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1. he body 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 The safety ring is dirty 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 The overheat When the overheat protection has protection has been activated The appliance needs to be reset This is normal 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 To reset the appliance switch off the appliance and switch it on again If 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 40 ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance does not show light intensity 1 when switch it on The appliance produces a st2. 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 32 ENGLISH 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 also 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 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 appli
3. Caution This appliance is not washable Never immerse the appliance in water nor rinse it under the tap 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 recommended can increase the risk o reactions and side effects f skin Never use the appliance around the eyes and near the eyebrows to avoid the risk of eye lower than 15 C or higher than 35 C The appliance is equipped with a built protection If the appliance overheats flash Do not switch off the appliance damage Keep the following things in mind to avoid compromising the lifetime of your Philips Lumea Plus for men Do not expose the appliance to temperatures during use in overheat it does not but let it cool down for approx 15 minutes before you continue with your treatment Always return the appliance to a servi ce centre authorised by Philips for examination or repair Repair by unqualified people could cause an extremely hazardous situation for the user ENGLISH 13 Never use the appliance in any of the cases mentioned in the section Contraindications For whom is Philips Lumea Plus for men not suitable Philips Lumea Plus for men is not designed for everyone If any of the following is true for you then this appliance i
4. 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 Now you have 2 options to release the next flash A Keep the flash button pressed The appliance releases one flash after another as long as he safety ring is in full contact with the skin mmediately after the appliance has flashed slide the appliance to the next area Make sure he safety ring is fully pressed onto the skin This Slide amp Flash mode is especially convenient for treatment of larger areas like the legs 26 ENGLISH B Let go of the flash button after each flash For the next flash place the appliance on the area right next to the previously flashed area Make sure the safety ring is fully pressed onto the skin This Step amp Flash mode guarantees a precise treatment of e g the knees or ankles Note After a few seconds the appliance is ready to flash again so make sure that you move it to the next area immediately after it has flashed 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 reaction 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 8 To avoid untr
5. designed for use by men but can be used by women as well For more information about Philips Lumea Plus for men see www philips com lumeaformen Check our homepage regularly for updates ENGLISH 7 Benefits This appliance provides the following benefits Intense Pulsed Light IPL technology for home use Philips Lumea Plus 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 Plus for men now brings this innovative technology to the comfort of your home Effective hair re growth prevention for everyday smoothness This method provides you with long lasting hair regrowth prevention and silky 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 Plus 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
6. 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 No action required Problem Possible cause ENGLISH 43 Solution The skin reaction after You have used a light the treatment intensity lasts longer than usual The hair reduction results are not satisfactory which is too high for you You have used a light intensity which is too low for you You did not make enough overlaps when you used the appliance Select a lower light intensity the next time See chapter Preparing for use section Setting the light intensity If the skin reaction lasts longer than 3 days contact your doctor Select a higher light intensity the next time For proper hair removal results you have to make overlaps when you use the appliance See chapter Using the appliance step 7 44 ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Solution Hair starts to grow again on some spots of the treated areas You do not use the appliance as often as Commanded The appliance is not suitable for your hair or skin colour You did not make enough overlaps when you used the appliance 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 f
7. 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 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 tattoos 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 16 ENGLISH Electromagnetic fields EMF This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields EMF If h
8. with the information below visit www philips com support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country Problem The appliance does not work The appliance suddenly switches off Possible cause The echargeable batteries are empty The appliance is broken The echargeable batteries are empty This is normal 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 Problem Possible cause ENGLISH 37 Solution The rging light does not go on when put the small plug in the appliance socket You have not put the adapter in the wall socket The wall socket is not live The adapter is no inserted properly into the wall socket and or the small plug is not inserted properly into he appliance socket The appliance is broken 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 wall socket is live If the socket is live but the appliance still does not charge contact he Consumer Care Centre in your country your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre ake sure the adapter is inserted properly into the wall socket and or he s
9. 15 and 18 years can use the appliance with the consent and 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 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 this causes a hazardous situation Only use the accessories supplied All other accessories are not safe to use Make sure nothing obstructs the air flow through the ventilation slots Never subject the appliance to heavy shocks and do not shake or drop it If 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 12 ENGLISH Never leave the appliance unattended when it is switched on Always switch off the appliance after use Do not expose the appliance to direc UV light Do not flash against any other surface sunlight or han the skin This can cause severe damage to the body attachment and or the light exit window Only flash when the appliance is in contact with s kin
10. Always here to help you Dot fas Re and get support at www philips com welcome TT3003 PT ON Question Contact Philips User manual PHILIPS OO wa 0000 20 TT3003 ENGLISH 6 6 ENGLISH Introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers register your product at www philips com lumeaformen Light based hair removal is one of the most effective methods to treat unwanted body hair with longerlasting results It is different form current home hair removal methods because it significantly reduces hair regrowth Philips has been investigating this method together with leading dermatologists for over 10 years You can now use his innovative technology comfortably in the privacy of your own home whenever and wherever you want This appliance has been designed and developed for removing men s body hair on areas mentioned below 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 PL hair removal system for men on the scrotum f you want to remove hair from the scrotum use the Bodygroom included in the package Please note that the Philips Lumea Plus for men is designed for use by one person only This appliance has been specifically
11. 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 by then Please read section Maintenance phase to find out how you can keep these results Maintenance phase To ensure that your skin stays smooth 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 treatments 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 the treated area for a short while If this does not disappear within 3 days we advise you to consult a doctor 30 ENGLISH Dry skin and itching may occur because of the combination of shaving and light treatment This is harmle
12. ance in a dry place at a temperature between 0 C and 60 C Ordering accessories To purchase accesso ENGLISH 33 ries for this appliance please visit our online shop at www shop philips com service If the online shop is not available in your country go to your local Philips dealer or a Philips service centre If you have any difficulties obtaining accessories for your appliance please contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country You find its contact details in the worldwide guarantee leaflet 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 The built in rechargeable batteries contain substances that may pollute the environment Always remove the batteries before you discard and hand in the aj ppliance at an official collection point Dispose of the batteries at an official collection point for batteries If you have trouble removing the batt appliance to a Phi eries you can also take the lips service centre The staff of this centre will remove the batteries for you and will dispose of them in an environmentally safe way 34 ENGLISH 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
13. andled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today 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 and will run out soon Fully charged batteries provide at least 370 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 ENGLISH 17 Never cover the appliance and adapter during charging 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 pr
14. 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 absorbed 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 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 do not return After you have treated the hairs eight times continue to use the Lumea Plus for men to maintain a smooth skin For more information see section Maintenance phase in chapter Using the appliance If you stop usin
15. ble above to determine which settings are suitable for your skin colour ENGLISH 21 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 Plus for men as long as sunburn persists When the sunburn has disappeared perform a skin est see chapter Using the appliance section First use and skin test on the area to be reated 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 he appropriate light intensity A failure to do so causes a risk of developing skin reactions after reatment with Philips Lumea Plus 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 treatmen 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 react
16. e 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 appliance section Possible side effects and skin reactions 20 ENGLISH Recommended light intensities 1 5 In the table below x means that the appliance is not suitable for you Skin colour White Mid Dark Black amp charac always brown brown rarely teristics sunburn rarely rarely to no tan sun sun never ning burn burn sun fast very burn and good very good tan dark tan ning tanning ning hair colour 4 5 4 5 4 5 3 4 1 2 3 x dark blond ligh brown brown dark brown black hair colour x x x x x x white grey red light blond Important To check whether Philips Lumea Plus for men is suitable for you see section For whom is Philips Lumea Plus 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 ta
17. eated areas always make sure there is some 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 with the treatment if you want to treat your back to ensure that the treated areas overlap EX 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 Area Approx treatment time ENGLISH 27 Guidelines for treatment Average treatment time Underarms 2 minutes Entire pubic area excluding 2 5 minutes scrotum Shoulders 7 12 minutes Chest up to 20 minutes depending on size of hairy area Back up to 20 minutes depending on size One lower leg One full leg of hairy area 7 12 minutes up to 20 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 370 flashes at intensity 5 How long you can use the 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 excludi
18. epare 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 Plus for men The Lumea Plus 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 Plus for men Use the Philips Bodygroom dry because the Philips Lumea Plus for men can only be used on dry 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 Plus for men Note Do not use depilatory creams instead of shaving 18 ENGLISH 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 n addition burns or black spots that appear on the light exit window and attachment due o contamination can cause the treatment to become painful or cause skin reactions like redness and discolouration hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation Clean your skin and make sure it is hair free entirely dry and free from oily substances e g present in cosmetic products like deodoran
19. g the Lumea Plus for men the hairs start to regrow after some time 10 ENGLISH General description Fig 2 9 SONDUR amp ND Light exit window with integrated UV filter Body attachment Metallic frame inside the body attachment Safety system safety ring with contact switches Flash button Intensity lights 1 5 A Intensity increase button Y Intensity decrease button Charging light and battery low indication 10 On off button Ready to flash light 12 Appliance socket Adapter 14 Small plug 15 Air vents Also included pouch cleaning cloth and Bodygroom Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the ap pliance and save it for future reference Danger Water and electricity are a dangerous combination Do not charge this appliance in wet surroundings e g in the bathroom or near a running shower or a filled swimming pool Keep the adapter dry Warning If the appliance is broken do not touch any inner part to avoid electric shock Never insert any objects into the appliance To prevent damage ENGLISH 11 This appliance is not intended for use by persons younger than 15 years and persons with reduced 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 Teenagers aged between
20. ilter If the filter glass in the light exit glass in the window is broken do not use the light exit appliance anymore Contact the window is Consumer Care Centre in your broken country your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre The Contact the Consumer Care Centre appliance is in your country defective your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre experience You did not Shave the areas to be treated before an shave the you use the appliance If shaving causes unacceptable areas to skin irritation trim hairs as short as pain be treated possible and use a comfortable setting sensation when use the appliance 42 ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Solution The treated areas become red after the treatment 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 Slight redness is harmless and normal and disappears quickly 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
21. ions See chapter Using the appliance section Possible side effects and skin reactions 22 ENGLISH Tanning with artificial light Follow the instructions in Sun exposure before treatment and Sun exposure after treatment above Tanning with creams If you have used artificial tanning lotion wait until the artificial tan has fully disappeared before you use Philips Lumea Plus for men Using the appliance Check the recommended light intensities table in chapter Preparing for use section Setting the light intensity to determine which light intensities are most suitable for your skin and body hair colour Use the appliance in a well lit room this reduces the perceived brightness of the flash Shave the area you intend to treat before you use the appliance see chapter Preparing for use section Preparing treatment areas 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 t
22. irst two to three months Your skin should be smooth by then To ensure that your skin stays smooth 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 treatments simply shorten the treatment interval again but do not treat any area more often han once every two weeks When you use the appliance more frequently han recommended you do not increase the effectiveness but you do increase the risk of skin reactions 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 he appliance See chapter Using the appliance step 7 Problem Possible cause ENGLISH 45 Solution Hair starts to This is normal It is part of the natural grow again as part of the natural cycle of hair growth cycle of hair growth that hair starts growing again The hairs that come back however tend to be softer and thinner PHILIPS OXY 100 recycled paper es 100 papier recycl www philips com 4203 000 7493 2
23. mall plug is inserted properly into he appliance socket Contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre 38 ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Solution have switched on the appliance but cannot crease or decrease the light intensity The ready to flash light does not go on when place the appliance on the skin The appliance has to be reset You have not put the body attachment with safety ring properly on the skin 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 If this does not work place the appliance on a part of your body where it is easy to establish full skin contact for example on your lower arm Then check if the ready to flash light works 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 Problem Possible cause ENGLISH 39 Solution The ready o flash ight does not go on when place
24. ng the scrotum and legs 28 ENGLISH 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 Tip White eye pencil To help you remember what part of your skin you have already treated you can mark sections on your leg with a white eye pencil Take a white eye pencil and draw a line on your leg Start at any point of your leg and draw a straight line Draw additional lines at a distance of 3cm from the first line if you use the appliance horizontally or at a distance of 1cm if you use the appliance vertically Perform the treatment section by section If you need to take a break during a session Just mark the last treated area with the same eye pencil and resume the treatment later Note Only use a white eye pencil Dark colours absorb the light and may cause skin irritation ENGLISH 29 How to achieve optimal results It is normal that hairs are still visible
25. on rechargeable batteries it is portable and can be used anywhere 8 ENGLISH No replacement parts needed no hidden costs Philips Lumea Plus for men is equipped with a high performance lamp which does not require replacement This lamp can generate over 100 000 flashes and should enable you to continuously maintain results for more than 5 years while saving money on expensive replacement lamps Based on the average treatment times for each area and the recommended intensities for one user 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 oe e elanin concentration is also the determining factor for he 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 ENGLISH 9 Working principle The appliance works by heating up the hair and root
26. range smell The appliance needs to be reset The body attachment is dirty You have not shaved the area to be treated properly 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 ENGLISH 41 Problem Possible Solution cause You stored The strange smell disappears after a the appliance few flashes in a dusty environment The skin The light Check if you have selected the right feels more intensity you light intensity sensitive use is too If necessary select a lower light than normal high intensity during treatment You did not Shave the areas to be treated before shave the you use the appliance If shaving causes areas to be skin irritation trim hairs as short as treated possible and use a comfortable setting The f
27. rea y that is ration advise iscoloured peared and r very ng the appliance intensi ng or after the appliance use the appliance at a light is too high for your skin colour if you ance on open section Con raindications han once and if you wounds inflammations infections tattoos bums etc See chapter Important for more information ENGLISH 31 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 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 Note Stop using the appliance when it is no longer
28. reatment Choose an area close to the intended treatment area ENGLISH 23 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 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 Philips Lumea Plus for men Press the on off button to switch on the appliance 24 ENGLISH 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 thi
29. s chapter for more information Press the A button to increase the intensity To lower the intensity press the W 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 Philips Lumea Plus for men upside down while you press the flash button with your thumb EJ Press the safety ring fully onto the skin with slight pressure ENGLISH 25 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 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 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
30. s not suitable for you to use Contraindications Never use the appliance if you have an unsuitable skin and or hair colour i e If your natural hair colour in the treatment areas is light blond white grey or red Ifyou 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 or discolourations hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation when you use Philips Lumea Plus for men Never use the appliance if you suffer from any of the diseases listed below i e If you have a skin disease such as active skin cancer if you have a history of skin cancer or any other localised cancer in the areas to be treated If you have a history of collagen disorder including a history of keloid scar formation or a history of poor wound healing If you have a history of vascular disorder such as he presence of varicose veins or vascular ectasia in the areas to be treated lf your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops a rash or an allergic reaction 14 ENGLISH If you have infections eczema burns inflammation of hair follicles open lacerations abrasions herpes simplex wounds or lesions and haematomas in the areas to be treated If you have had surgery in the areas to be treated If you have epilepsy with flashlight sensitivity If you have diabe
31. ss and disappears within a few days You can cool the area with an ice pack or a wet cloth If dryness persists you can apply a non scented moisturiser on the treated area 24 treatment Rare side effects Burns excessive redness and swelli hours after the ng these reactions occur very rarely They are the result of using a light intensity that reactions do you to consul until the skin you use a lower Skin discolou Skin discolou darker patch hyper hypopigmentati This is the resul too high for does not disappear w you to consult a doctor Do not treat d areas until the d your skin has regained Skin infection and infl rarely and may on wounds or cuts that resulted from shaving on already existing wounds or on ingrown hairs in this can reatment if you have u Excessive pai on unshaved intensity tha use the appli flash the same area more s too high for your s not disappear within a doctor Wait with has healed complete ight intensity ration this occ ration manifest pigmen ion than th of using a your skin colou si ati ight iscoloura rts be caused by usi occur duri sed skin if you kin colour If these 3 days we advise the next treatment r If the discolou ithin 2 weeks we ion has disap normal skin colou ammation This occurs y and make sure urs very rarely self as e on or lighter patch e surroundi ither a ng a
32. tes lupus erythematodes If you have any bleeding disorder porphyria or congestive heart disease If you have a history of immunosuppressive Never use the appliance if you disease including HIV infection or AIDS take any of the medications listed below i e If your skin is currently being treated with or has recently been treated with Alpha Ifyou have taken any form of isotre or Roaccutane in the last six mont hins the skin and can therefore mal If you are on painkillers which red sensitivity to heat susceptible to tears wounds and irri Hydroxy Acids AHAs Beta Hydroxy Acids BHAs opical isotretinoin and azelaic acid inoin Accutane hs This treatment ke it more tations uce the skin s If you are taking photosensitising agents or when taking this medicine 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 toxic reactions or if you have to avoid sun If you take anticoagulation medications including prior to each treatment heavy use of aspirin in a manner which does not allow for a minimum 1 week washout period If you take immunosuppressive medications ENGLISH 15 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
33. 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 Pull the battery connectors off the battery terminals with long nose pliers Pull the rechargeable batteries out of the appliance with long nose pliers Ql Cut the two wires one at a time to ensure that no mishaps due to possible residual charge occur ENGLISH 35 Guarantee and service If you need service or information or if you have a problem please visit the Philips website at www philips com support or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country You find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet If there is no Consumer Care Centre in your country go to your local Philips dealer Technical specifications Model TT3003 Rated voltage 100V 240V Rated frequency 50Hz 60Hz Rated input 75W Protection against electric shock Class I E Protection rating IP 30 EN 60529 Operating conditions Temperature 15 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 Vol 1500 mAh 36 ENGLISH Troubleshooting This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance If you are unable to solve the problem
34. ts 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 If 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 to shave before you use the appliance ENGLISH 19 Setting the light intensity Philips Lumea Plus 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 Plus 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 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 requir
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