Silvercrest SWWS 240 A1 User manual

HOT WAX KIT SWWS 240 A1
HOT WAX KIT
Operating instructions SÆT MED VARMVOKS
Betjeningsvejledning
IAN 275897
WARMWACHS-SET
Bedienungsanleitung

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Contents
Introduction ...................................2
Intended use ..................................2
Package contents ..............................2
Appliance description ...........................3
Technical details ...............................3
Safety information .............................4
Beforefirstuse ................................8
Automatic switch-off ............................8
Preparing the appliance .........................8
Epilation .....................................10
Legs ................................................11
Armpits ..............................................12
Bikini zone ...........................................13
After epilation ................................14
Cleaning .....................................14
Storage .....................................16
Disposal .....................................17
Warranty and service..........................17
Importer.....................................18

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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance.
You have selected a high-quality product. The operating instructions are
part of this product. They contain important information about safety,
usage and disposal. Before using the product, please familiarise
yourself with all operating and safety instructions. Use the product
only as described and for the range of applications specified. Keep
these operating instructions as a reference and store them near the
product. Please also pass these operating instructions on to any
future owner.
Intended use
This appliance has been designed exclusively for the epilation of
legs, armpits and the bikini zone on the human body. This appliance
is intended solely for use in private households. Do not use it for
commercial purposes.
Package contents
Hot Wax Kit
18 wax discs
Spatula
Operating instructions

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Appliance description
Inner bowl
Control lamp
Power plug
Socket
Groove (for locking the lid)
Tray (for the spatula)
Lid
Spatula
Wax disc
Technical details
Voltage 220 - 240 V ~50 Hz
Power consumption 20 W
Capacity approx. 530 ml
Protection class

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Safety information
WARNING!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
► To avoid potential risks, damaged mains
cables should be replaced by the manufac-
turer or the manufacturer’s customer service
department or a similarly qualified person.
► Use the appliance only in dry indoor areas,
not outdoors.
► NEVER open the housing of the appliance.
► Do not use the appliance in the vicinity of
water, such as wash basins, showers or bath
tubs.
► Do not use the appliance while bathing,
showering or sleeping.
► Never touch the mains plug or the mains
cable with wet hands.
► Check the appliance for visible external
damage before use. Do not operate a appli-
ance that has been damaged or dropped!

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WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
► This appliance may be used by children
aged 8 years and above and by persons
with limited physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities or lack of experience and knowledge,
provided that they are under supervision or
have been told how to use the appliance
safely and are aware of the potential risks.
► Do not allow children to play with the
appliance.
► Cleaning and user maintenance tasks may
not be carried out by children unless they
are aged 8 or older and are supervised.
► The appliance and its connecting cable
must be kept away from children younger
than 8 years old.
► People who are insensitive to heat may not
use this appliance.

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WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
► If you are unsure whether you can safely use
the appliance due to pre-existing conditions,
consult a doctor before use.
► Do not use the appliance beneath blankets
or towels.
► If possible, set up the appliance close to a
power socket. Ensure that the power plug
is quickly reachable in case of danger, and
that the cable poses no risk of tripping.
► Provide a stable location for the appliance.
Never immerse the appliance in water
or other liquids!
► Do not use the appliance if you have heart
disease, skin redness, inflammation, swelling,
sensitive areas, diabetes, open wounds,
burns, eczema or psoriasis.

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ATTENTION! PROPERTY DAMAGE!
► Never operate this appliance when it is
empty (without wax).
► Fill the appliance with wax only. Do not
add any aggressive substances or substances
containing solvents!
► Always place the appliance on a heat-
resistant, level surface.
► Never heat the wax in the plastic packaging.
► Never heat the wax in a microwave oven,
over an open flame or on a stove.
► Do not use an external timer switch or a
separate remote control system to operate
the appliance.
► Never use pointed or sharp objects to re-
move solidified wax from the appliance.

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Before first use
1) Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth both inside and outside
to remove any residual dust left over from transport. Dry it well
so that there is no moisture left in the appliance.
2) Place the appliance on a level and heat-resistant surface. Also
keep in mind that wax splashes may drip onto the surface. The
surface should therefore be easy to clean.
Automatic switch-off
After 60 minutes, the appliance will switch off automatically. After
55 minutes, the control lamp will start flashing to notify you that
the appliance is about to switch off automatically.
The automatic switch-off is not intended as a substitute for removing
the plug from the mains power after use! It is merely a safety feature!
Always remove the plug from the mains power socket when the ap-
pliance is not in use!
Preparing the appliance
Once the appliance is set up on a suitable surface:
1) Remove the wax discs from its packaging.
2) Add the required number of wax discs to the inner bowl .
Use the following standard values as an orientation aid. The values
may vary.

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Body region Number of
wax discs 
Lower leg approx. 2 pcs. lower leg
Armpits 1 pc.
Bikini zone 1 pc.
Entire body
(lower leg, armpits,
bikini zone)
6 pcs.
3) Put the lid on the appliance by placing the plastic tab in the
groove and then turning the lid clockwise slightly (see
fold-out page):
4) Insert the plug of the power cable into the socket on the
appliance.
5) Insert the plug into a mains power socket. The control lamp in
the base of the appliance comes on and the appliance heats up.
6) Stir the wax occasionally while it is melting.
As soon as the wax discs have melted (this takes about
25–30 minutes for 6 discs), you can start epilating.

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NOTE
► If you realise that you need more wax than you have melted,
you can add additional wax discs to the inner bowl .
Wait until the wax has melted before you start epilating.
Epilation
The skin regions that you want to epilate should be dry, clean and
free of care products, oils or fats.
NOTES
► Before first use, carry out a skin test to find out whether your
skin reacts to the treatment. Add a little melted wax to an
unobtrusive area of skin and, after you pull it off, check to
see whether the skin has reacted in any way. If you notice any
skin reactions, stop using this appliance. If in any doubt, seek
medical advice.
► If you have a tendency towards ingrowing hairs, carry out regu-
lar peelings. These can prevent the hairs from growing inwards.
► Always pull off the wax strips as close as possible to the skin
surface.
► Make sure that you don’t get any wax on your clothes. Wax
residue can be very difficult to remove and may discolour
clothing.

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Legs
Once the wax discs are completely melted:
1) Open the lid by turning it anticlockwise slightly and lifting it
upwards.
2) Pick up a little wax with the spatula . You can wipe off excess
wax on the rim of the appliance.
3) Apply the wax to the skin in the direction of hair growth (from the
knee towards the heel). The wax strips should have the approxi-
mate thickness of an orange peel and the area of two spatulas 
laid side by side. You may have to add wax. Try to make sure that
one end of the applied wax strip (the end nearer to your heel) is a
little thicker as you will need to be able to grip this end for removal.
4) After application, you can place the spatula into the tray 
on the edge of the appliance so that the spatula projects over
the inner bowl .
5) Wait about 30 - 60 seconds until the wax is dry.
6) Pull the skin taut with one hand. Grip the wax strip by the thicker
end and pull it off with a rapid movement against the direction of
hair growth (from your ankle towards your knee).
Repeat the process for the remaining areas of skin.
7) When you are finished with the treatment, pull the plug from
the mains power socket to turn off the appliance. The control
lamp goes out.

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Armpits
Once the wax disc is completely melted:
1) Open the lid by turning it anticlockwise slightly and lifting it
upwards.
NOTE
► As armpit hairs tend to grow in different directions, they need
to be removed in at least two steps.
2) Raise your elbow upwards and hold it out behind you.
This tightens the skin in the armpit.
3) Pick up a little wax with the spatula . You can wipe off excess
wax on the rim of the appliance.
4) Apply this immediately from the middle of the armpit upwards in
the direction of the elbow. The wax strips should be roughly the
thickness of orange peel. Try to make sure that one end of the
applied wax strip (the end nearer to your elbow) is a little thicker
as you will need to be able to grip this end for removal.
5) After application, you can place the spatula into the tray 
on the edge of the appliance so that the spatula projects over
the inner bowl .
6) Wait about 30–60 seconds until the wax is dry.
7) Grip the wax strip by the thicker end (the end nearer to your
elbow) and pull it off downwards with a rapid movement against
the direction of hair growth.
8) To depilate the lower part of the armpit, apply the wax from the
middle of the armpit towards the bottom.
9) Wait about 30–60 seconds until the wax is dry.

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10) Grip the wax strip at the lower end and pull it off upwards with
a rapid movement against the direction of hair growth.
11) When you are finished with the treatment, pull the plug from
the mains power socket to turn off the appliance. The control
lamp goes out.
Bikini zone
Once the wax disc is completely melted:
1) Open the lid by turning it anticlockwise slightly and lifting it
upwards.
2) Pick up a little wax with the spatula . You can wipe off excess
wax on the rim of the appliance.
3) After application, you can place the spatula into the tray 
on the edge of the appliance so that the spatula projects over
the inner bowl .
NOTE
► When epilating the bikini zone, treat only small areas at
once. The skin is very sensitive.
4) Tighten the skin with one hand and apply the wax in the direc-
tion of hair growth (towards your inner thigh).
5) Wait about 30 - 60 seconds until the wax is dry.
6) Grip the wax strip by the thicker end (the end nearer to your
inner thigh) and pull it off downwards with a rapid movement
against the direction of hair growth.
Repeat the process for the remaining areas of skin.
7) When you are finished with the treatment, pull the plug from
the mains power socket to turn off the appliance. The control
lamp goes out.

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After epilation
■ Clean the spatula (see section “Cleaning”).
■ You can remove small quantities of residual wax from your skin
using baby oil. If you do not have any baby oil, you can also use
olive oil or some other edible oil.
■ You skin may be slightly reddened after epilation. This is normal.
Run cold water over affected areas. This soothes the skin. If your
skin does not recover and/or you experience a burning sensation,
contact a doctor.
Cleaning
WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
► Before cleaning the appliance, disconnect the power plug from
the mains power socket!
► NEVER immerse the appliance in water or other liquids!
WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
► Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning it.
ATTENTION! PROPERTY DAMAGE!
► Never use pointed or sharp objects to remove solidified wax
from the appliance!
► Do not use any chemical, abrasive or aggressive cleaning
agents to clean the appliance!

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NOTE
► You do not need to clean the inner bowl and remove the
wax residues after every use. The wax remaining in the appli-
ance can be melted and reused for the next application!
► To reorder wax discs , contact our Customer Service (see
section "Warranty and service"). Have the IAN number of the
item to hand. You will find this on the cover of the operating
instructions and below the service address.
■ Scrape the surplus wax off the spatula on the inside of the rim
of the appliance immediately after use.
■ Wipe the spatula as well as the rim of the appliance immedi-
ately after use with a cloth moistened with a little baby oil. This
will allow you to remove any still-soft wax residue. Preferably use
an old cloth as wax residue is extremely difficult to remove from
textiles. If you do not have any baby oil in the house, you can also
use olive oil or some other edible oil for cleaning. Make sure that
no wax residue remains in the grooves for locking the lid !
Wipe the spatula and the rim afterwards with a paper cloth to
remove any remaining oil.
■ If there is any wax left on the outside of the appliance, proceed
as follows:
–Ensure that the appliance is unplugged but still warm.
–Wipe the surface with a cloth moistened with a little oil.
–Make sure that no wax residue remains in the grooves for
locking the lid !
–Remove any oil residue with a clean paper towel.

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Storage
NOTE
► You do not need to clean the inner bowl and remove the
wax residues after every use. The wax remaining in the appli-
ance can be melted and reused for the next application!
■ Once the appliance and the spatula have been cleaned as
described in the “Cleaning” section:
–Lay the spatula in the tray on the edge of the appliance
so that the spatula protrudes over the inner bowl .
–Put the lid on.
–Store the cooled-down appliance in a clean, dry location.
NOTE
► If you are unable to remove/turn the lid when you remove it
from storage, there is probably solidified wax between the lid 
and the appliance. In this case, heat up the appliance for about
10 minutes (depending on the amount of wax) with the lid 
closed. The wax will soften and the lid can now be removed.

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Disposal
You can dispose of used wax in the normal waste.
Never dispose of the appliance in your
normal domestic waste. This product is
subject to the provisions of European
Directive 2012/19/EU.
Dispose of the appliance through an approved disposal centre or at
your community waste facility. Please comply with all applicable regula-
tions. Please contact your waste disposal centre if you are in any doubt.
The packaging is made from environmentally friendly material
and can be disposed of at your local recycling plant.
Warranty and service
This appliance is provided with a 3-year warranty valid from the
date of purchase. The appliance has been manufactured with care
and inspected meticulously prior to delivery. Please retain your re-
ceipt as proof of purchase. In the event of a warranty claim, please
contact your Customer Service unit by telephone. This is the only
way to guarantee free return of your goods.
The warranty only covers claims for material and manufacturing
defects, not for damage sustained during transport, wearing parts
or damage to fragile components such as switches or batteries. This
appliance is intended solely for private use and not for commercial
purposes.
The warranty shall be deemed void in cases of misuse or improper
handling, use of force and modifications/repairs which have not
been carried out by one of our authorised Service centres.
Your statutory rights are not restricted by this warranty.