Philips SC527X User manual

SC527X
EN User manual 3
ES Manual del usuario 21
PT Manual do usuário 42

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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 15
7 Storage 16
8 Replacement 17
9 Environment 17
10 Guarantee and support 19
11 Troubleshooting 19
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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 developedVisaPure
Essential - our exciting new approach to facial cleansing.
Forget manual cleansing, withVisaPure 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?
UseVisaPure Essential twice daily to enjoy soft, cleansed
skin and reveal your natural radiance.We hope you and
your skin will enjoy using VisaPure 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:
•Normal brush head
•Sensitive brush head
•Extra sensitive brush head
•Anti-blemish brush head
•Exfoliation brush head
•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
theVisaPure 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.
•This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and if they understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not
be made by children without supervision.

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•This appliance is NOT a toy. Keep the appliance out
of the reach of children younger than 8 years.
•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.
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•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.
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
YourVisaPure 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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5.1.6 Anti-blemish brush head
•Flexible, long and thin bristles are very gentle on acne
prone skin
•For acne prone skin
•Hygienic and safe, for daily use
•For optimal results, replace the brush every three
months
DNote:
Do not use harsh cleansing products such as skin
peelers and exfoliators.
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.

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5.2.2 Skin zones
•The face can be divided into three zones: right
cheek, left cheek andT-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.
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
DNote:
You can use the appliance twice a day.
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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 from
thenosetowardstheear(Fig.8).
Do not push the brush head too hard onto the skin
to make sure the treatment remains comfortable.
6  After20seconds,theappliancebrieypausesto
let you know that you have to move to the other
cheek(Fig.9).
7  After20seconds,theappliancebrieypausestolet
you know that you have to move the appliance to
the forehead. Gently move the brush head from left
toright(Fig.10).
DNote:
We advise you to not overdo the cleansing and to
not cleanse any zone longer than 20 seconds.

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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.
6.1 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.
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).

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9 Environment
•This symbol on a product means that the product is
coveredbyEuropeanDirective2012/19/EU.(Fig.15)
•This symbol means that the product contains a
built-in rechargeable battery covered by European
Directive 2006/66/EC which cannot be disposed of
with normal household waste. Follow the instructions
in section ‘Removing the rechargeable battery’ to
removethebattery(Fig.16).
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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9.1 Removing the rechargeable
battery before discarding the
appliance
1 Remove the appliance from the charging stand,
switch on the appliance and let it operate until it
switches off after one minute. Repeat this action until
the rechargeable battery is empty.
2  Insertasmallatheadscrewdriverbetweenthe
silver-coloured ring and the anti-roll ridge and
pry loose the top part off the appliance.
Carefully pull the top part with the battery
holderoutofthehousing(Fig.17).
3 Remove the rechargeable battery from the
battery holder.
•Inform yourself about the local separate collection
system for electrical and electronic products and
rechargeable batteries. Follow local rules and never
dispose of the product and rechargeable batteries
with normal household waste. Correct disposal
of old products and rechargeable batteries helps
prevent negative consequences for the environment
and human health.

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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.
BWarning:
Do not attempt to replace the rechargeable battery.
BWarning:
Do not reconnect the appliance to the mains after you
have removed the rechargeable battery.
10 Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit
www.philips.com/support or read the separate
worldwideguaranteeleaet.
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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 steroid-based medication.
The appliance
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
instructions 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.