Braun Silk-epil 7 Manual page 9

pressure against the hair growth in the
direction of the switch.
• As hair grows in different directions, it
may be helpful to guide the appliance in
different directions to achieve best results.
Epilation in sensitive areas:
• For underarm and bikini line epilation,
attach the epilation cap (11) which has
been specifically developed for use in
sensitive areas.
• Before epilating, thoroughly clean the
respective area to remove residues (like
deodorant). Keep your arm raised up so
that the skin is stretched and guide the
appliance in different directions. As skin
may be more sensitive directly after
epilation, avoid using irritating substances
such as deodorants with alcohol.
• Please be aware that especially in the
beginning, these areas are particularly
sensitive to pain. Therefore, we recom-
mend that you select speed setting «I» for
the first few usages.
With repeated usage the pain sensation
will diminish.
C Keeping the appliance in top
shape
a Cleaning with water
After each wet usage, thoroughly clean the
appliance with water. Remove the Smoothing
cap (2) and clean it under warm running
water.
Hold the appliance with the epilation head
under running water and briefly switch it on.
Then press the release button (9) to remove
the epilation head.
Shake the appliance and the epilation head to
remove excess water. Remove the non-slip grip
and leave all parts to dry. Before reattaching,
make sure all parts are completely dry.
After reassembling the epilation head and
the Smoothing cap (2), you may attach the
protection cap (1) to protect the blade.
b Cleaning with the brush
If you have used the appliance in dry
conditions, it may be sufficient to clean it
with the brush.
Thoroughly clean the tweezers from the rear
side of the epilation head with the brush
dipped into alcohol. While doing so, turn the
tweezer element manually. This cleaning
method ensures best hygienic conditions for
the epilation head.
c Replacing the Smoothing cap
The Smoothing cap (2) is provided with a
lubrastrip (2b) which turns white over time to
indicate that the blade is becoming dull and
that it is time to replace the Smoothing cap.
As the lubrastrip is water soluble the
Smoothing cap should be stored in a dry
environment and never be left in the sink, face
down. To ensure maximum performance,
replace the Smoothing cap after 12 usages,
when the lubrastrip turns white or when the
blade shows wear or kinks. For safety reasons,
stop using the smoothing cap if it has been
dropped and replace it with a new one.
Replacement Smoothing caps (Reference
# 771 WD) are available from the retailer
where the appliance was bought, from Braun
Service Centres or via www.service.braun.com.
D Using the shaver head
The shaver head (12) is designed for a fast
and close shave of underarms and bikini line,
contour trimming and cutting hair to 5 mm
length. Use the shaver head on dry skin only.
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