Remington i-LIGHT Compact Control User manual

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2 YEAR WARRANTY IPL3500AU

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THE SKIN CHART
SKIN CHART
WARNING: i-LIGHT® is not suitable
for very dark or black skin, white/
grey or very light blonde/red hair.
FOR FACIAL USE: Only suitable
for female facial use below the
cheekbone.
DO NOT use on or around the
eyes, eyebrows or eyelashes.
Doing so can cause serious and
permanent eye injury.
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The Compact Control IPL is a light-based device for permanent hair reduction
designed for home use. It is a powerful electrical device and should be used with
special attention to safety. Be sure to read all warnings, contraindications and
safety precautions before use, and follow them strictly. We recommend you
re-familiarise yourself with the instructions before each treatment.
INTENDED USE
The Remington Compact Control IPL is intended to remove unwanted hair and
effect long-term, or permanent hair reduction. Permanent hair reduction is
defined as a long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing after a
treatment regime. You may use the Remington Compact Control IPL to remove
unwanted body hair. Ideal body areas include the underarms, bikini line, arms,
legs, face (female facial use only), back, shoulders and chest.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTROCUTION,
FIRE, OR INJURY TO PERSONS:
1. Use this appliance only for its intended use described in this manual.
2. Do not use if it is damaged or malfunctions.
3. Do not leave the appliance unattended while plugged in.
4. Keep the power plug and cord away from heated surfaces.
5. Do not use the product with a damaged cord.
6. Store the product at a temperature between -40°C and 70°C. Operating
temperature is between 10°C to 35°C.
7. Only use the parts supplied with the appliance.
8. Do not twist or kink the cable and do not wrap it around the appliance.
9. The body of this appliance is not washable or water resistant. Do not put
the appliance in liquid; do not use it near water in a bath tub, basin or other
vessel; and do not use it outdoors.
10. Make sure the power cable and adaptor do not get wet. Do not reach for
your unit if it has fallen into water - immediately unplug it from the electrical
outlet.
11. Do not plug or unplug the appliance with wet hands.

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12. This appliance should not be used by anyone under the age of 18 and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge unless they have been supervised/instructed
and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by persons
under 18.
13. This appliance is not intended for commercial or salon use.
14. Possible hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product. Do not
stare at the light source which may be harmful to the eye.
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY CAUTIONS
Before you start using i-LIGHT®:
Be sure to read all Warnings and Safety Information. Before you begin, check
to see if i-LIGHT® is suitable for you.
Use the skin and hair chart at the front of this manual (page 2) and the integrated
skin sensor to determine if this device is right for you.
• For Facial Use: Only suitable for female facial hair on the cheeks, sideburns,
chin, neck and above the lips.
• DO NOT use on the eyes, eyebrows or eyelashes. Doing so can cause serious
and permanent eye injury.
SKIN TYPE
• DO NOT use on very dark or black skin, as it may result in burns, blisters and
changes in skin colour.
• DO NOT use on tanned skin or after recent sun exposure, as it may cause
burns or skin injury.
• i-LIGHT® is not effective on naturally white, grey, blonde or red hair.
AREAS NOT TO TREAT:
• DO NOT use on the scalp or ears.
• DO NOT use on male face or neck.
• DO NOT use above the cheekbone (female facial use).
• DO NOT use on nipples, areola or genitals.
• DO NOT use if you have tattoos or permanent makeup in the area to be
treated.

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• DO NOT use on dark brown or black spots such as moles, birth marks or
freckles.
• DO NOT use on an area of recent surgery, deep peel, laser resurfacing, scars
or skin that has been damaged with burns or scalds.
WHEN NOT TO USE/WHEN TO AVOID USING ILIGHT®
• DO NOT use if you have tanned skin in the intended treatment area, as your
skin may be too dark and treatment in tanned areas could temporarily cause
skin swelling, blisters, or could change the colour of your skin. Wait until
your tan has faded before treating.
• DO NOT use on skin with cosmetics applied, as treating in those areas could
temporarily cause skin swelling, blisters or could change the colour of your
skin. Make sure to thoroughly clean the intended treatment area prior to
use.
• DO NOT flash the same treatment spot multiple times during the same
session, as this could temporarily cause skin swelling, blisters, or could
change the colour of your skin.
• DO NOT treat any area more than once every two weeks, as this will not
speed up results, but could increase likelihood of skin swelling, blistering or
changes to the colour of your skin.
• DO NOT use on damaged skin, including open wounds, cold sores, sunburn
or areas where you have had a skin peel or other skin resurfacing procedure
within the last 6-8 weeks.
• DO NOT use on irritated skin, including rashes or swollen skin. These
conditions can make the skin more sensitive. Wait for the affected area to
heal before use.
• DO NOT use if your skin is sensitive to light. In order to determine if you can
use i-LIGHT®, perform a test on a small patch of skin and wait 24 hours to
determine if there are any adverse reactions before treating more broadly.
• DO NOT use if you are or may be pregnant or are breast-feeding. i-LIGHT®
has not been tested on pregnant women. Hormonal changes are common
during pregnancy and breastfeeding and could increase skin sensitivity and
the risk of skin injury.
• DO NOT flash against any material other than skin.
• DO NOT use i-LIGHT® for any purpose other than hair removal.
• DO NOT treat any area where you may someday want your hair to grow
back. The results may be permanent and irreversible.

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• DO NOT use if taking a photosensitising medication or herbal remedy
without seeking medical advice as the flash may harm the skin.
• DO NOT use on the face if you have a history of cold sores; use of IPL or any
treatment that irritates skin can cause a recurrence of cold sores.
CAUTION: Avoid treating areas that contain only vellus hairs (very thin, fine hair
known as “peach fuzz”) as this may result in undesired hair re-growth.
• If you’ve had professional or clinical or self-administered laser or IPL or
electrolysis hair removal treatments, wait at least 6 months before using
i-LIGHT®. If you’ve waxed, plucked or epilated hair in the treatment area,
wait at least 6 weeks before using i-LIGHT®. The device uses the hair under
your skin to disable your hair at the root, so it is not effective if the hair has
been pulled out.
• DO NOT use directly over or near Active Implantable Medical Devices
such as implantable pacemakers, internal defibrillators, or insulin devices.
Although no problems associated with the use of this device have been
reported during clinical studies, it is recommended to observe all active
implantable medical device warnings regarding the use of electronic
devices to prevent any failure or interruption of an active implantable
device.
• DO NOT use over or near anything artificial such as silicon implants,
Implanon contraceptive implants, pacemakers, injectable fillers (eg. botox),
subcutaneous injection ports (insulin dispenser) or piercings.
• DO NOT use over or near fillings or dental implants.
• Wireless communications equipment may affect the i-LIGHT® device and
should be kept at least 3.3m away.
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION (cont.)

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i-LIGHT® COMPACT CONTROL KEY FEATURES
PARTS
1. Adapter Socket
2. Energy Level Indicator Lights (5)
3. Control Button
4. Ready Light
5. Treatment Window
6. Skin Tone Tester
7. Adapter (not shown)

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GETTING STARTED
Be patient when first using your i-LIGHT® Compact Control, as with any new
product, it may take a little while to familiarise yourself with the product. Take
the time to acquaint yourself with your i-LIGHT® Compact Control as we are
confident you will receive years of enjoyable use and complete satisfaction.
GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH i-LIGHT® COMPACT CONTROL
The efficiency of hair reduction varies from person to person according to body
area, hair colour, and how the device is used. A typical full hair growth cycle may
take 18-24 months. During this time, multiple treatment sessions are required to
achieve permanent hair reduction.
A typical hair reduction plan during a full hair growth cycle includes:
• Treatments 1-6: Plan two weeks apart.
• Treatments 7-8: Plan four weeks apart.
• Treatments 9+: Treat as needed, until desired results are achieved.
EXPECTED TREATMENT OUTCOMES
Individual response depends on hair type as well as biological factors that may
affect hair growth patterns. Some users may respond quicker or slower than the
average number of treatments.
Skin
Type1Body Hair2Area
Average
Treatment
Time
Effectiveness
of Hair
Reduction
I - V Dark blonde to
brown
Lower/upper
leg Session 10 -
12 approx. 4
weeks
apart
60%
Arms 50%
Bikini line 60%
Underarms 55%

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Skin
Type1Body Hair2Area
Average
Treatment
Time
Effectiveness
of Hair
Reduction
I - V Brown to black
Lower/upper
leg Session 8 - 10
approx. 4
weeks
apart
70%
Arms 50%
Bikini line 70%
Underarms 65%
1Skin types are based on the Fitzpatrick scale of skin colours. Refer to the skin
colour chart at the front of this manual (Fig 1).
2Not effective on white body hair.
ENERGY LEVELS
The energy level determines the intensity of the light pulse delivered to your
skin. As the energy level increases, so do hair reduction results, as well as the risk
of possible side effects and complications.
• The device has 5 levels of energy from 1 (the lowest) to 5 (the highest),
represented by 5 energy level indicator lights.
• When the device is turned on, the energy level is set to level 1 automatically.
Only one energy level indicator light will be on.
• To change the energy level, press the control button repeatedly to increase
the energy level from 1 to 5. Once at level 5, press the control button again
to reduce the energy level from 5 back to 1.
• To determine the right energy level for your treatment area, refer to section
BEFORE YOUR FIRST TREATMENT (pg. 11).
PULSING AND GLIDING
Pulsing is the best technique for working at higher energy levels.
Press the treatment window against your skin. Work in rows, either across or
down. Start at one end of each row and progress to the other end. The treatment
window creates temporary pressure marks on the treated area so you can see
areas you have treated. After each pulse, move the treatment window to the next
spot. Keep doing this pulsing action for the area you are treating.
Avoid gaps or overlaps as you use the device.

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Gliding is the best technique for working at lower energy levels.
Press the treatment window firmly against your skin and slowly glide over your
skin, either across or down. Make sure that the treatment window is always
touching your skin. At lower energy levels, the device takes only 1-1.5 seconds to
recharge between pulses. This generates a nonstop sequence of flashes.
Glide at a speed so that you avoid gaps or overlaps.
• Do not treat the same area of skin more than once per hair reduction
session.
• Stop use immediately if you have any discomfort.
THE SKIN TONE TESTER
Light-based hair reduction on darker skin tones may result in adverse effects
such as burns, blisters and skin colour changes (hyper- or hypo-pigmentation).
The built-in skin tone tester detects the colour of your skin automatically. The
skin tone tester checks your skin colour at the start of, and occasionally during,
each treatment.
If your skin tone is too dark for safe use, the device will not operate, and the
skin tone tester light will blink.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING USE
For many people, using the device may be their first experience with a light-
based device.
During a treatment session it is normal to experience or feel:
• Noise: This is the cooling fan.
• Popping sounds: These occur with each flash.
• A sensation of warmth and tingling: During each light pulse.
• Some redness: It is not uncommon to see some very mild, pink-like skin
colouration during or just after a treatment. This is usually most noticeable
around the hairs themselves.
• Stop use immediately if you see your skin is very red.
• Contact your physician immediately, if you experience any complication.