Remington iLIGHT Elite IPL7000 User manual

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Hair Removal Use and Care Guide
IPL7000

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naturally beautiful skin

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4. Introducing: The Remington® iLIGHT® Elite Face & Body Hair Removal
System
6. Who Should Use The Device (Indications)
7. Who Should Not Use The Device (Contraindications)
8. General Warnings and Precautions
12. Risks
13. How IPL Technology Works
14. Getting To Know Your Device
17. What To Expect
Table of Contents
19. Operating Instructions
26. Treatment Regimen
26. Device Disposal
27. Troubleshooting
30. Product Specications
31. Guidance and Manufacturers Declaration
36. Warranty
37. Customer Service

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Introducing:
The Remington®iLIGHT®Elite Face & Body Hair Removal System
*Individual results vary. In clinical testing, on average, participants had 66% fewer hairs 12 months after just three treatments, similar to results
observed from professional hair removal devices.
Congratulations on the purchase of
your new iLIGHT®Elite Intense Pulsed
Light (IPL) Hair Removal System. With
the iLIGHT®IPL technology, results are
similar to professional treatments, all in
a convenient, easy-to-use device. Users
typically experience an average of 66%
hair reduction after just three treatments.*
The iLIGHT®device uses IPL technology
to target the hair follicle, specically the
hair root. The root is the active part of hair
and is responsible for hair growth. Light-
based technology emits light energy that
penetrates deep into the skin to reach the
hair root. The heat disables the active hair
follicles and breaks the hair growth cycle.
This helps prevent future hair regrowth.
Treated hair typically falls out within
7-10 days.

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USE ON FACE AND BODY
The device is intended for use on male
and female body areas, including the
underarms, bikini line, legs, arms, chest
and stomach.
The device is also intended for use on
female facial areas, including the cheeks,
sideburns, chin, neck areas, and above
the lips.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
The iLIGHT®Elite Hair Removal System is
an over-the-counter device intended to
provide phototherapeutic light to the body.
It is indicated for:
• Removal of unwanted female body/
facial hair and male body hair in adults
with Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-IV.
• Permanent reduction in unwanted
hair, dened as the long-term stable
reduction in the number of hairs
regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and
12 months after the completion of a
treatment regimen.
Who Should Use The Device (Indications)
SKIN TONE CHART
Compare your skin tone with the chart
below to determine if this device is
appropriate for you. Only use on light to
medium skin tones.
HAIR COLOR
The light energy targets dark coloring in
hair, and therefore works best on DARK
HAIR (black, dark brown, brown or dark
blond). The device is not as eective for
lighter hair colors such as light blond or
red. DO NOT use on LIGHT HAIR
(gray or white hair), as it will not work
on LIGHT HAIR.
DO NOT USE if your skin is sensitive to
light. In order to determine if you can use
the device, perform a test on a small patch
of skin and wait 24 hours to determine if
there are any adverse reactions before
using more broadly. See page 22 for
testing your skin.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
READ BEFORE USE!
This device is not intended for everyone.
Please read and consider the information
in the following section prior to use.
DO NOT USE the
device on dark skin.
Darker skin may absorb too much light
energy, which could cause skin swelling,
temporary blisters, or could change the
color of your skin. Refer to the Skin Tone
Chart to determine if your skin tone is
suitable for use with the device. Use the
Skin Tone Tester to test each dierent area
of skin you want to treat. Some areas are
darker than others.
Who Should Not Use The Device (Contraindications)
DO NOT USE the device on tattoos, dark
brown or black spots (such as dark freckles,
birthmarks, moles, or warts), lips, nipples,
genitals or around the anus. These areas
may have darker skin and may absorb
too much light energy which could cause
skin swelling, temporary blisters, or could
change the color of your skin.
DO NOT USE the device anywhere on the
eyes, eyebrows or eyelashes. Doing so can
cause serious and permanent eye injury.
DO NOT USE the device anywhere on the
MALE FACE, HEAD OR NECK.

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The iLIGHT®Elite Hair Removal System is a
powerful device. As such, it should be used
with special attention to safety. Please read
all WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS before
use and follow them strictly when using the
device.
WARNINGS
DO NOT ash in an environment where the
emission of light could cause an explosion,
such as in the presence of gas, in
oxygen-rich environments, or near
ammable anesthetics.
General Warnings and Precautions
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN!
DO NOT leave the device unattended
around children as the cords represent
a choking hazard. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the device.
THE DEVICE SHOULD NOT be used by
anyone under the age of 18.
DO NOT USE if you have a known
sensitivity to light (photosensitivity) or are
taking medications that make your skin
more sensitive to light, as the device may
injure your skin or make existing conditions
worse. In order to determine if you can use
the device, perform a test on a small patch
of skin and wait 24 hours to determine if
there are any adverse reactions.
DO NOT position the device so that it is
dicult to disconnect the power cord from
the wall outlet, in case of re.

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PRECAUTIONS
DO NOT USE on skin with makeup
applied, as treating in those areas could
temporarily cause skin swelling, blisters,
or could change the color of your skin.
Make sure to thoroughly clean the
intended treatment area before using.
DO NOT ash the device on the identical
treatment spot multiple times during the
same session, as this could temporarily
cause skin swelling, blisters, or could
change the color of your skin.
General Warnings and Precautions
DO NOT treat any area more than once
every other week, as this will not speed up
results, but could increase the likelihood
of skin swelling, blistering or changing the
color of your skin.
DO NOT USE on damaged skin, including
open wounds, cold sores, sunburns, or
areas where you have had a skin peel or
other skin resurfacing procedures 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 to light
treatment. Wait for the aected area to
heal before using.
DO NOT USE on areas where you have a
history of cold sores; treatment may cause
cold sores to are up.
DO NOT USE for any purpose other than
hair removal.
DO NOT USE the device on 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 ash against any material other
than skin as damage could occur.
DO NOT USE near bathtubs, showers,
basins, or other vessels containing water.
Failure to follow these precautions can
cause electrocution or electrical shock.
DO NOT allow device to become damp
or wet.
DO NOT USE if you are or may be pregnant
or are breastfeeding. The device has not
been tested on pregnant women. Hormonal
changes are common during pregnancy
or breastfeeding and could increase skin
sensitivity and the risk of skin injury.
DO NOT USE if the box packaging or the
device appears damaged or if any part of
the product is cracked or broken. Doing so
could increase the risk of skin or eye injury
from the ash lamp. Contact Customer
Service for assistance.
DO NOT operate the device with an
unapproved power cord, or if it has a
damaged plug or cord. Keep the cord
away from heated surfaces such as stoves,
replaces, radiators or furnaces. Failure
to follow these precautions can cause
electrocution or electric shock.
DO NOT open the device, except to replace
the Treatment Cap or Lamp Cartridge.
DO NOT attempt to repair the device as it
contains no user-serviceable parts. Trying
to open the device may cause damage
and will void your warranty. Please contact
Customer Service if you have a broken or
damaged device.
DO NOT USE
if you have had professional
or self-administered laser, IPL, or
electrolysis hair removal treatments in the
treatment area in the last 6 months. Wait
at least 6 months after treatments has
stopped before using.
DO NOT USE if you have waxed, plucked
or epilated hair in the treatment area in
the past 6 weeks. Wait at least 6 weeks
after nal treatment before use.
General Warnings and Precautions

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DO NOT cover any part of the device
ventilation slots during use, as they help
to keep the device cool during operation.
Covering the ventilation slots could result
in the device overheating.
The device needs special precautions
regarding Electromagnetic Compatibility
(EMC) and needs to be installed according
to the EMC information provided in
the tables on pages 31-34. Portable
and Mobile Radio Frequency (RF)
communications equipment can aect
medical electrical equipment.
Only accessories sold by Spectrum Brands
may be used. The use of other
accessories may result in increased
emissions or decreased immunity of the
iLIGHT® device.
General Warnings and Precautions
The device should not be used adjacent to
or stacked with other equipment and that
if adjacent to or stacked use is necessary,
the device should be observed to verify
normal operation in the conguration in
which it will be used.
The essential performance used for
EMC testing is as follows: In operational
mode, the Equipment Under Test (EUT) is
continuously ashing every 4 seconds.

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It is important to use the iLIGHT®Elite Hair
Removal System properly. Make sure that
you follow all the WARNINGS, and that you
DO NOT use the device if it is not right for
you. If you do not understand any of the
WARNINGS, or have any questions, please
contact Customer Service.
If you use the device as directed, the risks
are low:
• Most users reported mild to moderate
discomfort from treatments. This is
normal. After ashing the skin, you
may feel warmth, burning, tingling or
itching that may result in discomfort. If
the discomfort is too intense or persists
after a treatment, stop use of the device
and contact Customer Service.
• Your skin may become red within 24
hours after treatment. This redness
generally clears up within a few hours.
If the redness does not go away within
2-3 days, contact Customer Service.
• You may develop temporary blisters,
although these are unlikely. If you
develop a blister, stop using the
device, clean the blister, cover it with
a bandage, and change daily to help
prevent the blister from becoming
infected. If you need more information,
contact Customer Service.
• In rare cases, an outbreak of cold sores
may develop in the area(s) treated that
have a history of cold sores. The cold
sores should heal within 5-7 days. If
the cold sores do not heal after 7 days,
contact Customer Service.
Risks
• If you notice that your skin tone in the
treatment area has changed, stop using
the device and contact
Customer Service.
• Flashing any laser or IPL device near
or around the eyes could cause serious
and permanent eye injury. This is very
unlikely as long as the device is used
as indicated. When treating near or
around the eyes, use proper safety
eyewear. Proper safety eyewear
includes eye shields used for tanning
beds and Intense Pulsed Light lenses
for full shield glasses. Both are readily
available through the internet.

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How IPL Technology Works
The iLIGHT®device utilizes proven,
light-based technology that has been
in use globally for decades. The device
ashes your skin with an intense pulse
of ltered light, only allowing carefully
selected wavelengths through to the skin.
• In rare cases, users may see an increase
in the number of hairs growing. This
increase is usually temporary and
due to hair growth cycles. However,
for beginning users, if you believe
the number of hairs regrowing in the
treated area has increased since you
started treatment, stop using the device
and contact Customer Service.
• Swelling may occur, especially around
hair follicles where the skin is slightly
higher than surrounding areas. If the
swelling doesn’t go away within 2-3
days, stop using the device and contact
Customer Service.
The device emits light energy that
penetrates deep into the skin to reach
the hair root.
The heat stuns the active hair follicles,
which disrupts the hair growth cycle
and prevents future growth.
Treated hair typically falls out within
7-10 days.
The device delivers energy that
penetrates beneath the skin’s surface to
reach the root of the hair follicle, which is
responsible for hair growth.

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SYSTEM CONTENTS
Your iLIGHT®Elite Hair Removal System
contains the following:
1. Base Unit
2. Hand Piece with Pre-Installed
Lamp Cartridge and Body
Treatment Cap
a. Skin Tone Tester
b. Flash Button
3. Precision Treatment Cap
4. Power Cord
5. Lint-Free Treatment
Window Cleaning Cloth
Getting to Know Your Device
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TREATMENT CAPS
The device comes with the Body
Treatment Cap (large window size) and the
Precision Treatment Cap.
A Lamp Cartridge is included in the Hand
Piece, and provides 100,000 ashes
before it needs to be replaced.
CHANGING TREATMENT CAPS
To change Treatment Caps, use the
following instructions:
1. If on, turn the power o by pressing
the Power Button once
2. Unplug the Power Cord from the
electrical outlet.
3. Allow the system to cool down for 5
minutes before attempting to change
the Treatment Cap.
4. Hold the Treatment Cap with one hand
and the Hand Piece with the other,
and gently pull the Cap away from the
Hand Piece. Store the used Treatment
Cap in a safe location, such as the
original packaging, taking care not
to touch the Flash Window and other
components inside.
5. Make sure the cartridge is rmly
pushed in. Then align the next
Treatment Cap with the Hand Piece,
and gently slide into place.
Note: The long tab with gold circuits
must be on top to properly t. The
Cap will automatically click into place
when properly aligned.

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DISPLAY SCREEN
The Display Screen provides important
information for use and easily guides
you through the treatment process. The
screen displays the following functions:
Errors & Warnings <2% Bulb Life Indicator Cap Replacement Prompt
Skin Tone Testing prompt Skin Tone OK Skin Tone FAIL
Session Flash Counter
Treatment Cap Indicator
USER INTERFACE
Flash Interval
Number of ashes used
during session
Energy Level Power Button
Energy Level
Selection Button
Levels 1 - 5
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What to Expect
DURING TREATMENT
For many people, this is their rst
experience with a light-based device.
Here are some things to expect during
your treatments:
• A Flash of Light
• A Sensation of Warmth and Tingling
IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE
FIRST TREATMENT
• During and after your treatment
session, it is not uncommon to see
some mild redness. This is normal and
typically clears up within a few hours.
If the redness does not go away within
3 days, discontinue use and contact
Customer Service.
• If you have redness, blistering or other
skin irritations in the treatment area,
DO NOT perform additional treatments.
Wait until the skin returns to normal
before using the device. If the irritation
does not go away within 3 days, contact
Customer Service.
• We recommend you use an SPF-30
moisturizer to protect and moisturize
skin after treatment, and avoid
prolonged exposure in the sun.
• Visible changes are unlikely after your
rst treatment. Please stick with the
recommended treatment regimen. You
should start to notice results within
a few days or weeks of starting your
treatments, and results generally
improve over time.

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ONE TO TWO WEEKS AFTER
THE FIRST TREATMENT
• Hairs in the treated area will begin to
fall out gradually, but it is unlikely you
will notice signicant reduction in hair
at this stage.
• Make sure to complete the full
treatment regimen to ensure you hit
all hairs in the growth phase on the
targeted area.
TWO WEEKS AFTER THE LAST
TREATMENT
• You will see a noticeable reduction in
hairs in the treated area. Also, any new
hair growth should be lighter and ner.
• At this stage, additional touch-up
treatments should only be completed
as needed to target hairs that have
recently entered the active cycle.
What to Expect

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Operating Instructions
Once you’ve become familiar with the
device and have read all the WARNINGS,
you’re ready to start using your iLIGHT®
Elite Hair Removal System!
Each time you use the device, make
sure the Hand Piece, Flash Window, Skin
Contact Sensors, and Skin Tone Tester are
clean and free of debris. Clean the system
if necessary.
This section provides step-by-step
instructions on how to operate the device.
Read this entire section carefully before
you start treatments, and refer back
as needed.
STEP 1:
Clean, Shave and Dry Intended
Treatment Area
STEP 2:
Plug In and Turn On
Plug your device into an appropriate
power outlet. This device has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other) as
a safety feature, and therefore will only t
in a polarized outlet one way. If the plug
does not t fully in the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not t, contact a
qualied electrician. DO NOT attempt to
defeat this safety feature.
Press the purple blinking Power Button to
turn on the device.

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When using for the rst time, peel o the
sticker located over the Flash Button and
Skin Tone Tester.
Firmly press the Skin Tone Tester’s
ashing light against skin, directly on the
area you plan to treat. The reading will
take place automatically.
Note: Be sure to read the WARNINGS and
PRECAUTIONS related to use on darker
skin tones.
STEP 3:
CONDUCT A SKIN TONE TEST
Each time you turn on the device, you will
be prompted to test your skin tone with
the Skin Tone Tester, located on the back
of the Hand Piece.
This Tester ashes orange until the unit is
unlocked as a reminder to test your skin.
For safety reasons, after 30 seconds of
inactivity, you will hear an audible beep
which will increase in frequency until the
test is taken or the device is turned o.
SKIN TONE TEST RESULTS
Unsuitable Skin Tone
If your skin tone is not suitable for use,
the device will make a low-pitched beep
sound, the Skin Tone Tester will turn
orange, and the device will remain locked
and cannot be used.
After 5 seconds, you may re-try this test.
If you believe your skin is suitable based
on the instructions, but the Skin Tone
Tester will not enable the device, contact
Customer Service.
Skin Tone FAIL