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1. Intense Pulsed Light IPL IPL is one of the most effective methods to remove unwanted body hair It produces long lasting results because it reduces hair regrowth significantly ENGLISH 9 No replacement parts needed no hidden costs Philips Lumea Comfort is equipped with a high performance lamp which does not require replacement This lamp can generate over 100 000 flashes This enables you to continuously maintain results for more than 5 years while saving money on expensive replacement lamps Based on average usage scenario and recommended treatment regime for one user Working principle The appliance works by heating up the hair and root beneath the skin The melanin in the hair and hair root absorbs the released light pulses The darker the colour of the hair the more light can be absorbed This process stimulates the hair to go into the resting phase IN n between treatments hair sheds naturally and regrowth Is inhibited Hairs can take one or two weeks to shed Optimal hair removal cannot be obtained with a single session since only hairs in the growing phase are susceptible to treatment with light During a treatment hairs on the treated area are usually in different stages of the hair growth cycle To effectively treat all hairs you have to repeat the treatment once every two weeks for the first two months 10 ENGLISH Product overview Fig 4 1 On off intensity button 2 Intensity lights2. skin for any reactions If you see no skin reactions you can use the intensity level last used at your next treatment of this body part Note If your skin shows a reaction wait for the reaction to disappear Then treat the body part at the intensity level below the one that produced a reaction wait for 24 hours and check for skin reactions again Perform steps 1 to 5 for each body part you intend to treat Using the appliance Always perform a skin test see chapter Preparing for use before you start using the appliance according to the instructions below Insert the small plug into the appliance socket and insert the adapter into a wall socket Press the on off intensity button The light of intensity level 1 goes on and the fan inside the appliance starts READY 9 V WC Y ENGLISH 19 After about 1 second the READY skin colour warning light comes on This shows that the appliance is ready to release a flash Press the on off intensity button one or more times to choose the intensity level suitable for the treatment area and your skin colour Make sure that the treatment area is clean dry and properly shaved Place the skin contact surface on the skin When the skin contact surface is in full contact with the skin the READY skin colour warning light starts blinking slowly MA Press the flash button The skin colour sensor checks the colour of your skin If the skin colour allows safe
3. the light exit window Environment Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling By doing this you help to preserve the environment Guarantee and support If you need information or support please visit www philips com support or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet ENGLISH 23 Model Spot size Technology used Pulse duration Wavelength Energy level Charging time Power source Time needed to treat lower leg Safety during operation Package size Product weight Adapter rated Package size Operating conditions SC1982 SC1981 09cm x acm 27cm Intense Pulsed Light 500 800 usec 475 1200 nm max 4 J cm Continuous operation 11 minutes Integrated safety system to prevent unintentional flashing Skin colour sensor to prevent treatment if skin colour is too dark 180 x 180 x 100mm 2008 Model KSA24A1200150HU 100 240V 50 60Hz 0 5A 180 x 180 x 100mm Temperature Relative humidity Atmospheric pressure VO CAG FIC 30 10 75 Ola 700 to 1060hPa Storage and transport conditions Temperature Relative humidity Atmospheric pressure 40 C to 0 C 10 to 90 rH 500 to 1060hPa 24 ENGLISH Labelling These symbols may appear on the appliance Symbol Description This symbol indicates that this appliance is double insulat El ed Class Il K This symbo
4. 3 READY skin colour warning light 4 Appliance socket 5 Skin contact surface with integrated safety system 6 Light exit window with integrated UV filter Skin colour sensor 8 Flash button 9 Adapter 10 Small plug Important safety information Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference Danger Keep the appliance and the adapter dry Do not use the appliance in wet surroundings iin d e g near a filled bath or swimming pool or in a running shower If the appliance is broken do not touch any inner part to avoid electric shock Never insert any objects into the appliance Warning This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance ENGLISH 11 The appliance is not intended for children under the age of 15 years leenagers aged between 15 and 18 years can use the appliance with the consent and or assistance of their parents or the persons who have parental authority over them Adults from 19 years and older can use the appliance freely Only use the adapter supplied Do not use the appliance or the adapter if it is damaged The adapter contains a transformer Do not cut o
5. Always here to help you Register your product and get support at www philips com welcome 56 1292 5C1981 Question Contact Philips User manual PHILIPS AN m ENGLISH 8 186195 7861958 8 ENGLISH Introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips To benefit fully from the support that Philips offers register your product at www philips com lumea Intended use This appliance is intended for the removal of unwanted hair It is able to deliver long term reduction in the number of hairs that regrow after treatment You can use Philips Lumea Comfort to remove unwanted body hair on all areas below the cheekbones including the face upper lip chin and cheeks This appliance has been specifically designed and optimised for use by women but can be used by men as well It is designed for use by one person only Safety features Integrated safety system Philips Lumea Comfort has an integrated safety system that protects the eyes This system prevents unintentional flashing without skin contact Skin colour sensor Philips Lumea Comfort has a skin colour sensor that prevents treatment if your skin colour is too dark The light exit window is recessed in the treatment surface This prevents direct contact between your skin and the light exit window Benefits Intense Pulsed Light IPL technology for home use Philips Lumea Comfort uses a light based technology called
6. er Preparing for use section Skin colour and light intensity Use at higher levels than those recommended can increase the risk of skin reactions and side effects Do not use the appliance if any of the conditions mentioned in chapter Contraindications precautions and warnings section Contraindications apply to you This appliance is only intended for removing unwanted body hair from areas below the cheekbones Do not use it for any other purpose Electromagnetic fields EMF This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields Contraindications precautions and warnings Contraindications Philips Lumea Comfort is not designed for everyone Please read the sections below before use Do not use the appliance f you are pregnant or nursing fyour skin was exposed to strong sunlight or artificial tanning during the past 2 weeks f you have a naturally brownish black or darker skin As a safety precaution the built in skin colour sensor prevents emission of flashes if your skin is too dark Near or around the eyes ENGLISH 13 On a tattoo or permanent makeup in the treatment area On dark spots such as large freckles birthmarks moles or warts in the treatment area If you have eczema psoriasis lesions open wounds or active infections in the treatment area If you have a history of collagen disorder including kelodia
7. evel that suits your skin and hair colour x means that the appliance is not suitable for you If your skin is too dark the skin colour sensor prevents the emission of flashes ENGLISH 17 Skin colour White Mid Brownish Body hair brown black and colour darker Black 4 5 4 5 3 4 1 2 3 x x Dark brown 4 5 4 5 3 4 17275 x x Brown 4 5 4 5 3 4 1 2 3 x x Dark blond 4 5 4 5 3 4 17275 x x light brown White grey x x X x X x red light blond Performing a skin test Before your first treatment perform a skin test to establish the appropriate intensity level for each body part Insert the small plug into the appliance socket and insert the adapter into a wall socket Press the on off intensity button The light of intensity level 1 goes on and the fan inside the appliance starts Place the skin contact surface on the skin Press the flash button to release one flash at intensity level 1 18 ENGLISH Move the appliance to another area and release a flash at level 2 Continue to increase the intensity by one level before releasing each next flash Do not release more than one flash in the same spot Do not increase the intensity beyond the maximum intensity for your skin colour see section Skin colour and light intensity in this chapter As soon as you experience any discomfort reduce the intensity level to the highest level at which there was no discomfort nm Stop testing Wait for 24 hours and then check your
8. ff the adapter to replace it with another plug as this causes a hazardous situation Ifthe adapter is damaged always have it replaced with one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard Do not use the appliance if the glass of the light exit window Is broken To prevent damage Make sure that nothing obstructs the air flow through the ventilation slots Never subject the appliance to heavy shocks and do not shake or drop it If you take the appliance from a very cold environment to a very warm environment or vice versa wait approximately 3 hours before you use it Store the appliance in its original box so that it does not become dusty Do not expose the appliance to temperatures lower than 10 C or higher than 35 C during use To prevent damage do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight or UV light for several hours Do not flash against any other surface than the skin This can cause severe damage to the light exit window or the skin colour sensor Only flash when the appliance is in contact with the skin 12 ENGLISH Caution Never leave the appliance unattended when tt is switched on Always switch off the appliance after use Always return the appliance to a service centre authorised by Philips for examination or repair Repair by unqualified people could cause an extremely hazardous situation for the user Use this appliance only at intensity levels suitable for your skin colour see the table in chapt
9. go of the flash button after each flash For the next flash place the appliance on the area right next to the area just treated Make sure that the skin contact surface is fully pressed onto the skin This Step amp Flash mode guarantees a precise treatment of e g the knees or ankles Note Do not treat the same area twice during a treatment If you treat an area more than once this increases the risk of adverse effects Note To avoid untreated areas always make sure that there is some overlap with the previously treated area when you slide the appliance over the skin The effective light only comes out of the light exit window Make sure that the flashes are emitted close to each other ENGLISH 21 How to achieve optimal results First two months It is normal that hairs are still visible after the first few treatments see chapter Introduction section Working principle for more information To remove all hairs successfully and prevent the hair follicle from becoming active again the treatments have to be repeated once every two weeks for the first two months Your skin should be smooth by then Please read section Maintenance phase to find out how you can keep these results Maintenance phase To ensure that your skin stays smooth we advise you to repeat the treatment every 4 to 8 weeks The time between treatments may vary based on your individual hair regrowth and also across different body areas If too man
10. he risk of serious side effects is small Read the sections below to learn more about the effects that may occur ENGLISH 15 Common side effects Your skin may show slight redness and or may tingle or feel warm This reaction is absolutely harmless and disappears quickly A skin reaction similar to sunburn may occur on the treated area for a short while If this does not disappear within 3 days we advise you to consult a doctor Dry skin and itching may occur due to shaving or a combination of shaving and light treatment This is harmless and disappears within a few days You can cool the area with an ice pack or a wet facecloth If dryness persists you can apply a non scented moisturiser to the skin 24 hours after the treatment Rare side effects Burns excessive redness and swelling occur rarely and are usually the result of using an intensity level that is too high for your skin colour If these reactions do not disappear within 3 days we advise you to consult a doctor Postpone the next treatment until the skin has healed completely and use a lower intensity level Skin discolouration occurs very rarely Skin discolouration manifests itself as either a darker or lighter patch than the surrounding area This may happen if you use an intensity level that is too high for your skin colour If the discolouration does not disappear within 2 weeks we advise you to consult a doctor Do not treat discoloured areas until the d
11. iscolouration has disappeared Skin infection and inflammation occur very rarely These reactions may occur when you use the appliance on shaving wounds or cuts on already existing wounds or on ingrown hairs Excessive pain may occur during or after treatment if you use the appliance on unshaved skin if you use the appliance at an intensity level that is too high for your skin colour if you flash the same area more than once and if you use the appliance on open wounds inflammations infections tattoos burns etc See chapter Contraindications precautions and warnings for more information 16 ENGLISH Preparing for use Preparing treatment areas Before each treatment shave the areas you intend to N treat as long as hairs continue to grow back Note Do not use depilatory creams instead of shaving If you remove the hairs by the root with another depilation method e g waxing or an epilator you can start treatment immediately Make sure that your skin is dry clean and free from deodorants creams lotions or perfumes Check the light exit window and the skin colour sensor for hairs dust and fibres If necessary clean the light exit window and the skin colour sensor with a dry soft dry lint free cloth Note When the hairs no longer grow back you can stop shaving Skin colour and light intensity Philips Lumea Comfort has five different intensity levels Check the table below for the intensity l
12. ke prescribed medication or receive regular medical monitoring because of a certain condition consult your doctor before you use Philips Lumea Comfort You should also consult your doctor if you are not sure if the appliance is suitable for you 14 ENGLISH Precautions To avoid adverse effects Do not treat the same area of skin more than once during a session Always shave the treatment area before treatment and make sure that the skin in the treatment area is clean and dry Do not clean the skin with flammable liquids such as alcohol or acetone before you use the appliance Warning about sun exposure and tanning Sun exposure or artificial tanning before treatment Avoid sun exposure or exposure to tanning equipment for 2 weeks before treatment lanned skin contains a lot of pigment If you use Philips Lumea Comfort on tanned skin this increases the risk of adverse side effects and skin reactions Sun exposure or artificial tanning after treatment After treatment wait 48 hours before you expose your skin to the sun or to artificial tanning Protect the skin with a sunscreen with SPF30 or higher during the entire hair removal period and for at least 2 weeks after the last treatment If you used an artificial tanning lotion to get a tan wait until this artificial tan has disappeared before you start the next treatment Possible side effects If you use Philips Lumea Comfort according to the instructions t
13. ks rapidly This indicates that the skin colour sensor measured a skin colour that is too dark for safe treatment You can try the appliance on a different area where the skin is lighter If your dark skin colour is due to recent sunbathing or tanning wait for 2 weeks and then try again If the dark skin colour is your natural colour please check the table in chapter Preparing for use section Skin colour and light intensity to see if the appliance is suitable for you at all Make sure that the skin contact surface Is in full contact with the skin When it is the READY skin colour warning light starts blink ing slowly and you can press the flash button to release a flash The appliance has a system error Switch off the appliance unplug it and then try to switch it on again If the problem persists visit www philips com support or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre Shave the treatment areas before you use the appliance If shaving causes skin irritation trim hairs as short as possible and use the appliance at a comfortable setting 26 ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Solution Your skin was recently exposed to the sun or to tanning equipment You have used an intensity level that is too high for you You must not use the appliance on recently tanned skin Avoid exposure to the sun or to tanning equipment for 2 weeks before treatment Reduce the intensity to a level that is com fortable for
14. l means Do not throw away with the normal ind household waste For further instructions see chapter Environment This symbol means Conforms to EC Directives CE stands C for Conformit Europ enne This symbol means Read the user manual before you start i using the appliance Y This is the CSA mark for the USA and Canada Troubleshooting This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below visit www philips com support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country Problem Possible cause ENGLISH 25 Solution have pressed the on off inten sity button but the appliance does not switch on The appliance does not emit a flash when press the flash button experience unacceptable skin discomfort when use the appliance You have not plugged in the appliance properly Your skin colour is not suitable for treatment with this appliance The READY skin colour warning light continues to light up steadily The READY skin colour warning light and the intensity lights are all on You did not shave the treatment areas Make sure that you insert the small plug into the appliance socket properly Check if you have inserted the adapter into a live wall socket properly The READY skin colour warning light blin
15. l scar formation or poor wound healing If you have a known sensitivity to light or take medication that makes your skin more sensitive to light Medicines known to have this effect include non steroidal anti inflammatory agents e g aspirins ibuprofens acetaminophen tetracyclines phenothiazines thiazide diuretics sulfonylurates sulfonamides DTIC fluorouracil vinblastine and griseofulvin If you are or were recently treated with Alpha Hydroxi Acids AHAs Beta Hydroxi Acids BHAs Retin A Accutane isotretinoin topical retinoids azelaic acid or steroids If you have abnormal skin conditions due to diabetes or another systemic or metabolic disease If you have a history of herpes outbreaks in the treatment area unless you have consulted your doctor and received preventive treatment If you have a disease that causes light sensitivity such as porphyria polymorphic light eruption lupus solar urticaria etc If you suffer from epilepsy with flashlight sensitivity If you have a history of skin cancer or potential malignancies in the treatment area If you have received radiation therapy or chemotherapy within the past 3 months If you have an implant such as a pacemaker or insulin pump in the treatment area Do not use the appliance on nipples areolas labia minora vagina anus and the inside of the nostrils and ears Men must not use it on the face or on the scrotum When to consult your doctor If you ta
16. treatment the READY skin colour warning light goes off The appliance delivers a flash to the skin and makes a soft popping sound Note If the appliance releases no flash and the READY skin colour warning light blinks rapidly your skin colour is too dark for safe treatment If you have recently tanned skin wait for 2 weeks see chapter Contraindications precautions and warnings section Warning about sun exposure and tanning 20 ENGLISH The appliance immediately recharges for the next flash Depending on the intensity level selected the READY skin colour warning light comes on after a few seconds This indicates that the appliance is ready for the next flash Choose one of the flash delivery methods and continue to treat the areas you want to treat Note If the treatment becomes painful at any point in time reduce the intensity level until the treatment is comfortable again Ifyou notice skin reactions stronger than slight redness stop the treatment immediately and read chapter Possible side effects Flash delivery methods Slide Flash Keep the flash button pressed The appliance releases one flash after another as long as the skin contact surface is in full contact with the skin After each flash slide the appliance to the next area Continue to press the skin contact surface onto the skin This Slide amp Flash mode is especially convenient for treating larger areas like the legs Rep amp Flash Let
17. y hairs grow back between treatments simply shorten the treatment interval again but do not treat any area more often than once every two weeks When you use the appliance more frequently than recommended you do not increase the effectiveness but you do increase the risk of skin reactions After use Press and hold the on off intensity button to switch off the appliance Pull the adapter out of the wall socket Clean the skin contact surface see chapter Cleaning and maintenance Store the appliance in a safe and dry place in its original box Do not apply any perfumed cosmetics to treated skin immediately after treatment Do not use deodorant immediately after treatment of the underarms Wait until any skin redness has disappeared See chapter Contraindications precautions and warnings section Warning about sun exposure and artificial tanning for information on sun exposure and artificial tanning 22 ENGLISH Cleaning and maintenance To ensure optimal hair removal results clean the appliance after each use Never clean the appliance or any of its parts under the tap Never use scouring pads abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the skin contact surface Switch off the appliance and unplug it If necessary clean the outside of the appliance with a soft cleaning cloth Moisten a soft lint free cloth with a few drops of water and clean the skin contact surface and
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