Remington iLIGHT Elite IPL7000, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...1 Hair Removal Use and Care Guide IPL7000 ...

Page 2: ...2 naturally beautiful skin ...

Page 3: ...ce Contraindications 8 General Warnings and Precautions 12 Risks 13 How IPL Technology Works 14 Getting To Know Your Device 17 What To Expect Table of Contents 19 Operating Instructions 26 Treatment Regimen 26 Device Disposal 27 Troubleshooting 30 Product Specifications 31 Guidance and Manufacturers Declaration 36 Warranty 37 Customer Service ...

Page 4: ...ults are similar to professional treatments all in a convenient easy to use device Users typically experience an average of 66 hair reduction after just three treatments The iLIGHT device uses IPL technology to target the hair follicle specifically the hair root The root is the active part of hair and is responsible for hair growth Light based technology emits light energy that penetrates deep int...

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Page 6: ...f hairs regrowing when measured at 6 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen Who Should Use The Device Indications SKIN TONE CHART Compare your skin tone with the chart below to determine if this device is appropriate for you Only use on light to medium skin tones HAIR COLOR The light energy targets dark coloring in hair and therefore works best on DARK HAIR black dark brown br...

Page 7: ...e Skin Tone Tester to test each different area of skin you want to treat Some areas are darker than others Who Should Not Use The Device Contraindications DO NOT USE the device on tattoos dark brown or black spots such as dark freckles birthmarks moles or warts lips nipples genitals or around the anus These areas may have darker skin and may absorb too much light energy which could cause skin swel...

Page 8: ...ce unattended around children as the cords represent a choking hazard Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device THE DEVICE SHOULD NOT be used by anyone under the age of 18 DO NOT USE if you have a known sensitivity to light photosensitivity or are taking medications that make your skin more sensitive to light as the device may injure your skin or make existing c...

Page 9: ... results but could increase the likelihood of skin swelling blistering or changing the color of your skin DO NOT USE on damaged skin including open wounds cold sores sunburns or areas where you have had a skin peel or other skin resurfacing procedures within the last 6 8 weeks DO NOT USE on irritated skin including rashes or swollen skin These conditions can make the skin more sensitive to light t...

Page 10: ...erate the device with an unapproved power cord or if it has a damaged plug or cord Keep the cord away from heated surfaces such as stoves fireplaces radiators or furnaces Failure to follow these precautions can cause electrocution or electric shock DO NOT open the device except to replace the Treatment Cap or Lamp Cartridge DO NOT attempt to repair the device as it contains no user serviceable par...

Page 11: ...s equipment can affect medical electrical equipment Only accessories sold by Spectrum Brands may be used The use of other accessories may result in increased emissions or decreased immunity of the iLIGHT device General Warnings and Precautions The device should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment and that if adjacent to or stacked use is necessary the device should be observed ...

Page 12: ...ay develop temporary blisters although these are unlikely If you develop a blister stop using the device clean the blister cover it with a bandage and change daily to help prevent the blister from becoming infected If you need more information contact Customer Service In rare cases an outbreak of cold sores may develop in the area s treated that have a history of cold sores The cold sores should h...

Page 13: ... has increased since you started treatment stop using the device and contact Customer Service Swelling may occur especially around hair follicles where the skin is slightly higher than surrounding areas If the swelling doesn t go away within 2 3 days stop using the device and contact Customer Service The device emits light energy that penetrates deep into the skin to reach the hair root The heat s...

Page 14: ...ntains the following 1 Base Unit 2 Hand Piece with Pre Installed Lamp Cartridge and Body Treatment Cap a Skin Tone Tester b Flash Button 3 Precision Treatment Cap 4 Power Cord 5 Lint Free Treatment Window Cleaning Cloth Getting to Know Your Device 3 4 5 1 2 a b ...

Page 15: ...ow the system to cool down for 5 minutes before attempting to change the Treatment Cap 4 Hold the Treatment Cap with one hand and the Hand Piece with the other and gently pull the Cap away from the Hand Piece Store the used Treatment Cap in a safe location such as the original packaging taking care not to touch the Flash Window and other components inside 5 Make sure the cartridge is firmly pushed...

Page 16: ...s the following functions Errors Warnings 2 Bulb Life Indicator Cap Replacement Prompt Skin Tone Testing prompt Skin Tone OK Skin Tone FAIL Session Flash Counter Treatment Cap Indicator USER INTERFACE Flash Interval Number of flashes used during session Energy Level Power Button Energy Level Selection Button Levels 1 5 Getting to Know Your Device ...

Page 17: ... use and contact Customer Service If you have redness blistering or other skin irritations in the treatment area DO NOT perform additional treatments Wait until the skin returns to normal before using the device If the irritation does not go away within 3 days contact Customer Service We recommend you use an SPF 30 moisturizer to protect and moisturize skin after treatment and avoid prolonged expo...

Page 18: ...e the full treatment regimen to ensure you hit all hairs in the growth phase on the targeted area TWO WEEKS AFTER THE LAST TREATMENT You will see a noticeable reduction in hairs in the treated area Also any new hair growth should be lighter and finer At this stage additional touch up treatments should only be completed as needed to target hairs that have recently entered the active cycle What to E...

Page 19: ...te the device Read this entire section carefully before you start treatments and refer back as needed STEP 1 Clean Shave and Dry Intended Treatment Area STEP 2 Plug In and Turn On Plug your device into an appropriate power outlet This device has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other as a safety feature and therefore will only fit in a polarized outlet one way If the plug does not fit ...

Page 20: ...ck of the Hand Piece This Tester flashes orange until the unit is unlocked as a reminder to test your skin For safety reasons after 30 seconds of inactivity you will hear an audible beep which will increase in frequency until the test is taken or the device is turned off SKIN TONE TEST RESULTS Unsuitable Skin Tone If your skin tone is not suitable for use the device will make a low pitched beep so...

Page 21: ... The lowest level Level 1 is represented by one bar and the highest level Level 5 is signified by five bars Once you have unlocked the device it is automatically set to the lowest energy level Level 1 and the Energy Level Selection Button will blink orange for 5 seconds To change the energy level press the Energy Level Selection Button Each press of the button will increase the energy setting to t...

Page 22: ...effects include blistering burns and changes in skin tone Wait 15 minutes to see if acute side effects develop If you are unsure about your skin s reaction to a particular energy level do not treat with that energy level Wait 24 hours before treating to be sure you have selected the appropriate energy level Energy Level Displayed Flash Skin Wait 15 Minutes Tolerable No Side Effects YES NO Once Inc...

Page 23: ...the Flash Button The device will flash a pulse of light onto your skin You will see a flash of light and simultaneously hear a sound You may feel a mild sensation of warmth and tingling Immediately after a flash is delivered move the Flash Window to a new treatment location In a few seconds the Flash Button will blink orange again to indicate the device is ready to flash Continue flashing the trea...

Page 24: ...each time you power off so be sure to record the flashes prior to turning off the device WARNING DO NOT flash the device on the same treatment spot multiple times during the same session as this could cause skin swelling temporary blisters or could change the color of your skin Note If either the Hand Piece or Base Unit becomes too warm an icon will appear on the Display Screen and the device will...

Page 25: ...e Flash Window Treatment Cap and the Skin Tone Tester If needed you can dampen the cloth or cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol Allow the device to dry completely before using again If it becomes necessary to clean the Base Unit or the Hand Piece use a lint free cloth dampened with water to wipe away dirt or debris DO NOT place any part of the device in water or other liquids If any part of the dev...

Page 26: ...isposal or recycling of electronic devices for the device replacement Treatment Caps or any of its accessories is actually falling out You may or may not observe these hairs fall out Follow the recommended treatment regimen precisely and observe all WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS for a safe and effective outcome If you miss a treatment session continue to follow the regimen at your earliest convenience ...

Page 27: ...vice is locked Unlock the device with the Skin Tone Tester Note that the device must be unlocked again if you don t use it for 5 minutes If you take a break in the middle of a treatment or if you turn off the device you will need to unlock the device again to use it The Contact Sensors aren t in full contact with the skin Check that the area around the flash window is touching your skin The device...

Page 28: ... the end of its life A large bulb icon will appear in the Display Screen Replace the Lamp Cartridge The thermometer icon is flashing red and the device is beeping The device needs time to cool down Wait a few minutes for the device to cool down If necessary turn the device back on and unlock it using the Skin Tone Tester The Display Screen shows a flashing triangle with exclamation mark and a refe...

Page 29: ...ed the Skin Tone Tester and it showed an orange light I can t unlock the system Your skin is too dark You cannot use the system with your Skin Tone Please contact Customer Service for help You didn t use the Skin Tone Tester correctly Try using the Skin Tone Tester again The Skin Tone Tester isn t working Please contact Customer Service for help Dirt or debris is stuck to the Flash Window The devi...

Page 30: ...eatment Cap 650 1200nm SYMBOL TITLE DO NOT throw away the device or treatment head with the normal household waste but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling Keep Dry Read the Use and Care Guide Type BF Applied Part Class II Equipment Caution Electrical Requirements 120 230VAC 2 5A Operation and Safety IEC 60601 OperationTemperatureRange 15 35deg C Storage Temperature Range 40 to...

Page 31: ...nction Therefore its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment RF emissions CISPR 11 Class B The iLIGHT device is suitable for use in all establishments including domestic establishments and those directly connected to the public low voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes Harmonic emissions IEC 610...

Page 32: ...ne s to earth 1 kV line s to line s 2 kV line s to earth Mains power quality should be that of a typical commercial or hospital environment Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations on power supply input lines IEC 61000 4 11 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 0 5 cycle 40 UT 60 dip in UT for 5 cycles 70 UT 30 dip in UT for 25 cycles 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 5 sec 5 UT 95 dip in UT for 0 5 cycle 40 U...

Page 33: ...ded separation distance calculated from the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter Recommended separation distance where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts W according to the transmitter manufacturer and d is the recommended separation distance in meters m Field strengths from fixed RF transmitters as deter mined by an electromagnetic site survey a sh...

Page 34: ...cy of the transmitter where P is the maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts W according to the transmitter manufacturer NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz the separation distance for the higher frequency range applies NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures objects and people a Field str...

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Page 36: ...SE FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES This warranty does not cover products damaged by the following Accident misuse abuse or alteration of the product Servicing by unauthorized persons Use with unauthorized accessories Connecting it to incorrect current and voltage Any other conditions beyond our control SPECTRUM BRANDS INC SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING...

Page 37: ...nds Inc 22753 9 18 T22 0005635 A Dist by Spectrum Brands Inc Middleton WI 53562 Designed in the USA Made in China PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE If within 90 days after you have purchased your device you are not satisfied and would like a refund return it with the sales slip indicating purchase price and date of purchase to the retailer from whom it was purchased Spectrum Brands Inc will reimburse all reta...

Page 38: ...a Typical User 10 flashes over 1 5 x 3 area Date Areas Treated Energy Level of Flashes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Treatment Area Typical User 10 flashes over 1 5 x 3 area Date Areas Treated Energy Level of Flashes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Treatment Area Typical User 10 flashes over 1 5 x 3 area Date Areas Treated Energy Level of Flashes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Treatment Area Typical User 10 flashes over 1 5 x 3 area Date Are...

Page 39: ...a Typical User 10 flashes over 1 5 x 3 area Date Areas Treated Energy Level of Flashes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Treatment Area Typical User 10 flashes over 1 5 x 3 area Date Areas Treated Energy Level of Flashes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Treatment Area Typical User 10 flashes over 1 5 x 3 area Date Areas Treated Energy Level of Flashes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Treatment Area Typical User 10 flashes over 1 5 x 3 area Date Are...

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