Philips Satinelle Essential Epilator

Important Safety Information

Use this product only for its intended purpose. Read this information carefully before you use the product and its accessories, and save it for future reference. Misuse can lead to hazards or serious injuries. Accessories supplied may vary for different products.

Warning

• Keep the appliance and the supply unit dry (Fig. 1).
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Only use the appliance to remove hair from or trim areas below the neck (except the inner labia).
• Only use original Philips accessories or consumables. Only use detachable supply unit HQ8505.
• Do not use a damaged appliance. Replace damaged parts with new Philips parts.
• Do not modify the supply unit.
• Do not use the supply unit in or near wall sockets that contain an electric air freshener to prevent irreparable damage to the supply unit.
• Use and store the product at a temperature between 5 °C and 35 °C.
• Because of hygiene, only one person should use the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance on irritated or damaged skin, varicose veins, spots or moles (with hairs). Consult a doctor first if you have diabetes mellitus, haemophilia, reduced immune response or immunodeficiency.
• When you first start using the appliance, some skin irritation or redness is normal. When your skin gets used to the appliance, skin irritation decreases.
• To prevent damage or injury, keep the operating appliance away from scalp hair, eyebrows, eyelashes, clothes etc.
• Do not exfoliate immediately after epilation, as this may intensify possible skin irritation caused by epilation.
• Do not use bath or shower oils when epilating, as this may cause serious skin irritation.
• Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids to clean the appliance.
• Make sure you push the small plug completely into the socket of the appliance. Once you have plugged it in fully, you hear a click.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

Epilation Tips

• Move the appliance against the direction of hair growth, with the on/off slide pointing in the direction in which you move the appliance.
• Place the appliance on the skin at an angle of 90°.
• Your skin must be clean, entirely dry and free from grease. Do not use any deodorant, makeup or cream before epilating.
• The optimum hair length for comfortable epilation is 3-4 mm. If hairs are longer, trim them before epilating.

Replacement

Shaving head (if supplied): Replace the cutting unit of the shaving head every two years or sooner if you use it more than twice a week. Always replace the cutting unit with one of the original type.

Support

For all product support such as frequently asked questions, please visit www.philips.com/support.

Recycling

This symbol means that electrical products shall not be disposed of with normal household waste (Fig. 2). Follow your country's rules for the separate collection of electrical products.

Product Model Numbers

BRE216/00, BRE217/00, BRE218/00, BRE219/00, BRE224/00, BRE225/00, BRE225/01, BRE235/00, BRE245/00, BRE255/00, BRE265/00, BRE275/00, BRE275/10, BRE275/30, BRE285/00

Parts and Accessories

For parts and accessories, visit www.philips.com/parts-and-accessories.