or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and the comb always stays in contact with the skin. The
ENGLIsH knowledge, unless they have been given supervision massage element stimulates and relaxes the skin for a
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a gentler epilation.
Introduction person responsible for their safety.
Connecting the appliance
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to - Children should be supervised to ensure that they
Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, do not play with the appliance.
1 Insert the appliance plug into the appliance (Fig. 5).
register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
Caution
With your new epilator you can remove unwanted hair 2 Insert the adapter into the wall socket.
- Only epilate the underarms and bikini line with the
quickly, easily and effectively. It is suitable for removing hair
sensitive area cap attached. Epilating the legs
from your legs, underarms and bikini line.
- This appliance is only intended for removing women’s
The rotating discs catch even the shortest hairs (down to We advise you to start epilating with the opti-start cap
body hair on areas below the neck: underarms, bikini
0.5mm) and pull them out by the root. with massage element. The opti-start cap with massage
area and legs. Do not use it for any other purpose.
The hairs that grow back are soft and thin. Epilating with element ensures maximum skin contact and allows you
- To prevent damage and injuries, keep the running
this new appliance leaves your skin smooth and hair-free to epilate your legs more quickly and efficiently. After
appliance (with or without attachment) away
for several weeks. a few sessions, you can use the epilating head with
from scalp hair, eyebrows, eyelashes, clothes, threads,
This epilator comes with the following attachments: the hair-lifting attachment with massage element. This
cords, brushes etc.
attachment ensures optimal hair lifting, relaxes the skin
Hair-lifting attachment with massage - Do not use the appliance on irritated skin or skin
and minimises the pulling sensation of epilation.
element with varicose veins, rashes, spots, moles (with hairs)
This attachment lifts flat-lying hairs, even the shortest or wounds without consulting your doctor first. Only use the opti-start cap with massage element and
ones. Its massage element minimises the pulling sensation People with a reduced immune response or people the hair-lifting attachment with massage element on
and soothes the skin after the hairs have been removed. who suffer from diabetes mellitus, haemophilia or your legs.
immunodeficiency should also consult their doctor
Opti-start cap with massage element 1 Put the desired attachment (opti-start cap with
first.
The opti-start cap with massage element allows you to massage element or hair-lifting attachment with
- Your skin may become a little red and irritated the
epilate with optimal efficiency and gentleness. It ensures massage element) on the epilating head (Fig. 6).
first few times you use the epilator. This phenomenon
ideal contact with the skin and optimal positioning of the The procedure for placing the attachments onto the
is absolutely normal and quickly disappears. As
appliance, so that hairs are removed effectively in one appliance is the same for all attachments.
you use the appliance more often, your skin gets
stroke. The massage element gives you a relaxing and
used to epilation, skin irritation decreases and 2 Select the desired speed to switch on the
pleasant sensation during epilation.
regrowth becomes thinner and softer. If the irritation appliance (Fig. 7).
sensitive area cap has not disappeared within three days, we advise you Preferably use speed II. Switch to speed I for areas with
The sensitive area cap has been specially designed to to consult a doctor. little hair growth, for hard-to-reach areas and for areas
epilate sensitive areas, such as your underarms and bikini - Do not use the epilating head, trimming where bones are located directly beneath the skin, such
line. It minimises the pulling sensation of epilation in head, attachments or comb if they are damaged or as knees and ankles.
sensitive areas with long-lasting results. broken, as this may cause injury.
3 Stretch the skin with your free hand to make the
Trimming head and comb Electromagnetic fields (EMF) hairs stand upright.
The trimming head has been designed for styling sensitive This Philips appliance complies with all standards
4 Place the epilator perpendicularly onto the skin
areas, the bikini line in particular. With the trimming head regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
and comb you can trim hair to a length of 4mm, which is properly and according to the instructions in this user with the on/off slide pointing in the direction in
which you are going to move the appliance (Fig. 8).
also the ideal length for epilation. If you use the trimming manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific
head without the comb, you can use it to style your bikini evidence available today. 5 Move the appliance slowly over the skin, against the
line just the way you want. Contouring your bikini line has Using the appliance direction of hair growth.
never been easier. Press the appliance lightly onto the skin.
General description (Fig. 1) Note: Clean the epilating head before first use.
Epilating the underarms and bikini line
A Hair-lifting attachment with massage element Epilation tips
Your epilator comes with a sensitive area cap that
B Opti-start cap with massage element
- When you use the appliance for the first time, we reduces the number of active epilating discs. This makes
C Trimming comb
advise you to try it out on an area with only light hair the appliance ideal for epilating the sensitive areas of the
D Trimming head growth to get accustomed to the epilation process. body, such as the underarms and bikini line. The first few
E Sensitive area cap
- Epilation is easier just after taking a bath or shower. times you use the appliance, these areas are particularly
F Epilating discs
Make sure your skin is completely dry when you sensitive to pain, but after repeated use the pain sensation
G Epilating head
start epilating. diminishes.
H On/off slide
- Make sure your skin is clean, entirely dry and free
- O = off
from grease. Do not use any cream before you start Note: You get the best results in the most comfortable
- I = normal speed epilating. way when the hairs are not too long (approx. 4mm). If the
- II = high speed (only to be used for epilating head)
- Epilation is easier and more comfortable when the hairs are longer, you can trim them to this length with the
hair has the optimum length of 3–4 mm. If the hairs trimming head and comb (see section ‘Trimming sensitive
Note: Speed II does not work when the trimming head is
are longer, we recommend that you either shave first areas with the trimming head and comb’ in this chapter).
attached.
and epilate the shorter regrowing hairs after 1 or 2
I Socket for appliance plug 1 Thoroughly clean the area to be epilated to remove
weeks, or that you use the trimming head with the
J Small plug any residues of deodorant, cream etc. Then dab the
comb to pre-cut hairs to this ideal length.
K Adapter area dry.
- When you epilate for the first time, we advise you to
L Cleaning brush
epilate in the evening, so that any reddening that 2 Put the sensitive area cap on the epilating
Important develops can disappear overnight. head (Fig. 9).
Read this user manual carefully before you use the - While epilating stretch your skin with your free hand.
3 Switch on the appliance.
appliance and save it for future reference. This lifts up the hairs and helps to minimise the
Preferably use speed II. Switch to speed I for areas with
pulling sensation.
Danger little hair growth and for hard-to-reach areas.
- For optimal performance, place the appliance on
- Keep the appliance and the adapter dry. the skin at right angles (90°) with the on/off slide 4 Stretch the skin with your free hand. When epilating
- Do not use the appliance near or over a washbasin
pointing in the direction in which you are going to the underarms, raise your arm to stretch the skin.
or bath filled with water (Fig. 2).
move the appliance. Guide the appliance across the
- Do not use the appliance in the bath or in the 5 Place the appliance perpendicularly onto your skin,
skin against the direction of hair growth in a slow,
shower (Fig. 3). with the on/off slide pointing in the direction in
continuous movement without exerting any pressure.
- If you use the appliance in the bathroom, do not use which you are going to move the appliance.
- On some areas, e.g. the underarms, hair may grow in
an extension cord (Fig. 4).
different directions. In this case, it may be helpful to 6 Move the appliance slowly over the skin, against the
Warning move the appliance in different directions to achieve direction of the hair growth.
- Only use the appliance in combination with the optimal results. - Epilate your bikini line as shown in the figure (Fig. 10).
adapter supplied. - To relax the skin, we advise you to apply a - Epilate your underarms as shown in the figure. Move
- Do not use the appliance or the adapter if it is moisturising cream after epilation. the appliance in different directions (Fig. 11).
damaged. - Fine hair that regrows might not grow up to the
Trimming sensitive areas with the trimming
- If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced skin surface. The regular use of an exfoliating sponge
head and comb
with one of the original type in order to avoid a or cream (e.g. during showering) helps to prevent
hazard. ingrowing hair as the gentle scrubbing action Use the trimming head to trim the hair on your
- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut removes the upper skin layer and fine hair can get underarms and bikini line to a length of 4mm.
off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as through to the skin surface.
this causes a hazardous situation. - When you use the hair-lifting attachment with Note: The trimming head can only be used at speed setting I.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons massage element or the opti-start cap with massage
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory element, make sure that the massage element or
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