Philips SC2008 User Manual page 29

Problem
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.
The hair-removal results
are not satisfactory.
Possible cause Solution
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 UV filter If the UV filter of the light exit window is broken, do
of 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 You must not use the appliance on your inner labia,
area for which the vagina, anus, nipples, areolas, lips, inside the nostrils and
appliance is not ears, in the region of your eyes and eyebrows. Men
intended. must not use it on their face or scrotum.
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 light exit If the light exit window or reddish filter glass of the
window or reddish facial attachment is broken, do not use the appliance
filter glass of the with this attachment any more. Go to your dealer or
attachment is a Philips service centre or contact the Consumer Care
broken. Centre to have the attachment replaced.
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.
You have used Select a higher light intensity the next time.
a light intensity
which is too low
for you.
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