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English

Our products are engineered to meet the

Warning

highest standards of quality, functionality

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For hygienic reasons, do not share this

and design. We hope you thoroughly

appliance with other persons.

enjoy using your Braun Silk·épil Xelle.

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Keep the appliance dry.

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This appliance is not intended for use

In the following we would like to

by children or persons with reduced

familiarise you with the appliance and

physical or mental capabilities, unless

provide some useful information about

they are given supervision by a person

epilation. Please read the use instructions

responsible for their safety. In general,

carefully and thoroughly before using the

we recommend that you keep the

appliance.

appliance out of reach of children.

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When switched on, the appliance must

Braun Silk·épil Xelle has been designed

never come in contact with the hair on

to make the removal of unwanted hair

your head, eyelashes, ribbons, etc. to

as efficient, gentle and easy as possible.

prevent any danger of injury as well as

Its proven epilation system removes hair

to prevent blockage or damage to the

at the root, leaving your skin smooth for

appliance.

weeks. As the hair that re-grows is fine

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Before use, check whether your

and soft, there will be no more stubble.

voltage corresponds to the voltage

printed on the transformer. Always use

The epilation head

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features

the 12 V transformer plug supplied

40 tweezers that are uniquely arranged to

with the product.

remove more hair in a single stroke, for

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unprecedented efficiency. The SoftLift

General information on epilation

tips integrated in the epilation head make

All methods of hair removal at the root

sure that even short hairs (0.5 mm) and

can lead to ingrowing hair and irritation

flat lying hairs are removed thoroughly at

(e.g. itching, discomfort and reddening of

the root.

the skin) depending on the condition of

It comes with two different attachments:

the skin and hair.

This is a normal reaction and should

A

The massaging rollers gently stimulate

quickly disappear, but may be stronger

the skin before and soothe it after the

when you are removing hair at the root

hair is pulled out to significantly reduce

for the first few times or if you have

the pain sensation.

sensitive skin.

a

The flexible EfficiencyPro cap easily

fits your body curves for a fast and

If, after 36 hours, the skin still shows

pleasant epilation session. It ensures

irritation, we recommend that you

maximum skin contact at the optimum

contact your physician.

usage position thus enabling more

In general, the skin reaction and the

effective hair removal.

sensation of pain tend to diminish

considerably with the repeated use of

The «smartlight» incorporated in the

Silk·épil.

switch reproduces an almost daylight

condition, thus revealing even the finest

In some cases inflammation of the skin

hair and giving you a better control for

could occur when bacteria penetrate

improved epilation efficiency.

the skin (e.g. when sliding the appliance

over the skin). Thorough cleaning of the

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epilation head before each use will mini-

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Epilation head

mise the risk of infection.

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Release buttons

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Switch with incorporated «smartlight»

If you have any doubts about using this

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Socket for cord connector

appliance, please consult your physician.

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Cord connector

In the following cases, this appliance

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12 V transformer plug

should only be used after prior consul-

tation with a physician:

– eczema, wounds, inflamed skin

Before starting

reactions such as folliculitis (purulent

hair follicles) and varicose veins

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Your skin must be dry and free from

– around moles

grease or cream.

– reduced immunity of the skin, e.g.

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Before starting, thoroughly clean the

diabetes mellitus, during pregnancy,

epilation head you want to use.

Raynaud’s disease

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To remove the epilation head, press

– haemophilia or immune deficiency.

the release

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buttons on the left and

right and pull it off.

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Plug the cord connector

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into the

Some useful tips

socket

5

and plug the transformer

Epilation is easier and more comfortable

plug

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into an electrical outlet.

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

How to epilate

and epilate the shorter re-growing hairs

after 1 or 2 weeks.

1 Make sure one of the attachments

A

or

a

is attached to the epilation head.

When epilating for the first time, it is

To turn on the appliance, slide switch

advisable to epilate in the evening, so that

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to the «optimal» setting. For reduced

any possible reddening can disappear

speed, choose the «soft» setting. The

overnight. To relax the skin we recom-

«smartlight» illuminates as long as the

mend applying a moisture cream after

appliance is switched on.

epilation.

2 Rub your skin to lift short hairs.

Fine hair which re-grows might not grow

For optimum performance hold the

up to the skin surface. The regular use of

appliance at a right angle (90°) against

massage sponges (e.g. after showering)

your skin. Guide it in a slow, contin-

or exfoliation peelings helps to prevent

uous movement without pressure

ingrowing hair as the gentle scrubbing

against the hair growth, in the direction

action removes the upper skin layer and

of the switch. As hair can grow in

fine hair can get through to the skin

different directions, it may also be

surface.

helpful to guide the appliance in dif-

ferent directions to achieve optimum

results.

Description (see page 4)

The massaging rollers

A

should

always be kept in contact with the

A

Massaging rollers

skin, allowing the pulsating movements

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EfficiencyPro cap (not with all models)

to stimulate and relax the skin for a

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gentler epilation. If you are used to

Subject to change without notice.

epilation and look for a faster way

to efficiently remove hair, attach the

EfficiencyPro cap

a

. It allows maxi-

This product conforms to the

mum skin contact and ensures an

European Directives EMC

optimum usage position.

2004/108/EC and Low Voltage

2006/95/EC.

3 Leg epilation

Epilate your legs from the lower leg

in an upward direction. When epilating

Please do not dispose of the

behind the knee, keep the leg stretch-

product in the household waste

ed out straight.

at the end of its useful life.

Disposal can take place at a

4 Underarm and bikini line epilation

Braun Service Centre or at

Please be aware that especially at the

appropriate collection points provided

beginning these areas are particularly

in your country.

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.

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 your preferred

attachment back on the epilation

head.

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