EPG - Epilator MEDISANA - Free user manual and instructions

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USER MANUAL EPG MEDISANA

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1 Protective Cap
2 Hair lifter
3 Epilating head cover
4 Epilating head
5 Lock
6 Slider switch 0 - I - II
7 Charge indicator
8 Socket for mains adaptor
9 Cleaning brush

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After Epilation Creme

1.1 Thank you very much

Thank you for your confidence in us and congratulations on your purchase!

You have acquired a MEDISANA quality product with this EPG epilator.

We recommend that you carefully read the following information on use and care of the product so that you obtain the expected results and enjoy using your MEDISANA EPG epilator for many years.

1.2 Important

Read the following safety information carefully before using the device and keep these instructions in a safe place for later use.

Note the following:

• Before connecting the device to your power supply, please ensure that the supply voltage stated on the rating plate is compatible with your mains supply.
• Only use this unit according to the intended purpose and as directed in the instructions for use.
• The device is not intended for commercial use.
• Do not use the equipment out of doors.
• Do not use the equipment in rooms in which aerosols (sprays) are used or where treatment with pure oxygen is carried out.
• Do not leave the unit unattended within the reach of children. Electrical appliances are not toys.
• In the case of a fault occurring, stop using the unit and do not attempt to repair it yourself. Consult your specialist dealer and only have repairs carried out by authorized service personnel.
• You may only clean the unit yourself.
• Only use the unit with accessories designed for this model and supplied by the manufacturer. Only use the supplied mains adapter.
• The accessories may only be removed or fitted when the unit is switched off.

Important information when using electrical appliances with a mains adaptor:

• Never touch an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug the unit from the mains outlet immediately.
• Do not place or store electrical equipment where it can fall into a bath or basin.
• You must never submerge the unit, the lead or the mains adaptor in water or hold them under running water.
• Do not use the unit if the mains cable is damaged, the unit does not work properly, if it has been dropped or dropped into water or if it has been damaged.
• Only handle the mains adaptor when your hands are dry.
• Never carry, pull or turn the unit by the mains lead and do not let the lead get tangled.
• Only unplug the mains adaptor from the outlet when the unit is switched off and no longer in use.
  • Always fit the protective cap 1 when you are not using the unit.
• Always store the unit in the storage bag supplied and store it in a dry environment.

1.3 Important recommendations concerning your health

• If you have a heart pacemaker, artificial joints or electronic implants, you must consult your doctor before using this unit.
• Persons with the following medical conditions must not use the unit unless they have consulted their doctor:
  eczema, psoriasis, bruises, swollen or inflamed skin, cracked skin or wounds, acne, herpes or other skin infections, sunburn, near moles/birthmarks, rosacea, varicose veins, inflamed veins, pregnancy, diabetes, haemophilia, immune deficiency, blood circulation problems and other illnesses. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
• Using an epilator can lead to reddened or irritated skin. This is a normal reaction which will disappear quickly. Please contact your doctor if the irritation last more than three days.
• To avoid hazardous conditions, do not leave the equipment unattended whilst it is connected to the mains.
• This unit must not be used on or by children.
• The unit must not be used for the hair on the head, eyelashes or eyebrows. Risk of injury!
• You can prevent accidents and damage to the unit by keeping the unit away from clothing, bristles, wires, cords, shoe laces, strings, threads etc. whilst it is switched on.
• Clean the unit before each use to reduce the risk of inflammation caused by bacteria.
• Only use the unit on dry, clean skin to which no lotions have been applied.
• The unit must be passed gently over the skin. Therefore, do not use it on another person and do not let another person treat you.

2.1 Items supplied and packaging

Please ensure that the package contents are complete.

These are as follows:

• 1 MEDISANA EPG epilator
- 1 cleaning brush
- 1 storage bag
• 1 operating instructions

The packaging can be reused or recycled. Please dispose properly of any packaging material no longer required. If you notice any transport damage during unpacking, please contact your dealer without delay.

WARNING

To avoid risk of suffocation, keep packaging film away from children!

2.2 General information on epilation

Epilation is not the same as shaving, but is similar to using tweezers. During epilation, the hairs are pulled out of the skin with their roots. As the hairs are removed with the roots, it takes considerably longer (3 to 4 weeks) before the hair regrows. You will also find that the regrowing hair will become finer and does not regrow as densely after several months of repeated use.

The most comfortable epilation is achieved by using an epilator. With such a unit it is possible to remove body hair as well as individual hairs in the face, under the arms, from arms and legs as well as in the bikini zone.

You can familiarise yourself with epilation by trying the unit first on an area with light hair growth (e.g. back of hand). Some reddening of the skin may occur after the first use. If this skin irritation last for more than 3 days, you should consult your doctor.

Epilation can lead to ingrowing hairs or minor skin injuries. Therefore always thoroughly clean the epilating head before each use to prevent skin inflammation.

2.3 Features of the MEDISANA EPG Epilator

The MEDISANA EPG epilator enables you to remove hair comfortably and effectively at home and away from home.

The EPG epilator is rechargeable and can therefore be operated with or without mains cable.

The unit will help you to achieve silky soft skin very quickly and gently. The new technology considerably reduces the pain which can arise when unwanted hair is pulled out. With its specially curved, ergonomically shaped epilating head 4, hairs up to 0.25 mm can be removed easily and safely. The 18 pairs of tweezer disks are gold-plated. This noble metal makes epilation even gentler and does not cause any allergic reactions. In addition, the hair lifter 2 increases the efficiency of the unit.

The epilator is designed for personal use. It should be used by only one person. This means sterilisation is not necessary. Regular cleaning is sufficient.

3.1 Getting started

! IMPORTANT

Only use the mains adapter supplied, if you use the unit as a mains operated unit.

If you want to use the unit cordlessly, i.e. without mains adapter, the battery must first be charged for 16 hours.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

1. Connect the plug of the connecting cable into the socket ⑧ at the bottom of the epilator.
2. Connect the mains adapter to the mains socket.
3. During charging, the red charge indicator ⑦ is illuminated. When charging the unit for the first time let it charge for 16 hours. The unit will then run for about 30 minutes on the battery charge.
4. Disconnect the mains adapter from the mains socket and then pull the cable out of the socket 8 on the unit.

NOTES

Charge the battery again for 8 - 16 hours when its performance falls off noticeably.

We recommend to completely discharge the unit occasionally to increase the battery life. To do this, disconnect the mains adapter from mains socket and unit. Then switch on the unit until the battery is discharged.

If the unit is not fully charged, it can be used as a mains operated unit by using the mains adapter.

3.2 Operation

1. Your skin should be clean, dry and free from creams, lotions, grease, oil and dead skin.
2. Use the unit in a place with a pleasant temperature to avoid sweating.
3. Ensure that the unit is sufficiently well charged or has been connected to the mains properly.
4. Remove protective cap ① from the unit by pulling it gently upwards.
5. The unit has two speeds: a low speed for fine hair, thin hair covering and skin above bones, such as knees and ankles, and a high speed for coarse hair, larger areas of skin and stronger hair growth. Switch on the unit by selected the speed required with the slider switch 6.
   0 : unit switched off
   I : low speed
   II : high speed

Slide the switch into the position required whilst simultaneously pressing the button integrated into the switch.

1. Check the skin is tight in the area of application. Pay particular attention to places in which there may be skin folds, e.g. extend the leg when you remove hair from the back of the knee. Stretch the skin with your free hand so that the hairs stand up or use the hair lifter ②. To do this, push the grey knob upwards with your thumb using light pressure until it engages.

2. Hold the unit in your hollow hand in such a way that it can be guided against the hair growth direction, with or without the extended hair lifter. The switch side of the unit (MEDISANA logo) should be pointing away from you during this.

3. Place the epilating head ④ at an angle of 90^ vertically on the skin so that the epilating tweezers just touch your skin. Use short, sliding strokes. Work gently; do not press the unit to the skin.

NOTE

For your protection, the MEDISANA EPG epilator may slow down or even stop completely, if you press it too firmly onto your skin.

1. Repeat this process until you are satisfied with the epilation result.

2. After use switch off the unit and disconnect the mains adapter from the socket.

3. Clean the unit before you use it again; see 4.1 Cleaning and Maintenance on p. 7.

4. Store the unit in the bag supplied when you are not using it.

3.3 Epilation tips

BEFORE USE

Epilation is easier and more comfortable if the hairs to be removed are between 2 and 5 mm long. Leg hair to be removed may be longer than 5 mm.

If the hair is longer, it is recommended to first shave the area concerned and then to epilate the regrowing shorter hairs 1 - 2 weeks later.

To prepare the skin best for epilation, you can exfoliate the skin with a luffa or massage sponge whilst bathing or showering before use of the unit.

This softens the skin, brings ingrowing hairs, if any, gently to the surface and also removes dead skin cells.

THE FACE

The unit is suitable for the removal of unwanted hairs from the face. It removes even single hairs from upper lip, chin and cheeks.

Particular care should be used on the upper lip by pulling the skin particularly tightly and pulling the upper lip slightly downwards using the fingers.

The unit must not be used on forehead, eyelashes and eyebrows.

UNDER THE ARM

The epilator can be used for gentle trimming under the arms. Carefully shorten long hair with scissors or a beard trimmer.

Stretch your arm out during epilating so that the skin is tight.

BIKINI LINE

The epilator can safely be used for trimming the bikini line. If the hair in this area is too long (normal if it has not been removed for some time), first carefully shorten it with scissors or a beard trimmer. During epilating stretch the skin tightly with your free hand and possibly extend the leg to prevent the formation of skin folds during epilating.

HOW OFTEN?

At first, carry out epilation about once a week. Hair removal at short intervals contributes to a weakening of the hair and keeps the skin smooth.

For persons with sensitive skin, weekly epilation is recommended as a matter of principle. Epilation at even shorter intervals makes the process even gentler and takes only a few minutes.

AFTER USE

To relax and soothe the skin after epilating, you may apply a moisturiser, aloe vera lotion or a disinfecting aftershave lotion.

4.1 Cleaning and maintenance

• Regular cleaning and care of the unit ensures the best results and extends the life of the unit.
• Ensure that the unit is switched off and that the mains adapter has been disconnected from the socket before cleaning the unit.
• Clean the unit with a dry soft cloth.
• Do not use any strong detergents for cleaning, e.g. scouring cream or other cleansing agents, as they may damage the surface of the unit.
• When cleaning, never immerse the unit in water and make sure that no water gets into the unit.
• Do not wrap the cable around the unit.
• Store the unit in its bag in a dry, cool place.

Cleaning of the epilating head 4

1. Remove the epilating head cover ③ by pressing on the lock ⑤ and remove the epilating head ④ by gently pressing on it with the thumb.
2. Remove all hair residue between the epilating disks (tweezer pairs) and inside the epilating head using the cleaning brush ⑨ supplied.
3. Use a few drops of cleaning alcohol and a cotton bud to remove any other residue from the tweezer pairs.

NOTE

Do not use any fluids other than alcohol to clean the unit.

1. Refit the epilating head ④ by pressing it onto the unit until it engages. Ensure that the gearwheel on the epilating head engages into the gearwheel in the unit.
2. Refit the epilating head cover ③.
3. Refit the protective cap ①

4.2

Disposal

This product must not be disposed together with the domestic waste.

All users are obliged to hand in all electrical or electronic devices, regardless of whether or not they contain toxic substances, at a municipal or commercial collection point so that they can be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner.

The unit contains rechargeable batteries (NiMH) which should be completely discharged before disposal. Please ensure that the battery is disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

Consult your municipal authority or your dealer for information about disposal.

4.3

Specifications

Name and model : MEDISANA EPG epilator

Dimensions (L x W x H) : 110 x 70 x 36 mm

Weight : approx. 150 kg

Power supply : 230 Volt\~ / 50 Hz

Battery running time : approx. 30 minutes

Tweezer pairs : 18, gold plated

Article number : 85202

EAN number : 4015588852022

In accordance with our policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to technical and design changes without notice.

5.1 Warranty and repair terms

Please contact your dealer or the service centre in case of a claim under the warranty. If you have to send in the unit, please enclose a copy of your receipt and state what the defect is.

The following warranty terms apply:

1. The warranty period for MEDISANA products is three years from date of purchase. In case of a warranty claim, the date of purchase has to be proven by means of the sales receipt or invoice.
2. Defects in material or workmanship will be removed free of charge within the warranty period.

3. Repairs under warranty do not extend the warranty period either for the unit or for the replacement parts.

4. The following is excluded under the warranty:

a. All damage which has arisen due to improper treatment, e.g. non-observance of the user instructions.
b. All damage which is due to repairs or tampering by the customer or unauthorised third parties.
c. Damage which has arisen during transport from the manufacturer to the consumer or during transport to the service centre.
d. Accessories which are subject to normal wear and tear.

1. Liability for direct or indirect consequential losses caused by the unit are excluded even if the damage to the unit is accepted as a warranty claim.

MEDISANA AG

Itterpark 7-9

D-40724 Hilden

Tel.: [phone] / 2007-60

Fax: [phone]

The service centre address is shown on the last page.

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Merci !

City Business Centre 41 St.

Olav's Court Surrey Quays

London SE16 2XB

Tel.: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

eMail: [e-mail]

Internet: www.medisana.co.uk

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MEDISANA Benelux NV

Euregiopark 18

6467 JE Kerkrade

Tel.: [phone]

MEDISANA HEALTHCARE, S.L.