User manual PHILIPS HP2845

[. . . ] Regular cleaning and good maintenance ensures optimum results and guarantees longer life time for the Satinelle. Do not allow the appliance to come into contact with water. Keep the protective cap on the appliance when not in use. Do not use the Satinelle if you suffer with varicose veins, spots or blemishes, or when the skin is irritated. [. . . ] If you notice a drop in performance during cordless use, simply plug the appliance in and use your Satinelle directly from the mains. At least twice a year let the appliance run cordless until the batteries are empty. This ensures optimum performance and a long life of the batteries. You can do this even when the Satinelle is not in use. This guarantees maximum life of the rechargeable batteries. How to use · Make sure your skin is clean, free from grease and creams and completely dry. Do not apply any cream before epilating. (Except for special "pre and after epilaton" gels. If you use the appliance for the first time, we advise you to start at a place with comparatively little hair growth so that you may get accustomed to epilating. As the hairs are removed by the root, your skin may feel a little discomfort after epilating with Satinelle for the first time. But this effect will gradually lessen with each use. As the hairs are removed by the root, re-growth tends to be softer both in appearance and touch. The appliance is prevented from being switched on accidentally by the safety switch incorporated in the selector. Keep the small button pressed down while sliding the selector. For areas where the hairs are thinner, for hard-to-reach places and for areas with bones under the skin (such as knees and ankles), select speed I (normal speed) (fig. - Pull the skin taut with your free hand to make the hairs stand up (fig. Tautening the skin properly is particularly important if you have sensitive or delicate skin. - Place the Satinelle in a straight angle on the skin, with the On/Off switch pointing towards you (fig. - Now move the appliance slowly over the skin against the direction of growth of the hairs (fig. For a good and smooth result in epilating, it is essential that the epilating head is cleaned after each use. Do not use strong cleaners or scouring agents, petrol, acetone, etc. , to clean the plastic housing of your Satinelle. [. . . ] Please note: Moisturising creams can only be used after epilation but never before!Protecting the environment When you wish to discard the appliance in due course: - Pull the mains plug out of the wall socket and let the appliance run until the batteries are empty. (Use a small screwdriver with blade width approx. Do not connect the appliance to the mains supply after the battery has been removed. [. . . ]