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Problem
The skin feels more
sensitive than normal
during treatment.
I experience an
unacceptable pain
sensation when I use the
appliance.
The treated areas
become red after the
treatment.
The skin reaction after
the treatment lasts longer
than usual.
Possible cause
Solution
The light intensity
Check if you have selected the right light intensity. If
you use is too high.
necessary, select a lower light intensity.
You did not shave
Shave the areas to be treated before you use the
the areas to be
appliance. If shaving causes skin irritation, trim hairs as
treated.
short as possible and use a comfortable setting.
The filter glass
If the filter glass in the light exit window is broken, do
in the light exit
not use the appliance anymore. Contact the Consumer
window is broken.
Care Centre in your country, your Philips dealer or a
Philips service centre.
The appliance is
Contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country,
defective.
your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre.
You did not shave
Shave the areas to be treated before you use the
the areas to
appliance. If shaving causes skin irritation, trim hairs as
be treated
short as possible and use a comfortable setting.
You treated an
Only use the appliance on the underarms, pubic area
area for which the
(excluding the scrotum), shoulders, chest, back and legs.
appliance is not
intended.
You have used
Reduce the light intensity to a level that is comfortable
a light intensity
for you. See chapter 'Preparing for use', section 'Setting
which is too high
the light intensity'.
for you.
The UV filter of
If the UV filter of the light exit window is broken,
the light exit
do not use the appliance any more. Contact the
window is broken.
Consumer Care Centre in your country, your Philips
dealer or a Philips service centre.
The appliance is
Do not use the appliance if you have a very dark skin.
not suitable for
Do not use it either if your body hair is light blond, red,
your skin colour.
grey or white.
Slight redness
No action required.
is harmless and
normal and
disappears quickly.
You have used
Select a lower light intensity the next time. See chapter
a light intensity
'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the light intensity.
which is too high
for you.
If the skin reaction lasts longer than 3 days, contact
your doctor.