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| Product type | Intense pulsed light hair removal device |
| Brand | Tefal |
| Model | Instant Soft EP9605 |
| Power supply | Power supply unit model 0754, mains voltage (check compatibility) |
| Technology | Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) |
| Number of intensity levels | 5 levels (1 to 5) |
| Lamp life | Up to 75,000 flashes |
| Skin tone sensor | Yes, built-in safety |
| Skin contact sensor | Yes, eye safety |
| Integrated UV filter | Yes, high performance |
| Application areas | Underarms, bikini line, arms, legs, back, shoulders, chest (not face, neck, nipples) |
| Compatible skin types | White to olive skin (phototypes I to V) according to chart |
| Compatible hair colors | Dark blonde, brown, black (not white, gray, red, light blonde) |
| Care and cleaning | Damp soft cloth, do not use solvents or alcohol |
| Lamp replacement | Replaceable disposable lamp, automatic stop at 75,000 flashes |
| Lamp cleaning | Dampen a lint-free cloth, clean the contact surface and filter glass |
| Repairability | Special tools, authorized service center |
| Warranty | Household use only |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C to 35 °C |
| Precautions | Do not use on tanned skin, tattoos, moles, during pregnancy/breastfeeding |
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USER MANUAL Instant Soft EP9605 TEFAL
PRECAUTIONS OF USE / STEP 1 + STEP 2
X = this appliance is not suitable for you 1-2-3-4-5 = intensity level you need to set your appliance to
STEP 1 / INTENSITY LEVEL UP TO SKIN TYPE
| SKIN TYPE > | ||||||||
| WHITE | VERY FAIR light coloured eyes | VERY FAIR dark coloured eyes | FAIR | MAT | VERY MAT | DARK | ||
| impossible to suntan sunburns at each exposure light-coloured or dark eyes | possible to get a light suntan regular sunburns at the first exposure freckles light-coloured eyes | possible to get a light suntan regular sunburns at the first exposure freckles dark-coloured eyes | possible to get suntan regular sunburns at the first exposure no freckles rather light-coloured eyes | rare sunburns quick suntan no freckles light-coloured or dark eyes | sunburns absent quick suntan no freckles dark eyes | sunburns absent very dark suntan dark eyes | ||
| Colour of your body hair | White / grey | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Red | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Light blond | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Dark blond / light brown | 4 - 5 | 3 - 4 | 3 - 4 | 2 - 3 | 1 - 2 | X | X | |
| Brown | 4 - 5 | 3 - 4 | 3 - 4 | 2 - 3 | 2 - 3 | X | X | |
| Dark brown | 4 - 5 | 3 - 4 | 3 - 4 | 2 - 3 | 2 - 3 | X | X | |
| Black | 4 - 5 | 3 - 4 | 3 - 4 | 2 - 3 | 2 - 3 | X | X | |
STEP 2 / WAITING PERIOD UP TO SKIN CONDITION
| White / grey / Red / Light blond | With this colour of body hair, you can't use this appliance | ||||||
| Dark blond / light brown / Brown / Dark brown / Black | With this colour of body hair, please refer to the following instructions | ||||||
| SKIN TYPE > | |||||||
| Waiting period after the last sun or U.V. exposure | 1 month | 1.5 months | 1.5 months | 2 months | 3 months | X | X |
| Waiting period after skin irritation or skin abrasion | 1 month | 1 month | 1 month | 1 month | 1 month | X | X |
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EN HU FR LV DE LT NL PL IT RO PT RU ES SR EL SK BS SL BG CS HR UK ETTI TR INSTANT SOFT COMPACTCONTENTS
1 - Determination of your skin type ...... p. 3
2 - Assessment of your suntan.... p. 4
3 - First use ...... p. 6
4 - Use/operation conditions ...... p. 7
5 - Warranty ...... p. 8
6 - In wich cases may the appliance be used p. 8
7 - Contraindications ...... p. 9
8 - Restrictions on use ...... p. 9
9 - Trouble shooting guide ...... p. 11
SAFETY
Tension.
Check that the voltage indicated on your appliance matches that of your electrical installation.
Any error in the connection may cause irreversible damage not covered by the warranty. The safety of this device is compliant with the technical regulations and with the standards in force (Electromagnetic Compatibility, Low Voltage, Environment).
- This device can't be used by children.
- This device can be used by persons with impaired physical, sensory or mental abilities, or lacking experience or knowledge, if they are properly supervised or if they have received instructions concerning how to safely use the appliance and if they have understood the risks involved. Children should not be allowed to play with the appliance. Children should not clean or perform maintenance procedures on the appliance.
- Disconnect the appliance before and after each use.
- This appliance is designed for domestic, personal use only.
- The appliance must be supplied only with the voltage indicated on the power supply unit. Do not use any other supply unit than the model (0754) supplied by the manufacturer. 0754: The appliance must only be used with the power pack supplied 0754.
- Do not use the power supply unit for any other use than that of the
appliance.
- Never use the product (appliance or power supply unit) if it is damaged, in case of malfunction or after a fall (non-visible damage can be detrimental to your safety).
- This appliance requires special tools for repair.
- For any after-sales problem (appliance or power supply unit), please contact your usual dealer or an authorised Service Centre.
- We decline any responsibility for any damage resulting from incorrect use of the appliance or from use other than that intended in this notice.
- Strict surveillance is required when the appliance is used in the presence of children or disabled persons.
- Do not use at a temperature of less than 0^ or more than 35^ .
- Do not use an extension cable
- Never use the appliance with wet hands
- Do not use the appliance in the bath
- Do not expose the appliance to sunlight
- Do not use the appliance at a cold temperature
- Do not immerse or rinse with water
- Do not use harsh substances or solvents for cleaning
- Do not use on a third person
• Each time you use the appliance, inspect all parts to detect any damage. If you notice any damage, do not use it. - This appliance is not intended for use by persons with impaired physical, sensory or mental abilities, or lacking experience and knowledge, unless they have been supervised or instructed concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
1 - DETERMINATION OF YOUR SKIN TYPE
Before applying any product, you must determine your skin type.
The colour of your skin has to be defined taking an area not exposed to sun: an area from underneath the swimsuit or from the armpits.
To determine your skin type, refer to the "PRECAUTION OF USE / STEP 1" colour table found on the back cover.
RECOMMENDATIONS & TIPS.
To help you in determining your hair colour, take the natural colour of your hair as a reference.
2 - ASSESSMENT OF YOUR SUNTAN
Before starting any treatment, you must assess your suntan level to prevent any risks of de-pigmentation. You must not have exposed the area to the sun or UV for lengths of time which vary depending on your skin type.
PRECAUTIONS OF USE / STEP 1 + STEP 2
X = this appliance is not suitable for you 1-2-3-4-5 = intensity level you need to set your appliance to
STEP 1 / INTENSITY LEVEL UP TO SKIN TYPE
| SKIN TYPE > | ||||||||
| WHITE | VERY FAIR light coloured eyes | VERY FAIR dark coloured eyes | FAIR | MAT | VERY MAT | DARK | ||
| impossible to suntan sunburns at each exposure light-coloured or dark eyes | possible to get a light suntan regular sunburns at the first exposure freckles light-coloured eyes | possible to get a light suntan regular sunburns at the first exposure freckles dark-coloured eyes | possible to get suntan regular sunburns at the first exposure no freckles rather light-coloured eyes | rare sunburns quick suntan no freckles light-coloured or dark eyes | sunburns absent quick suntan no freckles dark eyes | sunburns absent very dark suntan dark eyes | ||
| Colour of your body hair | White / grey | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Red | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Light blond | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Dark blond / light brown | 4 - 5 | 3 - 4 | 3 - 4 | 2 - 3 | 1 - 2 | X | X | |
| Brown | 4 - 5 | 3 - 4 | 3 - 4 | 2 - 3 | 2 - 3 | X | X | |
| Dark brown | 4 - 5 | 3 - 4 | 3 - 4 | 2 - 3 | 2 - 3 | X | X | |
| Black | 4 - 5 | 3 - 4 | 3 - 4 | 2 - 3 | 2 - 3 | X | X | |
STEP 2 / WAITING PERIOD UP TO SKIN CONDITION
| White / grey / Red / Light blondDark blond / light brown / Brown / Dark brown / Black | With this colour of body hair, you can't use this applianceWith this colour of body hair, please refer to the following instructions | ||||||
| SKIN TYPE > | |||||||
| Waiting period after the last sun or U.V. exposure | 1 month | 1.5 months | 1.5 months | 2 months | 3 months | X | X |
| Waiting period after skin irritation or skin abrasion | 1 month | 1 month | 1 month | 1 month | 1 month | X | X |
For a better assessment, observe the areas which have not been exposed to the sun: underneath the swimsuit or the armpits. You must not have recently applied any self-tanning or exfoliation product.
To schedule your first session, refer to the "PRECAUTION OF USE / STEP 1" colour table found on the back cover.
Regardless of intensity level, you must take the tolerance test before performing the first treatment.
Ideally, test three spots on the area to be depilated, which have been shaved beforehand. If the first hair removal is painful, even in the slightest, you must reduce the intensity.
24 hours after the test, inspect the state of the treated area. It should not be red in any way; the skin should neither be sensitive nor swollen, and you should not feel any discomfort.
If the test is fine, you can use the appliance with the same setting.
It is preferable to shave on the day before treatment. The skin must be clean and free of any cosmetics.
WARNING! DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE:
- Before having read the warnings and safety instructions in the contraindication section of this manual.
- If the skin is darker than MAT skin type shown in the table with the different skin colours.
- On parts exposed to the sun to UV radiation, or treated with self-tanning products.
- On parts having been exfoliated recently.
CAUTION: Do not apply any cosmetics before or after the treatment. This could lead to redness or burns.
3 - FIRST USE
Thank you for buying this TEFAL appliance. Your appliance uses IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) technology used by professionals for semi-permanent hair removal adapted to a personal use.
Performance
If you follow our recommendations for use, your appliance will allow you to achieve lasting reduction in body hair. You should undergo treatment at regular intervals, every two weeks for four to six sessions, then once a month for two to four sessions (depending on regrowth).
You can then use the appliance for touch-ups as needed until the hair has been removed completely. Lasting results are obtained over 12 to 18 months, depending on your type. You will be then able to enjoy long-lasting smooth, soft skin on your legs.
WARNING: Due to hormonal or physiological changes, some of your body hair may grow back. You will then need follow-up sessions.
Safety
Your appliance has been designed by scientists and clinicians and tested in accordance with the strictest standards. Your appliance provides optimum safety thanks to:
1) A skin-colour detector: This safety method checks skin pigmentation at the beginning of, and during, each session. If the sensor detects that the skin is too dark, the appliance will stop emitting light impulses.
2) A dermatological safeguard: this appliance has been tested under dermatological supervision by an independent laboratory.
3) A skin contact detector: device developed for eye protection. It has been designed to prevent any emission of pulses if the appliance points at empty space. The safety device allows the appliance to work only if the window of the appliance makes full contact with the skin.
4) U.V. filter technology: a high-performance, in-built U.V. filter provides safe use without any risk to the skin.
Simplicity
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The appliance is also very comfortable to use, thanks to its ergonomic, compact shape. The operation consists of 4 steps: shave the area concerned (by preference on the day before), switch on the appliance, select the intensity and initiate the flash.
4 - USE/OPERATION CONDITIONS
Appliance operation
Warning: Do not treat the same skin area more than once during one and the same hair removal session. Repeated treatment in the same place can lead to side effects.
CAUTION: Do not apply any cosmetic before or after treatment. This could lead to redness or burns. If burns or blisters occur, STOP RIGHT AWAY!
ATTENTION! DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE:
- If the skin to be treated is darker than the skin types described and defined in the table showing the different skin typologies.
- On areas exposed to sun, UV or treated with a self-tanning product: see the PRECAUTION OF USE / STEP 2.
- On moles or dark spots.
• Take the time to read the warning and instruction section, as well as the contraindications on page 2 and 9.
• The epilated area must be shaved.
The treatment of too dark skin using this technology can lead to secondary effects, such as burns, blisters, and skin colour changes after healing (hyper- or hypo-pigmentation).
Keep the appliance away from the eyes.
The treatment of hair on the face, neck or nipples is forbidden. Applying pulses on the eyes can lead to severe eye lesions.
Lamp replacement
Warning: a disposable lamp must also be replaced if large spots appear inside or if the lamp window is broken.
The disposable lamp of your appliance has a rated working life up to 75,000-pulses. The pulse intensity is only defined by the setting of the power level of the appliance.
After 75,000 pulses, the INSTANT SOFT COMPACT disposable lamp is likely to be less effective. To prevent any inconvenience for our users and to ensure their safety, the appliance will automatically stop working
when the lamp has reached 75,000 pulses. For your comfort of use when the lamp has reached its lifetime, the diode indicating the state of the lamp will start flashing on the control panel, warning that the lamp has to be replaced.
To continue your epilation, you must then replace the disposable lamp making sure to remove the Pro Precision system beforehand if you were using it.
RECOMMENDATIONS & TIPS
Remark: After having replaced the disposable lamp, always set the energy level at a lower level than usual. Go back to the usual power level only if you did not feel any unusual discomfort during or after treatment.
Lamp cleaning
Check for the presence of hair, dust or fibres on the filtering glass and on the skin colour sensor.
If necessary, clean the outside of the appliance using a soft cloth. Wet a soft, lint-free cloth with a few drops of water, and clean the contact surface and the filtering glass. To clean the lamp, switch off and unplug the appliance.
To prevent any damage of your appliance do not use any solvent or alcohol to clean the lamp.
5 - WARRANTY
This appliance is for domestic use only. It may not be used for professional purposes. The warranty will become null and void in case of incorrect use.
6 - IN WHICH CASES MAY THE APPLIANCE BE USED?
Skin colour
The appliance removes unwanted hair by selectively attacking the pigments inside the hair shaft. The amount of pigment in a person's skin determines the colour, and also the level of risk to which they are exposed when using any light based hair removal method.
The treatment of too dark skin using this technology can lead to secondary effects such as burns, blisters, and skin colour changes after healing (hyper- or hypo-pigmentation).
This product was designed with a skin sensor which checks the colours of the skin being treated at the beginning of each session and during use. The function of this sensor is to check that any application is suitable for the skin type concerned. The light impulse is blocked when the skin is too dark.
Hair colour
The appliance is not effective either against white or grey hair, or when the natural colour of your hair is red or light blond. If your hair is of one of these colours, this appliance may not be suitable for you.
To determine compatibility between the appliance and your skin/hair colour, refer to the "PRECAUTION OF USE / STEP 1" colour table found on the back cover.
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Body areas
The treatment areas include: armpits, the bikini line, the arms, the legs, the back, the shoulders and the torso.
This appliance can be used over the whole body except for the face, the neck and the nipples, and for all skin areas which are naturally more pigmented such as the genitals and the buttock cleft.
7 - CONTRAINDICATIONS
Important safety information – read before use
The use of this device is not suitable for everyone. Before using it, read the following instructions. In case of doubt about using the appliance, consult your dermatologist or your doctor.
- Do not use the device on tanned skin or after recent exposure to the sun. Using it under these circumstances may cause burns or severe lesions to the skin. Using the appliance on skin recently exposed to the sun can lead to secondary effects such as burns, blisters or colour changes (hyper- or hypo-pigmentation).
- Avoid exposure to the sun for the 4 weeks preceding the treatment using this appliance.
- Do not expose the treated areas to the sun. Exposure to the sun means unprotected, continuous exposure to direct sunlight for about fifteen minutes, or unprotected, continuous exposure to indirect sunlight (received when you are close to sunlight, but in the shade) for one hour.
- Protect the treated skin with SPF 30 minimum sun-screen during the whole treatment period in case of sun exposition, and at least two weeks after the last hair removal session.
Keep the appliance out of the reach of children. Do not use the appliance on children, and do not let children use it.
8 - RESTRICTIONS TO USE
WARNING! DO NOT use this appliance at least in the following cases:
- When pregnant or after a pregnancy until the return of your menstruation.
- While breastfeeding.
- If the skin to be treated is darker than MAT skin type in the PRECAUTION OF USE / STEP 1 table on the back cover.
- Exposure to the sun or to a U.V. machine, or self-tanning or scrub product following the indications in the PRECAUTION OF USE / STEP 2 table on the back cover.
- If the area is dark, if there are birth marks, brown or black spots.
- If there is a tattoo or permanent make-up on the area to be treated.
- On the face, the neck and the nipples, and over all pigmented areas such as pubic labia and between the buttocks.
- For scalp hair.
- On the same part of your skin more than once a week.
- An abnormal state of your skin in the region to be treated: red or pigmented birth marks, brown and black spots on the skin such as freckles or moles.
- On dried or sensitive skin due to chemical, glycolic acid or AHA-peels.
- Near a piercing: generally, remove any piercing before using this appliance.
- Eczema, psoriasis, healing lesions or progressive infection in the area to be treated. You must wait for the affected area to heal before using the appliance.
- An abnormal skin pigmentation (e.g. vitiligo or albinism)
- An abnormal condition of the skin caused by diabetes, e.g., or by other systemic or metabolic disease.
- If there are antecedents of herpes attack (cold sore) in the area to be treated, unless a doctor has been consulted and a preventive treatment has been received before using the appliance.
- On areas with silicone implants, a pace maker, a urinary incontinence implant, an insulin pump or any metal implant.
- In case of pathology linked to photo-sensitivity (e.g.: porphyria, polymorphic light eruption, solar urticaria, lupus, etc.) or caused by medication during the last three months.
• Medical treatment for acne or other skin diseases such as oral isotretinoin (Roaccutane®); medication containing topical retinoids leading to increased sensitivity to light such as tretinoin (rétinA®); vitamin A, carotenoid or beta carotene during the last two months.
- Minocycline or other medication containing tetracycline, during the preceding month. This medication list is not exhaustive, please ask your doctor if you are taking any treatment.
- Diet containing steroids such as cortisone, during the last three months.
• 14 days after a microdermabrasion treatment.
- If you are already following other treatments for reducing skin hair.
- Skin cancer antecedents or areas with malignant skin tumours
- Radiotherapy or chemotherapy during the last three months.
- Immunosuppressive treatment.
- Epilepsy.
- Any other case which your doctor would consider to be risky for the treatment.
- If you realise some marks on your skin to guide you during traitement, only use a white makeup pencil (which does not contain metallic by-products).
Never use when young children or babies are in the same room because the light emitted by the appliance may bother them.
This list is not exhaustive. If you have the slightest doubt concerning the use of this appliance, consult your doctor or your dermatologist.
9 - TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
| PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION | ||
| The appliance does not start when pressing on/off | The appliance is unproperly plugged in. | Check whether the power plug is inserted properly |
| After having pressed on/off, the appliance starts working, but then stops and the red LED comes on blinking (with one or more green LEDs, as the case may be) | Excessive temperature of the appliance. | Do not store the appliance in a hot place; let it cool and try again.If the problem persists, contact an authorised service centre |
| Ventilation openings are blocked. | Do not touch the ventilation openings.Check that nothing blocks the openings. | |
| Skin colour detection impossible: the optical system of the cartridge is dirty | Clean the end of the cartridge with a soft cloth.If the problem persists, contact an authorised service centre. | |
| Skin colour detection impossible: the optical system is exposed to intense light during startup | Start the product without intense light directed to the colour detector window. If the problem persists, contact an authorised service centre. | |
| The cartridge is not properly inserted. | Check that the cartridge is fully inserted. | |
| The maximum number of pulses of the lamp has been reached. | Change the disposable lamp. | |
| PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION | ||
| Everything works normally, but the indicator light does not flash | The cartridge does not make full contact with the skin. | Make sure to switch on the appliance while holding it by the handle. |
| Check whether the power plug is inserted properly | ||
| Your skin colour is too dark. | Try again on another area, and refer to the skin type table. | |
| You have switched on the appliance while holding it by the lamp. | Switch the appliance on again holding it by the handle, without pressing the skin on the lamp surface. | |
For any other problem not listed in the table above, return your appliance to the service centre closest to your home.
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Leave it in a skin type collection point.
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