HoMedics mē elōs User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide www.homedics.co.uk...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..............1 What is the Intended Use for mē? .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    The system is intended for use by adult men and women. For more information about mē, visit us at: www.hoMedics.co.uk Effective Prevention of Hair Re-Growth Hair reduction is a gradual and cumulative process.
  • Page 4: What Is The Intended Use For Mē

    Note: Facial treatment is different than body treatment. Make sure to read the entire user guide before you get started. me ˉ HOMEDICS...
  • Page 5: What Is Electro-Optical Synergy (Elōs)

    What is Electro-Optical Synergy (elōs)? Electro-optical Synergy (elōs) is the unique and patented technology that drives the mē’s ability to remove unwanted hair. It combines two types of energy- Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Radio Frequency (RF) to remove hair through selectively targeting the hair follicle in a safe yet effective manner.
  • Page 6: Package Content

    • mē system with one cartridge and protective cap already installed • Power Cord • User Guide • Cleaning Brush • Goggles Additional Accessories Sold separately • Shaver • Epilator • Face adaptor • Replacement elōs cartridges me ˉ HOMEDICS...
  • Page 7 mē includes the following components: Base unit. Cradle. Control panel with: power button elōs energy setting buttons indicator for the percentage (%) of pulses in the cartridge shaver/ epilator activation button Applicator (hand piece with cord). Cartridge with glass treatment window and RF bars. memyelos.com...
  • Page 8 You will hear the fan turn on, and the activation indicator will light up. Cooling inlet: hot air is forced out of the cooling inlet in order to keep the hand piece cool while in use. Protective cap. me ˉ HOMEDICS...
  • Page 9: Important Safety Information

    Important safety information Important Safety Information - Read Before Use! Read all warnings and safety information in the user manual before using the mē system. Always follow basic safety precautions when using any electrical product. mē is not designed for everyone. Please read this User Guide before using it. Make sure you follow all the warnings.
  • Page 10 Covering the ventilation slots could result in the device overheating. • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN! mē is a powerful device and should not be used by anyone under the age of 18. me ˉ HOMEDICS...
  • Page 11 • DO NOT leave mē unattended around children, as the cords represent a choking hazard. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • DO NOT use if your skin is sensitive to light. This condition could make the light treatment uncomfortable or cause skin swelling, blisters or infection.
  • Page 12: Possible Side Effects And Skin Reactions

    May occur either at the time of treatment or after. Permanent scarring or loss of skin tissue and If there is no improvement within 24 hours, consult depressions. your doctor Unusual pain occurs Stop treatment and consult your doctor me ˉ HOMEDICS...
  • Page 13: How To Use Your Mē System

    How to use your mē system Clean the cartridge light output window with a non- alcohol based wet wipe or soft tissue. This is done in order to remove hairs and dust from the treatment window. Connect the power cable into the mē system. Place the mē...
  • Page 14 Step 4: If you also use the designated shaver/ epilator, press the epilator/shaver activation button on the control panel once to run the epilator mechanism at low speed. If desired, press it again to run the epilator at high speed. The shaver cartridge operates only at Speed level 1. me ˉ HOMEDICS...
  • Page 15 Step 5: Gently remove the applicator from the base. Step 6: Press the cartridge activation button located on the upper part of the applicator. The indicator light will turn white, and you will hear the fan inside the applicator. Step 7: Gently place the applicator on your skin, so that the two RF skin contact bars are in complete contact with the skin.
  • Page 16: Treating Facial Hair

    When treating facial hair, it is recommended to use the face adaptor, but it is also possible to treat without. The face adaptor can be purchased separately (visit www. hoMedics.co.uk to purchase) The face adaptor has been designed to accommodate for smaller and more delicate treatment areas on the face.
  • Page 17 General information about facial hair removal. The hair on the face differs from other body areas in its physiology. Its growing cycles are different, and its characteristics, such as thickness, colour and depth of follicle are different from body hair. The face is more sensitive to hair removal due to sensitivity of nerves in some of its areas.
  • Page 18 DO NOT use perfumed products or makeup, for up to 24 hours after a treatment, as this may cause slight irritation. If unusual pain occurs during treatment, you should stop treatment immediately. me ˉ HOMEDICS...
  • Page 19 Temporary skin redness may occur up to 24 hours after treatment. If the symptoms persist more than 24 hours, and/or you feel significant discomfort and/or encounter any severe side effects, discontinue treatment and consult with your doctor. How to use Step 1: Clean your skin and remove the hair on the surface of the skin.
  • Page 20: Cleaning And Storage

    ONLY a dry soft cloth or a non-alcoholic based wet wipe. Clean the outside surface of the mē system using ONLY a dry soft cloth or a non-alcoholic based wet wipe. Store the system in a cool and dry place AWAY from the reach of children. me ˉ HOMEDICS...
  • Page 21: How To Replace Your Cartridge/ Shaver/Epilator/Face Adaptor

    How To Replace Your Cartridge/ Shaver/Epilator/ Face adaptor Replacing your cartridge: Make sure that the mē system is turned off and the cable is unplugged from the electrical wall outlet. Remove the old cartridge from the applicator by gently pulling the cartridge out. Dispose of the old cartridge safely, according to page 20.
  • Page 22 To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling. me ˉ HOMEDICS...
  • Page 23: Traveling With Your Mē System

    Traveling with your mē system The mē system is designed with universal voltage. That means that you can use the system all over the world. You will need to use an adaptor for the plug, since electric wall outlets vary by country. Make sure that mē system does not get wet while traveling.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    3 conditions treatment area. are met: RF skin contact bars 2. Cartridge activation button in contact with skin, cartridge is n ot pressed. activation button on, elōs level selected. me ˉ HOMEDICS...
  • Page 25 Applicator All elōs energy levels are Cartridge slot is empty. Insert cartridge protective cap or blinking. cartridge. Cartridge activation button Need to reset the system. Reset: does not turn on (no blue Disconnect power cord. Wait light). until all lights are off (up to 2 minutes).
  • Page 26: Guarantee & Service

    ‘HoMedics Service Centre’ information leaflet for details of your local service centre. Upon receipt, HoMedics will repair or replace, as appropriate, your product and return it to you, post-paid. Guarantee is solely through HoMedics Service Centre. Service of this product by anyone other than the HoMedics Service Centre voids the guarantee.
  • Page 27: Manufacturer Information

    ˉ is manufactured by Syneron Medical Ltd. and is distributed in the UK, and Ireland by HoMedics Group Ltd. Syneron Medical Ltd. reserves the right to make changes to its products or specifications without notice, to improve performance, reliability, or manufacturability.
  • Page 28 Degree of protection against ingress water: ordinary. This device is not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with Oxygen or Nitrous Oxide. me ˉ HOMEDICS...
  • Page 29: Specifications

    Specifications Acceptable Environmental Conditions Storage and transportation Temperature: 10ºC - 55ºC (50ºF- 131ºF) Light spectrum: 550 – 1200 nm Humidity: 90% at 55ºC (131ºF) Max Optical: 4J/cm2 Pressure: 700-1060hPa RF Wave frequency: 6.78 MHz Max Radiofrequency power: 5 Watts Operation: Conducted RF 5J/cm2 Temperature: 10ºC - 30ºC (50F- 86ºF) Relative Humidity: up to 80% at 37ºC (99ºF)
  • Page 30 Validate your warranty for mē and receive product updates and special offers www.memyelos.com Jan 2013 All rights reserved. Syneron and mē are trademarks of Syneron Beauty Ltd. and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Publication 1212, REV. 01...

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