Silkepil SoftPerfection Easy Start 3240 - Epilator BRAUN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Silkepil SoftPerfection Easy Start 3240 BRAUN

90° 5318447_3240_NA_P5 Seite 1 Montag, 10. November 2003 1:40 136 English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using your Silk·épil SoftPerfection hair remover. DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. Do not reach for an appliance

that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately.

2. Do not use while bathing or in a

3. Do not place or store appliance

where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

4. Always unplug this appliance

from the electrical outlet immediately after using.

5. Unplug this appliance before

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

5318447_3240_NA_6-24 Seite 6 Dienstag, 11. November 2003 12:28 127 WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1. Do not allow this appliance to be

used by, on or near children or invalids.

2. Use this appliance only for its

intended use as described in the manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

3. Never operate this appliance

if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to a service center for examination and repair.

4. Keep the cord away from heated

6. Do not use outdoors or operate

where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

7. Always attach plug to appliance

power supply provided with your Silk·épil SoftPerfection. 5318447_3240_NA_6-24 Seite 7 Dienstag, 11. November 2003 12:28 128 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 SoftPerfection has been designed to make the removal of un- wanted hair as efficient, gentle and easy as possible. Its proven epilation system removes your hair at the root, leaving your skin smooth for weeks.

• The high-precision standard epilation head B with its innovative SoftLift™ tips and the unique arrangement of tweezers provides an extra close epilation for per- fectly smooth skin, allowing the removal of hairs as short as 0.5 mm as well as flatlying hairs. As the hair that re-grows is fine and soft, there will be no more stubble.

• The 4-way moving pain softener

makes the epilation ultra gentle. With its pulsating movement it stimulates and relaxes the skin to offset the pulling sensation. 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 SoftPerfection 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 b 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 the process much gentler and helps your skin adjust to epilation, but will take a bit longer than with the standard epilation head. Important

• This appliance must never be used near water (e.g. a filled wash basin, bathtub or shower).

• Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

• When switched on, the appliance must never come in contact 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 ap- pliance.

• 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 the product. General information on epilation Silk·épil is designed to remove hair on legs, but it can also be used on all sensi- tive areas like forearms, the underarm or the bikini line. All methods of hair removal at the root can lead to in-growing hair and irritation (e.g. itching, discomfort or 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 irri- tation, we recommend that you contact your physician. In general, the skin reaction and the sen- sation of pain tend to diminish consider- ably with the repeated use of Silk·épil. 5318447_3240_NA_6-24 Seite 8 Dienstag, 11. November 2003 12:28 129 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 mini- mise 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 consul- tation 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 optimal length of 2–5 mm (0.08–0.2 in.). If hairs are longer, we recommend to pre-cut to this length. When epilating for the first time, it is advis- able to epilate in the evening, so that any possible reddening can disappear over- night. 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. Description (see page 4) 1 4-way moving pain softener B Standard epilation head b Starter epilation head with reduced number of tweezers 3 Release buttons 4 Switch 5 Socket for cord connector 6 Cord connector 7 12 V transformer plug Before starting off

• Your skin must be dry and free from grease or cream.

• Before starting off, thoroughly clean the epilation head you want to use ( B or b).

• 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 b 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 B which allows a more efficient and faster epilation thanks to its greater number of tweezers.

Make sure that the 4-way moving pain softener

• Plug the cord connector 6 into the socket 5 and plug the transformer plug 7 into an electrical outlet. How to epilate 1 To turn on the appliance, slide switch 4 to setting «2» («2» = normal speed, «1» = reduced speed). 2 Rub your skin to lift short hairs. For optimum performance hold the ap- 5318447_3240_NA_6-24 Seite 9 Dienstag, 11. November 2003 12:28 1210 pliance 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. The SoftLift™ tips will make sure that even flat-lying hair is lifted and removed thoroughly at the root. 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 4-way moving pain softener 1 should always be kept in contact with the skin, allowing the pulsating movements to stimulate and relax the skin for a gentler epilation. 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 Use tests monitored by dermatolo- gists have revealed that you can also epilate the underarm and the bikini line. Please be aware that these areas are particularly sensitive to pain. With repeated usage the pain sensation will diminish. Before epilating, thoroughly clean the respective area to remove residue (like deodorant). Then carefully dab dry with a towel. When epilating the underarm, keep your arm raised up and guide the appliance in different directions. Cleaning the epilation heads 5 After epilating, unplug the appliance and clean the epilation head used: First take off the 4-way moving pain softener 1 and brush out the rollers. 6 Thoroughly clean the tweezer element with the cleaning brush and also with alcohol. While cleaning, you can turn the tweezer element manually. To remove the epilation head, press the release buttons 3 on the left and right and pull it off. 7 Give the top of the housing a quick clean with the brush. Place the epilation head and the 4-way moving pain softener back on the housing. Subject to change without notice. 5318447_3240_NA_6-24 Seite 10 Dienstag, 11. November 2003 12:28 1211

Braun Silk·épil SoftPerfection 3240 1 year limited warranty Braun warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. If the product exhibits such a defect, Braun will, at its option, either repair or replace it for the consumer without charge, provided the consumer:

Return the Silk·épil product, postpaid and insured, indicating the reasons for returning it to: Shaver Service Department, Braun U.S. Div., The Gillette Co., 400 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, MA 01801-3376, or one of its authorized service centers.

2. Submits proof of date of original purchase.

This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, dirt, water, tampering, unreasonable use, servicing performed or attempted by unauthorized service agencies or failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO 1 YEAR FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT WILL BRAUN INC. BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state. 5318447_3240_NA_6-24 Seite 11 Dienstag, 11. November 2003 12:28 1212

Braun Silk·épil SoftPerfection 3240 Guarantee for all Braun Hair Removers In the event a Braun Silk·épil fails to function within 1 year from date of purchase, because of defects in material or workmanship, and the consumer returns the unit to an authorized service center, Braun Canada, will, at its option, either repair or replace the unit without additional charge to the consumer. This guarantee does not cover any product, which has been damaged by dropping, tampering, wrong current, servicing performed or attempted by unauthorized service agencies, misuse or abuse. Exclusion of Warranties: The foregoing warranty is the sole warranty offered by Braun Canada hereby disclaims any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. In no event will Braun Canada be responsible for consequential damages resulting from the use of this product. 5318447_3240_NA_6-24 Seite 12 Dienstag, 11. November 2003 12:28 1213 Français IMPORTANTES CONSIGNES

R.F.C. GMA 940301 MV7 /

R.F.C. GDI 930 706 NZ1