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1. To reset the appliance switch off the appliance and switch it on again f the ready to flash light is green but the appliance still does not produce a flash when you press the flash button contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre No action required 42 ENGLISH Problem The appliance does not show light intensity 1 when switch it on The appliance produces a strange smell Possible cause The appliance needs to be reset The body attachment is dirty You have not shaved the area to be treated properly Solution To reset the appliance switch it off and on again If the appliance still does not show light intensity 1 contact your Customer Care Centre your Philips dealer or a Philips Service Centre Clean the body attachment carefully If you are unable to clean the body attachment properly contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre to replace the body attachment If there are hairs on the area to be treated these hairs may get burnt when you use the appliance As a result you notice a strange smell Shave the area to be treated properly before you use the appliance If shaving causes skin irritation trim hairs as short as possible and use a comfortable setting Problem Possible cause You stored the appliance in a dusty envir2. ight exit window with integrated UV filter L Body attachment Metallic frame inside the body attachment afety system safety ring with contact switches ash button Intensity lights 1 5 A Intensity increase button V Intensity decrease button Charging light and battery low indication On off button Ready to flash light 12 ENGLISH L Appliance socket M Adapter N Small plug O Arr 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 N swimming pool Keep the appliance and the adapter dry Ifthe 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
3. 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 10 ENGLISH How Philips Intense Pulsed Light technology works Hair growth air growth rates differ from person to person depending on age metabolism and other factors owever everyone s hair normally grows in 3 phases 1 Growing phase anagen phase The hair grows actively from the root In this phase he 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 2 Degradation 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 ab
4. The treated areas Slight redness become red after the is harmless treatment and normal and disappears quickly The skin reaction You have used after the treatment a light intensity lasts longer than usual which is too high for you Solution Only use the appliance on the underarms pubic area excluding the scrotum shoulders chest back and legs Reduce the light intensity to a level that is comfortable for you See chapter Preparing for use section Setting the light intensity If the UV filter of the light exit window is broken do not use the appliance any more Contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre Do not use the appliance if you have a very dark skin Do not use it either if your body hair is light blond red grey or white o action required Select a lower light intensity the next time See chapter Preparing for use section Setting the light intensity ENGLISH 45 Problem Possible cause Solution f the skin reaction lasts onger than 3 days contact your doctor The hair reduction You have used Select a higher light intensity results are not a light intensity the next time satisfactory which is too low for you You did not For proper hair removal make enough results you have to make overlaps when overlaps when you use the you used the appliance See chapter Using appliance he app
5. patch than the surrounding area This is the result of using a light intensity that is too high for your skin colour If the discolouration does not disappear within 2 weeks we advise you to consult a doctor Do not treat discoloured areas until the discolouration has disappeared and your skin has regained its normal skin colour Skin infection and inflammation This occurs very rarely and may be caused by using the appliance on wounds or cuts that resulted from shaving on already existing wounds or on ingrown hairs Excessive pain this can occur during or after treatment if you have used the appliance on unshaved skin if you use the appliance at a light intensity that is too high for your skin 32 ENGLISH colour if you flash the same area more than once and if you use the appliance on open wounds inflammations infections tattoos burns etc See chapter Important section Contraindications for more information After use Do not apply any perfumed cosmetics to the areas treated immediately after treatment Do not use deodorant immediately after treating the underarms Wait until any skin redness has disappeared completely See chapter Preparing for use section Tanning advice for information about sun exposure and artificial tanning Cleaning and maintenance To ensure optimal results and a long life for the appliance clean the appliance before and after each use and if
6. 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 Switch off the appliance Insert the small plug into the appliance and put the adapter in the wall socket D The charging light flashes green to indicate that the appliance is charging D 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 ENGLISH 19 After charging remove the adapter from the wall socket and pull the small plug out of the appliance 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 Always 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 dr
7. the appliance See chapter Using he appliance step 7 This is normal It is part of he natural cycle of hair growth that hair starts growing again The hairs that come back however tend to be softer and thinner
8. 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 ENGLISH 21 The table with recommended light intensities below helps you to establish the right light intensity Consult 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 Each 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 a
9. Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome 113000 PHILIPS 007 wa DODO A TT3000 ENGLISH 6 FRANGAIS 48 6 ENGLISH Table of contents Introduction 7 Benefits 8 Intense Pulsed Light IPL technology for home use 8 Effective hair re growth prevention for everyday smoothness 9 Gentle treatment 9 Cordless operation for maximum freedom and flexibility 9 Lamp does not reguire replacement 9 How Philips Intense Pulsed Light technology works 10 Hair growth 10 Working principle 10 What effect can you expect after treatment 11 General description 11 Important 12 Danger 12 Warning 12 To prevent damage 13 Caution 14 Keep the following things in mind to avoid compromising the lifetime of your Philips Lumea 14 For whom is Philips Lumea for men not suitable 14 Contraindictions 15 Electromagnetic fields EMF 17 Charging 18 Preparing for use 19 Preparing treatment areas 19 Setting the light intensity 20 Recommended light intensities 1 5 21 Tanning advice 23 Using the appliance 24 First use and skin test 24 Subsequent use 25 ENGLISH 7 Guidelines for treatment 28 Average treatment time 28 ntended treatment areas 29 Using the appliance on the shoulders chest back and legs 29 How to achieve optimal results 29 aintenance phase 30 Possible side effects and skin reactions 30 After use 32 Cleaning and maintenance 32 Storage 33 Rep Envi Gua ac
10. atteries at an official collection point for batteries If you have trouble removing the batteries you can also take the appliance to a Philips service centre The staff of this centre will remove the batteries for you and will dispose of them in an environmentally safe way Removing the rechargeable batteries Only remove the rechargeable batteries if they are completely empty Insert an awl or another pointed tool into the bottom cap of the appliance and pry off the bottom cap Undo the two screws in the bottom of the handle with a screwdriver Remove the bottom part of the handle and cut the two wires that connect the bottom part to the appliance 36 ENGLISH Pull the battery connectors off the battery terminals with long nose pliers Pull the rechargeable batteries out of the appliance with long nose pliers Cut the two wires one at a time to ensure that no mishaps due to possible residual charge occur Guarantee and service If you need service or information or if you have a problem please visit the Philips website at www philips com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country please look for the phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country go to your local Philips dealer ENGLISH 37 Technical specifications Model SC2001 Rated voltage 100V 240V Rated frequency 50Hz 60Hz Rated input 7 5W Protection again
11. e 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 ENGLISH 9 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
12. ement 34 Replacement parts 34 ronment 34 Removing the rechargeable batteries 35 rantee and service 36 Technical specifications 37 roubleshooting 37 Introduction Con Hair with with in th This for r gratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers register your product at www philips com umeaformen removal with light is one of the most effective methods to get rid of unwanted body hair longer lasting results It is completely different rom current home hair removal methods and Philips has been investigating this method together leading dermatologists for over 10 years You can now use this innovative technology comfortably e privacy of your own home whenever and wherever you want appliance has been designed and developed emoving men s body hair on areas mentioned below 8 ENGLISH 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 o 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 b
13. ion f this does not work place he appliance on a part of your body where it is easy o establish full skin contact for example on your lower arm Then check if the ready o flash light works If the ready to flash light still does not go on when you place he appliance on the skin contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre Clean the safety ring carefully If you are unable to clean the safety ring properly contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre to replace the flash screen Problem The ready to flash light does not go on when place the body been activated attachment on my skin but the cooling fan works The ready to flash light is green but the appliance does not produce a flash when press the flash button The appliance becomes warm during use Possible cause The overheat protection has The appliance needs to be PESER This is normal ENGLISH 41 Solution When the overheat protection has been activated the fan still works Do not switch off the appliance and let it cool down for approx 15 minutes before you continue to use it If the ready to flash light still does not go on when you place the appliance on the skin contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre
14. liance step 7 46 ENGLISH Problem Possible cause You do not use the appliance as often as recommended Solution To remove all hairs successfully and prevent the hair follicle from becoming active again the treatments have to be repeated once every two weeks for the first two to three months Your skin should be smooth and hair free by then To ensure that your skin stays smooth and hair free we advise you to repeat the reatment every four to six weeks The time between reatments may vary based on your individual hair regrowth and also across different body areas If oo many hairs grow back between treatments simply shorten the treatment interval again but do not reat any area more often han once every two weeks When you use the appliance more frequently than recommended you do not increase the effectiveness but you do increase the risk of skin reactions Problem Hair starts to grow again on some spots of the treated areas Possible cause The appliance is not suitable for your hair or skin colour You did not make enough overlaps when you used the appliance Hair starts to grow again as part of the natural cycle of hair growth ENGLISH 47 Solution Do not use the appliance if your body hair is light blond red grey or white Do not use the appliance either if you have very dark skin For proper hair removal results you have to make overlaps when you use
15. me 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 28 ENGLISH Area Approx treatment time with the treatment if you want to treat your back to ensure that the treated areas overlap Switch off the appliance after you have finished the treatment Check the body attachment and light exit window for hairs and dirt and clean the appliance after use See chapter Cleaning and maintenance Guidelines for treatment Average treatment time Underarms 2 5 minutes Entire pubic area excluding 2 5 minutes scrotum Shoulders 10 15 minutes Chest up to 30 minutes depending on size of hairy area Back up to 30 minutes depending on size One lower leg One full leg of hairy area 10 15 minutes up to 25 minutes Note The average treatment times above have been observed during research and tests Individual treatment times may vary from person to person Note Fully charged batteries offer at least 320 flashes at intensity 5 How long you can use the ENGLISH 29 appliance depends on the size of the area to be treated and the intensity setting used Intended treatment areas The appliance is intended to treat unwanted hairs on the underarms shoulders back chest arms pubic area excluding the scrotum a
16. 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 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 24 ENGLISH Tanning with artificial light Follow the instructions in Sun exposure before treatment and Sun exposure after treatment above Tanning with creams f you have used artificial tanning lotion wait until the artificial tan has fully disappeared before you use Phili
17. nd legs Using the appliance on the shoulders chest back and legs If you use the appliance to treat your shoulders chest back and legs you may have to recharge the appliance during the treatment This is normal How long you can use the appliance depends on the size of the treatment area and the intensity setting used Tip If you want to treat your back and your shoulders you require the help of your partner or a friend to guarantee complete coverage and best results Tip The back and chest are often tanned Take special care to select the appropriate intensity for treating the tanned skin to prevent skin reactions How to achieve optimal results lt is normal that hairs are still visible after the first few treatments see chapter Introduction section Working principle for more information To remove all hairs successfully and prevent the hair follicle from becoming active again the treatments have to be repeated once every two weeks for the first two to three months Your skin should be smooth and hair free by then Please 30 ENGLISH read section Maintenance phase to find out how you can keep these results Maintenance phase To ensure that your skin stays smooth and hair free we advise you to repeat the treatment every four to six weeks The time between treatments may vary based on your individual hair regrowth and also across different body areas If too many hairs grow back between treatme
18. necessary also during the treatment The appliance loses its effectiveness if you do not clean it properly Never clean the appliance or any of its parts under the tap or in the dishwasher Never use scouring pads abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance Never scratch the light exit window or the metallic surface inside the body attachment Note Make sure that the contact switches of the safety ring do not get congested with dirt ENGLISH 33 Note Stop using the appliance when it is no longer possible to clean the light exit window or the body attachment Switch off the appliance unplug it and let it cool down Note The light exit window becomes hot during use Make sure it has cooled down before you clean it To remove the body attachment put your fingers in the recesses at the top and bottom and pull gently The attachment should come off easily Moisten the soft cloth supplied with the appliance with a few drops of water and use it to clean the following parts the light exit window the outside surface of the body attachment the metallic frame inside the body attachment Note If water does not clean effectively use a few drops of high percentage alcohol to clean the parts mentioned above Note A contaminated light exit window can look like this picture Make sure you clean the appliance before and after each use and if necessary als
19. noin 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 f you are on painkillers which reduce the skin s sensitivity to heat f you are taking photosensitising agents or medications check the package insert of your medicine and never use the appliance if it is stated hat it can cause photo allergic reactions photo oxic reactions or if you have to avoid sun when aking this medicine f 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 n the face On the inside of the nostrils and ears On the nipples areolas and anus f you are a man on the scrotum f 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 ENGLISH 17 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 tatto
20. nts simply shorten the treatment interval again but do not treat any area more often than once every two weeks When you use the appliance more frequently than recommended you do not increase the effectiveness but you do increase the risk of skin reactions Possible side effects and skin reactions Common skin reactions Your skin may show slight redness and or may prickles tingle or feel warm This reaction is absolutely harmless and disappears quickly A skin reaction similar to sunburn may occur on he treated area for a short while If this does not disappear within 3 days we advise you to consult a doctor Dry skin and itching may occur because of the combination of shaving and light treatment This is harmless and disappears within a few days You can cool the area with an ice pack or a wet cloth f dryness persists you can apply a non scented ENGLISH 31 moisturiser on the treated area 24 hours after the treatment Rare side effects Burns excessive redness and swelling these reactions occur very rarely They are the result of using a light intensity that is too high for your skin colour If these reactions do not disappear within 3 days we advise you to consult a doctor Wait with the next treatment until the skin has healed completely and make sure you use a lower light intensity Skin discolouration this occurs very rarely Skin discolouration manifests itself as either a darker or lighter
21. o during the treatment according to the instructions in this section If necessary clean the outside of the appliance with the dry soft cloth supplied with the appliance 34 ENGLISH Tip If it is no longer possible to clean the edges of the attachment with the cleaning cloth supplied use a cotton bud instead Make sure that no fluff of fibres stay behind on the attachment or on the light exit window Switch off the appliance unplug it and let it cool down Clean the appliance before you store it Put the appliance in the pouch supplied Store the appliance in a dry place at a temperature between 0 C and 60 C Replacement If you have to replace a part or want to purchase an additional part go to your Philips dealer or visit www philips com shop If you have problems obtaining the parts please contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country Replacement parts The following replacement parts are available Adapter Pouch Body attachment Environment Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling By doing this you help to preserve the environment ENGLISH 35 The built in rechargeable batteries contain substances that may pollute the environment Always remove the batteries before you discard and hand in the appliance at an official collection point Dispose of the b
22. ommended 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 ap protection If the ap flash D o not switch pliance is equipped with a built in overheat pliance overheats it does not off the appliance but let it cool down for approx 15 minutes before you continu Always authori Repair extrem Never e with your return the a sed by Philip ely hazardou use the appli reatment ppliance to a service centre s for examination or repair by unqualified people could cause an s situation for the user ance 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 ENGLISH 15 Contraindictions Never use the appliance if you have an unsuitable skin and or hair colour i e f your natural hair colour in the treatment areas is light blond white grey or red If you are of skin type VI 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 o
23. onment The light intensity you use is too high The skin feels more sensitive than normal during treatment You did not shave the areas to be treated The filter glass in the light exit window is broken The appliance is defective You did not shave the areas to be treated experience an unacceptable pain sensation when use the appliance ENGLISH 43 Solution The strange smell disappears after a few flashes Check if you have selected the right light intensity If necessary select a lower light intensity Shave the areas to be treated before you use the appliance If shaving causes skin irritation trim hairs as short as possible and use a comfortable setting If the filter glass in the light exit window is broken do not use the appliance anymore 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 Shave the areas to be treated before you use the appliance If shaving causes skin irritation trim hairs as short as possible and use a comfortable setting 44 ENGLISH Problem Possible cause You treated an area for which the appliance is not intended You have used a light intensity which is too high for you The UV filter of the light exit window is broken The appliance is not suitable for your skin colour
24. 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 ENGLISH 13 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 his causes a hazardous situation To prevent damage ake sure nothing obstructs the air flow through he ventilation slots ever subject the appliance to heavy shocks and do not shake or drop it f 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 ever 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 14 ENGLISH Caution This appliance is only intended for removing unwanted body hair from areas below the neck Do not use it for any other purpose Use this appliance only at settings suitable for your skin type Use at higher settings than those rec
25. os 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 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 18 ENGLISH 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
26. ppliance 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 22 ENGLISH Skin colour White Mid Dark amp charac Oo always brown brown teristics sunburn rarely rarely no tan sun sun ning burn burn fast very and good good tan tan ning tanning ning hair colour 4 5 4 5 4 5 3 4 1 2 3 x dark blond light brown brown dark brown black hair colour x x x x X x white 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 colourlf 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 ENGLISH 23 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
27. ps 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 Choose an area close to the intended treatment area Press the on off button to switch on the appliance D Intensity light 1 goes on automatically to indicate that the appliance is switched on at default intensity 1 ENGLISH 25 Apply one flash at the lowest recommended intensity for your skin type 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 Do not apply more than one flash on the same spot 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 Before every treatment clean the body attachment light exit window and metallic frame of Philip
28. r discolourations when you use Philips Lumea Never use the appliance if you suffer from any of the diseases listed below i e have a skin disease such as active skin Ifyou Ifyou Ifyou in the a history of keloi poor wound cancer if you hav other localised cancer in the areas to be treated have a hist have a hist healing e a history of skin cancer or any ory of collagen disorder including d scar formation or a history of ory of vascular disorder such as he presence of varicose veins or vascular ectasia areas to be treated If your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops Ifyou Ifyou Ifyou Ifyou Ifyou Ifyou arash or an allergic reaction have infec ions eczema burns inflammation of hair follicles open lacerations abrasions herpes simplex wounds he areas to be or lesions and haematomas in reated have had surgery in the areas to be treated have epile psy with flashlight sensitivity have diabetes lupus erythematodes porphyria or congestive heart disease have any bleeding disorder have a history of immunosuppressive disease including HIV infection or AIDS 16 ENGLISH 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 Beta Hydroxy Acids BHAs topical isotreti
29. s Lumea for men Press the on off button to switch on the appliance D 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 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 26 ENGLISH Press the A button to increase the intensity To lower the intensity press the VW button D Every time you press the button the corresponding intensity light starts to flash This takes a few seconds Place 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 Al Press the safety ring fully onto the skin with slight pressure D 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
30. sorbed 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 ENGLISH 11 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 General description Fig 2 AK TranMUNUP do not return After you have treated the hairs eight times continue to use the Lumea for men to maintain as mooth skin For more information see section Maintenance phase in chapter Using the appliance If you stop using the Lumea for men the hairs sta S F rt to regrow after some time
31. st electric shock Class Il Gl Protection rating IP 30 EN 60529 Operating conditions Temperature 159 to 35 C Relative humidity 25 to 75 Storage conditions Temperature 0 to 60 C Relative humidity 5 to 95 Intense pulsed light lamp Spectrum gt 570nm Lithium ion battery 2 x 3 7 Volt 1100 mAh Troubleshooting This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country please look for the phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet 38 ENGLISH Problem Possible cause The appliance does The not work rechargeable batteries are empiy The appliance is broken The appliance The suddenly switches off rechargeable batteries are empty The adapter becomes This is normal warm during charging The charging light You have not does not go on when put the adapter put the small plugin in the wall the appliance socket o socket The wall socket is not live Solution Charge the appliance see chapter Charging Contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre Charge the appliance see chapter Charging No action required Insert the small plug into the appliance socket and put the adapter in the wall socket Connect another appliance to the wall socket to check if the
32. 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 ENGLISH 27 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 Press 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 EJ Let 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 9 To avoid untreated areas always make sure there is so
33. wall socket is live lf the socket is live bu the appliance still does not charge contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre Problem have switched on the appliance but cannot increase or decrease the light intensity The ready to flash light does not go on when place the appliance on the skin Possible cause The adapter is not inserted properly into the wall socket and or the small plug is not inserted properly into the appliance socket The appliance is broken The appliance has tobe reset You have not put the body attachment with safety ring properly on the skin ENGLISH 39 Solution Make sure the adapter is inserted properly into the wall socket and or the small plug is inserted properly into the appliance socket Contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre To reset the appliance switch off the appliance and then switch it on again If you still cannot adjust the light intensity contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre Place the appliance at a 90 angle onto the skin in such a way that all contact switches touch the skin Then check if the ready to flash light is on and press the flash button 40 ENGLISH Problem Possible cause The safety ring is dirty Solut
34. y 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 20 ENGLISH 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 Clean 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 Check 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 f 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 o shave before you
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