Braun 3370 Silk-épil 3: English

English

Please read the use instructions carefully

over the skin). Thorough cleaning of the

and completely before using the appli-

epilation head before each use will mini-

ance and keep it for future reference.

mize the risk of infection.

Important

If you have any doubts about using this

• For hygienic reasons, do not share this

appliance, please consult your physician.

appliance with other persons.

In the following cases, this appliance

• This appliance is provided with an

should only be used after prior consul-

integrated Safety Extra Low Voltage

tation with a physician:

power supply. Do not exchange or

– eczema, wounds, inflamed skin reac-

manipulate any part of it. Otherwise

tions such as folliculitis (purulent hair

there is risk of electric shock.

follicles) and varicose veins

For electric specifications, please see

– around moles

type plate on the special cord set.

– reduced immunity of the skin, e.g.

• Keep the appliance dry.

diabetes mellitus, during pregnancy,

• This appliance is not intended for use

Raynaud’s disease

by children or persons with reduced

– haemophilia or immune deficiency.

physical, sensory or mental capabili-

Epilation is more comfortable when the

ties, unless they are given supervision

hair has the optimum length of 2-5 mm.

by a person responsible for their

If hairs are longer, we recommend that

safety. Keep the appliance out of reach

you first shave (see section B) and then

of children to ensure that children do

epilate the shorter, regrowing hair a week

not play with it.

later.

• When switched on, the appliance must

never come in contact with the hair on

Fine, re-growing hair might not grow up

your head, eyelashes, ribbons, etc. to

to the skin surface. The regular use of

prevent any danger of injury as well as

massage sponges (e.g. after showering)

to prevent blockage or damage to the

or exfoliation peelings help to prevent

appliance.

in-growing hair as the gentle scrubbing

action removes the upper skin layer and

General information on epilation

fine hair can get through to the skin

All methods of hair removal at the root

surface.

can lead to in-growing hair and irritation

(e.g. itching, discomfort or reddening of

the skin), depending on the condition of

Description

the skin and hair. This is a normal reaction

1 Massaging rollers attachment

and should quickly disappear, but may

2 Epilation head with tweezer element

be stronger when you are removing hair

3 Release buttons

at the root for the first few times or if you

4 On/off switch with incorporated light

have sensitive skin.

5 Socket

If, after 36 hours, the skin still shows

6 Special cord set

irritation, we recommend that you contact

7 Sensitive area cap (only with

your physician.

model 3370)

In general, the skin reaction and the

sensation of pain tend to diminish consid-

erably with the repeated use of Silk·épil.

How to epilate

In some cases inflammation of the skin

could occur when bacteria penetrate

• Your skin must be dry and free from

the skin (e.g. when sliding the appliance

grease or cream.

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• Before use, make sure that the epilation

alcohol. While cleaning, you can turn the

head (2) is clean.

tweezer element manually.

To remove the epilation head, press the

To turn on the appliance, slide up the on/

release buttons (3) on the left and right

off switch (4):

and pull it off. After cleaning, place the

Setting «I»: extra gentle

epilation head and the massaging rollers

Setting «II»: extra efficient

back on the housing.

When switched on, the switch light illumi-

nates the area to be epilated.

Please do not dispose of the

product in the household waste

Rub your skin to lift short hairs. For opti-

at the end of its useful life.

mal performance, hold the appliance at

Disposal can take place at a Braun

a right angle (90°) against your skin and

Service Centre or at appropriate

guide it without pressure against the hair

collection points provided in your

growth, in the direction of the switch.

country.

The massaging rollers (1) stimulate the

skin before and after the hair is pulled out

Subject to change without notice.

for an extra gentle epilation experience.

Leg epilation

Guarantee

Epilate your legs from the lower leg in an

We grant a 2 year guarantee on the

upward direction. When epilating behind

product commencing on the date of

the knee, keep the leg stretched out

purchase. Within the guarantee period

straight.

we will eliminate any defects in the

appliance resulting from faults in

Underarm and bikini line epilation

materials or workmanship, free of charge

For this specific application, the sensitive

either by repairing or replacing the

area cap (7) has been developed as an

complete appliance at our discretion.

optional attachment to be placed on the

This guarantee extends to every country

epilation head (2).

where this appliance is supplied by Braun

Please be aware that especially at the

or its appointed distributor.

beginning these areas are particularly

This guarantee does not cover: damage

sensitive to pain. Therefore, we recom-

due to improper use, normal wear or use

mend that you start with switch setting

as well as defects that have a negligible

«I». With repeated usage the pain sensa-

effect on the value or operation of the

tion will diminish.

appliance. The guarantee becomes void

Before epilating, thoroughly clean the

if repairs are undertaken by unauthorised

respective area to remove residue (like

persons and if original Braun parts are

deodorant). Then carefully dab dry with a

not used.

towel.

To obtain service within the guarantee

When epilating the underarm, keep your

period, hand in or send the complete

arm raised up and guide the appliance in

appliance with your sales receipt to an

different directions.

authorised Braun Customer Service

Centre (address information available

Cleaning

online at www.service.braun.com).

After epilating, unplug the appliance,

remove the massaging rollers and clean

For UK only:

the epilation head (2).

Thoroughly clean the tweezer element

This guarantee in no way affects your

using the cleaning brush dipped into

rights under statutory law.

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