Braun Silk-epil 7 7-569 WD Bedienungsanleitung Seite 10

General information on epilation
All methods of hair removal at the root can lead to
in-growing hair and irritation (e.g. itching, discomfort
and reddening of the skin) depending on the condi-
tion of the skin and hair. This is a normal reaction
and should quickly disappear, but may be stronger
when you are removing hair at the root for the first
few times or if you have sensitive skin.
If, after 36 hours, the skin still shows irritation, we
recommend that you contact your physician.
In general, the skin reaction and the sensation of
pain tend to diminish considerably with the repeated
use of Silk·épil.
In some cases inflammation of the skin could occur
when bacteria penetrate the skin (e.g. when sliding
the appliance over the skin). Thorough cleaning of
the epilation head before each use will minimise the
risk of infection.
If you have any doubts about using this appliance,
please consult your physician. In the following
cases, this appliance should only be used after prior
consultation with a physician:
– eczema, wounds, inflamed skin reactions such as
folliculitis (purulent hair follicles) and varicose
veins,
– around moles,
– reduced immunity of the skin, e.g. diabetes
mellitus, during pregnancy, Raynaud's disease,
haemophilia, candida or immune deficiency.
Some useful tips
If you have not used an epilator before, or if you
have not epilated for a longer period of time, it may
take a short time for your skin to adapt to epilation.
The discomfort experienced in the beginning will
decrease considerably with repeated use as the skin
adapts to the process.
Epilation is easier and more comfortable when the
hair is at the optimum length of 2–5 mm. If hairs are
longer, we recommend that you shave first and epilate
the shorter, re-growing hairs after 1 or 2 weeks.
When epilating for the first time, it is advisable to
epilate in the evening, so that any possible reddening
can disappear overnight. To relax the skin we recom-
mend applying a moisture cream after epilation.
Fine hair which re-grows might not grow up to the
skin surface. The regular use of massage sponges
(e.g. after showering) or exfoliation peelings helps
to prevent in-growing hair as the gentle scrubbing
action removes the upper skin layer and fine hair can
get through to the skin surface.
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Description
1a High-Frequency Massage System
1b Efficiency cap
2 Epilation head
3 «smartlight»
4 Switch with lock keys (4a)
5a Charging light
5b Low charge light
6 Release button
7 Special cord set
8 Sensible area cap
9 Precision cap
10 Shaver head attachment
Charging
• Before use, charge the appliance. For best
performance, we recommend that you always use
a fully charged appliance. Using the special cord
set, connect the appliance to an electrical outlet
with the motor switched off. Charging time is
approximately 1 hour.
• The green charging light (5a) flashes to show that
the epilator is being charged. When the battery is
fully charged, the charging light shines permanently.
Once fully charged, use the appliance without
cord.
• When the red low-charge light (5b) flashes, recon-
nect the appliance to an electrical outlet via the
special cord set to recharge.
• A full charge provides up to 40 minutes of cord-
less operation time.
• Wet usage might reduce the operation time. We
recommend that you recharge the appliance after
each use.
• The best temperature range for charging, using
and storing the appliance is between 15 °C and
35 °C. In case the temperature is far beyond this
range, the charging time might be longer whereas
the cordless operation time might be reduced.
Getting prepared for ...
... dry usage
Your skin must be dry and free from grease or cream.
... wet usage
The appliance can be used on wet skin, even under
running water. Make sure that the skin is very moist
in order to achieve optimum gliding conditions for
the appliance.
• After each wet usage, clean the appliance under
running water.
• Before use, always make sure that epilation head
(2) is clean and provided with a cap.
• To change caps, press their lateral ribs and pull off.
• To change heads, press the release button (6).