Pretika OxySonic ST175 Installation guide

Congratulations and thank you for being a customer of Pretika!
Before you start, please take a moment to get to know your OxySonic by carefully
reading the Operating Instructions and Warranty Information included with your new
product.
OxySonic®Facial Brush Features
Using OxySonic®Daily Treatment
Use daily to remove the Epidermal (outer) layer of dry and aky skin cells and reduce
the appearance of ne lines and wrinkles so your skin feels smoother. Gentle enough
for use as part of your daily beauty routine. Helps reduce appearance of pores, oily
areas, dry skin patches and blemishes and prepares the skin to better absorb skin
care treatments. Works great for removing makeup too!
Your OxySonic can be used as a Facial Brush Only,
a Facial Cleansing and Hydrating Sauna using the
Oxygenated Hot or Cool mists only or use both
features together to Exfoliate, Cleanse and Hydrate
the skin – pore by pore. The OxySonic can be used
separately or in combination with your daily skin care
treatments.
Hot Oxygenated Mist open pores to help extract
substances and help make skin healthier, smoother,
glowing and vibrant. Cool Oxygenated Mist can
increase the skin’s absorbance of skin care products,
increase tightness of skin, close pores and help to
smooth and reduce wrinkles.Oxygenated Mist helps
oxygenate the fresh new skin cells exposed on the
skins’ surface after exfoliation.
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Getting Started
Step 1: Filling your OxySonic®
(If only using Facial Brush, skip to step 5)
Make sure unit is unplugged. Press the
tank release button on the top cover of
the water tank. Using 2 ngers on the
edge of the tank lift up.
• Turnthetankupsidedownandopen
cap.
• Fillthetankwithdistilledwater
(recommended) or fresh tap water to the
designated level and close.
• Placethewatertankbackintothetop
cover, making sure the slots match up to
the grooves and press tank release but-
ton to slide tank back into place.
• Plugintheunittowalladaptorand
connect DC plug into the socket on the
base unit.
• OxygenatedMistFlowControlOn/
Off located on base unit – turn clockwise
for on position and adjust clockwise for
higher mist ow and counterclockwise
for lower mist ow.
• InsecondsyouwillseetheOxygen-
ated Mist forming outside the Applicator
(if no Mists are present, check water
Tank level and ll), on the Facial Brush
Handle – use the Oxygenated Mist
Temperature Control to select cool or
hot temperature. Pilot light on handle
indicates the Heating Setting Button has
been pressed ON. When Heat Setting
Button is in OFF position – Pilot Light
if OFF. Press rmly to treated area and
move Facial Brush in an upward, circular
motion. (See diagram on following page.)
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Step 2: OxySonic®Exfoliate and
Cleanse
Turn on warm mist and hydrate face or
dampen face with warm water. Press
the Facial Brush to treated area and
pressMicro-PulsatingCleansingOn/Off
button. Press rmly to treated area and
move Facial Brush in an upward, circular
motion. Recommended time per treated
area is 20 seconds for each area - fore-
head, nose, chin and each cheek.
Both the Micro-Pulsating Vibration
Cleansing Technology and Oxygenated
Mist Flow Control features can be used
simultaneously – to exfoliate, cleanse,
hydrate and oxygenate in on step.
Step 3: for Use In Combination
With Your Daily Beauty Routine
OxySonic can be used with many of your
daily beauty routines – from cleansers,
scrubs to microdermabrasion crèmes.
Turn on warm mist to hydrate face or
dampen face with warm water, turn
steam off and dot your face in ve (5)
areas: forehead, each cheek, chin and
nose lightly with beauty treatments.
Move Facial Brush in an upward, circular
motion to apply treatments. Gently rinse
skin thoroughly with warm water and pat
dry.
Step 4: Empty Water Tank after
each use.
Make sure unit is unplugged.
• Pressthetankreleasebuttononthe
top cover, using 2 ngers on the edge of
the tank and lift up.
• Turntankupsidedownandopencap,
drain remaining water from tank and
close cap.
• Press2coverreleasebuttonsand
carefully lift off cover.
• Drainremainingwaterinreservoirand
replace top cover by aligning into place
and carefully pushing down until it snaps
into place.
• Placethewatertankbackintothetop
cover, making sure the slots match up to
the grooves and press tank release but-
ton to slide tank back into place.
Step 5: Using Facial Brush Feature
Only
For Facial Brush operation only – simply:
• Plugintheunittowalladaptorand
connect DC plug into the socket on the
base unit.
• OntheFacialBrushHandle–select
eithertheOn/Off“HI”orOn/Off“LO”
Micro Pulsating Cleansing Setting
Buttons. Then Press rmly to treated
area and move Facial Brush in an
upward, circular motion.
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Micro-Fiber Bristle Brush Heads –
Attach and Remove
To attach Brush Head, align center of the
Brush Head to matching slots located
inside the top of Facial Brush handle.
Press from sides of the Brush Head and
push down until it snaps into place. To
remove the Brush Head, simply grip at
the“LiftIndentation”oftheouterplastic
base of the Brush Head rmly in one
hand and the facial brush handle in the
other hand – then lift-out up evenly.
Caring For Your OxySonic®Facial
Brush Micro-Fiber Bristle Brush
Heads
1. Clean Brush Heads after every use.
Remove Brush Heads, rinse clean
with warm water and mild soap to
remove any build-up that may have
accumulated, shake off excess water
and towel dry – or gently rub the
Brush Head against a towel for 5-10
seconds. Do not attach wet brush
heads to handle.
2. Do not allow liquid cleansers or
moisturizers to accumulate on Brush
Heads or in the Oxygenated Mist
Flow opening in the center of the
brush applicator.
3. Unplug the power adaptor from unit
before you clean.
4. OxySonic is designed only for use on
the counter top. Keep base unit away
from water and do not get Facial
Brush handle wet. To clean Facial
brush applicators, remove from Facial
Brush handle before cleaning.
Replace Brush Heads as needed – they
can be purchased at from your retailer or
online at www.pretika.com.
OxySonic®Unit
1. Do not use abrasive cleaners or chemi-
cals to clean any part of the OxySonic.
2. Clean handle with damp cloth– using
mild detergent or warm water and
towel dry immediately.
3. On rst use, wash water tank thoroughly.
4. After each use, remove Brush Head,
drain out remaining water in tank, set
the handle in compartment and keep
tube in vertical position.
5. Unplug the Power Adaptor from the
OxySonic unit before you clean using
mild detergent or warm water and
towel dry immediately.
6. Do Not bend the hose– maintain
in upward or straight position during
operation. If the hose does become
bent, it may restrict the Oxygenated
Mist Flow. If this occurs, simply hold
the Facial Brush handle straight-up in
the air to restore Oxygenated Mist
Flow.
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Monthly Cleaning
1. Before cleaning, make sure unit is
unplugged and cool.
2. To clean base: if there is buildup on
water groove, scrub off. After clean-
 ing,rellwatertank2/3full,shake
water tank and then open the cap to
drain water. Repeat 3 or 4 times.
3. Turn base over connect tube and
handle several times until all the
water comes out, repeat 3-4 times.
4. Put handle back into holder. Keep
the connecting tube upward. Plug
in the unit, turn on Warm mist and try
inside for 10 minutes, turn power off.
5. BE CAREFUL NOT TO HAVE DRAIN-
ING WATER FALL INTO CONTROLS
OR VENT OPENINGS. DO NOT drain
in any manner other than indicated.
WARNING: DO NOT place directly
under running faucet.
6. Pour about 1 cup of white vinegar
into water tank and allow it to soak
for only 20 to 30 minutes.
7. Remove any buildup of minerals in
the water tank using a small brush,
such as a toothbrush. NOTE: The
buildup is due to water hardness.
The harder your water, the more
often this maintenance will be
needed. Be careful not to use any
metal blade on any plastic parts.
DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO
ENTER THE BOTTOM OF THE
OXYSONIC BASE OR ANY OTHER
OPENINGS, OR IMMERSE THE
CORD AND PLUG.
8. Disinfect the water tank using a
solution of one teaspoon of house
hold chlorine bleach in 1 gallon of
water. Let the solution sit for 20 min-
utes, swishing every few minutes to
wet all surfaces. Empty the tank
completely; rinse thoroughly until all
of the bleach smell is gone. Fill the
tank with fresh, cool water (or dis-
tilled water) and replace inside
OxySonic base.
9. NEVER use any metal or hard ob-
jects to clean plastic parts which
may cause scratching of the plastic
parts.
10. Each day the reservoirs and tanks
should be drained, rinsed and relled
Distilled water or with fresh tap water.
11. To clean exterior surfaces, use a
solution of water and mild detergent
with a wrung-out damp cloth. Rinse
and wring out the cloth and wipe the
exterior surfaces again. Finally, wipe
with a dry cloth. Allow sufcient time
to dry before plugging the electrical
cord into the outlet.
12. After base is totally cleaned and
dried, plug in the unit and resume
normal use.
Warning
When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of re, elec-
tric shock, and injury to persons, includ-
ing the following:
Read all instructions before using
the appliance.
1. For external use only. Keep out of
reach of children and please use
as directed. Avoid contact with
eyes. As with any product, dis
continue use if rash, redness or
itching occurs. Consult physician if
irritation persists. Anyone suffering
from acne or any skin disorder
should consult physician before us-
ing this product. Do not use on sore
or injured areas.
2. Do not apply extreme pressure when
using unit or when replacing attach-
ments. This could damage product.
The attachments are delicate and
must be attached and removed with
care. Not following operating instruc-
tions carefully may result in damage
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to the OxySonic unit and attachments.
3. Basic safety precautions should
always be followed when using any
electrical product, especially when
children are present.
4. Do not place or store the adapter
or unit where it can fall or be pulled
into tub, sink, water or other liquid.
5. Do not reach for adapter or unit that
has fallen into water, unplug immedi-
ately.
6. Keep the cord away from heated
surfaces.
7. Do not attempt to open the Brush
Handle to clean the interior.
8. Do not plug into an incorrect voltage
source outlet, use only with appro-
priate voltage.
9. To avoid re or shock hazard, plug
the appliance directly into a 120V AC
electrical outlet.
10. Keep the cord out of heavy trafc
areas. To avoid re hazard, NEVER
put the cord under rugs or near
heat registers.
11. DO NOT place OxySonic near heat
sources such as stoves, radiators,
and heaters. DO locate your Oxy
Sonic on an inside wall near an
electrical outlet.
12. NEVER place OxySonic in an area
where it is accessible to children.
13. WARNING: Do not attempt to rell
OxySonic without rst unplugging
the unit from its electrical outlet.
Failure to heed this warning may
cause personal injury. Be sure to
unplug the unit by pulling on the
plug and not the cord.
14. DO NOT operate any appliance
with a damaged cord or plug, after
the appliance malfunctions, or if
it has been dropped or damaged in
any manner. Return appliance to
manufacturer for examination,
electrical or mechanical adjustment,
or repair.
15. Use the OxySonic appliance only for
intended use as described in this
manual. Any other use not recom-
mended by the manufacturer may
cause re, electric shock, or injury
to persons. The use of attachments
not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may cause hazards.
16. DO NOT use outdoors.
17. Always place OxySonic on a rm,
at, level surface. A waterproof mat
or pad is recommended for use
under the OxySonic. NEVER place it
on a rug or carpet, or on a nished
oor that may be damaged by expo
sure to water or moisture.
18. OxySonic should be unplugged
when not in use.
19. NEVER tilt, move, or attempt to
empty unit while it is operating. Shut
off and unplug before removing the
water tank and moving the unit.
20. NEVER use detergents, gasoline,
glass cleaner, furniture polish, paint
thinner or other household solvents
to clean any part of the OxySonic.
21. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust
any electrical or mechanical func-
tions on this unit. Doing so will void
your warranty. The inside of the unit
contains no user serviceable parts.
All servicing should be performed by
qualied personnel only.
22. DO NOT place Facial Brush handle
in water. Remove Applicators from
Facial Brush to clean.
23. Never place housing under water
ow or immerse in liquids.
24. Do not plug in the cord with wet
hands: electric shock could result.
25. Do not pour water in any openings
other than the water tank.
26. NEVER operate unit without water in
the tank.
27. Use both hands when carrying full
tank of water.
28. Fill the water tanks according to the
instructions and place inside base
correctly.
29. Whenever the water falls below the
operating level shown on the tank,
the Oxygenated Mist output will dis-
sipate – indicting time to rell tank.
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30. The OxySonic Oxygenated Mist Flow
feature will operate as long as there
is water in the tank.
31. DO NOT move or tilt OxySonic while
it is operating.
32. The OxySonic should not be left
unattended in a closed room with the
Oxygenated Mist Flow feature in the
ON mode since air could become
saturated and leave condensation on
walls or furniture.
33. This product has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other) as
a safety feature. This plug will t into
a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not t fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not
t, contact a qualied electrician.
Do not attempt to defeat this
safety feature.
34. Caution: To avoid the risk of re,
shock or personal injury, do not use
an extension cord.
35. Do not add any medications to the
Water Tank. Do not cover, or insert
objects into, any openings on the
unit.
36. Do not immerse the base in water
or other liquid. Do not pour water in
the outlet. Water contains minerals
and other particles. During opera-
tion most of these minerals will
remain in the water reservoir. Gradual
buildup of deposits will coat the hot
water reservoir and reduce its
efciency. The importance of routine
cleaning and care can not be over-
emphasized. Hard water contains
more minerals and other particles.
Storage Tips
If you do not plan to use your OxySonic
for an extended period of time it is
important that you follow these instruc-
tions to help prevent problems from
developing in the unit.
1. Clean your OxySonic as instructed in
the section title Cleaning and Main-
tenance.
2. Make sure all water is emptied from
the tanks and the hot and cold water
reservoirs.
3. Dry your unit thoroughly.
4. Leave the tank cap off to expose the
tank to air.
5. Pack your OxySonic in its original
carton and store it in a cool, dry
place.
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Limited 90 Day Warranty
Warranted from date of purchase against
defects in material and workmanship.
This warranty does not include damage
to the product as a result of misuse or
accident. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or allow limita-
tions on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations or exclu-
sions may not apply to you. This war-
ranty gives you specic legal rights and
you may also have other rights, which
vary, from state to state. Pretika Corpo-
ration shall not be liable for any inciden-
tal or consequential damages arising out
of defects in this product, whether or not
caused by its negligence.
During Warranty Period with Proof
of Purchase (store receipt)
Should your product become defective
during the warranty period, package
theitemsecurelyandreturnitprepaid/
insured– along with proof of purchase to:
Pretika Corporation
Warranty Repair Department
12215 Holly Street
Riverside, CA 92509 USA
To insure prompt repair, provide com-
plete, legible name, address and phone
number information and a note indicat-
ing the nature of the product defect. We
will Repair or Replace (at our sole discre-
tion) product at no charge.
Outside Warranty Period
Should your product become defective
outside the warranty period – or you do
not have store receipt, package the item
securelyandreturnitprepaid/insured
along with a check or money order
payable to Pretika Corporation in the
amount of $50.00 to cover handling and
processing charges.
To Order Applicator Replacement
Sets
Visit our website at www.pretika.com–
to see the innovative beauty, skin care,
spa and personal care products from
Pretika.Clickon“ReplenishmentSets”
link to order using a credit card on our
secure site.
Mail or fax orders to:
Pretika Corporation
Replacement Parts Department
12215 Holly Street,
Riverside, CA 92509
[phone]
Fax [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.pretika.com
Customer Service
For questions or assistance relating to
the use of this product – or for informa-
tion on all of the innovative Beauty, Skin
Care, Spa and Personal Care product
manufactured by Pretika, contact our
Customer Service Team at 949 491-
8818 Phone (8:00 to 5:00 PM, Pacic
Standard time, Monday through Friday),
949-481-8828 Fax or by email at cus-
[email protected].
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Experiencing Reason What to Do
Base Unit Pilot Light is
not on
Adaptor not connected
to power socket on base
unit or wall outlet or base
unit cover is not on cor-
rectly
Check power connec-
tions, make sure base
unit cover to water
reservoir is snapped
into place correctly
Pilot Light on without
Oxygenated Mist Flow
through the Facial Brush
Applicator
Water Tank is empty Fill water tank
Oxygenated Mist has a
slight odor
New OxySonic unit or not
fresh water
A new OxySonic unit after
a few uses will correct this
– or change water in tank
and reservoir in based
unit (use Distilled or fresh
tap water)
Oxygenated Mist Flow
output is low
Dirt on Atomizing Disc or
too little water in Tank and
in tank and reservoir in
based unit
Clean Atomizing unit, rell
water level (use Distilled
or fresh tap water)
Abnormal Noise Low water level in tank
or reservoir in based
unit, base unit not on at
surface.
Rell to proper level in
water in based unit
(use Distilled or fresh tap
water), place base unit
on at surface
PressHeatingOn/Off,
Vibration“HI”or“LO”
Buttons on Facial Brush
Handle and no activation
Adaptor not connected
to power socket on base
unit or wall outlet or base
unit cover is not on
correctly
Check power connec-
tions, make sure base unit
cover to water reservoir
is snapped into place
correctly
Turned ON Oxygenated
Mist Flow Knob and no
ow is activated through
the Facial Brush
Applicator
Water Tank is empty,
blockage in hose–
restricting the
Oxygenated Mist Flow
Fill water tank, hold the
Facial Brush handle
straight-up in the air to
restore Oxygenated Mist
Flow through the hose
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Trouble shooting