User manual PHILIPS SBT30

[. . . ] Hair removal with light is one of the most effective methods to get rid of unwanted body hair with longer-lasting results. It is completely different from current home hair removal methods and Philips has been investigating this method together with leading dermatologists for over 10 years. You can now use this innovative technology comfortably in the privacy of your own home, whenever and wherever you want. This appliance has been designed and developed for removing men's body hair on areas mentioned below: - arms - underarms - pubic area (excluding the scrotum) - shoulders - chest - back - legs Do not use the Philips Lumea IPL hair removal system for men above the neckline, i. [. . . ] Do not apply more than one flash on the same spot. 5 After the skin test, wait for 24 hours and check your skin for any reaction. If the skin shows reactions, choose the highest setting that did not result in any skin reaction for subsequent use. Subsequent use 1 Before every treatment, clean the body attachment, light exit window and metallic frame of Philips Lumea for men. 2 Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance. , Intensity light 1 goes on automatically to indicate that the appliance is switched on at default intensity 1. Note: It is normal that the appliance and the attachment become warm during use. 3 Start each treatment by selecting the light intensity very carefully, based on your skin's sensitivity and on how comfortable the treatment feels. Your skin may react differently on different days/ occasions for a number of reasons. See section `Possible side effects and skin reactions' in this chapter for more information. , Every time you press the button, the corresponding intensity light starts to flash. 9 To avoid untreated areas, always make sure there is some overlap with the previously treated area when you place the appliance on the skin. The effective light only comes out of the light exit window with integrated UV filter. Make sure the flashes are produced close to each other. Ask somebody else to help you With the treatment if you want to treat your back to ensure that the treated areas overlap. 10 Switch off the appliance after you have finished the treatment. 11 Check the body attachment and light exit window for hairs and dirt and clean the appliance after use. Area Underarms Entire pubic area (excluding scrotum) Shoulders Chest Back One lower leg One full leg Treatment time 2-5 minutes 2-5 minutes 10-15 minutes up to 30 minutes, depending on size of hairy area up to 30 minutes, depending on size of hairy area 10-15 minutes up to 25 minutes Note: The average treatment times above have been observed during research and tests. Individual treatment times may vary from person to person. note: Fully charged batteries offer at least 320 flashes at intensity 5. How long you can use the Appliance depends on the size of the area to be treated and the intensity setting used. Intended treatment areas The appliance is intended to treat unwanted hairs on the underarms, shoulders, back, chest, arms, pubic area (excluding the scrotum) and legs. [. . . ] Do not use the appliance if you have a very dark skin. Do not use it either if your body hair is light blond, red, grey or white. The appliance is not suitable for your skin colour. The treated areas become red after the treatment. [. . . ]