Braun 5185-5395 Silk-épil 5: English
English: Braun 5185-5395 Silk-épil 5
English
Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality,
functionality and design. We hope you thoroughly enjoy using your Braun
Silk·épil 5.
Please read the use instructions carefully and thoroughly before using the
appliance.
Braun Silk·épil 5 has been designed to make the removal of unwanted
hair as efficient, gentle and easy as possible. Its proven epilation system
removes hair at the root, leaving your skin smooth for weeks. As the hair
that re-grows is fine and soft, there will be no more stubble.
Warning
• For hygienic reasons, do not share this appliance with other people.
• Keep the appliance dry.
• This appliance is not intended for use by children or persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, unless they are given
supervision by a person responsible for their safety. In general, we
recommend that you keep the appliance out of reach of children.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
• 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.
• This appliance is provided with an integrated Safety Extra Low Voltage
power supply. Do not exchange or manipulate any part of it. Otherwise
there is risk of electric shock. For electric specifications, please see
type plate on the special cord set. The special cord set automatically
adapts to any worldwide AC voltage.
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).
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Thorough cleaning of the epilation head before each use will minimize 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 consultation 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. If hairs are longer, we recommend that you either shave
first 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 overnight. To relax the skin we recommend applying a moisture cream
after epilation.
Fine hair which re-grows might not grow up to the skin surface. 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 4)
1 Dual Massage System
2 Epilation head
3 Release buttons
4 Switch with incorporated «smartlight»
5 Socket for cord connector
6 Cord connector
7 Special cord set (a or b, depending on model)
Before starting
• Your skin must be dry and free from grease or cream.
• Before starting, thoroughly clean the epilation head (2).
• To remove the epilation head, press the release buttons (3) on the left
and right and pull it off.
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How to epilate
The epilation head (2) features 40 tweezers that are uniquely arranged to
remove more 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.
The Dual Massage System gently stimulates the skin before and soothes it
after the hair is pulled out to significantly reduce the pain sensation.
1 Make sure that attachment (1) is attached to the epilation head. To turn
on the appliance, slide switch (4) 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,
continuous movement without pressure against the hair growth, in the
direction of the switch. As hair can grow in different directions, it may
also be helpful to guide the appliance in different directions to achieve
optimum results.
The massaging rollers (1) should always be kept in contact with the
skin, allowing the pulsating movements to stimulate and relax the skin
for a gentler epilation.
3 Leg epilation
Epilate your legs from the lower leg in an upward direction.
When epilating behind the knee, keep the leg stretched out straight.
4 Underarm and bikini line epilation
Please be aware that especially at the beginning these areas are
particularly sensitive to pain. Therefore, we recommend that you select
speed setting «soft» for the first few epilation processes. 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.
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Cleaning the epilation head
5 After epilating, unplug the appliance and clean the epilation head:
First remove attachment (1) and clean it with the brush.
6 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
attachment (1) back on the epilation head.
Please do not dispose of the product in the household waste at
the end of its useful life. Disposal can take place at a Braun Service
Centre or at appropriate collection points provided in your country.
Subject to change without notice.
Guarantee
We grant a 2 year guarantee on the product commencing on the date of
purchase. Within the guarantee period we will eliminate any defects in the
appliance resulting from faults in materials or workmanship, free of charge
either by repairing or replacing the complete appliance at our discretion.
This guarantee extends to every country where this appliance is supplied
by Braun or its appointed distributor.
This guarantee does not cover: damage due to improper use, normal
wear or use as well as defects that have a negligible effect on the value
or operation of the appliance.
The guarantee becomes void if repairs are undertaken by unauthorised
persons and if original Braun parts are not used.
To obtain service within the guarantee period, hand in or send the
complete appliance with your sales receipt to an authorised Braun
Customer Service Centre (address information available online at
www.service.braun.com).
For UK only:
This guarantee in no way affects your rights under statutory law.
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