Tanda Me elos User manual

user guide
guide d’utilisation
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elos
TM
professional
hair removal system

NB: If you feel discomfort, treat at a lower
level. If tolerable, increase the elo
- s setting
for higher efficacy.
NB: Do not use on tanned or sun burned
skin, as tanning may influence the safety of
the treatment. Wait until the sunburn or tan
fades prior to performing a test patch on an
inconspicuous area. Reexamine the area
after 3 days to ensure no side effects have
occurred.
NB: Do not tan 24 hours after me
-
treatment.
NB: During treatment, DO NOT hold
the applicator tip still in one spot!
Important safety information
Please read all warnings and safety information
in user manual before using me
-
.
Note: If you have an active tan do not use me
-
.
Preparation
We recommend to work in a chilled room
where the temperature does not exceed 25ºC.
1. Clean your skin and wipe the area with a
non-alcoholic wipe.
2. Shave hair in treated area or, if you use the
shaver or epilator - trim hair that is longer than
10 mm (you may use the shaver cartridge).
Treatment
1. Press the power button to turn the system on.
2. Select the elo
- s level by pressing the button
near the appropriate level based on the
attached table.
3. Press the elo
- s activation button.
4. Press the epilator/shaver activation button to
select desired speed (epilator and shaver are
sold separately). Visit www.tanda.com.
5. Ensure you are touching the two grip sensors.
6. Hold the applicator in a position ensuring full
contact of the RF delivery bars with the skin.
Do not press, just gently touch the skin.
System will start emitting elo
- s pulses.
7. Use the system slowly and continuously
gliding on the treatment area without
stopping in one place. Try not to repeat
treatment over the same spot for at
least 10 seconds.
Treatable Skin Types
Quick Reference Guide
Skin Type 1 – Pale white skin
(always burns, does not tan)
elo
- s
Level: High
Skin Type 2 – Fair skin
(burns easily, rarely tans)
elo
- s
Level: High
Skin Type 3 – Darker white skin
(tans after initial sunburn)
elo
- s
Level: High
Skin Type 4 – Light brown skin (burns minimally,
tans easily)
elo
- s
Level: Medium-to-High
Skin Type 5 – Brown skin (rarely burns,tans dark
& easily)
elo
- s
Level: Low-to-Medium
Skin Type 6 – Dark brown or black skin
(never burns, dark tan)
elo
- s
Level: Low
Device can be used by Skin Type 6 only if the
model starts with FG70404

epilator
and shaver
cartridge
activation
When to use me
-
When you have finished the treatment
1. Place the applicator in its cradle in the
base unit.
2. Turn off the elo
- s button. The cooling fans
will continue operating for 4 seconds.
Then turn off the me
-
device by
pressing the power button on the base unit.
3. Gently rinse your skin with lukewarm
water and pat dry.
4. Gently apply moisturizing cream or gel aloe
vera to your skin (if epilator was used, it is
recommended to apply aloe vera).
Treatment durations:
For effective results, me
-
should be used
according to the following timings.
elo
-s
activation
button
grip sensors
RF delivery bars
1.5 minute per
shoulder 5 minutes per abdomen 6 minutes per chest 12 minutes per back
1 minute per
underarm 2 minutes per bikini area 3 minutes per arm 10 minutes per full leg
Contact the experts at Tanda to help get
you started and set up your treatment
routine. Our goal is to help you get the
best results possible.
email: [email protected]
www.tanda.com
After 7 treatments use me
-as hair appears.
top-up
treatment

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Table of contents
Quick reference guide
About the me
-hair removal system ________________________________ 7
Box contents _________________________________________________ 7
Important safety information _____________________________________ 8
Recommended elo
- s levels ______________________________________ 11
System description ____________________________________________ 12
System preparation____________________________________________ 14
Using your me
-________________________________________________ 16
me
-treatment procedure ________________________________________ 21
Using me
-on the face __________________________________________ 22
When you are done___________________________________________ 26
How to replace your elo
- s cartridge_______________________________ 27
Troubleshooting_______________________________________________ 28
Realistic expectations __________________________________________ 29
Specifications ________________________________________________ 32
Labels and symbols____________________________________________ 33

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About the me
-hair removal system
Your new me
-
system is intended for
long-term hair removal and hair reduction.
The me
- system is easy to use without
assistance, and in the convenience of
your own home. The system is intended
for both women and men of all skin types.
The system is designed for the removal of
hair from all body parts from the neck and
below. A special kit exists for treating dark
facial hair. The me
-system is powered by
elo
- s™(Electro-Optical Synergy), clinically
proven, gold standard technology that uses
low-energy pulsed light together with gentle
radio frequency (RF).
NB: Hair reduction results may vary.
Please read the entire user guide and
watch the instructional video (available at
www.tanda.com) before using the system
for the first time. It is recommended to
keep the guide in a safe place for future
reference and to re-familiarise yourself with
this user guide prior to each use of me
-
.
Box content
Upon opening the me
-package you will
find the following components:
Base unit and applicator, including:
elo
- s cartridge and protective cap for
epilator/shaver
Accessories kit, including:
elo
- s protective cap
Electrical power cord
Cleaning brush
This User guide (including quick
reference guide)
Warranty card
Additional accessories (sold separately.
Some of these accessories may be
included in this package. Actual content
is mentioned on the outer package):
Epilator
Shaver
elo
- s replacement cartridge
Facial kit (use of me
-on the face is
allowed only after reading the
facial treatment instructions in this User
Guide and following the instructions).
Visit www.tanda.com

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EN
Important safety information
Please read all warnings and safety
information before using the me
-system.
Always follow basic safety precautions
when using any electrical product.
The system is designed for domestic use only.
When NOT to use the me
-system
You should NOT use the me
-
system if any of
the following items apply to you:
Tanning: if you are tanned, due to a long
skin exposure to the sun, or if you
have excessively tanned skin from sun,
tanning beds or tanning creams,
as tanning may influence the safety of
the treatment.
Wait until the sunburn or tan fades
prior to performing a test patch on an
inconspicuous area. Reexamine the area
after 3 days to ensure no side effects
have occurred.
If you are pregnant or trying to become
pregnant (conceive) or nursing.
If you have a pacemaker or internal
defibrillator.
If you have superficial metal or other
implants in the desired treatment area.
If you have a history of any type of cancer,
or pre-malignant moles.
If you suffer from severe conditions,
such as cardiac disorders.
If you have varicose veins in the treatment
area.
If you have moles, large freckles, darker
pigmented areas, scars or birthmarks do
not treat over them.
If you have an impaired immune system
due to immunosuppressive diseases
such as AIDS and HIV, or use of
immunosuppressive medications.
If you have endocrine disorders such
as diabetes. The me
-system may be less
effective if you suffer from Polycystic
Ovaries Syndrome.
If you have any active condition in the
treatment area, such as acne, sores,
psoriasis, eczema, burns, herpes simplex,
wounds or a rash.
If you have a history of skin disorders,
abnormal wound healing, as well as very
dry and fragile skin.
If you have a history of bleeding
coagulopathies, or use of anticoagulants.
If you are using medications, herbs, food
supplements, and vitamins known to
induce photosensitivity to light exposure at
the wavelength used, such as Isotretinoin
(Accutane) and /or topical retinoids within
the last six months, Tetracyclines, or St. John's
Wort within the last two weeks.
If you are using medications that may
stimulate hair growth, such as Minoxidil.

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If you have had any surgical procedure
in the treatment area within the last three
months or before complete healing.
If you have Epilepsy.
If you have applied any type of anesthetics.
If you are on gold therapy.
If the room temperature you are working
in is over 25ºC (device may not operate).
NB: If you are taking any medication or
under medical treatment please consult with
your doctor before using me
-
.
Warnings
During treatment, DO NOT hold the
applicator tip still in one spot! This might
cause extensive heat build-up and
possible skin damage.
The system is designed for the removal
of human body hair. Any other use is
expressly prohibited.
DO NOT use the system for removal of
hair on your face or head, unless you
have thoroughly read the facial treatment
instructions in this user guide.
DO NOT use the me
-
system on
nipples, areola or your genital parts.
DO NOT use the me
-
system over tattoos
or permanent makeup.
NEVER immerse the system or the
applicator in water or any other liquid.
DO NOT rinse any components of
the system with any kind of liquid.
DO NOT use the system where it can
fall or be pulled into water. If device is
dropped in water, unplug it immediately.
DO NOT remove the device from water
until unplugged. DO NOT use the device
again. Contact the Customer Service Centre.
If dropped or damaged, DO NOT
use the system.
Always disconnect the power cord from
the wall electrical outlet after use.
DO NOT use the system if any of its
components show signs of damage.
DO NOT open the system’s High
Voltage Inside enclosure under
any circumstances.
DO NOT operate the device with a
cracked or broken glass window on
the elo
- s cartridge. High Voltage Inside.
To avoid accidents, keep the system
away from the hair on your head, and also
from clothes, brushes, wires, cords, laces, etc.
DO NOT use the system on children or
allow children to use this device. Keep
the system out of the reach of children.
Adult supervision is recommended for
teenagers under the age of 18.
DO NOT use the system if you have
limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities.

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EN
This device is not intended
for use by individuals (including
children) whose physical, sensory
or mental capacities are reduced or
who have no experience with the
device or do not know how to use
it, unless they are supervised or have
received prior instructions from a
person in charge of their safety.
Children should be supervised
to ensure they do not play with the
device.
The devices should not be turned
on via an outside timer or a separate
remote control system.
WARNING: Keep appliance
away from water.
Possible side effects
Improper use of the me
-
system could result
in possible side effects.
Although these reactions are rare and if
they do occur, expected to clear within
a short time, it is important to understand
that every cosmetic treatment may
involve some degree of risk, and that
you understand and accept the risks and
possible complications that can occur
with pulsed light combined with RF hair
removal systems.
The reaction: redness or swelling
of the skin.
How to treat: may appear either at the
time of treatment or after. If there is no
improvement within the next 24 hours,
consult your doctor.
The reaction: colour change to your skin.
How to treat: stop treatment immediately
and consult your doctor.
The reaction: itching of the treated area.
How to treat: cool the area. If the itching
continues, consult your doctor.
The reaction: blistering or burning
of the skin.
How to treat: cool the area immediately
and consult your doctor.
The reaction: unusual pain occurs.
How to treat: stop treatment and consult
your doctor.
Complete power shutdown will be
achieved only when the power cord
is unplugged.

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Skin Type 1 – Pale white skin (always burns, does not tan) elo
- s
Level: High
Skin Type 2 – Fair skin (burns easily, rarely tans) elo
- s
Level: High
Skin Type 3 – Darker white skin (tans after initial sunburn) elo
- s
Level: High
Skin Type 4 – Light brown skin (burns minimally, tans easily) elo
- s
Level: Medium-to-High
Skin Type 5 – Brown skin (rarely burns, tans dark & easily) elo
- s
Level: Low-to-Medium
Skin Type 6 – Dark brown or black skin (never burns, dark tan) elo
- s
Level: Low
Device can be used by Skin Type 6 only if the model starts with FG70404
Recommended levels
Determine your skin type based on the
descriptions below and set your me
-
system's
elo
- s level accordingly. At the beginning of
each treatment area, apply one pulse and
evaluate comfort.
If using the recommended elo
- s level
causes discomfort, treat at a lower level.
If comfortable, increase the elo
- s level for
higher efficacy.
NB: If you are actively tanning DO NOT use me
-
.
Treatable Skin Types *
*For facial hair removal be sure to refer to the Treatable Facial Skin Types Table in this User Guide.
cartridge calculator
The amount of time that an elo
- s cartridge
can be used may vary depending on
the elo
- s level setting and your treatment
method. You can use our on-line
calculator at www.tanda.com.

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EN
System description
Your me
-
system is designed to be easy to
use and to maintain.
The system is comprised of the following
components:
1. Base unit
2. Control panel
3. Applicator
4. elo
- s cartridge
5. Epilator/shaver protective
cap (epilator/shaver will be
located here if in use)
Epilator and Shaver are sold separately.
Visit us at www.tanda.com
12
3
4
5

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The treatment is done using the elo
- s
cartridge and if you like, you can
simultaneously use the epilator
or shaver cartridges (Sold separately):
1. elo
-s cartridge
Intense pulsed light (IPL) output window.
Radiofrequency (RF) delivery bars.
2. Epilator cartridge
Rotating epilating mechanism.
3. Shaver cartridge
Foil covered shaver combined with
a trimmer.
1
2
3

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EN
System preparation
The following illustrations display the base unit’s control panel and the applicator.
The following pages will explain how to prepare the system for use.
Getting acquainted with me
-’s applicator

15 EN
2. Before turning on the system, the applicator must be
placed in the cradle. Press the power button to turn the
system on. All indicators will flash for several seconds, and
then the indicator next to the power button will turn green.
Now the system is ready for use.
3. Select the elo
- s level you want to use by pressing
the appropriate elo
- s level button: High, Medium
or Low; the active elo
- s level will illuminate a white
indicator light. (Refer to the chart on page11 of the
user guide to set the right elo
-s level for your skin type).
4. The elo
- s cartridge is pre-loaded with a set number of pulses for
your use; the counter starts at 100% and decreases as you use it.
The amount of pulses remaining in the cartridge is indicated
by the lights on the panel, as shown. Once the elo
- s cartridge
reaches 5% of its capacity, a red light will start blinking, and at
0%, the red light will remain constant, indicating that the
cartridge must be replaced and responsibly disposed of. (Please
refer to the WEEE explanation on page 33).
1. Connect the cable to the system and then to the
wall electrical outlet. An orange indicator will appear
next to the power button.
Getting acquainted with me
-control panel

16
EN
Using your me
-
Preparation
We recommend to work in a chilled room
where the temperature does not exceed 25ºC.
Before use, make sure that the RF delivery
bars and the light output window on the elo
- s
cartridge are clean (these may be cleaned
using a soft tissue or non-alcoholic wet wipes).
Your skin should be clean before starting the
treatment. There should be no lotion, make-
up, perfume, powder, deodorant or bath/
shower oil present on the skin in the area to
be treated.
Before treatment, wipe the area with a non-
alcoholic wipe.
grip sensors
RF delivery bars
elo
-s activation button
You can choose one of two options:
1. If you do not use the shaver or epilator
accessories, you should shave the
required area prior to the elo
- s treatment.
2. Use with either the epilator or shaver
accessory (sold separately)
simultaneously during treatment with elo
- s.
In this case, there is no need for shaving
prior to treatment.
NB: You can use the epilator or shaver
if you have hair up to 10mm.
light output window
Epilator sold separatley.

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NB: It is essential to watch the
instructional video (can be watched at
www.tanda.com) before using the system
for the first time.
NB: It is recommended to use the system
in an area with good natural light or in a
well - lit environment.
NB: When using the device on difficult
to treat areas (eg. underarm) treat the
area in 2 directions: left/right and up/
down motions, for full coverage. Hard-to-
reach areas can also be treated by first
using either the shaver or epilator, using
the protective cap instead of the elo
- s
cartridge, followed by the application
of elo
- s (while placing the protective cap
on the shaver/epilator side). Shaver and
epilator attachments sold separately.
NB: The first time you use the system with
the epilator cartridge, it may feel slightly
uncomfortable, as you are removing hairs
from the roots of the follicles. This feeling
usually subsides after several treatments,
even if you have sensitive skin.
NB: We recommend NOT TO LOOK
at the light flashes.
How to use
1. After choosing the right elo
- s level for
you, press the elo
- s activation button
on applicator.
2. With the thumb and forefinger of your
hand, lightly touch the two metal
grip sensors, one on each side of
the applicator.
3. Apply the tip of the applicator on
your skin so that both RF delivery
bars are in complete contact with
the skin.
4. Once full contact is achieved, you will
notice light flashes, indicating that the
system is operating. The elo
- s activation
button will automatically turn itself off
if no pulses have been emitted for a while.
5. Move the applicator slowly and
continuously without stopping in one
place so that the light flashes follow
each other and cover the entire
area. DO NOT return to the same
spot for at least 10 seconds.
DO NOT hold the device in one spot.
Facial hair should only be removed
after reading the facial treatment
instructions in this User Guide
Visit us at www.tanda.com.

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EN
Important Note! Do not block or cover the
applicator's cooling inlet during operation
to avoid overheating of the applicator.
cooling inlet
hot air
outlet
HOT hot air will come out of the hot air
outlet once the system is in use.
Important Note! The elo
- s cartridge will not
operate unless both RF delivery bars are in
contact with the skin, and you are touching
the two grip sensors on the applicator.
correct incorrect
skin surfaceskin surface
both RF
delivery bars
are in contact
with the skin

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epilator
or shaver
cartridge
bottom
side
top side
elo
-s
cartridge
To start treatment please follow instructions on page 21.
NB: The shaver cartridge operates only
at Speed level 1.
NB: The elo
- s cartridge is not
interchangeable with the epilator or
shaver cartridges.
NB: Epilator and Shaver are sold
separately. Visit www.tanda.com
Cap
Treating with epilator or shaver
cartridge (sold seperately)
The me
-
system is easy to use and easy
to care for. Your new me
-system has the
elo
- s cartridge and epilator protective cap
already inserted into the applicator.
If you choose not to use the epilator/
shaver - you must make sure that the
epilator protective cap (provided)-
is inserted, to allow system operation.
If you choose to use the epilator or shaver-
you should remove the protective cap,
and insert the epilator or shaver cartridge
instead.
After you have chosen your desired elo
- s
level and activated the elo
- s cartridge:
Press the epilator/shaver cartridge
activation button once to run the epilator
mechanism at low speed; the number 1
indicator will light up. If desired, press it
again to run the epilator at high speed;
the number 2 indicator will light up.
epilator
and shaver
cartridge
activation

20
EN
Indicator What does it mean How to react
Control Panel
Power light is orange System in standby mode Press the power button to switch to “on”
Power light is green System is on
“Low” light is white System
elo
- s
is set to low level
“Medium” light is white System
elo
- s
is set to medium level
“High” light is white System
elo
- s
is set to high level
elo
- s
cartridge light “100%-
20%” is white Capacity of pulses remaining
Empty light is blinking red Only 5% of pulses remaining Prepare replaceable cartridge
Empty red light is on
elo
- s
cartridge is empty Replace cartridge
Applicator
elo
- s
light is white elo
- s
mode active
Mechanical hair removal -
light number 1 is white
Epilator/ shaver is on speed one
Mechanical hair removal -
light number 2 is white
Epilator is on speed two
epilator
or shaver
cartridge

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me
-treatment procedure
choosing your configuration:
We recommends that you integrate your
tried-and-tested hair removing habits with
your new me
-
system:
If you are used to using a razor, you
can shave the treated area before using
the elo
- s cartridge only.
Maintain the time of treatment and
protocol as illustrated.
If you are used to using an electric
shaver, you can now use the me
-
system
with the elo
- s and shaver cartridges.*
If you are used to using an epilator,
you can now use the system with
the elo
- s and epilator cartridges.*
If you are used to any combination
of shaving or epilating in different
areas of your body, use the me
-
system
in the same method.
When treating light hair, it is
recommended to use the elo
- s+epilator
combination for higher efficacy.
Treatment durations:
For effective results, me
-
should be used
for at least the amount of time indicated
for each body area.
1 minute per underarm 2 minutes per bikini area
3 minutes per arm 10 minutes per full leg
1.5 minute per shoulder 5 minutes per abdomen
12 minutes per back6 minutes per chest