- When you epilate for the first time, we advise you to
epilate in the evening, so that any reddening that
develops can disappear overnight.
- On some areas, e.g. the underarms, hair may grow in
different directions. In this case, it may be helpful to
move the appliance in different directions to achieve
optimal results.
Connecting the appliance
1
Insert the appliance plug into the appliance (Fig. 5).
2
Insert the adapter into the wall socket.
Epilating the legs
We advise you to start epilating with the opti-start cap
with massage element. This cap ensures maximum skin
contact and allows you to epilate your legs more quickly
and efficiently. The hair-lifting attachment with massage
element ensures optimal hair lifting, relaxes the skin and
minimises the pulling sensation of epilation.
Only use the opti-start cap and hair-lifting attachment
on your legs.
1
Put the opti-start cap or hair-lifting attachment on
the epilating head (Fig. 6).
The procedure for placing the attachments onto the
appliance is the same for all attachments.
2
Select the desired speed to switch on the
appliance (Fig. 7).
Preferably use speed II. Switch to speed I for areas with
little hair growth, for hard-to-reach areas and for areas
where bones are located directly beneath the skin, such
as knees and ankles.
3
Stretch the skin with your free hand to make the
hairs stand upright. Then place the epilator on the
skin at an angle of 90° with the on/off slide pointing
in the direction in which you are going to move the
appliance (Fig. 8).
4
Move the appliance slowly over the skin, against the
direction of hair growth.
Press the appliance lightly onto the skin.
Epilating the underarms and bikini line
Your epilator comes with a sensitive area cap that
reduces the number of active epilating discs.
Note: You get the best results in the most comfortable
way when the hairs are not too long (approx. 4mm). If the
hairs are longer, you can trim them to this length with the
trimming head and comb (see section ‘Trimming sensitive
areas with the trimming head and comb’ in this chapter).
1
Thoroughly clean the area to be epilated to remove
any residues of deodorant, cream etc. Then dab the
area dry.
2
Put the sensitive area cap on the epilating head (Fig. 9).
3
Switch on the appliance.
4
Stretch the skin with your free hand to make the
hairs stand upright. Then place the epilator on the
skin at an angle of 90° with the on/off slide pointing
in the direction in which you are going to move the
appliance.
5
Move the appliance slowly over the skin, against the
direction of the hair growth.
- Epilate your bikini line as shown in the figure (Fig. 10).
- Epilate your underarms as shown in the figure. Move
the appliance in different directions (Fig. 11).
Trimming sensitive areas with the trimming
head and comb
Use the trimming head to trim the hair on your
underarms and bikini line to a length of 4mm.
Note: The trimming head can only be used at speed setting I.
1
Push the epilating head in the direction of the
arrows on the back of the appliance (1) and
remove it from the appliance (2) (Fig. 12).
2
Put the trimming head on the appliance (1) and
push it against the direction of the arrows on the
back of the appliance (2) to fix it (Fig. 13).
3
Put the comb on the trimming head.
4
Switch on the appliance (Fig. 14).
Note: Speed II does not work when the trimming head is
attached.
5
Stretch the skin with your free hand.
6
Move the appliance against the direction of hair
growth. Make sure the surface of the comb always
stays in contact with the skin (Fig. 15).
styling with the trimming head.
To style your bikini line, use the trimming head without
the comb. Styling without the comb results in a hair
length of approx. 0.5-1mm. You can be as creative as you
like when you style your bikini line.
Note: The trimming head can only be used at speed setting I.
1
Push the epilating head in the direction of the
arrows on the back of the appliance (1) and
remove it from the appliance (2) (Fig. 12).
2
Put the trimming head on the appliance (1) and
push it against the direction of the arrows on the
back of the appliance (2) to fix it (Fig. 13).
3
Switch on the appliance.
Note: Speed II does not work when the trimming head is
attached.
4
Move the appliance towards the desired contour
of your bikini line, against the direction of hair
growth. Touch the skin lightly with the trimming
head (Fig. 16).
Cleaning and maintenance
Note: Make sure the appliance is switched off and
unplugged before you start to clean it.
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or
aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the
appliance.
- Never rinse the appliance or the adapter under the
tap (Fig. 17).
- Keep the appliance and the adapter dry (Fig. 18).
Cleaning the attachments
1
Remove any attachment from the epilating
head (Fig. 19).
- Remove the trimming comb by pulling it off the
trimming head (Fig. 20).
2
Remove loose hairs from the attachment with the
cleaning brush.
3
Rinse the attachment under the tap while turning it.
4
Dry the attachment before you use or store it.
Cleaning the epilating head/trimming head
1
Push the epilating head/trimming head in the
direction of the arrows on the back of the
appliance (1) and remove it (2) (Fig. 12).
2
Remove loose hairs with the cleaning
brush (Fig. 21).
3
Rinse the epilating head/trimming head under the
tap while turning it (Fig. 22).
- Pull the front cover off the trimming head to remove
any hair that has accumulated inside the trimming
head (Fig. 23).
4
Shake the epilating head/trimming
head firmly (Fig. 24).
Dry the epilating/trimming head thoroughly with a tea towel.
Note: Make sure the epilating head/trimming head is
completely dry before you place it back onto the appliance.
Ordering accessories
To purchase accessories for this appliance, please visit
our online shop at
www.shop.philips.com/service
.
If the online shop is not available in your country, go to
your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre. If you have
any difficulties obtaining accessories for your appliance,
please contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in
your country. You find its contact details in the worldwide
guarantee leaflet.
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
at an official collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 25).
guarantee and service
guarantee
- Philips Consumer Lifestyle guarantees its products for
a period of two years after the date of purchase. If
any defect due to faulty materials and workmanship
occurs within this two-year guarantee period, Philips
Consumer Lifestyle will repair or replace the product at
its expense.
- Philips Consumer Lifestyle will only pay for repair
or replacement if convincing proof is provided, for
instance by means of a receipt, that the day on which
service is claimed is within the guarantee period.
- The guarantee does not cover products and/or
product parts that are subject to wear, that can be
considered as consumable parts by their nature or
that are made of glass.
- The guarantee is not valid if a defect is due to
damage caused by incorrect use, poor maintenance
(e.g. parts blocked by scale) or if alterations or
repairs have been carried out by persons not
authorised by Philips Consumer Lifestyle.
- For the appliance to be used correctly, the user
should strictly adhere to all instructions included in
this user manual and should abstain from any actions
or uses that are described as undesired or which are
warned against in this user manual.
- For some products, the guarantee may be subject
to certain restrictions, for instance as a result of the
type of material used.
- These guarantee restrictions do not affect your
statutory rights.
service
Service during and after the guarantee period can be
obtained in all countries where the product is officially
distributed by Philips. In countries where the product is not
distributed by Philips, service is provided by the national
Philips organisation. In this case there may be some delay if
the required spare parts are not readily available.
If you need service or information or if you have a problem,
please visit the Philips website at
www.philips.com/
support
or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in
your country. You find its contact details below. If there is no
Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your local
Philips dealer or contact an authorised Philips service centre.
Addresses and phone numbers of these service centres can
be found in the separate repair-shop leaflet.
