Philips HP6576-60 - Manual (Page 5)

How To Use Your Epilator
► Use this Epilator for its intended household
use as described in this manual.
I Make sure your skin is clean, free from grease
and creams. Do not apply any cream before
using. Hairs are easier to remove after a bath
or a shower, but your skin should be
completely dry before using your Epilator.
► Epilation is easier and more comfortable
when the hair has the optimum length of
1/8 - 5/32in/3-4mm.
► Regular massages with an exfoliation glove or
loofah pad at least 2 days before epilating may
help prevent in-grown hairs.
► If you experience some skin irritation after
epilating, epilate in the evening as most skin
irritation disappears overnight. This effect will
gradually lessen with each use.
I After each use, you may want to apply a
nonalcohol based mild cream or body lotion
which will help reduce the possibility of skin
irritation. Be certain it does not contain alcohol
as it may cause discomfort.
Epilating the legs
I
If you already have some experience with
epilation, simply use the epilating head with
the basic epilation cap.
I
If you are new to epilation, start epilating with
the optimal performance cap.This cap ensures
optimal skin contact and its pivoting head
stretches the skin and prepares the hairs for
epilation.
► If your hairs lie flat on your skin, use the
active hairlifter with active massage.The active
hairlifter with active massage not only lifts up
the hairs but its active massaging roller also
minimises the pulling sensation of epilation.
D Before first use, clean the epilating head.
See 'Cleaning' section.
H Press the on/off button once to switch on
the Epilator.
► The Epilator starts running at Speed II and the
bottom speed setting indication II on the
Epilator lights up (Fig. 4).
Select Speed II (high speed) for larger surfaces
and thicker hair areas.
► If you want to use speed I, press the on/off
button a second time.The top speed setting
indication I lights up on the Epilator (Fig. 5).
Select Speed I for areas with little hair growth,
for hard-to-reach places and for areas when
bones close to the skin's surface, such as knees
and ankles.
► When you press the on/off button a third time,
the epilator switches off.
Q Hold the Epilator perpendicular to your leg
at a 90° degree angle with the ON/OFF
button pointing in the direction you are going
to move the appliance (Fig. 6).
Q Keep the skin taut using your fingers to
stretch the skin so the rotating discs can
grasp the raised hairs.
B Gently press and move the Epilator slowly
over the skin against the direction of hair
growth. If you press too lightly or too
hard, the Epilator will not be able to grasp
and remove the hairs. Experiment until
you find the right settings and right amount
of pressure for your type of skin and hair.
B Press the ON/OFF button to turn the
Epilator OFF and clean. (See section
'Cleaning').
IMPORTANT:
► After using the Epilator, some redness or
irritation may occur.This is normal and should
disappear quickly.
► This appliance is only intended for
removing hair below the neck:
underarms, bikini area and legs. Do not
use it for any other purpose.
► Clean the appliance after each use following
CLEANING instructions.