Braun Silk-epil 7 7-521 User manual

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on,
or near children or persons with disabilities.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manu-
facturer.
3. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is
not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or if the
power supply has been dropped into water. Return the appliance to
a service center for examination and repair.
4. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are
being used or where oxygen is being administered.
7. Do not use this appliance with a damaged or broken foil, as serious
skin injuries may occur.
8. Always attach plug to appliance first, then to outlet. To disconnect,
turn all controls to «off», then remove plug from outlet.
9. When plugging to an electrical outlet outside the USA, use a plug
adapter to match the outlet’s pin configuration.
10. Caution: The battery used in this device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat
above 100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate.
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Our products are engineered to meet the
highest standards of quality, functionality
and design. We hope you thoroughly
enjoy using your Braun Silk·épil 7.
Please read the use instructions carefully
before using the appliance and keep
them for future reference.
Braun Silk·épil 7 has been designed to
make the removal of unwanted hair as
efficient, gentle and easy as possible.
The extra wide epilation head removes
the shortest hair (0.5 mm / 0.02 in) from
the root, leaving your skin smooth for
weeks.
Important
• For hygienic reasons, do not share this
appliance with other persons.
• When switched on, the appliance must
never come in contact with the hair on
your head, eyelashes, ribbons, etc. to
prevent any danger of injury as well as
to prevent blockage or damage to the
appliance.
Description
1a High frequency massage cap
1b Efficiency cap
2 Epilation head
3 Smartlight
4 Switch with lock keys (4a)
5 Charging light
6 Release button
7 Special cord set
8 Sensitive area cap*
9 Facial cap*
10 Shaver head with trimmer cap*
* not with all models (see page 3)
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 charging light (5) flashes green 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 charging light flashes
red, reconnect the appliance to an
electrical outlet via the special cord
set to recharge.
• A full charge provides up to 40 minutes
of cordless 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 appli-
ance is between 59 °F and 95 °F.
In case the temperature is far beyond
this range, the charging time might be
longer whereas the cordless operation
time might be reduced.
Overheating protection
As a safety feature to avoid the unlikely
event of the appliance overheating, it
may happen that the charging light shines
red for 8 seconds and then the appliance
turns off automatically. In this case, turn
the switch back to the position «O» (off)
and let the appliance cool down.
How to operate the appliance
Press one of the lock keys (4a) and turn
the switch (4) clockwise to position «I» or
«II». The Smartlight (3) shines as long
as the appliance is switched on. This
provides better visibility of fine hairs.
To remove the epilation head (2), press
the release button (6).
To change caps, press their lateral ribs
and pull off.
A Epilation
Epilation 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

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skin to adapt to epilation. The discomfort
experienced in the beginning will decrease
considerably with repeated use as the
skin adapts to the process.
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 recommend applying a moisture
cream after epilation.
Epilation is easier and more comfortable
when the hair is between 2 and 5 mm
(0.02 – 0.2 in). If hairs are longer, we
recommend that you shave first and
epilate the shorter, re-growing hairs after
1 or 2 weeks. Alternatively, you can trim
the hairs to 5 mm length.
Fine, regrowing hairs 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-grown hair as the gentle scrubbing
action removes the upper skin layer and
fine hair can get through to the skin
surface.
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 condi-
tions for the appliance.
How to epilate
Make sure that the epilation head (2) is
clean and provided with a cap (1a or 1b).
1Select speed «I» for a gentle epilation,
speed «II» for an efficient epilation.
2
Always stretch your skin when epilating.
Make sure that the epilation area is in
close contact with your skin.
Guide the appliance in a slow, continuous
movement without pressure against the
hair growth, in the direction of the switch.
As hair can grow in different directions,
it may also be helpful to guide the appli-
ance in different directions to achieve
optimal results. The massage cap (1a)
ensures best skin comfort during epila-
tion. If you are used to the sensation of
epilation, you may replace the massage
cap with the efficiency cap (1b) which
provides a closer skin contact and an
improved adaptation to all body areas.
3 Leg epilation
Epilate your legs from the lower leg in an
upward direction. When epilating behind
the knee, keep the leg stretched out
straight.
4 Underarm and bikini line epilation
The sensitive area cap (8) has been
designed specifically for use in these
areas. Place it onto the epilation head.
Especially at the beginning, these areas
are particularly pain-sensitive. Therefore,
we recommend that you select speed
setting «I» for the first few times. With
repeated usage the pain sensation will
diminish.
Before epilating, thoroughly clean the
respective area to remove residues (like
deodorant). When epilating the under-
arm, keep your arm raised up so that the
skin is stretched and guide the appliance
in different directions. As skin may be
more sensitive directly after epilation,
avoid using irritating substances such as
deodorants with alcohol.
5 Facial epilation
For removing any unwanted hair from the
face, use the epilation head (2) with the
facial cap (9) attached. For the first few
usages, we recommend that you select
speed setting «I» in order to get used to
the epilation sensation in those sensitive
areas.
Prior to epilation, we recommend clean-
ing the skin with alcohol to promote good
hygiene. When epilating the face, stretch
the skin with one hand and slowly guide
the epilator with your other hand the
direction of the switch.

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6 Cleaning the epilation head
Regular cleaning ensures better per-
formance.
a Brush cleaning:
Remove the cap and brush it out.
Thoroughly clean the epilator head from
the rear side with the brush dipped into
alcohol. While doing so, turn the tweezer
element manually. This cleaning method
ensures best hygienic conditions for the
epilation head.
b Cleaning under running water:
After each wet usage, clean the appli-
ance under running water. Remove the
cap. Hold the appliance with the epila-
tion head under hot running water. Then
press the release button (6) to remove
the epilation head. Thoroughly shake
both, the epilation head and the appli-
ance to make sure that remaining water
can drip out. Leave both parts to dry.
Before reattaching, make sure that they
are completely dry.
General information on epilation
All methods of hair removal from the root
can lead to in-grown hair and irritation
(e.g. itching, discomfort and reddening
of the skin) depending on the condition
of the skin and hair. This is a normal
reaction and should quickly disappear,
but may be stronger when you are
removing hair from 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
minimize 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),
varicose veins, around moles, reduced
immunity of the skin, e.g. diabetes
mellitus, during pregnancy, Raynaud’s
disease, haemophilia, Candida or
immune deficiency.
B How to use the shaver head
The shaver head (10) is designed for a
fast and close shave of legs, underarms
and bikini line, contour trimming and
cutting hair to 5 mm length. With the
shaver head attached, use the appliance
only on dry skin and with speed setting
«II».
a Shaving: select « ».
b Contour trimming: select « ».
c Trimming hair to 5 mm length: select
« » and put on the trimmer cap (I).
d Cleaning: Do not clean the shaver foil
(II) with the brush as this may damage
the foil.
e The shaving parts need to be lubri-
cated regularly every 3 months.
f Replace the foil frame (II) and cutter
block (III) when you notice a reduced
shaving performance. Replacements
parts can be obtained from your
retailer, Braun Customer Service
Centers or via www.service.braun.com.
Do not shave with a damaged foil.

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FOR CANADA ONLY
1 year warranty for Braun Silk·épil 7
In the event a Braun Silk·épil fails to function within 1 year from date
of purchase, because of defects in material or workmanship, and the
consumer returns the unit to an authorized service center, Braun Canada,
will, at its option, either repair or replace the unit without additional
charge to the consumer.
This guarantee does not cover any product, which has been damaged by
dropping, tampering, wrong current, servicing performed or attempted by
unauthorized service agencies, misuse or abuse.
Exclusion of Warranties:The foregoing warranty is the sole warranty
offered by Braun Canada hereby disclaims any implied warranty or
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. In no event will
Braun Canada be responsible for consequential damages resulting from
the use of this product.