USER MANUAL SILK-EPIL 3 3175 BRAUN
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Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality, functionality and design. We hope you thoroughly enjoy using the Braun Silk-épil X'elle Easy Start.
In the following we would like to familiarise you with the appliance and provide some useful information about epilation. Please read the use instructions carefully and thoroughly before using the appliance.
Braun Silk-épil X'elle has been designed to make the removal of unwanted hair as efficient, gentle and easy as possible. Its proven epilation system removes hair at the root, leaving your skin smooth for weeks. As the hair that re-grows is fine and soft, there will be no more stubble.
The new epilation head ⓐ with X'pert-épil system features 40 tweezers that are uniquely arranged to remove more hair in a single stroke, for unprecedented efficiency. The SoftLift™ tips integrated in the epilation head make sure that even short hairs (0.5 mm) and flat lying hairs are removed thoroughly at the root. It comes with two different clips:
①a The massaging rollers clip makes the epilation ultra gentle. Its pulsating movement stimulates and relaxes the skin to offset the pulling sensation.
⑯ The EfficiencyPro clip provides a thorough epilation that is now even faster. It ensures maximum skin contact at the optimum usage position thus enabling more effective hair removal.
The SmartLight incorporated in the switch reproduces an almost daylight condition, thus revealing even the finest hair and giving you a better control for improved epilation efficiency.
If you have not used an epilator before, or if you have not epilated for a longer period of time, it may take a short while for your skin to adapt to epilation. The discomfort experienced at first is considerably reduced with repeated use as the number of hair to be removed decreases over time and as the skin adjusts to the process.
The Braun Silk-épil X'elle Easy Start has been specially designed to make your start in epilation easy as it gently helps your skin in the adjustment phase.
- The starter epilation head ② has been developed especially for the first few epilations, when skin is not yet used to the process and also for sensitive skin. Compared to the standard epilation head it has fewer tweezers that are further apart, pulling out less hair simultaneously. This makes epilation much gentler and helps your skin adjust to the process, but will take a bit longer than with the standard epilation head.
The cooling application provides additional help to reduce possible skin irritation after epilation and will also leave the skin feeling cool and fresh.
Warning
- Keep the appliance dry.
- Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.
- When switched on, the appliance must never come in contact with hair on your head, eyelashes, ribbons, etc. to prevent any danger of injury as well as to prevent blockage or damage to the appliance.
- Before use, check whether your voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the transformer. Always use the country-specific 12 V transformer plug supplied with this product.
Silk-épil is designed to epilate hair on legs, but use tests monitored by dermatologists have confirmed that you can also safely epilate the underarm and the bikini line.
All methods of hair removal at the root can lead to in-growing hair and irritation (e.g. itching, discomfort and reddening of the skin) depending on the condition of the skin and hair.
This is a normal reaction and should quickly disappear, but may be stronger when you are removing hair at the root for the first few times or if you have sensitive skin.
Using the cooling application will help to prevent irritation.
If, after 36 hours, the skin still shows irritation, we recommend that you contact your physician.
In general, the skin reaction and the sensation of pain tend to diminish considerably with the repeated use of Silk-épil.
In some cases inflammation of the skin could occur when bacteria penetrate the skin (e.g. when sliding the appliance over the skin). Thorough cleaning of the epilation head before each use will minimise the risk of infection.
If you have any doubts about using this appliance, please consult your physician. In the following cases, this appliance should only be used after prior consultation with a physician:
- eczema, wounds, inflamed skin reactions such as folliculitis (purulent hair follicles) and varicose veins
- around moles
- reduced immunity of the skin, e.g. diabetes mellitus, during pregnancy, Raynaud's disease – haemophilia or immune deficiency.
Some useful tips
Epilation is easier and more comfortable when the hair is at the optimum length of 2–5 mm (0.08–0.2 in.). If hairs are longer, we recommend that you shave first and epilate the shorter re-growing hairs after 1 or 2 weeks.
When epilating for the first time, it is advisable to epilate in the evening, so that any possible reddening can disappear overnight. To relax the skin we recommend applying a moisture cream after epilation.
Fine hair which re-grows might not grow up to the skin surface. The regular use of massage sponges (e.g. after showering) or exfoliation peelings helps to prevent in-growing hair as the gentle scrubbing action removes the upper skin layer and fine hair can get through to the skin surface.
It is a fact that hair re-growth will be reduced by 50 % if you remove hairs from the root regularly at least every 4 weeks using your Silk-épil.
A Description (see page 4)
①a Massaging rollers clip ①b EfficiencyPro clip ②a Epilation head with X'pert-épil system ②b Starter epilation head ③ Release buttons ④ Switch with incorporated SmartLight ⑤ Socket for cord connector ⑥ Cord connector ⑦ 12 V transformer plug Cooling application: ⑧a Gel pack ⑧b Cooling glove
B Before starting off
Preparing your skin
Your skin must be dry and free from grease or cream.
Optional skin cooling: For the first few epilations or if you have sensitive skin you can use the cooling application, recommended by dermatologists to help reduce possible skin irritation.
- Ensure that the gel pack has been in the deep freezer (***) for at least 2 hours (for convenience you can store the gel pack in the freezer).
- Insert the gel pack underneath the glove's transparent foil. Use only with glove.
- Put transparent (cool) side of the glove on your leg.
- Start cooling for approx. 1/2 minute, longer if needed.
- Epilate the cooled skin area immediately as described in section «C».
- Repeat cooling and epilating until completion.
- While epilating, please ensure your skin is dry.
Important: Apply cooling glove to the same area for no longer than 2 minutes. Keep away from sunlight. Do not use gel pack when damaged. Dispose of in household waste. Do not use if you are hypersensitive, allergic to the cold, or if your skin suffers from sensory disturbances, when suffering from cardiac diseases or arterial circulatory disorders.
Preparing the appliance
- Before starting off, thoroughly clean the epilation head you want to use (2a or 2b).
- To remove the epilation head, press the release buttons ③ on the left and right and pull it off.
- Click the desired head into place:
- Choose the starter epilation head ②b if you are epilating for the first time or if you have very sensitive skin.
- Once your skin is used to epilation, you may switch to the standard epilation head ②a, which allows more efficient and faster epilation thanks to its greater number of tweezers.
Plug the cord connector ⑥ into the socket ⑤ and plug the transformer plug ⑦ into an electrical outlet.
C How to epilate
1. Make sure one of the clips ①a or ①b is attached to the epilation head. To turn on the appliance, slide switch ④ to the “optimal” setting. For reduced speed, choose the “soft” setting. The SmartLight illuminates as long as the appliance is switched on.
2. Rub your skin to lift short hairs.
For optimum performance, hold the appliance at a right angle (90°) against your skin. Guide it in a slow, continuous movement without pressure against the hair growth, in the direction of the switch.
As hair can grow in different directions, it may also be helpful to guide the appliance in different directions to achieve optimum results.
Both rollers of the massaging rollers clip ①b should always be kept in contact with the skin, allowing the pulsating movements to stimulate and relax the skin for a gentler epilation.
If you are used to epilation and look for a faster way to efficiently remove hair, attach the EfficiencyPro clip ①b. It allows maximum skin contact and ensures an optimum usage position.
3. Leg epilation
Epilate your legs from the lower leg in an upward direction. When epilating behind the knee, keep the leg stretched out straight.
4. Underarm and bikini line epilation
Please be aware that especially at the beginning these areas are particularly sensitive to pain. With repeated usage the pain sensation will diminish. For more comfort, ensure that the hair is at the optimum length of 2–5 mm. Before epilating, thoroughly clean the respective area to remove residues (like deodorant). Then carefully dab dry with a towel. When epilating the underarm, keep your arm raised up so that the skin is stretched and guide the appliance in different directions.
As skin may be more sensitive directly after epilation, avoid using irritating substances such as deodorants with alcohol.
Cleaning the epilation heads
5 After epilating, unplug the appliance and clean the epilation head. First remove the clip used (1a or 1b) and clean it with the brush.
6 To clean the tweezer element, use the cleaning brush dipped into alcohol. Clean the tweezers with the brush from the rear side of the epilator head while turning the barrel manually.
7 Remove the epilation head by pressing the release buttons ③ on the left and right and pull it off. Give the top of the housing a quick clean with the brush. Place the epilation head and your preferred clip (1a) or (1b) back on the housing.
Subject to change without notice.
This product conforms to the European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage 73/23/EEC.
At the end of the product's useful life, please dispose of it at appropriate collection points provided in your country.
A Description (cf. page 4)
We grant 2 years guarantee on the product commencing on the date of purchase. Within the guarantee period we will eliminate, free of charge, any defects in the appliance resulting from faults in materials or workmanship, either by repairing or replacing the complete appliance as we may choose.
This guarantee extends to every country where this appliance is supplied by Braun or its appointed distributor.
This guarantee does not cover: damage due to improper use, normal wear or use as well as defects that have a negligible effect on the value or operation of the appliance. The guarantee becomes void if repairs are undertaken by unauthorised persons and if original Braun parts are not used.
To obtain service within the guarantee period, hand in or send the complete appliance with your sales receipt to an authorised Braun Customer Service Centre.
For UK only:
This guarantee in no way affects your rights under statutory law.
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