Philips SC527X User manual

SC527X
EN User manual 3
SK Príručka užívateľa 25

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Table of contents
1 Introduction 4
2 General description 5
3 Important 6
4 Preparing for use 11
5 Using the appliance 12
6 Cleaning and maintenance 17
7 Storage 19
8 Replacement 19
9 Environment 20
10 Guarantee and support 22
11 Troubleshooting 22
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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, 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.

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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 using
VisaPure Essential.
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
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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 the
VisaPure Essential type purchased.
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.

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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 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.
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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.
Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
•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.

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•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 sunburn, skin infection, etc.
If you are currently treated by a doctor
or dermatologist for acne or take
prescribed acne medication, consult
your doctor or dermatologist before
you start using the appliance.
•Do not use the appliance if you are
taking steroid-based medication.
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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
•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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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).
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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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.
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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5.1.2 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 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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5.1.6 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.
5.1.4 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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5.2.2 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.
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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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.
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.

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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.
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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6.2 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.13).
3 You can clean the charging stand with a moist cloth.
Dry the charging stand before you reconnect it to
theadapter(Fig.14).
1 Rinse the handle and the brush head under the tap
withwarmwater(max.40ºC/104ºF)(Fig.11).
2 Clean the back of the brush head and the connection
pin of the appliance under the tap at least once a
week(Fig.12).
3 Dry these parts with a towel.

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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.
7 Storage
•Store the appliance with the brush head attached in
thechargingstand(Fig.15).
•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.16).
DNote:
Never put the protection cap on the brush head if
the brush head is still wet.
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Younditscontactdetailsintheworldwideguarantee
leaet.Youcanalsovisitwww.philips.com/support.
9 Environment
•This symbol on a product means that the product is
coveredbyEuropeanDirective2012/19/EU.(Fig.17)
•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.18).
•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.