press the ENERGY LEVEL SELECTION
BUTTON until the desired lower
energy setting is set. After reaching
Level 5, pressing the ENERGY LEVEL
SELECTION BUTTON an additional
time will reset to Energy Level 1.
As with any new skin care product, we
recommend testing the device on a patch
of skin before your first full treatment or
before treating a new area.
Energy Level 1 2 3 4 5
Press ENERGY
LEVEL SELECTION
BUTTON
Defaults to Level
1 upon start-up.
ENERGY LEVEL
SELECTION
DISPLAY lights:
3a. Upon start-up, the device sets itself
to the lowest energy level (Level 1
above).
The device is now ready to
trigger the first flash. (See “Using
the Remington iLIGHT Hair Removal
System for Treatment").
3b. To change the energy level press
the ENERGY LEVEL SELECTION
BUTTON to increase the energy level
until the desired energy level is set
(for example, pressing the ENERGY
LEVEL SELECTION BUTTON once will
increase from Level 1 to Level 2;
pressing another time will increase
to Level 3). ENERGY LEVEL SECTION
DISPLAY will coincide with the energy
level setting.
Table 1
STEP 4: SKIN PATCH TEST
Before treating an area for each time, test a patch of skin to determine the
appropriate energy level. Mild to moderate discomfort that is tolerable is normal. If the
discomfort is intolerable, or you develop side effects, STOP.
Use the table below to find the energy level that is right for you.
Table 2
ENERGY
LEVEL
SELECTION
DISPLAY
Flash skin/
Wait 15
Minutes
Tolerable/No Side Effects
YES NO
Once Increase Energy Level STOP
Do not use this device
Once Increase Energy Level STOP
Use Energy 1 for treatment
Once Increase Energy Level STOP
Use Energy 2 for treatment
Once Increase Energy Level STOP
Use Energy 3 for treatment
Once Use Energy Level 5 for
treatment
STOP
Use Energy 4 for treatment
Note: Higher energy levels may be more effective, but may not be tolerable or
may cause side effects.*
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STEP 5: TREAT YOUR SKIN
The Remington iLIGHT device can flash
approximately every 3 seconds and is
ideal for treating both larger and
smaller areas.
Periodically, if either the hand
piece or base unit gets too hot, the
“Hourglass” icon will flash and the
unit will beep. Wait for a few minutes
to allow the device to cool down.
There is no need to shut the unit
down, as the hourglass and beeps
will turn off when the device is ready
to use again. The number of flashes
delivered before the cool down state
depends on several factors, including
how fast you apply the treatments,
and the room temperature.
See Figure 4.
DO NOT FLASH A PATCH OF SKIN
MORE THAN ONCE; YOU WILL NOT
GET AN ACCURATE RESULT AND MAY
CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS.
* Side effects include blistering,
burns, and changes in skin tone. Wait
15 minutes to see if acute side effects
develop. If you are unsure about your
skin’s reaction to a particular energy
level, do not treat with that energy
level. Wait 24 hours before treating to
be sure you have selected the appropriate energy level.
5a. Ensure that the energy level is on
the correct setting. See Table 2 for
details about the different settings.
5b. Apply the TREATMENT CAP to
the skin, making sure the skin is
spread evenly and smoothly. Make
sure the SKIN CONTACT SENSORS
on the TREATMENT CAP are in full
contact with the skin.
SKIN CONTACT SENSORS
Figure 4
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5c. If the SKIN CONTACT SENSORS are
NOT in full contact with the skin,
the device will not operate if you
press the FLASH BUTTON and it
will “BUZZ.” Double check that the
SKIN CONTACT SENSORS are in full
contact with the skin.
5d. If the SKIN CONTACT SENSORS
on the TREATMENT CAP are in full
contact with the skin, a series of
high-pitched “BEEPS” will sound
indicating the device is OK to flash.
5e. Press the FLASH BUTTON. The
device will flash a pulse of light
onto your skin. You will see a flash
of light and simultaneously hear
a sound, which is normal for the
device. You may feel a mild sensation of warmth and tingling.
5f. Immediately after a flash is deliv-
ered, move the HAND PIECE to
a new treatment location while
keeping the FLASH BUTTON
pressed down. After 3 seconds the
CARTRIDGE STATUS INDICATOR
DISPLAY will turn on again
and the device will beep. If the
TREATMENT CAP is in full contact with the skin and the FLASH
BUTTON is pressed down, another
flash will be delivered.
After a flash is delivered, lift the HAND
PIECE to the next area in a grid-format.
Note: If the button is kept depressed, the
HAND PIECE can be slid between spots.
Three seconds later, (assuming SKIN
CONTACT SENSORS are in contact
with skin), the device will once again
emit a “BEEP” to confirm that it is
ready to flash.
The device will operate if FLASH
BUTTON is pressed.
Using the Remington® iLIGHT® Hair Removal System for Treatment
5g. Try to treat in an organized, grid-
like pattern to ensure you cover
all hairs in the intended treatment
area. WARNING: DO NOT flash
the Remington iLIGHT device on
the same treatment spot multiple
times during the same session,
as this could cause skin swelling, temporary blisters, or could
change the color of your skin.
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Repeat step 5 until the desired treatment area is fully covered. Depending
on the area, the treatment time will vary.
Note: For faster coverage you may
hold down the FLASH BUTTON while
you lift the HAND PIECE and place it
back in contact with a new area to
be treated. This will cause the unit to
deliver a flash to the skin as soon as
full contact between the skin and the
treatment cap is established.
Recommended Treatment Schedule
Your initial regimen should be spread
out over 1 month to ensure that you
target the most number of active hairs
(including those that recently cycled
from the resting phase).
We recommend that you use the
Remington iLIGHT device once every two
weeks over the span of a month, for a
total of 3 treatments on each area.
If you have redness, blistering or other
skin irritation in the treatment area, DO
NOT perform the treatment. Wait until
the skin returns to normal before using
the device again. If the irritation does
not go away within 3 days, contact
Customer Service. See page 48.
OTHER TREATMENT TIPS
• Perform your treatments at night
before going to bed, so that any
lingering redness will most likely
disappear by the morning.
• If you’ve waxed hair in the treatment
area, wait 6 weeks before using the
Remington iLIGHT device. The device
uses the hair under your skin to
disable your hair at the root, so it
is not effective if the hair has been
pulled out.
• Shave immediately before treating
the area. This will allow you to use a
higher energy level as there’s no surface hair to absorb the light energy.
How well you shave will make a
big difference in how the treatment
feels. See Step 1 under “Using the
Remington iLIGHT Hair Removal
System for Treatment” in the TOC.
• Periodically, if the device gets too
hot, the “Hourglass” icon will flash
and the unit will beep. Wait for a few
minutes to allow the device to cool
down. There is no need to shut the
unit down, as the hourglass icon will
disappear when your Remington iLIGHT
device is ready to use again.
• The number of flashes delivered
before the cool down state depends
on several factors, including how fast
you apply the treatments and the
room temperature.
• Use the highest energy level setting
that’s comfortable for you and that
does not cause an adverse reaction. Higher energy levels are more
effective. See Step 3 under “Using
the Remington iLIGHT Hair Removal
System for Treatment” in the TOC.
Using the Remington® iLIGHT® Hair Removal System for Treatment
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