EPL 5542 - Epilator AEG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EPL 5542 AEG

General Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into

operation and keep the instructions including the warranty, the receipt and,

if possible, the box with the internal packing. If you give this device to other

people, please also pass on the operating instructions.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged

purpose. This appliance is not  t for commercial use.

• The mains adapter is only suitable for use in dry rooms.

• Please check whether the output current and voltage and the polarity of

the mains adapter is the same as the information stated on the connected

• Do not touch the connected mains adapter with wet hands!

• Turn the device o when you are not using it, attaching accessories, clea-

ning it or in the case of a malfunction.

• The device and the mains lead have to be checked regularly for signs of

damage. If damage is found the device must not be used.

• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always contact an aut-

horized technician. To avoid the exposure to danger, always have a faulty

cable be replaced only by the manufacturer, by our customer service or by

a quali ed person and with a cable of the same type.

• Use only original spare parts.

• Pay careful attention to the following “Special Safety Instructions“.

Children and Frail Individuals

• In order to ensure your children‘s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic

bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.

Caution! Do not allow small children to play with the foil as there is a

danger of su ocation!

• This device is not intended to be used by individuals (including children)

who have restricted physical, sensory or mental abilities and/or insu cient

knowledge and/or experience, unless they are supervised by an individual

who is responsible for their safety or have received instructions on how to

• Children should be supervised at all times in order to ensure that they do

not play with the device.

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Symbols in these Instructions for Use

Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to

comply with these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possible injury risks.

CAUTION: This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other objects.

쫵 NOTE: This highlights tips and information.

Special safety instructions for this device

CAUTION: BLOCKADE Keep clothing and laces at a safe distance in order not to damage the device.

WARNING: DANGER OF INJURY!

• When it is switched on, do not let the device come into contact with

areas such as the eyebrows, eyelashes or the hair of the scalp.

• Please do not use the device in the vicinity of water if the mains adapter

is connected (e.g. bathtubs, sinks or other containers  lled with water).

• Please keep the device dry.

• Charge the device up in a cool, dry place. Under no circumstances should

it be charged up at temperatures above 40°C.

• Never use any adapter other than that supplied with the machine.

Overview of the Components

1 Epilation head 4 Connection for the mains adapter

2 Unlock buttons 5 Mains adapter plug

3 O /1/2 switch 6 Mains adapter (charger)

Accessories, some not shown

Cleaning brush Protective cap

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Instructions for Charging up the Device

Before the device is used for the  rst time it should be charged up once for

• Turn the device o .

• Connect the mains adapter plug to the socket on the device.

• Insert the mains adapter to a 230 V/50 Hz power socket.

• The maximum length of the subsequent charge cycles is approximately

쫵 NOTE: Operation from the mains is not possible.

After the device has been charged up for 12 hours you should always

remove the plug from the mains socket.

Information on Epilation

This product has been developed to carefully and thoroughly remove un-

wanted hair. The hair is removed by its roots and the skin remains smooth for

several weeks. As the hairs that subsequently grow are soft and delicate, there

This epilator has been developed for removing hair on the legs, but can also be

used in other regions of the body.

If hairs are removed by the roots it is possible that the hairs which subse-

quently grow will grow into the skin. This leads to irritation such as reddening,

burning or itching. These are normal reactions which mostly disappear again

During initial epilation these symptoms may be more severe. If you have

sensitive skin anyway - or if these skin reactions last more than 36 hours - you

should ask your doctor for advice.

As a rule the skin reactions and the pain sensations are considerably diminished

after the device has been used several times.

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For reasons of hygiene the device should be used by one individual only. Bacte-

ria which penetrate the skin may result in in ammation. For this reason you

should clean the epilation head thoroughly each time before use. This largely

reduces the danger of infections.

In which cases is medical advice required?

Do you have any doubts concerning whether you should use this device? In

the following cases you should consult your doctor: if you su er from eczema,

cuts, in amed skin reactions such as folliculitis (purulent hair follicles) and

varicose veins; in the area of moles, if you have an impaired immune system of

the skin (as can occur with diabetes), during pregnancy, if you have Raynaud‘s

syndrome, if you are a haemophiliac or have an impaired immune system.

• The ideal hair length for epilation is 2 to 5 mm. We recommend that the

hairs be shortened to this length beforehand.

• The  rst use of this device may result in reddening of the skin. It is best

to epilate in the evening in order that the skin can recover overnight.

Moisture creams may also help.

• Thin hairs can grow into the skin. Body peeling removes the top layer of

the skin so that  ne hairs can reach the surface.

How to Perform Epilation

• First charge up the battery.

• Clean the epilation head every time before use.

• Your skin must be dry and free of grease.

• Use the switch to select level «1» (normal speed) or «2» (increased speed).

• Use your free hand to make the skin taut so that the hairs stand on end.

In order to ensure optimum epilation, hold the device at right angles (90°) to

the skin and move it without pressure with the side on which the switch is

located against the direction in which the hair grows.

Epilation of the Legs

Epilate from the bottom to the top. When you remove hairs from the hollow of

the knee, the leg must always be kept straight.

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Epilation of the Armpits and Bikini Line

These areas are particularly sensitive. With repeated use the sense of pain will

• Clean the area which you would like to epilate thoroughly beforehand and

• When performing epilation in the area of your armpits you should stretch

your arm upwards and move the device in various directions.

• Turn the device o after use and replace the protective cap.

Turn the device o and remove the mains plug if it is still in the socket. Clean

the epilation head after use every time.

• In order to remove the epilation head, press the unlock buttons on the

right and left and pull the head upwards.

Brush out the tweezer barrel thoroughly. We also recommend cleaning the

barrel with a disinfectant. The tweezer barrel can be further rotated by hand.

Wipe o the housing of the mains adapter and the epilator with a dry cloth.

쫵 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The epilation head can only be reattached in one position.

Battery charging time: approx. 12 hours

This device has been tested according to all relevant current CE guidelines,

such as electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage directives, and has been

constructed in accordance with the latest safety regulations.

Subject to technical changes without prior notice!

Environmental Protection

When you wish to dispose of the device, please do not put it in the

standard domestic waste. Instead you should take it to an o cial

collection point for recycling. In this way you help to protect the

garanzia • 24 months guarantee according to guarantee declaration