Philips SC527X User manual

EN User manual 3
FR Mode d’emploi 20
FA 56
AR 72
SC527X

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Table of contents
1 Introduction 4
2 General description 5
3 Important 6
4 Preparing for use 9
5 Using the appliance 10
6 Cleaning and maintenance 14
7 Storage 16
8 Replacement 16
9 Environment 17
10 Guarantee and support 17
11 Troubleshooting 18
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1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing to buy PhilipsVisaPure Essential.
Before you get started, we hope you will register your
product at www.philips.com/welcome in order to
enjoy dedicated product support and offers designed
especially for you.
So what is VisaPure Essential and how can it help your
skin? Cleansing is an essential part of the daily skincare
routine, but traditional methods do not always leave your
skin as clean and radiant as it could be.That is why we
have developed VisaPure Essential - our exciting new
approach to facial cleansing. Forget manual cleansing,
with VisaPure Essential you can enjoy clean, radiant
skin, quickly and easily every day.VisaPure Essential
combines gentle rotating and vibrating movements to
cleanse deeply, remove impurities and make-up to leave
skin feeling soft and fresh. Designed to complement
your current routine, you can useVisaPure Essential
together with your current cleanser. It also helps skincare
products applied after cleansing – such as your favourite
moisturiser – to be absorbed better.You will notice the
cleansing effect immediately - experiencing smoother,
more radiant looking skin.VisaPure Essential comes ready
to use with a brush head for normal skin. Additional
brush heads for different skin types and purposes are
available separately. Ready to get started? Use VisaPure
Essential twice daily to enjoy soft, cleansed skin and
reveal your natural radiance.We hope you and your skin
will enjoy usingVisaPure Essential.
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2 General
description (Fig. 1)
1 Handle
2 Charging light and battery low indication
3 Speed indication
•Speed one: gentle cleansing
•Speed two: deep cleansing
•Switch off
4 On/off button
5 Connection pin
6 Charging pins
7 Anti-roll ridge
8 Brush head.Your VisaPure Essential comes with one
or more of the following brush heads:
A Normal brush head
B Sensitive brush head
C Extra sensitive brush head
D Exfoliation brush head
E Deep pore cleansing brush head
9 Charging stand
10 Appliance socket
11 Draining hole
12 Protection cap
13 Small plug
14 Adapter
15 Travelpouch(specictypesonly)
The types of brush heads included depend on the
VisaPure Essential type purchased.
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3 Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
3.1 Danger
•Keep the adapter dry.
3.2 Warning
•Only use the appliance in combination with the
adapter supplied.
•Do not use the appliance, an attachment or the
adapter if it is damaged or broken to avoid injuries.
•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.
•Fully charge the appliance at least every 3 months to
sustain battery lifetime.
•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.
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•This appliance is NOT a toy. Keep the appliance out
of the reach of children.
•Do not insert metal-containing material into the
socket for the appliance plug to avoid short circuiting.
3.3 Caution
•This appliance is developed and intended for
cleansing facial skin on cheeks, forehead and chin
(including the area between eyes and ears and the
area between nose and upper lip, excluding the area
aroundtheeyes)andontheneckanddécolleté.
Do not use the appliance for any other purpose.
•Do not use the appliance more than twice a day.
•For hygienic reasons, we advise you to not share the
appliance with other people.
•Do not clean the appliance with water that is hotter
thanshowertemperature(max.40°C/104°F).
•Do not put the appliance or any part in the dishwasher.
•Charge, use and store the appliance at a temperature
between 10°C/50°F and 40°C/104°F.
•Do not use the appliance on chapped skin, open wounds,
or when you suffer from skin diseases or skin irritations,
such as severe acne, sunburn, skin infection, etc.
•Do not use the appliance if you are taking steroid-
based medication.
•Do not use the appliance with self-made cleansers or
cleansers containing harsh chemicals or rough particles.
•Ifyouhavesensitiveskin,selectsetting1therstfew
times you use the appliance. If you do not experience
any skin reactions, you can start using the appliance
at setting 2.
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3.4 General
•Please note that the condition of the skin varies
throughout the year. Facial skin can get dryer during
the winter season. In that case you may reduce the
treatment time or frequency, depending on the needs
of your skin.
•Regular cleaning of the appliance ensures optimal
results and a longer life.
•The appliance complies with the internationally
approved IEC safety regulations and can be safely
used in the bath or shower and cleaned under
the tap.
•The appliance is equipped with an automatic voltage
selector and is suitable for mains voltages ranging
from 100 to 240 volts.
3.5Electromagneticelds(EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagneticelds.
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4 Preparing for use
4.1 Charging the appliance
Charging the appliance takes approximately 6 hours.
A fully charged appliance has a cordless operating time of
up to 30 minutes.
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2 Insert the small plug in the socket of the charging
stand(1),puttheadapterinthewallsocket(2),
remove the protection cap and put the appliance in
thechargingstand(Fig.2).
3  Thecharginglightasheswhitetoindicatethat
the appliance is charging.When the battery is
fully charged, the charging light lights up white
continuously(Fig.3).
4.1.1 Battery-low indication
•When the battery is almost empty, the charging
lightashesamberfor15seconds.Thebattery
still contains enough energy for a complete
treatment(Fig.4).
To charge the appliance, follow the steps in section
‘Charging the appliance’ above.
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5 Using the appliance
Make sure the appliance is fully charged before you use it
forthersttime.
DNote:
You can either use the appliance in front of the sink, in
the shower or in the bathtub.
5.1 Brush heads
Your VisaPure Essential comes with one or more of the
brush heads described below.You can use the brush
head that suits your skin best. The types of brush
heads included depend on the VisaPure Essential type
purchased.
5.1.1 Normal brush head
•17000 soft bristles for deep skin cleansing
•For all skin types
•For daily use
•For optimal results, replace the brush every three months
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5.1.2 Sensitive brush head
•Ultra soft bristles for a more effective, gentle cleaning
•For sensitive skin
•For daily use
•For optimal results, replace the brush every three
months
5.1.3 Extra sensitive brush head
•Philips’ softest bristles for ultra gentle cleansing
•For extra sensitive skin
•For daily use
•For optimal results, replace the brush every three
months
5.1.4 Exfoliation brush head
•Dual layer bristles to remove dead skin cells
•For all skin types
•For weekly use
•For optimal results, replace the brush every six
months
5.1.5 Deep pore cleansing brush head
•The deep pore cleansing brush helps to reduce
blackheads and is designed to make pores less visible
•For all skin types
•For daily use
•For optimal results, replace the brush every three
months
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5.2 Daily facial cleansing with
VisaPure Essential
5.2.1 Speed settings
You can choose between two different speed settings
depending on your personal preference.
•Speed one,‘gentle cleansing’, for a mild and soft
cleansing.
•Speed two,‘deep cleansing’, for a comfortable and
more intensive cleansing.
5.2.2 Skin zones
•The face can be divided into three zones: right cheek,
left cheek and T-zone.The cheek zones include the
chin, the area between nose and upper lip and the
areabetweeneyesandears.Theneckanddécolleté
canalsobedividedintothreezones(Fig.5).
DNote:
Do not use the appliance on the sensitive skin area
around the eyes.
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5.2.3 Skin Zone timer
When you switch on the appliance, it works for three
periods of 20 seconds. Between these periods, there is a
short pause to indicate that you have to move the brush
head to another skin zone.
5.2.4 Auto shut-off
The appliance automatically switches off after one minute
to prevent overtreatment.
5.2.5 Cleansing procedure
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You can use the appliance twice a day.
1 Push the brush head onto the connection pin until it
locksintopositionwithaclick(Fig.6).
2 Moisten the brush head with water or liquid cleanser
or apply the cleanser directly on your skin before you
use the appliance. Do not use the appliance with a
dry brush head, as this can irritate the skin.
3 Place the brush head on your skin.
4 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
appliance.The appliance starts to operate at speed 1.
Press twice for speed 2. Press three times to switch off
theapplianceorwaituntilitstopsautomatically(Fig.7).
5 Gently move the brush head across your skin while
making circular movements. Do not push the brush
head too hard onto the skin to make sure the
treatmentremainscomfortable(Fig.8).
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6 Cleaning and
maintenance
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or
aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean
the appliance.
6  After20seconds,theappliancebrieypausestolet
you know that you have to move to another zone.
Do not overdo the cleansing and do not cleanse any
zone longer than 20 seconds.
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6.2 Cleaning the adapter and the
charging stand
ADanger:
Always keep the adapter dry. Never rinse it under the
tap or immerse it in water.
1 Make sure the adapter is unplugged when you clean
it. Only wipe it with a dry cloth.
2 Always detach the charging stand from the adapter
beforeyoucleanit(Fig.11).
3 You can clean the charging stand with a moist cloth.
Dry the charging stand before you reconnect it to
theadapter(Fig.12).
6.1 Cleaning the appliance and the
brush head
Clean the appliance and the brush head thoroughly with
water after each use, to ensure optimum performance.
Make sure the appliance is switched off before you start
cleaning it.
1 Rinse the handle and the brush head under the tap
withwarmwater(max.40ºC/104ºF)(Fig.9).
2 Clean the back of the brush head and the connection
pin of the appliance under the tap at least once a
week(Fig.10).
3 Dry these parts with a towel.
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7 Storage
•Store the appliance with the brush head attached in
thechargingstand(Fig.13).
•For travelling: put the protection cap on the dry
brushheadtoprotectthebrushheadlaments
whenyoutaketheappliancewithyou(Fig.14).
DNote:
Never put the protection cap on the brush head if
the brush head is still wet.
8 Replacement
8.1 Brush head replacement
Wornlamentscouldleadtoskinirritation.Thereforethe
brush head should be replaced every 3 months or earlier if
thelamentsaredeformedordamaged.Replacementbrush
heads and additional brush head types are available from our
website www.shop.philips.com/service or from the shop
where you purchased your Philips beauty appliance. If you
haveanydifcultiesobtainingreplacementbrushheads,please
contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Younditscontactdetailsintheworldwideguarantee
leaet.Youcanalsovisitwww.philips.com/support.
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10 Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit
www.philips.com/support or read the separate
worldwideguaranteeleaet.
9 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recycling.Bydoingthis,you
help to preserve the environment.
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11 Troubleshooting
This chapter summarises the most common problems
you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable
to solve the problem with the information below,
visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently
asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre
in your country.
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Problem Solution
I do not know
if the appliance
is suitable for
use on my skin.
Do not use the appliance on dry, chapped skin, open wounds, or when you suffer from skin diseases or skin
irritation, such as severe acne, sunburn, skin infection, etc. Do not use the appliance if you are taking steroids.
The appli-
ance does not
charge.
Make sure the socket to which you connect the appliance is live. Check whether the voltage indicated on
the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage. Check whether contact pins on the appliance are
in proper contact with the contact points in the stand. If you use a socket in a bathroom cabinet, you may
need to switch on the light to activate the socket.When the light on the appliance still does not light up or
when the appliance still does not charge, take it to your Philips dealer or the nearest Philips Service Centre.
The appliance
does not work
anymore.
Make sure that you have pressed the on/off button properly. Charge the appliance according to the instruc-
tions in this user manual.Verify whether there is a power failure and if the wall socket is live. Check if the
charging light on the appliance lights up to make sure the appliance is charging. If it does not light up or if
the appliance still does not work, take it to your Philips dealer or the nearest Philips Service Centre.
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Table des matières
1 Introduction 21
2 Description générale 22
3 Important 24
4 Avant utilisation 27
5 Utilisation de l’appareil 28
6 Nettoyage et entretien 33
7 Rangement 34
8 Remplacement 35
9 Environnement 36
10 Garantie et assistance 36
11 Dépannage 37
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