- Do not keep the appliance plugged into a wall socket all the time. -If the appliance has not been used for a long time, it must be recharged for 16 hours. using the appliance general information about epilation -Epilation is easier just after a bath or shower. Make sure your skin is completely dr y when you star t to epilate. -When you use the appliance for the first time, we advise you to tr y it out on an area with only light hair growth.This helps you get accustomed to the epilation process. -For optimal epilating results, the hairs should not be longer than 10 millimetres (Fig. 2) - To epilate longer hairs, follow one of two procedures below: (Fig. 2) 1 shor ten the hairs to a maximum length of 10mm with a trimmer. In this case, you can star t to epilate right away. 2 shave the hairs completely. In this case you can star t to epilate after a few days (the hairs must be at least 0.5mm long). -Your skin may become a little red and irritated the first few times you use the epilator.This phenomenon is absolutely normal and quickly disappears. As you use the appliance more often, your skin gets used to epilation, skin irritation decreases and regrowth becomes thinner and softer. If the irritation has not disappeared within three days, we advise you to consult a doctor. 10 EnglisH -We advise you to epilate before you go to bed at night, as this allows any skin irritation that may develop to diminish overnight. corded use You can also use the appliance from the mains. However, to avoid damage to the batteries, only use the appliance from the mains when the batteries are empty. 1 To run the appliance from the mains when the batteries are empty, switch off the appliance and connect it to the mains.Wait a few seconds before you switch on the appliance. Epilating the legs Make sure your skin is clean, entirely dr y and free from grease. Do not use any cream before you star t to epilate. 1 Select the desired speed to switch on the appliance (Fig. 3). Select speed I for areas with little hair growth and for areas where bones are located directly beneath the skin, such as knees and ankles. Select speed II for larger areas with stronger hair growth. 2 3 Stretch your skin with your free hand to make the hairs stand upright. Place the appliance perpendicularly onto the skin with the epilating head pointing forward. Move the appliance against the direction of hair growth at a moderate speed. (Fig. 4) Make sure both the epilating discs and the massaging element are in proper contact with the skin. Press the appliance lightly onto the skin. If you are not completely satisfied with the epilation result, try , moving the epilator more slowly over your skin. Epilating the underarms and bikini line Your epilator comes with a sensitive area cap that reduces the number of active epilating discs.This makes the appliance ideal for epilating the more delicate areas of the body, such as the underarms and bikini line. EnglisH 11 Note:You get the best results when the hairs are not too long (max.1cm). 1 Put the sensitive area cap on the epilating head (Fig. 5). The sensitive area cap can only be fitted onto the appliance in one way. 2 Switch on the appliance by selecting the desired speed. (Fig. 3) We advise you to use speed II. 3 4 5 Stretch the skin with your free hand. Place the appliance perpendicularly onto your skin, with the on/off slide pointing in the direction in which you are going to move the appliance. Move the appliance slowly over the skin, against the direction of the hair growth. -Epilate your bikini line as shown in the figure (Fig. 6). -Epilate your underarms as shown in the figure (Fig. 7). 6 7 For a cool sensation, you can dab the area you have just epilated with a cloth soaked in cold water. Remove the sensitive area cap from the epilator after use (Fig. 8). using the peeling glove Use the peeling glove in the shower. Regular massages with the peeling glove may help to prevent ingrown hairs. Do not use the peeling glove immediately before or after epilation. cleaning and maintenance Never rinse the adapter or the appliance itself with water. Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance. cleaning the epilating head Clean the epilating head after ever y use. Make sure the appliance is switched off and disconnected from the mains. 12 EnglisH 2 Press the release button (1) and pull the epilating head off the appliance (2) (Fig. 9). 3 Remove the massaging element (Fig. 10). 4 Clean all accessible parts, including the bottom of the epilating headand the epilating discs, with the brush (Fig. 11). 5 You can also rinse the epilating head (not the appliance!) under the tap to clean it more thoroughly (Fig. 12). Never tr y to detach the epilating discs from the epilating head. 6 Reattach the massaging element to the epilating head.Then place the epilating head on the appliance and press it until it snaps home (‘click’) (Fig. 13). The epilating hea...