Grundig LE 8540 User manual

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EPILATOR
LE 8540

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SAFETY_______________________________________________
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Please note the following
information when using the
appliance:
7This appliance is designed for
domestic use.
7This device is only for the
purposes outlined in this
operating manual.
7Only operate the appliance with
the mains cable set supplied.
7Never use the appliance in the
bath, shower or over a wash-
basin filled with water; nor
should it be operated with wet
hands.
7Do not immerse the appliance in
water or let it come into contact
with water, even during cleaning.
7Do not drop the appliance.
7Pull out the mains plug after use.
7Do not use the appliance if you
have varicose veins.
7If you have a pacemaker, consult
your doctor before use.
7Removal of hair from the root can
cause reddening or irritation of
the skin. This is a normal reaction
and only lasts a short time. If irri-
tation persists longer than three
days, consult your doctor.
7To avoid accidents, keep the
appliance away from the hair on
your head, eyebrows and eye
lashes, and also from clothes,
brushes, wires, cords, laces, etc.
7Keep the appliance away from
children. Never use it on children.
7Do not open the appliance under
any circumstances. No warranty
claims are accepted for damage
resulting from improper handling.

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OVERVIEW__________________________________________
Fold out page 2 so that you have
the illustration in front of you.
Packing contents
Epilator.
Switch for switching on and
off, and for selecting the two
speed settings.
Opens the cover catch.
LED for power supply.
Socket for the mains cable.
Mains adapter.
Loofah.
Cleaning brush.
Storage bag.
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POWER SUPPLY ___________________________________
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Operation with
rechargeable battery
When using the built-in recharge-
able nickel cadmium battery, use
the mains adapter supplied as a
charger.
1Plug the mains adapter into the
socket, and plug the mains
adapter into the mains socket.
Notes
7Completely charge up the battery
before you first use it or if you
have not used it for a long time.
7When switched off the charging
time is 12-14 hours. If you switch
on the appliance while it is
charging, charging will stop.
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7The ambient temperature should
be between 5 °C and 40 °C.
7When fully charged, the appliance
works for around 40 minutes. It is
not advisable to charge the
battery after every use, especially
if you do not use the appliance for
the full 40 minutes. Only charge
the battery when it is completely
discharged. This increases its life.
Do not charge it every day.
Environmental note
7This appliance contains a nickel
cadmium battery. Do not dispose
of it with your household waste at
the end of its service life. Open
the housing. Take out the battery
and take it to a battery collection
box in a shop or a public collec-
tion point.

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POWER SUPPLY ___________________________________
Mains operation
(with mains adapter)
Check that the voltage on the mains
adapter type plate corresponds to
your local mains supply. The only
way to disconnect the device from
the mains supply is to unplug the
adapter.
1Insert the mains adapter plug
into the socket.
2Insert the mains adapter plug in
the socket.
– The power indicator lights up.
– The built-in battery is switched
off.
Note
7Only use the appliance in battery
mode when in the bathroom or
beside a water connection; never
run it from the mains.
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OPERATION ________________________________________
Special features
Your appliance has micro-massage
technology that reduces the pain of
hair removal to a minimum.
The device will remove your hair
right down to the root for four to six
weeks.
Hair removal
To achieve best results, take a warm
bath or shower to open the pores.
Use the loofah supplied to
remove dry skin on the area you
want to epilate. Dampen the sponge
with shower gel or soap and move
it in small circles.
This way your skin will be clean and
smooth and thus in the best
condition for epilation.
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Make sure your skin is clean, not
greasy and completely dry before
epilation.
1Remove the plastic cap.
2Press the switch to switch on
the appliance.
3Adjust the speed.
– Slow for fine hairs.
– Fast for coarse hairs.
4The lateral vibrations ensure that
any unpleasant sensation is
reduced during epilation.
5Hold the appliance in your hand
at a 90° angle to your skin.
Do not exert any pressure, just
touch the skin.
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OPERATION ________________________________________
6Use short, quick movements – as
if you were brushing or wiping –
in the direction the hair grows.
7Pull the skin taut with your other
hand. Stretch out your leg when
removing hair behind your knee.
8You can also remove hairs on
your thigh or bikini area.
9Removing individual hairs
on your top lip or cheek.
10 Hold out your arm to stretch
the skin when removing armpit
hairs.
Note
7If you have not removed the hair
on your bikini line or under your
armpits for a long time, first trim
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OPERATION ________________________________________
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Useful tips
7The first time you use the
appliance, it may feel slightly
unpleasant, as you are removing
hairs by the roots. This feeling
subsides after several uses, even
if you have sensitive skin.
7The first time you use the epilator,
the results will last four to six
weeks. After each further use,
your hair will grow slower and
thinner.
7Hold the appliance with a
relaxed and comfortable grip. Do
not exert any pressure. For your
safety, the appliance slows down
or stops if you press too hard on
your skin.
7If your skin reddens or is irritated
after use, rub lotion or medical
skin cream on the affected area.
7If you have ingrowing hairs, take
a bath and use the loofah
supplied to soften your skin
and the hairs.
7If you have varicose veins or
other health problems, you must
consult your doctor before use.
7For reasons of hygiene, the appli-
ance may only be used by one
person.
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CLEANING AND CARE___________________________
Cleaning and care
1Turn the appliance off and
unplug the cable. Pull the mains
adapter from the socket.
2Take off the cover of the epilator
mechanism. Press the blue
button on the left side of the
appliance.
3Use the brush supplied to
remove all hairs from the
mechanism.
4Put the cover back on the epila-
tor mechanism. Push down the
cover until it catches.
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5Put the plastic cap back on.
Note
7You do not have to clean the discs
of the epilator mechanism.
However, to maintain hygiene,
you can wipe them from time to
time with alcohol. Use a cotton
bud which you have soaked in
alcohol and then squeezed out.
The cotton bud must not be wet.
Note
7Never hold the appliance in
water or any other liquid.
7Do not use cleaning agents.

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Storage
If you do not want to use the appli-
ance for a long period of time,
please store it carefully.
1Ensure that it is unplugged, has
completely cooled and is
completely dry.
2Store the appliance in its bag in
a cool, dry place.
3Make sure the appliance is kept
out of reach of children.
Environmental note
This product has been made from
high-quality parts and materials
which can be re-used and recycled.
Therefore, do not throw the product
away with normal household waste
at the end of its life. Take it to a
collection point for recycling
electrical and electronic devices.
This is indicated by this symbol on
the product, in the operating
manual and on the packaging.
Please find out about collection
points operated by your local
authority.
Help protect the environment by
recycling used products.

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INFORMATION ____________________________________
This product fulfils the
European directives
89/336/EEC and
73/23/EEC.
Technical data
Power supply
Mains adapter
Battery
Technical and design modifications reserved.
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