Silk'n Flash&Go User manual

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Instructions For Use
Instructions pour
l’utilisation

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Note! Silk’n Flash&Go™ may not be effective on naturally
.white and light hair
Silk’n Flash&Go™ is a powerful device.As such,it should be
.used with special attention to safety
Do not use Silk’n Flash&Go™ on naturally
!dark skin
! Not Safe
Do not use Silk’n Flash&Go™ on tanned skin or
!after recent sun exposure
!Keep away from your eyes
Applying a Silk’n Flash&Go™ pulse to the eyes can
.cause eye injury
Please read all warnings and safety precautions
before use, and strictly follow them when using
!™Silk’n Flash&Go

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Quick Start
Plan your Silk’n Flash&Go hair removal for
best results!
Treatments 1-4 – plan two weeks apart
Treatments 5-7 – plan four weeks apart
Treatments 8 + – treat as needed, until desired results
are achieved.
Set up Silk’n Flash&Go!
1. Remove Silk’n Flash&Go™ HAIR REMOVAL UNIT
and other components from box.
2.Verify that the DISPOSABLE LAMP CARTRIDGE
is inserted properly at the tip of the device.
3. Plug the ADAPTOR cord into the Silk’n Flash&Go™
HAIR REMOVAL UNIT socket.
4. Plug the ADAPTOR into an electrical outlet. The
STAND BY INDICATOR LIGHT will turn on.
Your Silk’n Flash&Go™ is now ready to start.

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Treat with Silk’n Flash&Go safely and properly!
5. Choose areas to treat that have not had recent
exposure to the sun.
6.The skin of the treatment areas should be shaved,
clean, dry and free of any powders, antiperspirants or
deodorants. Do not wax, pluck or tweeze the hair out.
Shaving is an important step to get the results you want!
7. Press the ON/STBY SWITCH. The POWER ON
INDICATOR LIGHT (orange) will turn on and a fan
sound (similar to the sound of a hairdryer) will start.
8.Approximately 3.5 seconds after pressing the ON/
STBY SWITCH, the READY INDICATOR LIGHT
(green) will turn on.The device is then ready for you
to trigger the first pulse at the lowest energy level.
9. If this is your first treatment - Choose the energy
level. Flash&Go offers 5 levels of energy from 1 (the
lowest) to 5 (the highest). To choose the right energy
level for your first treatment, test each treatment
area separately:

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Place theTREATMENT SURFACE on the skin and
press the trigger to deliver one pulse.
If you did not experience abnormal discomfort
press the + button once and deliver one pulse on
a different spot at energy level 2.
Continue testing at increased energy levels until
you have reached the highest level that you feel
comfortable with. If within one hour you experience
no adverse effects,you can start your full treatment
at that energy level.
Repeat this test for each body part you intend
to treat.
10. Set the energy level. If the energy level should be
higher than the lowest, press the ENERGY LEVEL
SETTING BUTTONS using the “-“ or “+” to
respectively decrease or increase the energy level,
until the desired energy level is set and represented
by 3 energy level indicator lights (For details see
“Energy Level” chapter inside this user manual).

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11.Apply theTREATMENT SURFACE to the skin,
making sure the skin is spread evenly and smoothly.
As soon as theTREATMENT SURFACE is in full
contact with the skin, the READY INDICATOR
LIGHT will start blinking.
12. Press the PULSE BUTTON.The device will first
determine the color of your skin.
If the color of the skin is light enough for safe
application, the device will flash a pulse of light onto
your skin, and the READY INDICATOR LIGHT will
turn off.
You will see a bright flash of light and simultaneously
hear a subtle pop sound, which is a normal noise for
the device. You will feel a mild sensation of warmth
and tingling.
Silk’n Flash&Go™ will immediately recharge for the
next pulse. After 3.5 seconds the READY
INDICATOR LIGHT will turn on again.
13. Remove theTREATMENT SURFACE from the
treated area of skin.

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14. Move theTREATMENT SURFACE to another area
of skin. Use the pressure marks the device just made
on your skin to guide you for proper positioning
of the next pulse, avoiding both gaps and overlaps
between pulses.
If your skin blisters or burns,
STOP USE IMMEDIATELY!
Try to avoid overlapping pulses!
Warning: Do not treat the same area of skin
more than once per hair removal session!
Treating the same area of skin more than
once per session increases the likelihood of
adverse effects.
15. Repeat the process until the entire treatment area
is covered.

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Print date: May 2011
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Silk’n Flash&Go Intended Use....................................................................................................................... p.7
Everything there is to know about Flash&Go..................................................................................p.8
Silk’n Flash&Go device description................................................................................................................p.8
The disposable lamp cartridge.........................................................................................................................p.8
The skin color sensor..............................................................................................................................................p.9
Energy levels.............................................................................................................................................................p.10
What to expect.....................................................................................................................................................p.11
Possible side effects..............................................................................................................................................p.12
Plan your Flash&Go hair removal for best results!...................................................................... p.15
Get started!............................................................................................................................................................ p.16
Treat with Silk’n Flash&Go safely and properly!..............................................................................p.16
When Silk’n Flash&Go™ session has been completed............................................................. p.19
Skin care following hair removal session..............................................................................................p.20
To Replace a Disposable Lamp Cartridge..............................................................................................p.20
Safety with Silk’n Flash&Go..................................................................................................................... p.21
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................... p.29
Customer Service.............................................................................................................................................. p.30
Specifications.........................................................................................................................................................p.31
Labeling.................................................................................................................................................................... p.32
EC Declaration of Conformity................................................................................................................... p.33
Table of Contents

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Before using Silk’n Flash&Go™ for the first time, please read this
User Manual in its entirety.
Pay particular attention to sections on device use procedures,
device operation, and after-use procedures.
We recommend you re-familiarize yourself with this User Manual
before each use of Silk’n Flash&Go™
Silk’n Flash&Go™ is a powerful electrical device. As such, it
should be used with special attention to safety.
Please read all warnings and safety precautions before use, and
strictly follow them when using Silk’n Flash&Go™.
Silk’n Flash&Go Intended Use
Silk’n Flash&Go is a light based device intended for the removal
of unwanted hair.
It was designed for safe ‘at-home’ use.
It will effect long term, or permanent body hair reduction
(permanent hair reduction is defined as a long-term stable
reduction in the number of hairs re-growing after a treatment
regime.)
Ideal body areas for Silk’n Flash&Go use include the underarms,
bikini line, arms, legs, face, back, shoulders and chest.
The Silk’n Flash&Go is not suitable for naturally dark skin tones,
tanned skin or after recent sun exposure.
Silk’n Flash&Go is not as effective on blonde, white or light hair.

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Upon opening the Silk’n Flash&Go™
package, you will find the following
parts:
Silk’n Flash&Go™ Hair Removal Unit
An Electrical Adaptor
Extra Disposable Lamp Cartridge
This User’s Manual
An Instructional DVD
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Everything there is to know about Flash&Go
Silk’n Flash&Go device description:
Your Silk’n Flash&Go consists of a HAIR
REMOVAL UNIT(1) with CONTROL PANEL
(2), PULSE BUTTON (3) and a DISPOSABLE
LAMP CARTRIDGE (4).
Disposable Lamp Cartridge
The Silk’n Flash&Go™ DISPOSABLE LAMP CARTRIDGE can fire 1000
light pulses covering an area of 4 cm² with each pulse. Pulse intensity
is determined only according to the energy level setting of the
device.There is no decrease of energy during the usable lifetime of
the
LAMP CARTRIDGE .

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Everything there is to know about Flash&Go
Note: A DISPOSABLE LAMP CARTRIDGE should be replaced if
large spots appear inside it or if its
TREATMENT SURFACE is broken.
When a DISPOSABLE LAMP CARTRIDGE has reached 90% of its lifetime
the REPLACE CARTRIDGE INDICATOR LIGHT on the
CONTROL PANEL
will start blinking, indicating that the DISPOSABLE LAMP CARTRIDGE
should soon be replaced.
As the DISPOSABLE LAMP CARTRIDGE usage is getting closer to 100%,
the blink on-time of the REPLACE CARTRIDGE INDICATOR
LIGHT will
grow longer.
Once all 1000 pulses in a
DISPOSABLE LAMP CARTRIDGE have been
used the
REPLACE CARTRIDGE INDICATOR LIGHT will be steadily
on, indicating that further pulses cannot be emitted. In order to
continue the hair removal session, it will be necessary to replace the
DISPOSABLE LAMP CARTRIDGE.
For full instructions please see chapter: “To Replace a Disposable
Lamp Cartridge”.
The Skin Color Sensor
Light-based hair removal on darker skin tones can result in
adverse effects such as burns, blisters, and skin color changes
(hyper- or hypo-pigmentation).
To prevent such misuse, a unique SKIN COLOR SENSOR in

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Silk’n Flash&Go™ measures the treated skin complexion at the
beginning of each session and occasionally during the session.
If the SKIN COLOR SENSOR detects a skin tone that is too
dark for Silk’n Flash&Go™ application, the device will
automatically stop emitting pulses.
If you see no light pulse and the SKIN TONE WARNING
INDICATOR LIGHT blinks, this is an indication that your skin
tone, measured by the SKIN COLOR SENSOR, is too dark for
safe application. Try using the device on a different body part or
contact the Silk’n Flash&Go™ support.
Energy level
The energy level determine the intensity of the Silk’n
Flash&Go™ light pulse delivered to your skin, from the lowest
level (-) to the highest level (+).
Flash&Go offers 5 levels of energy from 1 (the lowest) to 5 (the
highest), represented by 3 energy level indicator lights:
Level 1
(lowest) the left indicator light is solid green
Level 2 the left indicator light is solid green and the
central indicator light is blinking green
Level 3 both left and central indicator lights are solid green

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Level 4 the left and central indicator lights are solid green and the right indicator light is blinking
green
Level 5
(highest) all 3 indicator lights are solid green
When Silk’n Flash&Go™ is turned on its energy level will
automatically be reset to the lowest energy level. Only one ENERGY
LEVEL INDICATOR LIGHT will be on.
As energy level increases, so does hair removal results as well
as the risk of possible side effects and complications.To achieve
efficient hair removal from your first treatment, while avoiding
side effects, you should test your skin tone before you start, and
determine the optimal energy level for you. See instructions on
how to test your skin tone on chapter: “Treat with Silk’n Flash&Go
safely and properly!”.

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What to expect when treating with the Silk’n Flash&Go
For many people, using Silk’n Flash&Go™ may be their first
experience with a light-based device designed for home use.
Silk’n Flash&Go™ is simple to use, and hair removal sessions
are quick and easy. During a Silk’n Flash&Go™ session it is
normal to experience and feel:
A Fan Noise –The cooling fan in Silk’n Flash&Go™ makes
noise similar to a hairdryer.
A Pop Sound with Each Pulse – When a pulse of HPL™ light is
activated, it is normal to hear a subtle pop sound simultaneously
with the flash of light.
Moderate Pressure of the TREATMENT SURFACE –This is
necessary and helpful for placement of adjacent pulses of
light,and is part of the unique safety feature of Silk’n Flash&Go™.
A Sensation of Warmth and Tingling – During each pulse
of light it is normal to feel a sensation of warmth and tingling
from the light energy. You may feel the warmth for up to an
hour after your Silk’n Flash&Go session.
Some Mild Red or Pink Color – During and just after your
Silk’n Flash&Go™ session it is not uncommon to see some
very mild, pink-like color of the skin.This is usually most
noticeable around the hairs themselves. However if you see
full redness of the skin, blistering or burns stop use of Silk’n
Flash&Go™ immediately.

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Possible side effects using Silk’n Flash&Go
When used according to the instructions,side effects and complications
associated with use of Silk’n Flash&Go™ are uncommon. However
every cosmetic procedure, including those designed for home use,
involves some degree of risk. Therefore it is important that you
understand and accept the risks and complications that can occur
with pulsed light hair removal systems designed for home use.
Adverse Reaction Degree
of Risk
Stacking or Overlapping of multiple pulses on the
same skin spot
Minor
Minor Skin Discomfort –
Although home pulsed light hair removal is generally
very well-tolerated, most users do feel some mild
discomfort during use, usually described as being a
mild stinging sensation on the treated skin areas.The
stinging sensation usually lasts during the time of the
application itself or for a few minutes thereafter.
Anything beyond this minor discomfort is abnormal
and means that either you should not continue to
use Silk’n Flash&Go™ because you are unable to
tolerate the hair removal application, or that the
energy level setting is too high.
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Adverse Reaction Degree of Risk
Skin Redness –
Your skin may become red right after using Silk’n
Flash&Go™ or within 24 hours of using Silk’n
Flash&Go™. Redness generally clears up within
24 hours.See your doctor if redness does not go
away within 2 to 3 days.
Minor
Increased Sensitivity to Skin –
The skin of the treated area is more sensitive
so you may encounter dryness or flaking of
the skin.
Minor
Pigment Changes – Silk’n Flash&Go™
targets the hair shaft,in particular the pigmented
cells in the hair follicle and the hair follicle
itself. Nevertheless there is risk of temporary
hyperpigmentation (increased pigment or
brown discoloration) or hypopigmentation
(whitening) to the surrounding skin. This
risk of changes in skin pigmentation is higher
for people with darker skin tones. Usually
discoloration or changes to skin pigment are
temporary and permanent hyperpigmentation
or hypopigmentation rarely occur.
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Adverse Reaction Degree of Risk
Excessive Redness and Swelling –
In rare cases treated skin may become very
red and swollen. This is more common in
sensitive areas of the body. The redness
and swelling should subside within 2 to 7
days and should be treated with frequent
applications of ice. Gentle cleansing is OK,
but one should avoid exposure to sun.
Rare

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Plan your Flash&Go hair removal
for best results!
Typical hair removal plan*:
Hair removal sessions 1- 4 –
schedule treatments two weeks apart.
Hair removal sessions 5-7 –
schedule treatments four weeks apart.
Hair removal sessions 8+ – treat as needed until long term
results are achieved**.
* This is the recommended treatment schedule that has proven to produce
the best results, but you may plan your personal treatment schedule differently
and still get satisfactory results. Results vary from person to person therefore
treatment schedules may also vary.
**A typical full hair growth cycle may take 18 months. During this time
multiple Flash&Go sessions may be required in order to achieve permanent
hair removal.
** Due to hormonal or other physiological changes dormant hair follicles may
become active. Maintenance hair removal sessions with Silk’n Flash&Go™ may
be required from time to time.

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1. Remove Silk’n Flash&Go™ HAIR REMOVAL UNIT and other
components from box.
2. Verify that the DISPOSABLE LAMP CARTRIDGE is inserted properly
at the tip of the device and that it is not damaged.
3. Plug the ADAPTOR cord into the Silk’n Flash&Go™ HAIR REMOVAL
UNIT socket.
4. Plug the ADAPTOR into an electrical outlet. The STAND BY
INDICATOR LIGHT will turn on.
Your Silk’n Flash&Go™ is now ready to start.
Get started!
5. The skin of the treatment areas should be shaved, clean, dry and
free of any powders, antiperspirants or deodorants. Do not
wax, pluck or tweeze the hair out. Shaving is an important step
to get the results you want!
6. Press the ON/STBY SWITCH. The POWER ON INDICATOR LIGHT
Treat with Silk’n Flash&Go safely and properly!
Choose areas to treat that have not had recent exposure
to the sun.

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(orange) will turn on and a fan sound (similar to the sound of a
hairdryer) will start.
7. Approximately 3.5 seconds after pressing the ON/ STBY SWITCH,
the READY INDICATOR LIGHT (green) will turn on. The device is
then ready for you to trigger the first pulse at the lowest energy
level.
8. If this is your first treatment - Choose the energy level.Flash&Go
offers 5 levels of energy from 1 (the lowest) to 5 (the highest).
To choose the right energy level for your first treatment, test
each treatment area separately:
Place the TREATMENT SURFACE on the skin and press the
trigger to deliver one pulse.
If you did not experience abnormal discomfort press the +
button once and deliver one pulse on a different spot at
energy level 2.
Continue testing at increased energy levels until you have
reached the highest level that you feel comfortable with.
If within one hour you experience no adverse effects, you
can start your full treatment at that energy level.
Repeat this test for each body part you intend to treat.
9. Set the energy level. If the energy level should be higher than
the lowest, press the ENERGY LEVEL SETTING BUTTONS using the