Braun Legs 5180, Legs & Body 5280, Silk-épil 5 User manual

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Legs & Body

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Legs

5180

Type 5395

Modèle 5395

Modelo 5395

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English

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be

followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using your Silk·épil 5 hair remover.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

1. Do not reach for an appliance

that has fallen into water.

Unplug immediately.

2. Do not use while bathing or in a

shower.

3. Do not place or store appliance

where it can fall or be pulled into

a tub or sink. Do not place in or

drop into water or other liquid.

4. Always unplug this appliance

from the electrical outlet

immediately after using.

5. Unplug this appliance before

cleaning.

6. This appliance is provided with

a special cord set with integrated

Safety Extra Low Voltage power

supply. Do not exchange or

manipulate any part of it.

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Do not allow this appliance to

be used by, on or near children

or invalids.

2. Use this appliance only for its

intended use as described in the

manual. Do not use attachments

not recommended by the

manufacturer.

3. Never operate this appliance

if it has a damaged cord or plug,

if it is not working properly, if it

has been dropped or damaged,

or dropped into water. Return the

appliance to a service center for

examination and repair.

4. Keep the cord away from heated

surfaces.

5. Never drop or insert any object

into any opening.

6. Do not use outdoors or operate

where aerosol (spray) products

are being used or where oxygen

is being administered.

7. Always attach plug to appliance

first, then to outlet. To discon-

nect, turn switch to «off», then

remove plug from outlet.

8. Use only the special cord set

provided with your Silk·épil 5.

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Braun Silk·épil 5 has been designed

to make the removal of unwanted hair

efficient, gentle and easy. Its epilation

system removes hair at the root, leaving

your skin smooth for about 19 days.

The epilation head

2

features

40 tweezers that are uniquely arranged

to remove hair in a single stroke, for

unprecedented efficiency. The SoftLift

®

tips integrated in the epilation head make

sure that even short hairs (0.5 mm) and

flat lying hairs are removed thoroughly at

the root.

It comes with two different attachments:

A

The Dual Massage System gently

stimulates the skin before and soothes

it after the hair is pulled out to

significantly reduce the pain sensation.

a

The EfficiencyPro cap easily fits your

body curves for a fast and pleasant

epilation session. It ensures maximum

skin contact at the optimum usage

position thus enabling more effective

hair removal.

The «smartlight» incorporated in the

switch reproduces an almost daylight

condition, thus revealing even the finest

hair and giving you a better control for

improved epilation efficiency.

Important

• This appliance must never be used

near water (e.g. a filled wash basin,

bathtub or shower).

• Keep the appliance out of the reach of

children.

• When switched on, the appliance must

never come in contact with the hair on

your head, eyelashes, ribbons, etc. to

prevent any danger of injury as well as

to prevent blockage or damage to the

appliance.

General information on epilation

All methods of hair removal at the root

can lead to ingrowing hair and irritation

(e.g. itching, discomfort and reddening

of the skin) depending on the condition

of the skin and hair.

This is a normal reaction and should

quickly disappear, but may be stronger

when you are removing hair at the root

for the first few times or if you have

sensitive skin.

If, after 36 hours, the skin still shows

irritation, we recommend that you

contact your physician.

In general, the skin reaction and the

sensation of pain tend to diminish

considerably with the repeated use of

Silk·épil.

In some cases inflammation of the skin

could occur when bacteria penetrate

the skin (e.g. when sliding the appliance

over the skin). Thorough cleaning of the

epilation head before each use will mini-

mise the risk of infection.

If you have any doubts about using this

appliance, please consult your physician.

In the following cases, this appliance

should only be used after prior consul-

tation with a physician:

– eczema, wounds, inflamed skin

reactions such as folliculitis (purulent

hair follicles) and varicose veins

– around moles

– reduced immunity of the skin, e.g.

diabetes mellitus, during pregnancy,

Raynaud’s disease

– haemophilia or immune deficiency.

Some useful tips

Epilation is easier and more comfortable

when the hair is at the optimum length of

2–5 mm (0.08–0.2 in.) If hairs are longer,

we recommend that you either shave first

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and epilate the shorter re-growing hairs

after 1 or 2 weeks.

When epilating for the first time, it is

advisable to epilate in the evening, so that

any possible reddening can disappear

overnight. To relax the skin we recom-

mend applying a moisture cream after

epilation.

The regular use of massage sponges

(e.g. after showering) or exfoliation

peelings helps to prevent ingrowing hair

as the gentle scrubbing action removes

the upper skin layer and fine hair can get

through to the skin surface.

Description (see page 3)

A

Dual Massage System

a

EfficiencyPro cap

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Epilation head

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Release buttons

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Switch with incorporated «smartlight»

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Socket for cord connector

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Cord connector

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Special cord set

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Shaver head (only with 5280 model)

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Ice glove

Optional skin cooling

For the first few epilations or if you have

sensitive skin, you can use the ice glove

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, recommended by dermatologists to

help reduce possible skin irritation.

• Ensure that the gel pack has been in

the deep freezer (***) for at least

2 hours (for convenience you can store

the gel packs in the freezer).

• Insert the gel pack underneath the

glove‘s transparent foil. Use only with

glove.

• Put transparent (cool) side of the glove

on your leg.

• Start cooling for approx. 1/2 minute,

longer if needed.

• Epilate the cooled skin area immedi-

ately.

• Repeat cooling and epilating until

completion.

• While epilating, please ensure your

skin is dry.

Important: Apply the ice glove to the

same area for no longer than 2 minutes.

Keep away from sunlight. Do not use

gel pack when damaged. Dispose of in

household waste. Do not use if you are

hypersensitive, allergic to the cold, or if

your skin suffers from sensory disturb-

ances, when suffering from cardiac

diseases or arterial circulatory disorders.

Before starting

• Your skin must be dry and free from

grease or cream.

• Plug the cord connector

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into the

socket

5

and plug the special cord

set

7

into an electrical outlet.

A How to epilate

1 Make sure one of the attachments

A

or

a

is attached to the epilation head.

To turn on the appliance, slide switch

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to the «optimal» setting. For reduced

speed, choose the «soft» setting. The

«smartlight» illuminates as long as the

appliance is switched on.

2 Rub your skin to lift short hairs.

For optimum performance hold the

appliance at a right angle (90°) against

your skin. Guide it in a slow, contin-

uous movement without pressure

against the hair growth, in the direction

of the switch. As hair can grow in

different directions, it may also be

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helpful to guide the appliance in

different directions to achieve optimum

results.

The Dual Massage System

A

should

always be kept in contact with the

skin, allowing the pulsating movements

to stimulate and relax the skin for a

gentler epilation. If you are used to

epilation and look for a faster way

to efficiently remove hair, attach the

EfficiencyPro cap

a

. It allows maxi-

mum skin contact and ensures an

optimum usage position.

3 Leg epilation

Epilate your legs from the lower leg

in an upward direction. When epilating

behind the knee, keep the leg stretch-

ed out straight.

4 Underarm and bikini line epilation

Please be aware that especially at the

beginning these areas are particularly

sensitive. With repeated usage the

pain sensation will diminish. For more

comfort, ensure that the hair is at the

optimum length of 2–5 mm.

Before epilating, thoroughly clean the

respective area to remove residue

(like deodorant). Then carefully dab

dry with a towel. When epilating the

underarm, keep your arm raised up so

that the skin is stretched and guide the

appliance in different directions.

As skin may be more sensitive directly

after epilation, avoid using irritating

substances such as deodorants with

alcohol.

Cleaning the epilation head

5 After epilating, unplug the appliance

and clean the epilation head.

If you have used one of the attach-

ments

A

or

a

, first remove it and

clean it with the brush.

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To clean the tweezer element, use the

cleaning brush dipped into alcohol.

Clean the tweezers with the brush from

the rear side of the epilation head while

turning the barrel manually.

After cleaning, place your preferred

attachment back on the epilation head.

B How to use the shaver head

The shaver head

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provides a fast and

close shave for a quick retouch of

personal body parts.

a OptiTrim attachment

b Shaving foil frame with long hair

trimmer

c Release bars

d Cutter block

e Shaver head base

a

b

d

e

c

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Shaving

1. Remove the OptiTrim attachment (a).

Put on the shaver head by clicking it

in (the long hair trimmer should be in

front).

2. When using the shaver head, always

slide switch up to setting «optimal».

3. For best results, guide the shaving

system in a way that about half of the

shaving foil and the trimmer are in

contact with your skin. Always guide

the appliance in the direction of the

trimmer. The trimmer first raises all

long hairs and cuts them off. Then

the flexible foil follows to smooth

away any stubble.

Important: Always stretch your skin when

shaving.

Pre-cutting hair for epilation

4. When using the shaver head to

pre-cut your hair to the ideal length

for epilation, put on the OptiTrim

attachment.

5. Hold the appliance with the OptiTrim

attachment ensuring that the surface

of the comb is lying flat on the skin.

Guide the appliance with the comb

tips against the hair growth as shown

in illustration B5.

Important: As hair does not always grow

in the same direction, it may be difficult

to cut. In which case, guide the appliance

slightly diagonally or in different

directions.

Cleaning the shaver head

6. After shaving, unplug the appliance

and, if necessary, remove the

OptiTrim attachment.

7. Clean the OptiTrim attachment with

the brush.

8. In order to clean the shaver head,

remove the shaving foil frame.

To do so, press the release bars on

the front and back and pull it off.

9. Carefully tap the shaving foil frame

on a flat surface.

10. Brush out the cutter block as well as

the area below the cutter block.

11. Caution: The shaving foil is a very

delicate part that must not be

cleaned with the brush.

12. We recommend that you oil the

trimmer every 3 months with a drop

of sewing machine oil.

13. Put the shaving foil frame back on

and snap it into place.

14. Replace the OptiTrim attachment

because it also serves as a protective

cap.

Caution: Do not use the shaver head with

a damaged shaving foil.

Replacing the shaving parts

The shaving foil and the cutter block are

precision parts that wear out with the

time. Have the shaving foil frame and the

cutter block replaced when you notice a

reduced shaving performance.

Subject to change without notice.

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FOR USA ONLY

Braun Silk·épil 5, 5180, 5280

1 year limited warranty

Braun warrants this product to be free of defects in material and

workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase.

If the shaver exhibits such a defect, Braun will, at its option, either repair or

replace it for the consumer without charge.

Please call 1-800-Braun 11 (800-272-8611) to be referred to the authorized

Braun Service Center closest to you.

This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse,

abuse, dirt, water, tampering, unreasonable use, servicing performed or

attempted by unauthorized service agencies or failure to provide

reasonable and necessary maintenance.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE

ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO 1 YEAR FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL

PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT WILL BRAUN INC. BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS

PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion

may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other

legal rights which vary from state to state.

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FOR CANADA ONLY

Braun Silk·épil 5, 5180, 5280

Guarantee for all Braun Hair Removers

In the event a Braun Silk·épil fails to function within 1 year from date of

purchase, because of defects in material or workmanship, and the

consumer returns the unit to an authorized service center, Braun Canada,

will, at its option, either repair or replace the unit without additional charge

to the consumer.

This guarantee does not cover any product, which has been damaged by

dropping, tampering, wrong current, servicing performed or attempted by

unauthorized service agencies, misuse or abuse.

Exclusion of Warranties: The foregoing warranty is the sole warranty

offered by Braun Canada hereby disclaims any implied warranty or

merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. In no event will Braun

Canada be responsible for consequential damages resulting from the use

of this product.

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