Philips Epilator HP2844 User manual

HP2844, HP2843

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HP2844, HP2843
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DANSK 12
DEUTSCH 18
SUOMI 24
FRANÇAIS 30
ITALIANO 36
NEDERLANDS 42
NORSK 48
SVENSKA 54

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benet
from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.
com/welcome.
With your new epilator you can remove unwanted hair quickly, easily and
effectively.
The rotating discs catch even the shortest hairs (down to 0.5mm) and
pull them out by the root.The hairs that grow back are soft and thin.
Epilating with this new appliance leaves your skin smooth and hair-free for
several weeks.
General description (Fig. 1)
ASensitive area cap (HP2844 only)
BEpilating discs
CEpilating head
DOn/off slide
1 0 = off
2 I = normal speed
3 II = high speed
ESocket for appliance plug
FAppliance plug
GAdapter
HBrush
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it
for future reference.
Danger
Keep the appliance and the adapter dry.
Do not use the appliance near or over a washbasin or bath lled with
water (Fig. 2).
Do not use the appliance in the bath or in the shower (Fig. 3).
If you use the appliance in the bathroom, do not use an extension
cord (Fig. 4).
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Warning
Check if the mains voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to
the local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
Only use the appliance in combination with the adapter supplied.
Do not use the appliance if the adapter or the appliance itself is
damaged.
If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the
original type in order to avoid a hazard.
The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to
replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
Caution
Only epilate the underarms and bikini line with the sensitive area cap
attached.
To prevent damage and injuries, keep the running appliance away
from scalp hair, eyebrows, eyelashes, clothes, threads, cords, brushes
etc.
Do not use the appliance on irritated skin or skin with varicose veins,
rashes, spots, moles (with hairs) or wounds without consulting your
doctor rst. People with a reduced immune response, or people who
suffer from diabetes mellitus, haemophilia or immunodeciency
should also consult their doctor rst.
Your skin may become a little red and irritated the rst few times you
use the epilator.This phenomenon is normal and quickly disappears.
As you use the appliance more often, your skin gets used to epilation,
skin irritation decreases and regrowth becomes thinner and softer. If
the irritation has not disappeared within three days, we advise you to
consult a doctor.
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General
Regular cleaning and proper maintenance ensure optimal results and
a long life for the appliance.
Electromagnetic elds
This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding
electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the
instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientic evidence available today.
Preparing for use
Make sure your skin is clean, dry and free from grease. Do not use
any cream before you start epilating.
Epilation is easier just after taking a bath or shower. Make sure your
skin is dry when you start epilating.
When you use the appliance for the rst time, we advise you to try it
out on an area with only light hair growth to get accustomed to the
epilation process.
As the hairs are removed by the root, epilation may cause some skin
discomfort the rst few times you use the epilator. This
effect gradually diminishes when you use the appliance more often.
Regrowth tends to be softer both in appearance and to the touch.
After epilation, you can apply a mild cream or lotion to help reduce
possible skin irritation.This makes your skin feel smoother and gives
you a fresh sensation. Do not use lotions that contain alcohol.
Using the appliance
Connecting the appliance
1 Put the appliance plug in the epilator. (Fig. 5)
2 Put the adapter in the wall socket (Fig. 6).
Epilating the legs
1 Select the desired speed to switch on the appliance.
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Select speed I for areas with little hair growth, for hard-to-reach
areas and for areas where bones are located directly beneath the
skin, such as knees and ankles (Fig. 7).
Select speed II for larger areas with stronger hair growth (Fig. 8).
2 Stretch the skin with your free hand to make the hairs stand
upright. (Fig. 9)
Note: Stretching the skin properly is particularly important if you have
sensitive or delicate skin.
3 Place the epilator perpendicularly onto the skin with the on/off
slide pointing in the direction in which you are going to move the
appliance (Fig. 10).
4 Move the appliance slowly over the skin, against the direction of
hair growth. (Fig. 11)
Do not apply pressure.
5 Put the on/off slide to position 0 to switch off the
appliance (Fig. 12).
Epilating the underarms and bikini line (HP2844 only)
Your epilator comes with a sensitive area cap that makes the appliance
suitable for epilating the more delicate areas of the body, such as the
underarms and bikini line.
The sensitive area cap reduces the number of active epilating discs and
stretches the skin during epilation.This makes the appliance ideal for the
more delicate areas of the body.
Note:You get the best results when the hairs are not too long (max. 1cm).
1 Put the sensitive area cap on the epilating head (Fig. 13).
Note: The sensitive area cap can only be tted onto the epilating head in one
way.
2 Select the desired speed to switch on the appliance (Fig. 14).
We advise you to select speed II.
3 Stretch the skin with your free hand (Fig. 9).
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4 Place the appliance perpendicularly onto the skin with the on/off
slide pointing in the direction in which you are going to move the
appliance (Fig. 10).
5 Move the appliance slowly over the skin, against the direction of
the hair growth (Fig. 11).
Epilate your bikini line as shown in the gure (Fig. 15).
Epilate your underarms as shown in the gure (Fig. 16).
6 For a cool sensation, you can dab the area you have just epilated
with a cloth soaked in cold water.
Cleaning and maintenance
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids
such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
Never rinse the appliance or the adapter under the tap (Fig. 17).
Keep the appliance and the adapter dry (Fig. 18).
Cleaning the epilating head
1 Switch off the appliance, remove the adapter from the wall socket
and pull the appliance plug out of the appliance (Fig. 19).
2 Remove the epilating head (Fig. 20).
3 Remove loose hairs with the brush supplied (Fig. 21).
4 Rinse the epilating head under the tap for 5-10 seconds while
turning it (Fig. 22).
5 Shake the epilating head rmly and dry it thoroughly with a tea
towel. (Fig. 23)
Note: Make sure the epilating head is dry before you place it back onto the
appliance.
Environment
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for
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