User manual PHILIPS SC2001

[. . . ] Table of contents Introduction 6 Benefits 7 Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology for home use 7 Effective hair re-growth prevention for everyday smoothness 7 Gentle treatment, even on sensitive body areas 7 Cordless operation for maximum freedom and flexibility 7 Lamp does not require replacement 7 General description 7 Important 8 Danger 8 Warning 8 Caution 9 For whom is Philips Lumea not suitable?9 Contraindications 10 How Philips' Intense Pulsed Light technology works 11 Hair growth 11 Working principle 11 Charging 12 Preparing for use 12 Preparing treatment areas 12 Setting the light intensity 13 Recommended light intensities (1-5) 14 Tanning advice 14 Using the appliance 15 First use 15 Subsequent use 16 Guidelines for treatment 17 Average treatment time 17 Using the appliance on the legs 18 How to achieve optimal results 18 Possible side effects and skin reactions 19 After use 19 Cleaning and maintenance 19 Storage 20 Environment 21 Removing the rechargeable batteries 21 Guarantee and service 22 Replacement parts 22 Technical specifications 22 Troubleshooting 23 introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www. Hair removal with light is one of the most effective methods to get rid of unwanted body hair with longer-lasting results. [. . . ] 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 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. Intensity light 1 goes on automatically to indicate that the appliance is switched on at default intensity 1. 4 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 flash for each setting. 5 After 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 1 Before every treatment, clean the removable window, filter glass and metallic surface of Philips Lumea. Intensity light 1 goes on automatically to indicate that the appliance is switched on at default intensity 1. 3 Start each treatment by selecting the light intensity very carefully, based on your skin's sensitivity and comfort at that moment. 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. , Every time you press the button, the corresponding intensity light starts to flash. 5 Place the appliance perpendicularly on the skin so that the removable window and the safety ring are in contact with the skin. 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. , When all contact switches of the safety ring have been pushed into the appliance, the `ready to flash' light on the back of the appliance goes on. When the `ready to flash' light is on, the appliance is ready to release a flash. 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 and ankles are more sensitive than other areas of the body. When you press the window hard onto these areas, the skin can be more susceptible to skin reaction like irritation and redness. See section `Possible side effects and skin reactions' in this chapter. [. . . ] Contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country, your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre. Contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country, your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre. If shaving causes skin irritation, trim hairs as short as possible and use a comfortable setting. Possible cause You treated an area for which the appliance is not intended. [. . . ]