Braun SILK-EPIL 5316 User Manual page 8

massage sponges (e.g. after showering)
or exfoliation peelings helps to prevent in-
growing hair as the gentle scrubbing
action removes the upper skin layer and
fine hair can get through to the skin
surface.
Description
(see page 4)
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Epilation head
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Release buttons
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Switch
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Socket for cord connector
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Cord connector
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Special cord set
A How to epilate
• Your skin must be dry and free from
grease or cream.
• Before starting, thoroughly clean the
epilation head
• Put on the epilation head.
• Plug the cord connector
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socket and plug the special cord set
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into an electrical outlet.
1 To turn on the appliance, slide switch
3
to setting «2»
(«2»= normal speed,
«1» = reduced speed).
2 Rub your skin to lift short hairs.
For optimum performance hold the
appliance at a right angle (90°) against
your skin. Guide it in a slow, continuous
movement without pressure against
the hair growth, in the direction of the
switch.
3 Leg epilation
Epilate your legs from the lower leg in
an upward direction. When epilating
behind the knee, keep the leg stretched
out straight.
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into the
4 Underarm and bikini line epilation
Use tests monitored by dermatolo-
gists have revealed that you can also
epilate the underarm and the bikini line.
Please be aware that these areas are
particularly sensitive to pain. With
repeated usage the pain sensation will
diminish.
Before epilating, thoroughly clean the
respective area to remove residue (like
deodorant). Then carefully dab dry with
a towel. When epilating the underarm,
keep your arm raised up and guide the
appliance in different directions.
Cleaning the epilation head
5 After epilating, unplug the appliance
and clean the epilation head.
6 Thoroughly clean the tweezer element
with the cleaning brush and also with
alcohol. While cleaning, you can turn
the tweezer element manually. To re-
move the epilation head, press the
release buttons
and pull it off.
7 Give the top of the housing a quick
clean with the brush. Place the
epilation head back on the housing.
Subject to change without notice.
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on the left and right
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