User manual PHILIPS VR657/02L

[. . . ] Caution - This appliance is only intended for removing women's body hair on areas below the neck: underarms, bikini line and legs. - To prevent damage and injuries, keep operating appliance (with or without attachment) away from scalp hair, eyebrows, eyelashes, clothes, threads, cords, brushes etc. - Do not use the appliance and exfoliation brush on irritated skin or skin with varicose veins, rashes, spots, moles (with hairs) or wounds without consulting your doctor first. - People with a reduced immune response or people who suffer from diabetes mellitus, haemophilia or immunodeficiency should also consult their doctor first. [. . . ] 2 Insert the appliance plug into the socket in the bottom of the appliance (1) and put the adapter in the wall socket (2). , The charging light flashes white to indicate that the appliance is charging. , When the battery is fully charged, the charging light lights up white continuously for 20 minutes and then goes out. Battery low or empty When the battery is almost empty, the charging light starts to flash red. When this happens, the battery still contains enough energy for a few minutes of epilating. When the battery is completely empty, the charging light lights up red continuously. Using the appliance Clean the epilating head and charge the appliance fully before you use the appliance for the first time. Note:You cannot use the appliance while it is connected to the mains. Epilation is easier just after taking a bath or shower. Make sure your skin is completely dry when you start epilating. Make sure your skin is clean, entirely dry and free from grease. Note:When you use the exfoliation brush on dry skin, do not use exfoliating creams, gels or foams. Tip:To prevent dry skin in general, moisturise your skin daily with your preferred moisturising cream. Do not use the exfoliation brush immediately after epilation, as this may intensify possible skin irritation caused by the epilator. overheat protection This function helps to prevent overheating of the appliance. Note:To avoid overheating of the epilator, do not press the appliance too hard onto your skin. The epilator works best when you move it over your skin without exerting any pressure. If the overheat protection is activated, the appliance switches off automatically and the charging light flashes red for 30 seconds. You can reset the overheat protection by letting the appliance cool down and then switch it on again. Note: If the charging light starts to flash red again, the appliance has not yet cooled down completely. If you press the epilating head too hard onto your skin or when the epilating discs of the epilating head get blocked (e. ), the appliance switches off and the charging light flashes red for 5 seconds. [. . . ] If you have trouble removing the battery, you can also take the appliance to a Philips service centre. The staff of this centre will remove the battery for you and will dispose of them in an environmentally safe way. Let the appliance operate until the battery is completely empty. 2 Remove the epilating head and open the appliance with a screwdriver. [. . . ]