Braun Silk-Epil 7 SES 7/880 User manual

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Charging light (5)
Flashing green: charging
Green: fully charged
Yellow: 15 min charge left
Flashing yellow: 5 min charge left
• Once fully charged, use the appliance
cordless. Operation time is 50 minutes
when it is used within 24 hours after
charging. Recharge it when the yellow
light comes on or when the motor has
stopped completely. For best perfor-
mance, always use a fully charged
appliance.
• 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.
• At the end of its lifetime, the rechargea-
ble battery can be replaced at an
authorized Braun Service Centre.
How to operate the appliance
Switch on the appliance by pressing a
lock key (4a) and turning the switch (4)
clockwise to position «I» or «II».
The SensoSmartTM light (3) shines as long
as the appliance is switched on to provide
good visibility of fine hairs.
When you apply too much pressure while
epilating, the SensoSmart light signals
red.
To remove the epilation head, press the
release button (6). To change caps (1a),
(1b) or (8), 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
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 advis-
able to epilate in the evening, so that any
possible reddening can disappear over-
night. To relax the skin we recommend
applying a moisture cream after epilation.
Epilation is easier and more comfortable
when the hair is at the optimum length of
2–5 mm. If hairs are longer, we recom-
mend 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 conditions for
the appliance. After each wet usage, clean
the appliance under running water.
How to epilate
Before use, always make sure that the
epilation head (2) is clean and provided
with a cap (1a or 1b).
1Select speed «I» for a gentle epilation
and speed «II» for an efficient epilation.
2Always stretch your skin when epilating.
Make sure that the epilation area is in
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 appliance
in different directions to achieve optimum
results. The massage cap (1a) ensures

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best skin comfort during epilation. If you
are used to the sensation of epilation, you
may replace the massage cap with the
skin contact cap (1b) which provides a
closer contact to your skin and an improved
adaptation to all body areas. Whenever
the SensoSmartTM light
shines red, this is
to remind you not to press too hard.
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 spe-
cifically designed for use in these areas.
Place it onto the epilation head.
Please be aware that 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 underarm,
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 deo-
dorants with alcohol.
5 Facial epilation
For removing any unwanted hair from the
face, use the facial cap (9) as an optional
attachment to be placed on the epilation
head (2).
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 cleaning
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.
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 appliance
under running water. Remove the cap.
Hold the appliance with the epilation head
under hot running water. Then press the
release button (6) to remove the epilation
head. Thoroughly shake both, the epilation
head and the appliance 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 irrita-
tion, we recommend that you contact your
physician.
In general, the skin reaction and the
sensation of pain tend to diminish consid-
erably 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 epila-
tion head before each use will minimize
the risk of infection.
If you have any doubts about using this
appliance, please consult your physician.
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should only be used after prior consulta-
tion 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, haemo-
philia, 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 cut-
ting 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 lubricated
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
or Braun Customer Service Centres or
via www.service.braun.com. Do not
shave with a damaged foil.
Disposal
This product contains batteries
and recyclable electronic waste.
To protect the environment, do
not dispose of it in the household
waste, but take it to appropriate local
collection points.
Subject to change without notice.
Guarantee
We grant a 2 year guarantee on the
product commencing on the date of
purchase. Within the guarantee period we
will eliminate any defects in the appliance
resulting from faults in materials or work-
manship, free of charge either by repai-
ring or replacing the complete appliance
at our discretion.
This guarantee extends to every country
where this appliance is supplied by Braun
or its appointed distributor.
This guarantee does not cover: damage
due to improper use, normal wear or use
as well as defects that have a negligible
effect on the value or operation of the
appliance.
The guarantee becomes void if repairs are
undertaken by unauthorised persons and
if original Braun parts are not used.
To obtain service within the guarantee
period, hand in or send the complete
appliance with your sales receipt to an
authorised Braun Customer Service
Centre (address information available
online at www.service.braun.com).
For UK only:
This guarantee in no way affects your
rights under statutory law.