Philips TT3003 User manual

User manual
TT3003

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TT3003
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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/lumeaformen.
Light-based hair removal is one of the most effective
methods to treat unwanted body hair with longer-lasting
results. It is different form current home hair removal
methods because it signicantly reduces hair regrowth.
Philips has been investigating this method together with
leading dermatologists for over 10 years.You can now use
this innovative technology comfortably in the privacy of
your own home, whenever and wherever you want. This
appliance has been designed and developed for removing
men’s body hair on areas mentioned below:
- arms
- underarms
- pubic area (excluding the scrotum)
- shoulders
- chest
- back
- legs
Do not use the Philips Lumea IPL hair removal
system for men above the neckline, i.e. do not use it
on your face or neck. Do not use the Philips Lumea
IPL hair removal system for men on the scrotum.
If you want to remove hair from the scrotum,
use the Bodygroom included in the package.
Please note that the Philips Lumea Plus for men is
designed for use by one person only.This appliance
has been specically designed for use by men,
but can be used by women as well.
For more information about Philips Lumea Plus for
men, see www.philips.com/lumeaformen. Check our
homepage regularly for updates.
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Benets
This appliance provides the following benets:
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology for
home use
Philips Lumea Plus for men uses a light-based
technology called ‘Intense Pulsed Light’ (IPL).
IPL is also used in the professional beauty market for
hair removal and has been in use for the last fteen
years. Philips Lumea Plus for men now brings this
innovative technology to the comfort of your home.
Effective hair re-growth prevention for
everyday smoothness
This method provides you with long-lasting
hair regrowth prevention and silky-smooth skin.
Our studies have shown a signicant hair reduction
already after two treatments. Optimal results were
generally achieved after six to seven treatments.
A reduction in hair density is visible from treatment
to treatment. How fast the effect becomes visible
and how long the results last varies from person to
person. For more information, see chapter ‘Using the
appliance’, section ‘How to achieve optimal results’.
Gentle treatment
Philips Lumea Plus for men has been developed in
close cooperation with leading dermatologists for an
effective and gentle treatment.
Cordless operation for maximum freedom
and exibility
Because the appliance runs on rechargeable
batteries, it is portable and can be used anywhere.
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No replacement parts needed, no hidden costs
Philips Lumea Plus for men is equipped with a
high-performance lamp which does not require
replacement.This lamp can generate over
100,000 ashes and should enable you to
continuously maintain results for more than 5 years*
while saving money on expensive replacement lamps.
*Based on the average treatment times for each
area and the recommended intensities for one user.
How Philips’ Intense Pulsed Light
technology works
Hair growth
Hair growth rates differ from person to person,
depending on age, metabolism and other factors.
However, everyone’s hair normally grows in 3 phases.
1 Growing phase (anagen phase)
The hair grows actively from the root. In this phase
the concentration of melanin is highest. Melanin is
responsible for the pigmentation of the hair.
Melanin concentration is also the determining factor for
the efcacy of this method. Only hairs in the growing
phase are susceptible to treatment with light.
2 Degradation phase (catagen phase)
Hair growth stops and the root shrinks before the
hair sheds.
3 Resting phase (telogen phase)
The old hair separates from its hair follicle and sheds.
The follicle remains at rest until the biological clock
tells it to become active again and grow a new hair.
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Working principle
The appliance works by heating up the hair and root
beneath the skin.The melanin in the hair and hair
root absorbs the released light pulses.
The darker the colour of the hair, the more light can
be absorbed.This process stimulates the hair to go
into the resting phase. The hair now sheds naturally
and the hair growth is inhibited. Hairs can take one
or two weeks to shed. Optimal hair removal cannot
be obtained with a single session, since only hairs
in the growing phase are susceptible to treatment
with light. During a treatment, hairs on the treated
area are usually in different stages of the hair growth
cycle.To effectively treat all hairs you have to repeat
the treatment every two weeks for a few times.
An integrated optical lter ensures that no UV light
reaches the skin and guarantees that the appliance is
safe for the skin.
What effect can you expect after treatment?
- After you have treated the hairs every two weeks
two to four times (depending on your skin/hair
type and the intensity setting), you notice that hair
growth decreases and that the hairs that grow
back are softer.
- After you have treated the hairs six to eight
times (depending on your skin/hair type and the
intensity setting), you notice that most of the hairs
do not return.
- After you have treated the hairs eight times,
continue to use the Lumea Plus for men to
maintain a smooth skin. For more information,
see section ‘Maintenance phase’ in chapter ‘Using
the appliance’.
- If you stop using the Lumea Plus for men, the hairs
start to regrow after some time.
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General description (Fig. 2)
1 Light exit window with integrated UV lter
2 Body attachment
3 Metallic frame inside the body attachment
4 Safety system (safety ring with contact switches)
5 Flash button
6 Intensity lights (1- 5)
7 %Intensity increase button
8 ^Intensity decrease button
9 Charging light and battery-low indication
10 On/off button
11 ’Ready to ash’ light
12 Appliance socket
13 Adapter
14 Small plug
15 Air vents
Also included: pouch, cleaning cloth and Bodygroom
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
- Water and electricity are a dangerous
combination. Do not charge this appliance in
wet surroundings (e.g. in the bathroom or near a
running shower or a lled swimming pool).
- Keep the adapter dry.
Warning
- If the appliance is broken, do not touch any inner
part to avoid electric shock.
- Never insert any objects into the appliance.
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- This appliance is not intended for use by persons
younger than 15 years and persons with reduced
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.
- Teenagers aged between 15 and 18 years can use
the appliance with the consent and/or assistance
of their parents or the persons who have parental
authority over them.Adults from 19 years and
older can use the appliance freely.
- Only charge the appliance with the
adapter supplied.
- Do not use the appliance or the adapter if it is
damaged.
- Do not use the appliance if the light exit window
is broken.
- 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.
To prevent damage:
- Only use the accessories supplied.All other
accessories are not safe to use.
- Make sure nothing obstructs the air ow through
the ventilation slots.
- Never subject the appliance to heavy shocks and
do not shake or drop it.
- If you take the appliance from a very cold
environment to a very warm environment or vice
versa, wait approximately 3 hours before you use it.
- Store the appliance in the pouch so that it does
not become dusty.
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- Never leave the appliance unattended when it is
switched on.Always switch off the appliance after use.
- Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight or
UV light.
- Do not ash against any other surface than the
skin.This can cause severe damage to the body
attachment and/or the light exit window. Only ash
when the appliance is in contact with skin.
Caution
- This appliance is not washable. Never immerse the
appliance in water, nor rinse it under the tap.
- This appliance is only intended for removing
unwanted body hair from areas below the neck.
Do not use it for any other purpose.
- Use this appliance only at settings suitable for
your skin type. Use at higher settings than those
recommended can increase the risk of skin
reactions and side effects.
- Never use the appliance around the eyes and near
the eyebrows to avoid the risk of eye damage.
Keep the following things in mind to avoid
compromising the lifetime of your Philips
Lumea Plus for men:
- Do not expose the appliance to temperatures
lower than 15°C or higher than 35°C during use.
- The appliance is equipped with a built-in overheat
protection. If the appliance overheats, it does not
ash. Do not switch off the appliance, but let it
cool down for approx. 15 minutes before you
continue with your treatment.
- Always return the appliance to a service centre
authorised by Philips for examination or repair.
Repair by unqualied people could cause an
extremely hazardous situation for the user.
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- Never use the appliance in any of the cases
mentioned in the section ‘Contraindications’.
For whom is Philips Lumea Plus for men not
suitable?
Philips Lumea Plus for men is not designed for
everyone. If any of the following is true for you,
then this appliance is not suitable for you to use!
Contraindications
Never use the appliance if you have an
unsuitable skin and/or hair colour, i.e.:
- If your natural hair colour in the treatment areas is
light blond, white, grey or red.
- If you are of skin type VI (you rarely or never
get sunburnt and you tan very darkly; your skin
colour is brownish black or darker). In this case
you run a high risk of developing skin reactions,
such as strong redness, burns or discolourations
(hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation),
when you use Philips Lumea Plus for men.
Never use the appliance if you suffer from
any of the diseases listed below, i.e.:
- If you have a skin disease such as active skin
cancer, if you have a history of skin cancer or any
other localised cancer in the areas to be treated.
- If you have a history of collagen disorder,
including a history of keloid scar formation or a
history of poor wound healing.
- If you have a history of vascular disorder, such as
the presence of varicose veins or vascular ectasia
in the areas to be treated.
- If your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops
a rash or an allergic reaction.
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- If you have infections, eczema, burns, inammation
of hair follicles, open lacerations, abrasions,
herpes simplex, wounds or lesions and
haematomas in the areas to be treated.
- If you have had surgery in the areas to be treated.
- If you have epilepsy with ashlight sensitivity.
- If you have diabetes, lupus erythematodes,
porphyria or congestive heart disease.
- If you have any bleeding disorder.
- If you have a history of immunosuppressive
disease (including HIV infection or AIDS).
Never use the appliance if you take any of
the medications listed below, i.e.:
- If your skin is currently being treated with or has
recently been treated with Alpha-Hydroxy Acids
(AHAs), Beta- Hydroxy Acids (BHAs),
topical isotretinoin and azelaic acid.
- If you have taken any form of isotretinoin Accutane®
or Roaccutane®in the last six months.This treatment
thins the skin and can therefore make it more
susceptible to tears, wounds and irritations.
- If you are on painkillers, which reduce the skin’s
sensitivity to heat.
- If you are taking photosensitising agents or
medications, check the package insert of your
medicine and never use the appliance if it is stated
that it can cause photo-allergic reactions,
photo-toxic reactions or if you have to avoid sun
when taking this medicine.
- If you take anticoagulation medications, including
heavy use of aspirin, in a manner which does not
allow for a minimum 1-week washout period
prior to each treatment.
- If you take immunosuppressive medications.
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Never use the appliance on the following areas:
- In the face.
- On the inside of the nostrils and ears.
- On the nipples, areolas and anus.
- If you are a man: on the scrotum.
- If you are a woman: on the labia minora and
vagina. Never use the appliance if you are
pregnant or breast feeding.
- Over or near anything articial like silicone
implants, pacemakers, subcutaneous injection
ports (insulin dispenser) or piercings.
- On moles, freckles, large veins, darker pigmented
areas, scars, skin anomalies without consulting your
doctor.This can result in a burn and a change in
skin colour, which makes it potentially harder to
identify skin-related diseases (e.g. skin cancer).
- On warts, tattoos or permanent make-up. This can
result in a burn and a change in skin colour.
- On areas, where you use long-lasting deodorants.
This can result in skin reactions. See chapter
‘Using the appliance’, section ‘Possible side effects
and skin reactions’.
Never use the appliance on sunburnt,
recently tanned (last 48 hours) or
fake-tanned skin:
- All types of tanning can inuence the safety of
the treatment.This applies to exposure to natural
sunlight as well as articial tanning methods,
such as tanning lotions, tanning appliances etc.
If you are tanned or are planning to tan, see
chapter ‘Preparing for use’, section ‘Tanning advice’.
Note:The list is not exhaustive. If you are not sure
whether you can use the appliance, we advise you to
consult a doctor.
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Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
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.
Charging
Fully charge the batteries before you use the
appliance for the rst time and when the batteries
are empty. Fully charging the batteries takes up to
1 hour and 40 minutes. Charge the appliance when
the charging light lights up orange during use to
indicate that the battery is low and will run out soon.
Fully charged batteries provide at least 370 ashes at
light intensity 5. Fully charge the appliance every 3 to
4 months, even if you do not use the appliance for a
longer time.
Charge the appliance in the following way:
1 Switch off the appliance.
2 Insert the small plug into the appliance and put
the adapter in the wall socket.
,The charging light ashes green to indicate that
the appliance is charging.
,When the batteries are fully charged,
the charging light lights up green continuously.
Notes:
- The adapter feels warm during charging.This is
normal.
- You cannot use the appliance during charging.
- This appliance is equipped with battery overheat
protection and does not charge if the room
temperature exceeds 40°C.
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Never cover the appliance and adapter during
charging.
3 After charging, remove the adapter from the
wall socket and pull the small plug out of the
appliance.
Preparing for use
For optimal results and greatest effect, prepare the
areas on which you intend to use the appliance in
the manner described below.
Preparing treatment areas
1 Always shave the areas you intend to treat
before you use the Lumea Plus for men.
The Lumea Plus for men can only be used on a
shaved skin.
Note: Philips recommends that you use the Philips
Bodygroom included in the package to preshave the
areas to be treated with the Philips Lumea Plus for
men. Use the Philips Bodygroom dry because the Philips
Lumea Plus for men can only be used on dry skin.
Note: If your last depilation method involved removing
hairs by the root (e.g epilating, waxing etc.),
wait until you notice signicant hair regrowth before
you use Philips Lumea Plus for men.
Note: Do not use depilatory creams instead of shaving.
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Please note that treatment on unshaved or
improperly shaved areas has a number of
undesired effects:
- The light exit window and attachment may
become contaminated with stray hairs and dirt.
A contaminated light exit window and attachment
can reduce the life and efcacy of the appliance.
In addition, burns or black spots that appear
on the light exit window and attachment due
to contamination can cause the treatment to
become painful or cause skin reactions like
redness and discolouration (hyperpigmentation or
hypopigmentation).
2 Clean your skin and make sure it is hair-free,
entirely dry and free from oily substances
(e.g. present in cosmetic products like
deodorants, lotions, perfumes, tanning creams
and sunscreens).
3 Check the appliance, especially the light
exit window and the body attachment for
trapped hair, dust and bres. If you see any
contamination, clean the appliance according
to the instructions in chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’.
Notes:
- If shaving causes wounds or lesions, your skin may
be more sensitive and the light treatment might
feel uncomfortable sometimes.
- Once the hairs stop growing back - which usually
happens after 6-7 treatments - you no longer have
to shave before you use the appliance.
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Setting the light intensity
Philips Lumea Plus for men is an appliance developed
for home use and therefore not comparable with
professional light-based appliances with respect to
pain sensation. Pulses of light delivered by Philips Lumea
Plus for men are gentler than those from professional
appliances and therefore you can expect a convenient
and effective treatment.Adjust the light intensity to
your skin and body hair colour and to a level you nd
comfortable.The table with recommended light intensities
below helps you to establish the right light intensity.
1 Consult the table below to determine which
light intensities are most suitable for your
skin and body hair colour and to check if this
method is suitable for you (if it is not, this is
indicated with x in the table).
2 Each body area and possibly even parts of a
body area may require a separate appropriate
light intensity according to the recommended
light intensities table below.The method
is more effective at higher intensities, but
you should reduce the light intensity if you
experience any pain or discomfort.
Persons with darker skin run a higher risk of skin
irritation because their skin absorbs more light.
Therefore lower intensities are recommended for
persons with darker skin.
The light intensity you use can feel warm or hot
on the skin, but should never feel uncomfortable.
To prevent skin reactions, see chapter ‘Using the
appliance’, section ‘Possible side effects and skin
reactions’.
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Recommended light intensities (1-5)
In the table below, ‘x’means that the appliance is not
suitable for you.
Skin colour
& charac-
teristics:
White
(always
sunburn,
no tan-
ning)
Beige
(easy
sun-
burn,
mini-
mal
tan-
ning)
Light
brown
(some-
times
sun-
burn,
good
tan-
ning)
Mid
brown
(rarely
sun-
burn,
fast
and
good
tan-
ning)
Dark
brown
(rarely
sun-
burn,
very
good
tan-
ning)
Black
(rarely
to
never
sun-
burn,
very
dark
tanning)
hair colour:
dark
blond/light
brown/
brown/dark
brown/
black
4/5 4/5 4/5 3/4 1/2/3 x
hair colour:
white/grey/
red/light
blond
x x x x x x
Important:
To check whether Philips Lumea Plus for men is suitable
for you, see section ‘For whom is Philips Lumea Plus
for men not suitable?’. If your skin has been exposed to
natural sunlight or an articial tanning method, it may
be darker than during the previous treatment.
Check the table above to determine which settings are
suitable for your skin colour.
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