User manual PHILIPS HP6479

[. . . ] check if the voltage indicated on the adapter corresponds to the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. Only use the appliance in combination with the adapter supplied. Do not use the appliance if the adapter or the appliance itself is damaged. If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced by one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard. [. . . ] Select speed I for areas with little hair growth and for areas where bones are located directly beneath the skin, such as knees and ankles. Select speed II for larger areas with stronger hair growth. 5 Stretch your skin with your free hand to make the hairs stand upright. 6 Place the appliance perpendicularly onto the skin and move it against the direction of hair growth (fig. Make sure both the epilating discs and the skin cooler are in proper contact with the skin. Do not press the appliance onto the skin. Epilating underarms and bikini line The special skin cooler for the underarms and bikini line reduces the number of active epilating discs. Combined with the large cooling surface, this skin cooler makes epilating sensitive areas less painful. You will get the best results when the hairs are not too long (max. 1 Slide the protective sleeve onto the skin cooler (fig. 2 Snap the appliance onto the skin cooler (fig. 4 To epilate the underarm area, place one arm behind your head to stretch the skin and place the appliance perpendicularly onto the skin with the hand of the other arm (fig. 5 To epilate the bikini line, stretch the skin with your free hand and place the appliance perpendicularly onto your skin, without exerting any pressure (fig. 6 Move the appliance slowly across the skin against the direction of hair growth. Shaving You can use the shaving head to shave delicate body parts, such as your underarms and bikini line. With the shaving head you will obtain a smooth result in a comfortable and gentle way. Grab the epilating head by the ribbed sections and move it in the direction of the arrow indicated on the epilating head. 4 Place the shaving head on the appliance and move it against the direction of the arrow indicated on the shaving head until it snaps home (fig. The shaving head can only be fitted onto the appliance in one way. 5 Switch the appliance on by selecting the desired speed. 6 Place the shaving head onto your skin and move the appliance slowly and smoothly against the direction of hair growth, while pressing it lightly. Exfoliating Using the exfoliating head regularly improves the appearance of the skin and reduces the risk of ingrown hairs. [. . . ] Never rinse the adapter or the epilator itself with water. Storage 1 Put the protective caps back onto the shaving head and exfoliating head after use. Replacement When you use the shaving head several times a week, replace the shaving foil (type HP6116) and the cutter block (type HP2911) after one or two years of use or if these parts are damaged. Environment Do not throw the appliance away with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. [. . . ]