Gold & Caress PN172 - Epilator SPORT-ELEC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Gold & Caress PN172 SPORT-ELEC

NSTRUCTION BOOKLET Before using your Gold&Caress, please read all these instructions

arefully and completely. Do not store or use your Gold&Caress where it can fall into a tub or sink of water. Do not reach for your unit if it has fallen into water - immediately unplug it.

t is recommended to use the appliance on an electrical installation which uses a differential, with a nominal current loss not over 30m A. The Gold&Caress will help you obtain and maintain silky smooth skin with its new, super-gentle and pain reduction technology. Pain reduction technology was designed to help eliminate pain that is normally associated with removing hair from the root. The Gold&Caress, incorporating over 10 years of development and know-how, takes epilating to new levels of efficiency and comfort that you can use at home or while travelling. With its curved, ergonomic shape and 36 gold plated tweezers that fit the contours of your body, it quickly and effectively removes hair as short as 0.25mm in length, so you can use the Gold&Caress the day after shaving. The Gold&Caress can be used without the adapter, after being initially charged for 16 hours, or after being plugged in to an electrical outlet. CAUTION : When travelling overseas, before plugging into an electrical outlet, make sure that the adaptor is appropriate for the local voltage.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

The Gold&Caress can be used either as a cordless rechargeable unit or by plugging it into an electrical outlet. Before using the Gold&Caress for the first time as a rechargeable unit, you need to charge the battery for 16 hours. After the initial charging you will only need to recharge your unit after every few sessions for 4-6 hours. To extend the lifetime of your unit we recommend that you fully drain, let the battery ware out, every six months. For best results : take a warm bath or shower, to open up your pores, and use the loofa sponge, enclosed, in small circles to exfoliate and remove dead skin from the area you wish to remove hair. You can use the loofa with any bath/shower gel or bar soap. Doing this before you use your Gold&Caress will cleanse and make your skin pliable, so removing hair will be less uncomfortable.

1 - Use your Gold&Caress in a location that has a comfortable

temperature to avoid perspiration.

2 - Make sure that the areas you wish to remove hair from are clean, dry

and free from moisturing cream or oil.

3 - If your unit is not charged, insert the adapter plug into the bottom of the

unit and plug your adapter into an electrical outlet.

4 - Remove the protective cap, by gently pulling, from your Gold&Caress.

5 - Turn your unit to the desired speed, low is recommended for fine hair and

high is recommended for coarse hair.

6 - Position your Gold&Caress so that the gold discs are upright, the Sportelec

logo should be facing away from you.

7 - To minimize discomfort, hold the skin taut surrounding the area you are

8 - Gently glide the Gold&Caress in short, quick, brush like or sweeping

strokes in the opposite direction of the hair growth.

9 - Note : for your protection your Gold&Caress may slow down, or stop

operating completely if it is pressed too hard against the skin.

10 - Before removing hair from the bikini line and underarms it is important

o use the loofa sponge in a warm shower or bath to remove dead skin and prevent ingrown hairs. If it has been an extended amount of time since you

ave removed hair from your bikini line and underarms, trim the hair with

scissor or trimmer. Make sure to hold your skin taut with one hand while removing hair.

1 - The Gold&Caress is only intended to remove single hairs from the upper

lip and chin. Hold area taut and use a small brushing motion. Do not use like an electric shaver on your entire face!

12 - Repeat within each area until all unwanted hair is removed. The time

required to remove unwanted hair depends on the users hair type. After several months of continuous use, the hair may begin to grow in sparser and finer.

13 - After each use clean your Gold&Caress.

CLEANING Regular cleaning and good maintenance ensures optimum results and will extend the lifetime of your Gold&Caress.

1 - Before cleaning, make sure to turn off your unit and if you have it plugged

in, unplug it from the electrical outlet.

2 - Remove the disc cover, where it says Sportelec, by pressing the

release button, on the side, and pulling the cover up.

3 - Using the brush, enclosed, remove hair on all sides of the discs.

4 - Replace the disc cover by gently pressing until you hear it click into place.

5 - Put the protective cap on to safeguard the tweezers.

Sanitizing : To sanitize the gold plated tweezers, use-rubbing alcohol on the tip of the tweezers with a cotton swab that has been squeezed dry. Note : make sure that the cotton swab is not soaked with alcohol. IMPORTANT - Use the Gold&Caress only for purposes described in this instruction book. - Only use your Gold&Caress with the adapter supplied with the unit. - Do not wrap the cord of your adapter around the unit. - Always unplug your Gold&Caress when it is not in use and before clean- ing it. - Keep the protective cap on your unit when it is not in use. Attention : - Warning - to reduce the risk of burns, fires or electric shock, never leave your Gold&Caress unattended when plugged in. - Do not use your Gold&Caress while bathing or in the shower. - This appliance is not to be used on, by or near children. - Do not use the Gold&Caress if you have varicose veins, blemishes or when your skin is irritated. Consult with your health care provider prior to use. - If you have a pacemaker consult with your physician prior to use. - Using an epilator may cause redness or irritation of the skin. This is a normal reaction that will quickly disappear. If any irritation remains for more than 3 days, consult your physician. - Regular skin massaging with a massaging glove or loofa, enclosed, can prevent ingrown hairs. - To prevent accidents - when your gently Gold&Caress is in use, keep it away from the hair on your head, your eyebrows, eyelashes as well as clothes, brushes wires, cords, etc.

: The first time you use the Gold&Caress you might feel a prickling sen- sation. This feeling is due to the fact that you are removing hair from the root. After several uses, the tweezing becomes more comfortable even for those with sensitive skin. Q : How should I hold the Gold&Caress ?

: To minimize discomfort, hold the skin surrounding the area you are removing hair from taut. Gently glide, you do not need to apply pressure, the Gold&Caress in short, quick, brush like or sweeping strokes in the oppo- site direction of hair growth. Note : for your protection, your Gold&Caress may slow down, or stop oper- ating completely if it is pressed too hard against the skin. Q : Do I have to use my Gold&Caress with the adapter ? A : No. Since you have the rechargeable Gold&Caress you can use it with the adapter plugged into an electrical outlet or you can charge your unit and use it without the cord. Q : How long should I charge my Gold&Caress if I want to use it without the cord ? A : Initially, you need to charge your unit for 16 hours, like you would a cell phone. Once your unit has been charged, you will be able to recharge it for 4-6 hours. To extend the lifetime of your unit we recommend that you fully drain, let the battery ware out, every six months. Q : Can I use the Gold&Caress on my upper lip ? A : Yes. The Gold&Caress is perfect for removing individual hairs from the upper lip. Important : hold your upper lip taut and use short brushing strokes to remove individual hairs from your upper lip. Q : Can I use the Gold&Caress anywhere on my face ? A : No. The Gold&Caress is only intended to remove individual hairs from the upper lip and chin area. When removing hair from your upper lip and chin, hold your skin taut and use short brushing motions. Do not use the Gold&Caress like you would an electric shaver. Q : Can I use the Gold&Caress on my bikini line and underarms ? A : Yes. Before removing hair from the bikini line or underarms it is impor- tant to use the loofa sponge, enclosed, in a warm shower or bath to remove dead skin and prevent ingrown hairs. Since these areas can be sensitive, it is important to hold the skin taut. Q : Will my hair grow back as fast as it does when I shave ? A : No. With shaving you are cutting the hair at the surface, so hair grows back quickly. When you use the Gold&Caress it removes hair from the root

o it takes longer, up to 4-6 weeks, to grow back. With repeated use your hair may grow back lighter and thinner.

: What if my skin becomes red after using the Gold&Caress ? A : whenever you remove hair from the root your skin may become red and

rritated. To sooth irritation you can use lotion with aloe vera or antibiotic ointment. Q : What can I do for ingrown hairs ? A : We recommend using a loofa or an exfoliation cream in the shower or bath to soften the skin and any ingrown hairs, enabling the Gold&Caress to remove the hair from the root. Q : I have varicose veins, can I use the Gold&Caress ? A : Regarding any medical issues or questions, we strongly advise you to con- sult your health care physician prior to use. Q : Why is the Gold&Caress curved ? A : Because your body is curved. The tweezing head is curved to gently and effectively glide along the contours of your body. Q : Can I use this unit without the cord ? A : Yes. The Gold&Caress can be used without the adapter cord once it has been charged. Q : Do I have to clean the Gold&Caress ? A : Yes. We recommend that you clean your unit after each use. Before clean- ing make sure to turn off your unit and if it is plugged in, unplug it from the electrical outlet. Remove the disc cover, where it says Sport-Elec, by press- ing the release button and pulling the cover up. Using the brush, enclosed, remove hair on all sides of the discs. Replace the discs cover by gently pressing until you hear it click into place. Q : Should I let someone else use my Gold&Caress ? A : No. For sanitary reasons, the Gold&Caress is only recommended to be used by one person.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

For ultimate results take a warm bath or shower and use the loofa, enclosed, in small circles to remove dead skin and open pores. Doing this before you use your Gold&Caress will help to make the hair removal process more comfortable. Remove all contents from Packaging : 1.Gold&Caress 4.Cleaning brush 2.Adaptor 5.Pouch 3.Loofah Insert plug into base of unit. Place the adaptor into socket.GB The red indicator lights, when it is plugged into an electric out- let. Note:charge 16 hours when charging for the first time After charging for 16 hours, remove the plug from the base of unit. Note:the unit can also be used with the plug connected to the unit when it is not fully charged. Remove the plastic cover...The unit has 2 speed settings : -low speed for fine hair -high speed for coarse hair. The vibrating agents on the side help to eliminate discomfort. Hold the unit in your palm, At a 90° angle,so the Sport-Elec logo is facing away from you. You do not need to apply pressure,just touch the surface of the skin. Use short,quick,brush like or sweeping motions in the direction of hair growth. Make sure to hold the skin taut surrounding the area you are removing hair from. Keep your leg extended when removing hair from behind the knees. May be used for the bikini area. Hold the skin taut with one hand. 12GB Can be used to remove individual hairs from the upper lip and chin area. May be used to remove hair from underarms. Extend your arms so the skin is held taut. To clean: remove the cover of the unit by gently pressing on the blue button on the side of the unit. Gently brush the tweezer heads to remove any hair. Replace the cover. Note : this unit does not require any sanitizing. Contains nickel-cadmium battery. Battery must be recycled or dis- posed properly. Norms : CE(89/336/CEE)CEM RoHS (2002/95/EC) : The product is made with friendly environmentally materials. Recommendations: When disposing of your product at end of life cycle, please comply with national regulations. Please dispose the device in allocation provided for this purpose in order to ensure safe and environmentally-friendly destruction.