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- Page 1 This product MUST be used responsibly Read all instructions thoroughly before use and retain for future reference user guide...
- Page 3 WARNINGS • Read all instructions thoroughly and retain for future reference. •This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
- Page 4 WARNINGS • Reflection Hazard: Please remove all jewellery in the vicinity of the treatment area before use. • Do NOT use near flammable materials. • Do NOT use this appliance in wet surroundings (near a bath or shower). • Do NOT use if water enters the unit. •...
- Page 5 WARNINGS See “Suitable Skin Types” and always carry out Patch Test. • IPL is not suitable for the removal of red, light blonde, grey or white hair. Areas not to treat: • Do NOT treat over tattoos, permanent make-up, pimples, acne, warts, hair on black spots or moles, dark freckles, skin disease, birth marks, burns, nipples, genital or anal areas, varicose veins, eczema, cold sores, psoriasis, open wounds, on abnormal skin pigmentation such as albinism...
- Page 6 WARNINGS Do not use if: • You are pregnant or breast feeding, you have a history of epilepsy or are taking medication known to increase photosensitivity. If you have any history of epileptic seizures we do NOT recommend using IPL. Common medications can cause photosensitivity so if you are on any medication you should check for photosensitivity warnings and if in any doubt consult your doctor.
- Page 7 WARNINGS • Do NOT use if you have a history of skin cancer. • Do NOT use if you have diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease or thyroid problems. • Do NOT treat the same area repeatedly in any one session. Possible reactions: •...
- Page 8 WARNINGS • The following effects will require discontinuing treatment. In each case, cool the area - we recommend an aloe vera cooling gel. If symptoms continue after 48 hours, seek medical advice. • Pain in the area treated • Itching in the area treated •...
- Page 9 INTRODUCT ION The Intense Pulsed Light Hair Remover™ uses the latest Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology. Placed gently against the skin, pulses of intense light are delivered directly to the hair follicle with enough energy to disable the root without affecting the surrounding area.
- Page 10 Keyswitch Power level decrease button (-) Power level increase button (+) Power level indicators Bulb life indicator Enable button Mains power socket (on the back) Wand cable Wand...
- Page 11 IPL treatment button Blue ‘ready’ light (x2) Treatment cartridge £ Indentation mark Orange ‘safety’ light (x2) Orange IPL aperture Skin sensors (x4) & Bulb £ Razor Mains power lead & Keys...
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Page 12: Skin Tone Char T
S UIT ABLE SKIN TY PES Your IPL hair remover is suitable for fair coloured skin through to olive and tanned skin types. For treatment to be effective the hair needs to be darker than the surrounding skin. Best results are on pale skin with dark hair. -
Page 13: T Reat Me Nt S Um M Ar Y
T REAT ME NT S UM M AR Y Read all Establish Did your Did your warnings skin tone Carry out Wait skin react skin react TREATMENT before you using the a patch test 24 hours to the to the begin chart patch test? - Page 14 PAT CH T EST 24 hours before treatment check for any reaction by testing a small area. The patch test will confirm the maximum power level for your skin type. Treat an area on each power level (e.g. arm, leg) up to the maximum power level for your skin type (see Skin Chart).
- Page 15 SKIN CHAR T Skin Type Skin Colour Tanning History Maximum Power Level Very fair, Always burns, never tans “transparent” Subject to patch test all 5 power levels Fair Always burns can be used Fair to light olive Burns mildly Subject to patch test power levels 1, 2 Olive/Tanned Rarely burns, tans with ease and 3 can be used...
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Page 16: Before You Start
B E FORE YOU START Please ensure you read and understand the ‘Warnings’ section before proceeding. • Do not use any hair removal method that plucks the hair from the follicle, as this renders IPL ineffective. • Remove all jewellery in the vicinity of the treatment area. • Ensure you have patch tested the area to be treated 24 hours prior to treatment and are aware of your maximum power level. • Your first treatment will always be on power level 1 and can only be increased by one level after a treatment is performed. - Page 17 INST RUCTIONS FOR USE STEP 1 STEP 3 Shave the area to be Turn the key clockwise treated. This ensures to the ON position to that the light energy goes unlock. The light around directly to the hair root the keyswitch will flash and avoids hair burning green.
- Page 18 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE STEP 4 Enter the security code by pressing the buttons (highlighted in black) in the following order: The unit will emit 2 beeps and the keyswitch will stop flashing and illuminate green. A series of self-checks will be performed. During this time, the power levels will illuminate up and down.
- Page 19 INS T RUCT IONS FOR US E STEP 5 STEP 7 Press the enable button Press HOLD once. The enable button treatment button on the will stop flashing. wand. This initiates the The orange lights on the treatment flash. You may wand will illuminate.
- Page 20 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE STEP 8 The blue lights will go out INCREASING THE POWER LEVEL after the treatment flash. Each time you use your IPL you will The unit will also self- need to do a treatment flash on each check after each flash.
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Page 21: Error Codes
Turn off using keyswitch, wait 5 seconds and All lights are off turn on again. If any of the above problems persist or the power level lights continue to flash, please contact our Customer Care Department or check the website: www.rio-ipl.com for more information. - Page 22 ‘MUTE ’ OPTION WAND CABLE STORAGE To turn off the audio indications Wrap the wand cable around the cable (beeps), press down the storage feature on the underside of the unit enable button while turning on and place the wand back in the wand recess. the unit with the key.
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Page 23: Facia L T Reat Ment
FACIA L T REAT MENT The Intense Pulsed Light Hair Remover can be safely used on the face within the area illustrated by the white dotted line. Important: It should not be used around the eyes or on the lips. -
Page 24: Trea Tment Area
TREA TMENT AREA As a guide to the treatment area, a small indentation mark will be left by pressing the wand down on the skin. When moving the wand use these marks, building up a grid-like pattern to ensure complete coverage. A white eyeliner pencil may also help by outlining areas to be treated. - Page 25 C HA NGING T HE TREATMENT CART RID GE The IPL hair remover incorporates a treatment cartridge containing a high performance quartz bulb. Depending on a number of factors (including room temperature, output level selected, speed of repeat flashes) the cartridge can give 40,000+ treatment flashes. The performance of the bulb is checked after each treatment.
- Page 26 CH ANGIN G TH E T REATMENT CART R IDG E STEP 1 STEP 3 Turn the unit off and back Pull the treatment cartridge on, and enter security (which contains the bulb) code. away from the wand. The unit will automatically power off.
- Page 27 5 light will go out. treatment cartridges can ordered using accessory form or by The enable button will flash blue indicating calling the Rio careline. the unit is ready for further treatments. THE HAIR G R OW TH C Y C L E...
- Page 28 HO W MAN Y TRE A TMENT S ARE R EQUI RED? Everyone’s hair grows differently, depending on age, weight, metabolism, hormones, ethnicity, medications and other factors. However, all hair goes through three distinct growth phases: Active Growth phase (called the anagen phase), Degradation phase (catagen phase), during which the hair stops growing but is not yet shed, and the Resting phase (telogen phase), when a hair falls out and a new hair begins to form.
- Page 29 HO W MAN Y TRE A TMENT S ARE R EQUI RED? Follicle Resting Time in Active Body Site Density Phase Resting Phase Growth per square cm Face 10 weeks Arms 5 months Legs 6 months Armpit 3 months Chest/Back 3 months Pubic 3 months...
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Page 30: Questions And Answers
QUES TIONS AND ANSWERS How should I prepare my skin for IPL hair removal? Ensure your skin is clean. IPL hair removal is most effective on pale skin. Sunbathing, use of sun beds and fake tanning should NOT be undertaken prior to treatment. How should I prepare the hairs for IPL hair removal? Shave the area to be treated. - Page 31 QUES TIONS AND ANSWERS Can I use IPL hair removal on sensitive skin? Yes, the IPL reacts with the hair, so the surrounding skin should not be affected. How will my skin appear after the treatment? Usually there will be no perceptible change. A slight redness after treatment may occur, but will normally fade over 24 hours.
- Page 32 QUES TIONS AND ANSWERS follicle or surrounding skin is not red, sore or inflamed, treatment can be repeated after a minimum of 48 hours. Choose a time which is convenient for you. Avoid excessive treatment on the same region at one time. This may cause reddening and swelling. To maintain hair free skin and to ensure disabled hair follicles remain dormant, repeat the treatment every 4 to 6 weeks or as required.
- Page 33 Shaving, micro-dermabrasion discs and cream depilatories are ideal for use between treatments. What is the difference between IPL and a laser? There are two big differences between Lasers and Intense Pulsed Light. Generally IPL covers a much larger area than the relatively small treatment spot with lasers and therefore treatments of larger areas are much quicker.
- Page 34 QUES TIONS AND ANSWERS What safety features does it have? The main safety feature regulates the power level, so that it can only be increased by 1 step per treatment, starting from power level 1. This reduces the risk of using too high a power level. Power can be decreased in as many steps as required.
- Page 35 IMPORTANT • When not in use store key responsibly away from children. • IPL should not cause significant discomfort. You may feel a slight warming of the area. If you feel discomfort or soreness the setting may be too high. • Do not cover ventilation slots on the wand during use. • Do not place on a soft surface which might block the cooling vents on the underside of the console. • Do not use after drinking alcohol, if you are feeling unwell or fatigued. • Do not use near to shortwave or microwave equipment. • The equipment may be affected by electromagnetic interference. If such effects are suspected please turn off and turn back on to reset. • Do not override any safety features.
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Page 36: Maintenance
MAINT ENA N C E • Only use this product with the power lead supplied. • After each use, always unplug the power lead and store out of reach of children. • If there is any damage to the unit, wand cable, wand or power lead, stop using immediately. • If the power lead is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. • There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit, wand, or treatment cartridge. Do not dissemble or repair. If you have any problems with the product, contact our Customer Care Department. • To clean, wipe with a slightly damp cloth. • A build up of deposits on the IPL aperture will affect the efficiency of IPL. If you notice any deposits, switch OFF and unplug the mains lead. -
Page 37: Customer Care
CU S T OME R CA R E If you have any questions, or if you experience any difficulties with this product, please call our Rio Careline on 01242 702345 or email us at: online@riobeauty.com To reorder additional accessories, please visit www.riobeauty.com or contact your local distributor. - Page 38 Rio, Dezac and Intense Pulsed Light Hair Remover are trademarks of The Dezac Group Ltd © The Dezac Group Ltd 2013 PATENTS PENDING Manufactured by The Dezac Group Ltd, PO Box 17, Cheltenham, England GL53 7ET 1-IN-IPHR-UK/5.0...