Silkepil 5 5780 - Epilator BRAUN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Silkepil 5 5780 BRAUN

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Stapled booklet, 120 x 170 mm, 108 pages (incl. 8 pages cover), 1/1c = black

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(Jebsen Consumer Service

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1b only with model 5780 5

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Our products are engineered to meet the

highest standards of quality, functionality

and design. We hope you thoroughly

enjoy using your Braun Silk·épil 5.

Please read the use instructions carefully

and completely before using the appli-

ance and keep them for future reference.

Braun Silk·épil 5 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.

For hygienic reasons, do not

share this appliance with

This appliance is provided

with a special cord set with an

integrated Safety Extra Low

Voltage power supply. Do not

exchange or manipulate any

part of it. Otherwise there is

risk of electric shock. For

electric specifications, please

see printing on the special

This appliance is suitable

for cleaning under run-

Warning: Detach the appli-

ance from the power supply

before cleaning any of the

This appliance can be used

by children aged from 8 years

and above and persons with

reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities or lack of

experience and knowledge if

they have been given super-

vision or instruction concern-

ing the safe use of the appli-

ance and understand the

hazards involved. Children

should not play with the appli-

ance. Cleaning and user main-

tenance should not be made

When switched on, the appli-

ance must never come in con-

tact with the hair on your head,

eyelashes, ribbons, etc. to

prevent any danger of injury

as well as to prevent blockage

or damage to the appliance.

General information on epilation

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.

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

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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,

– reduced immunity of the skin, e.g.

diabetes mellitus, during pregnancy,

Raynaud’s disease, haemophilia,

candida or immune deficiency.

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 time

for your skin to adapt to epilation. The

discomfort experienced in the beginning

will decrease considerably with repeated

use as the skin adapts to the process.

Epilation is easier and more comfortable

when the hair is at the optimum length of

2-5 mm. If hairs are longer, we recom-

mend that you first shave (see section B)

and epilate the shorter, re-growing hairs

When epilating for the first time, it is

advisable to epilate in the evening, so

that any possible reddening can disap-

pear overnight. To relax the skin we

recommend applying a moisture cream

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.

1a High-frequency massaging rollers

1b Skin contact cap (not with all models)

2 Epilation head with tweezer element

7 Sensitive area cap (only with model

8 Facial cap (only with model 5780)

9 Shaver head attachment with

10 Cooling glove/Gel pack

• Your skin must be dry and free from

• Before use, always make sure that the

epilation head (2) is clean and provided

• To change caps, press their lateral ribs

• To change heads, press the release

Cooling glove for optional skin

For the first few epilations or if you have

sensitive skin, you can use the cooling

glove (10), recommended by derma-

tologists to help reduce possible skin

• Ensure that the gel pack has been in

the deep freezer (***) for at least

2 hours (for convenience you can store

the gel packs in the freezer).

• Put transparent (cool) side of the glove

• Start cooling for approximately

30 seconds, longer if needed.

• Epilate the cooled skin area immedi-

ately as described below.

• Repeat cooling and epilating until

• While epilating, please ensure your

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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 disturb-

ances, when suffering from cardiac

diseases or arterial circulatory disorders.

The epilation head (2) features Close-

Grip Technology to ensure extra effi-

ciency especially with short hairs: The

40 tweezers always keep close contact

to the skin to remove hairs as short as

grain of sand (0.5 mm). The pivoting

head perfectly adapts to the body

contours for maximum thoroughness.

The high-frequency massaging rollers

(1a) stimulate your skin effectively for an

extra gentle epilation.

1 How to operate the appliance

Turn the on/off switch (4) to operate

Turn to position «I» = extra gentle

Turn to position «II» = extra efficient

As long as the appliance is switched

on, the light (3) illuminates the area

to be epilated. This gives you a better

control for improved epilation efficiency.

2 How to guide the appliance

• Always stretch your skin when

• Always make sure that the epilation

area is in close contact with your

• The pivoting head automatically

adapts to the contours of your skin.

• Guide the appliance 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 optimal results. The pulsat-

ing movements of the massaging

rollers stimulate and relax the skin

for a gentler epilation.

• If you are used to the sensation of

epilation, you may replace the

massage cap with the skin contact

cap (1b) which provides a closer

skin contact and an improved

adaptation to all body areas.

Epilate your legs from the lower leg in

an upward direction. When epilating

behind the knee, keep the leg stretched

4 Underarm and bikini line epilation

For this specific application, the sensi-

tive area cap (7) has been developed

as an optional attachment to be placed

on the epilation head (2).

Please be aware that especially at the

beginning, these areas are particularly

sensitive to pain. Therefore, we recom-

mend you start with switch setting «I».

With repeated usage the pain sensa-

tion will diminish. 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.

Place the facial cap (8) onto the

epilation head (2) and your Silk·épil is

perfectly suited for conveniently

removing any unwanted hair from the

face or other sensitive areas.

Prior to epilation, we recommend

cleaning the skin with alcohol to pro-

mote good hygiene. When epilating the

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face, stretch the skin with one hand

and slowly guide the epilator with your

other hand in the direction of the switch.

6 Cleaning the epilation head

Before cleaning, unplug the appliance.

Regular cleaning ensures better per-

Remove the cap (1) and brush it out.

Thoroughly clean the tweezers from

the rear side of the epilator head with

the brush dipped into alcohol. While

doing so, turn the tweezer element

manually. This cleaning method

ensures best hygienic conditions for

b Cleaning under running water:

Remove the cap. Hold the appliance

with the epilation head under running

Then press the release button (5) to

remove the epilation head (2).

Thoroughly shake both, the epilation

head and the appliance to make sure

that remaining water can drip out.

Leave both parts to dry. Before reat-

taching, make sure that they are com-

B How to use the shaver head

The shaver head (9) is designed for a fast

and close shave of legs, underarms and

bikini line, contour trimming and cutting

hair to 5 mm length. With the shaver head

attached, use the appliance only on dry

skin and with speed setting «II».

a Shaving: select « ».

c Trimming hair to 5 mm length: select

« » and put on the trimmer cap (I).

d Cleaning: Do not clean the shaver foil

(II) with the brush as this may damage

e The shaving parts need to be

lubricated regularly every 3 months.

f Replace the foil frame (II) and cutter

block (III) when you notice a reduced

shaving performance. Replacements

parts can be obtained from your

retailer or Braun Customer Service

Centres or via www.service.braun.com.

Do not shave with a damaged foil.

This product contains batteries

and recyclable electronic waste.

To protect the environment, do

not dispose of it in the household

waste, but take it to appropriate local

Subject to change without notice

We grant a 2 year guarantee on the

product commencing on the date of

purchase. Within the guarantee period

we will eliminate any defects in the

appliance resulting from faults in

materials or workmanship, free of charge

either by repairing or replacing the

complete appliance at our discretion.

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

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 (address information available

online at www.service.braun.com).

This guarantee in no way affects your

rights under statutory law.

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