Michael Todd Clear Bilight User manual

Clearing & Calming
Eliminate Blemishes and Prevent
Future Breakouts
RED+BLUE
LED ACNE
CLEARING SYSTEM
Treats Mild to Moderate
Inflammatory Acne

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations on your new Clear Bilight from MICHAEL TODD
BEAUTY, the next generation in photo light therapy.
Effective, safe, pain-free and easy to use, the Clear Bilight uses
not one but two types of light therapy that work synergistically
to treat your acne. Blue light eliminates acne causing bacteria
and red light calms and heals the inammation, two of the major
causes of acne breakouts. The combination of blue and red
light was clinically found to clear mild to moderate inammatory
acne better and faster than either blue light alone or 5% benzoyl
peroxide cream1. The Clear Bilight will be your best friend in the
ght to eliminate acne and prevent future breakouts.
For important information about safety and how to
use the device, please read the full Instructions for Use
booklet before you use your Clear Bilight for the rst time.
If you have any questions or problems with the Clear Bilight, please
contact customer service at: 1-[phone] or customerservice
michaeltoddbeauty.com
1Papageorgiou P, Katsambas A, Chu A: Phototherapy with blue (415 nm) and red
(660 nm) light in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Br J Dermatol 2000, 142(5):973-8.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU START
WHAT IS THE CLEAR BILIGHT USED FOR?
HOW DOES THE CLEAR BILIGHT WORK?
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CONTRAINDICATIONS
WARNINGS
PRECAUTIONS
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
FIRST STEPS
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLEAR BILIGHT
HOW TO CHANGE TREATMENT HEADS
CHARGING THE BATTERY
CLEAR BILIGHT CONTROLS
PRE-TEST BEFORE USE
TREATMENT STEPS
WHAT TO EXPECT
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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PACKAGES CONTENTS
The Clear Bilight comes with the following components:
• 1 Rechargeable Clear Bilight™
Device
• 1 Blue Light Treatment Head
• 1 Red Light Treatment Head
• 1 USB Charging Cord
• 1 Pair of Safety Goggles
• 1 Operating Manual

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BEFORE YOU START
WHAT IS THE CLEAR BILIGHT USED FOR?
The Clear Bilight is indicated for the treatment of mild to
moderate inammatory acne.
Mild acne is generally dened as up to approximately 30
spots which may or may not be inamed including papules
(small bumps with a rough texture) and pustules (inamed
bump lled with white or yellow pus, i.e., pimple).
Moderate acne is generally dened as more numerous
spots and pimples (up to approximately 100) with greater
inammation (redness/tenderness).
If you have nodules (solid mass under the skin) or cysts (liquid-
lled bag-like structure under the skin), then your acne is more
severe. Consult your doctor for the appropriate treatment.
HOW DOES THE CLEAR BILIGHT WORK AND HOW
QUICKLY WILL I SEE RESULTS?
The Clear Bilight uses two types of light therapy that work
synergistically to treat your acne. Blue light eliminates
acne causing bacteria and red light calms and heals the
inammation. The combination of blue and red light was
clinically found to clear mild to moderate inammatory acne.
Using the Clear Bilight according to the instructions is
expected to result in the destruction of bacteria causing
acne, healing of existing pimples, and the reduction of future
breakouts. The best notable results can be expected after 3
to 7 weeks of daily treatments.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Never use this device over any suspicious or cancerous lesion.
Using the device over cancerous or other type of lesion
can result in delaying the best medical treatment. Typical
characteristics of potentially cancerous lesions include:
• Asymmetry: one half of the abnormal skin area is
different than the other half
• Borders: irregular borders
• Color: varies from one area to another with shades of
tan, brown, or black (sometimes white, red, blue)
• Diameter: usually (but not always) larger than 6 mm in
size (diameter of a pencil eraser)
• Bleeding: Any skin growth that bleeds or will not heal
Do not use if you have a history of light triggered seizures or
migraine headaches.
WARNINGS
• DO NOT use the Clear Bilight on your eyes or eyelids
or stare directly into the lights. ALWAYS WEAR THE
INCLUDED GOGGLES WHEN USING THE Clear Bilight
• DO NOT use the Clear Bilight to treat (i) severe
nodular or cystic acne or (ii) moles, warts, open sores,
cancerous lesions or skin conditions other than mild or
moderate acne. See your healthcare professional.
• DO NOT treat any one affected area of the skin more
than 6 minutes per day (3 minutes blue light and 3
minutes red light).
• DO NOT share the Clear Bilight with other people as
this may result in transferring germs that could cause
infection.

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• DO NOT allow children to use the Clear Bilight unless
under adult supervision.
• DO NOT use the Clear Bilight if it is where the
handpiece or power cord can come in contact with
water while plugged in.
• Keep the Clear Bilight away from open ame or
ammable aerosol products. The Clear Bilight is not
suitable for use in the presence of a ammable
anesthetic mixture with air, Oxygen or Nitrous Oxide.
• DO NOT use the Clear Bilight if your skin is sensitive to
light or you are taking medications that may make
you sensitive to light.
• DO NOT USE if you are pregnant.
• Stop using if you feel pain or your skin gets
uncomfortably hot. See a healthcare professional if
you have skin redness that persists more than 24 hours
after treatment.
• DO NOT use the Clear Bilight in the presence of
debrillation as the device is not protected against
the high electrical output from debrillators.
• DO NOT use the Clear Bilight if it is visibly damaged
or not functioning properly or attempt to open or
repair the Clear Bilight yourself. There are no user
serviceable parts. Contact customer service at:
[email protected] or call
[phone].
PRECAUTIONS
• The Clear Bilight is designed so that the light is only
activated when the treatment head is in contact
with the skin. However, take additional precautions
to protect your eyes by always wearing the goggles
provided with the device and never shine the light
into your eyes or those around you.
• Do not operate the Clear Bilight in the presence of
other devices that intentionally emit electromagnetic

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energy in an unshielded manner, as such devices may
affect the Clear Bilight operation (for example, mobile
radio frequency communication equipment).
• Do not scratch, mark or otherwise damage the light
emitting surface.
• The Clear Bilight is intended for short term operation
only.
• Use only the components that come with your Clear
Bilight. Use of any other components, particularly
any other USB Cord, could cause injury to the user or
damage to the equipment.
• The Clear Bilight does not have any user serviceable
or replaceable parts. If you should encounter
problems with your device, do not attempt any
repairs or replacements. Please call customer service
at: [phone] or email us at:
[email protected].
POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS
When used according to the instructions, side effects and
complications associated with use of the Clear Bilight
are rare. However, every cosmetic procedure, including
those designed for home use, involve some degree of risk.
Therefore, it is important that you understand and accept
the risks and complications that can occur with energy-
based systems designed for home use. Blue and red light
treatments are generally very well-tolerated. Most users sense
the moderate heat applied by the device during use, with
no further discomfort. ALWAYS WEAR THE INCLUDED GOGGLES
WHEN USING THE DEVICE TO MINIMIZE RISK OF EYE INJURY.
Minor Skin Discomfort / Skin Redness: Your skin may become
slightly irritated and/or red after using the device. This is a
typical and transient phenomenon. If the irritation or redness
does not disappear within a few days, please consult a
physician or a dermatologist.

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FIRST STEPS
Power
Button
USB
Cable
Safety
Goggles
LED
Light
Treatment
Head
DC
Input
Getting started
• Unpack the device and all the accessories
• Peel the protective cover off the treatment head
face and discard
• Review the information below, which will tell you how
to use your device safely and effectively
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CLEAR BILIGHT
Front Back

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HOW TO CHANGE TREATMENT HEADS
The Clear Bilight Comes With 1 Blue and 1 Red LED Light Treatment
Head marked with color corresponding to each treatment:
Blue and Red Light
Treatment Heads
To change Treatment Heads:
1. Press the Treatment Head Release Lever at the back
of the device and slide out existing Treatment Head.
2. Slide your desired Treatment Head into the slot until it is
securely installed with a clicking sound.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY
Your Clear Bilight comes with a partial initial charge from the
manufacturer but it is recommended to fully charge the unit
before full treatment. The charging process will take about 3
hours. To check the battery charge, turn on the Power Button and
check the Indicator (green) light. The light will be blinking red if the
battery needs to be charged. A ashing green light means the
battery is charged and the device is ready to use.
If the battery needs charging, plug the Clear Bilight into that USB
Cord and insert the opposite end of the cord into a wall adapter
or computer USB port. The Power Indicator Light will remain lit while
charging is in process and will turn off when the battery is fully
charged. Unplug the device and USB Cord when nished.
CAUTIONS:
• Always attach the USB Cord to the Clear Bilight rst
before inserting into an outlet.
• Charge the battery only when needed (when the
Power Indicator Light starts blinking red). Premature
charging of the battery can cause the Power sensor
to malfunction.
• The Clear Bilight cannot be used while charging.

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CONTROLS
The Clear Bilight is simple to use.
• A single ON/OFF button turns the device on or off.
• The power light over the ON/OFF button indicates
when the device is ON in STANDBY Mode (blinking
green light) or when the battery needs charging
(blinking red light).
• When the device is on, but not in contact with the
skin, it is in STANDBY mode. The device automatically
turns off if not used after 5 minutes in STANDBY mode.
• The device will only emit light when the treatment
head is in contact with your skin. This is a safety
feature to reduce the likelihood of light shining in
the eyes and also prolongs the life of the Clear
Bilight because the light is only on when delivering
treatment.
Always wear the protective googles when using the
device.
• When the device is on, but not in contact with the
skin, it is in STANDBY mode and does not light up.
The device automatically turns off if not used after 5
minutes in STANDBY mode.
• After 3 minutes of use (in contact with skin) a beep will
sound, indicating to move the Clear Bi light to the next
area to be treated. Only treat one area of skin for 3
minutes with each LED Treatment Head for a total of 6
minutes per area.
• The Clear Bilight will automatically shut off after four
3-minute sessions - 12 minutes total.

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PRE-TEST BEFORE USING
Before beginning treatments with the Clear Bilight, test the device
on your forearm. This is important to determine whether your skin
may be sensitive to the light from the device.
Treat a patch of skin on your forearm or other location not on your
face following the step-by-step instructions in the “TREATMENT
STEPS” section of this manual. It is normal for your skin to feel warm
when using the Clear Bilight, but if you feel pain or your skin gets
uncomfortably hot during treatment, stop using the Device.
Following the test, wait 24 hours and look at the treated skin. If
you don’t see any difference between the treated and untreated
skin, you may begin treatments. If you see redness, discoloration
or experience discomfort, the Clear Bilight is not for you. Follow the
instructions below to obtain a refund.
30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTY. The Clear Bilight comes with a
30-Day Money Back Guarantee to give you the opportunity to
obtain a refund if you are not satised with your purchase. If for
any reason you are not satised with your purchase, you may
send your device back within 30 days of delivery date for a full
refund or exchange if you made your purchase directly through
michaeltoddbeauty.com, less a $40 restocking and outbound
shipping charge. Contact our Customer Service department at
[email protected] or call [phone]
within 30 days of receipt of purchase for instructions on how to
safely return your Device. Once we receive it and inspect it for
damage and missing parts, we will issue you a full refund. If you
made your purchase through another website or retailer, please
contact them directly to inquire if they have a return policy on this
device.

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TREATMENT STEPS
Start by gently washing and drying your skin before starting your
treatment. Then begin with the blue light treatment to kill acne
causing bacteria followed by the red light treatment to reduce
inammation and facilitate healing. See specics below.
EYE SAFETY WARNING:
The Clear Bilight has been designed so that the lights go on only
when the Treatment Head is in contact with your skin. DO NOT use
the Clear Bilight on your eyes or attempt to look directly at the
Head while it is lit. Protective goggles are provided with the Clear
Bilight for your safety and comfort. ALWAYS use the goggles when
giving yourself a treatment.
• Position the goggles over your eyes.
• Tie the elastic band so that the goggles t
comfortably around your head.
BLUE LIGHT TREATMENT:
1. Install the Blue Treatment Head into the Clear Bilight.
With the Treatment Head facing away from you.
2. Put on your protective goggles.
3. Turn the Clear Bilight Device on by pressing the ON/
OFF Button. The Device will automatically turn off if left
unused for more than 5 minutes.
The Treatment Heads contain contact sensors that
turn the treatment lights on when you touch the
Device to your skin and off when you take the Device
away.
With the Device in standby mode:
4. Begin your Blue light treatment by gently touching
the Treatment Head of the Clear Bilight to your skin,
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which will turn the treatment lights on. For best results, it is
recommended that you treat one affected area for the
full 3 minutes treatment cycle (a beep will sound every 3
minutes).
Then, move the device to another area and start
treatment by touching the Treatment Head face to the
new area of skin. Repeat this process until all affected
areas have been treated with the blue light.
5. Turn the Device OFF by pressing the ON/OFF button.
The Power Indicator Light will go off.
NOTE: It is recommended that you keep the Device in contact
with the skin during the entire 3 minutes of treatment.
Should the Device be removed from the skin before completion
of the 3 minute treatment cycle, the treatment lights will turn off
and the Device will return to Standby mode. To continue with
treatment, simply touch the Treatment Head to your skin again
and the lights will turn back on.
RED LIGHT TREATMENT
1. Make sure that the Device power is OFF.
2. Remove the Blue Treatment Head and install the Red
Treatment Head following the instructions in “How to
Change the Treatment Heads” (page 9).
3. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 above (under Blue Light
Treatment) to treat each of the skin areas with up to 3
minutes of Red Light.
WARNING: Each affected skin area (for example, on your face)
should be treated with a maximum of 3 minutes of blue light and 3
minutes of red light per day. DO NOT exceed 6 minutes total blue and
red light treatment per affected skin area per day.

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WHAT TO EXPECT
During treatment of your acne with the Clear Bilight, it is normal
to experience and feel a sensation of warmth in your skin and
possibly slight reddening of the skin (mild erythema) in the
treatment areas. These are both normal and should disappear
within approximately an hour after the treatment is completed.
WARNING: Although it is normal for your skin to feel warm
when using the Clear Bilight, do not hold the Device in one place
long enough for your skin to get hot which could cause injury.
The blue light treatments act to kill the acne causing bacteria in
your skin. The red light treatments act to reduce the inammation
that accompanies the acne. It will take some time for the
blemishes on your skin to go away, but you should start to notice
improvements after 1 to 2 weeks of daily use, and best results are
most often achieved after 3 to 7 weeks of daily use. Depending
upon the severity of your acne you may choose to use this
device for 3-7 days per week. Your results may differ because of
differences in the how you use the device, or how your particular
acne responds.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning: The Clear Bilight is intended for surface contact
with skin and does not require sterilization.
Follow the steps below to clean the treatment head surface after
each use:
1. Unplug the USB Cord from the Clear Bilight.
2. Gently rub the treatment head surface using a soft,
lint-free cloth that has been moistened with water
and a mild, alcohol-free cleaner such as dishwashing
liquid. Remove the cleaner by rubbing with a soft,
lint-free cloth moistened by water only. Your device
is not waterproof. DO NOT submerge the device in
water, put the device in the dishwasher or otherwise
allow water to enter the device. Should the unit
accidentally become submerged, do not attempt to
use it. Contact Michael Todd Customer Service.
Storage: When not in use for prolonged periods, store your Clear
Bilight in a dry place at a temperature between 32°F and 140°F
(0°C to 60°C).
The Clear Bilight does not require any other regular maintenance.
If the Device is not working properly, discontinue use and contact
Customer Service at [email protected]
or call [phone].

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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have difculty in operating the Clear Bilight, the
Troubleshooting Tips below may help to solve the problem. If
you are still having difculty after following these instructions,
please contact MICHAEL TODD BEAUTY Customer Service at
[email protected] or call [phone].
PROBLEM
Clear Bilight does not work
The Light Indicator is off when
the Clear Bilight is plugged
into the USB Cord and
plugged into a power source
Indicator Light is green
but treatment lights are
not illuminated
Treatment Head temperature
rises during treatment
Make sure Treatment Head
face is in contact with skin.
It is normal for the Treatment
Head to get warm during
treatment. If the Treatment
Head gets hot to the touch,
turn the device off and
contact Customer Service.
• Make sure you have pressed
the ON/OFF button.
• Make sure the Treatment
Head is securely connected
to the handpiece.
• Charge the battery.
• The battery is fully charged
and ready to use. Unplug
Clear Bilight from USB Cord
and press the ON/OFF
button.
• Make sure the Clear Bilight is
securely connected to USB
Cord.
• Connect another appliance
to the AC outlet to make
sure the outlet is “live.”
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PROBLEM
Clear Bilight power turns off
on its own
Clear Bilight light turns off on
its own after 5 minutes
Clear Bilight lights turn on
when Treatment Head is not
in contact with skin
DO NOT look directly into
lights. Press ON/OFF button
immediately to turn device
off and contact Customer
Service.
• Device is working properly
if the power turns off after
5 minutes of no use (in
Standby mode). Press
the ON/OFF button to
reactivate power and put
Device in Standby mode.
• If the device turns off
before 5 minutes, make
sure the battery is charged.
If the battery does not
need charging, wait 5 to
10 minutes for the device
to cool and try turning the
device back on.
• Device is working properly
if the lights go off after 10
minutes of use (in contact
with skin). Press Treatment
Head to another location
on your skin to re- activate
lights.
• If the lights turn off before
10 minutes, make sure the
Treatment Head face is in
contact with skin (pressing
gently).
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