Summary of Contents for Remington iLIGHT PRO IPL6000USA
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Contents PAGE 3 Introduction 4 What is the Intended Use of the i-Light® Pro IPL System? 5 Skin Tone Chart 6 How does the i-Light® Pro System work? 7 i-Light® Pro System Diagram Reference 8 Getting to Know Your i-Light® Pro System 9 Benefits and Risks 11 Contraindications 12 WARNINGS...
Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your Unlike most at-home hair removal meth- new i-Light® Pro Intense Pulsed Light ods, the i-Light® Pro IPL system doesn’t (IPL) Hair Removal system! You’re on cut or pull out hair—it actually works your way to being liberated from the daily below the skin’s surface to disable active chore of hair removal.
What is the intended use of the i-Light Pro IPL System? ® Hair Color The i-Light® Pro IPL system is an over- the-counter device intended for removal The light energy targets dark coloring in of unwanted hair. hair, and therefore works best on darker Skin Tone hair (black, dark brown, brown or dark blond).
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How does the i-Light Pro IPL System Work? ® The process of light-based hair removal is system three times in the first month to well-known and has been clinically prov- ensure you hit every active hair. After that, en around the world for over 15 years. use the i-Light®...
i-Light® Pro System Diagram Reference Power Switch Skin Tone Sensor Power Inlet Hand Piece Cord Base Unit Flash Window Hand Piece Skin Contact Sensors Flash Button Nose Cone Release Buttons Energy Level Selection Button Replacement Cartridge Cool Down Mode Indicator Nose Cone Cartridge Status Indicator Display Power Cord...
Benefits and Risks an average of 37% less hair 3-months A medically-supervised clinical study after the last treatment and 48% less showed that the i-Light® Pro IPL system was effective in the removal of unwanted hair 6-months after last treatment. hair when used as directed.
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Benefits and Risks discomfort as when a rubber band is begin using i-Light® Pro you believe lightly snapped against the skin. If the that the number of hairs regrowing in pain is too intense or persists after the treatment area is greater than the a treatment, stop using and contact number that existed before you started Customer Service (page 44).
Contraindications Important Safety Information – DO NOT use on tattoos, dark brown Read Before Use! or black spots (such as dark freckles, birthmarks, moles or warts). Tattoos The i-Light® Pro IPL system is not or dark spots may absorb too much designed for everyone.
WARNINGS DO NOT use on damaged skin, includ- The i-Light® Pro IPL system is a powerful device. As such it should be used with ing open wounds, cold sores, sunburns, special attention to safety. Please read all or areas where you have had a skin peel warnings and safety precautions before or other skin resurfacing procedures use and strictly follow them when using...
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WARNINGS DO NOT use if you are or may be DO NOT use the system if it appears pregnant, or are breast-feeding. The damaged, and DO NOT attempt to open i-Light® Pro IPL system has not been or repair the i-Light® Pro IPL system. tested on pregnant women.
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WARNINGS DO NOT open the unit (except to KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN! replace the CARTRIDGE) or attempt to The i-Light® Pro IPL system is a powerful repair your system as there are no user device and should not be used by anyone under the age of 18.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 2. Close supervision is necessary BEFORE USING when this appliance is used by, on, or near children or individuals with cer- KEEP AWAY FROM WATER tain disabilities. DANGER–To reduce the risk of 3. Use this appliance only for its electrocution: intended use as described in this 1.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7. Never use while sleeping or drowsy. cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run Appliance over cord. Keep cord 8. Never drop or insert any object into away from heated surfaces. any openings or hose. 11.
How to Use Your i-Light® Pro IPL System Set-Up 2. Press both nose cone release buttons with your thumb and index finger. (1) 1. Remove base unit, power cord and Then, with both buttons pressed, gently other components from the box. remove the nose cone with your other Note: before plugging in system, check hand.
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How to Use Your i-Light® Pro IPL System 6. Your i-Light® Pro IPL system is now 5. Plug the power cord into the system ready to start. Before your first use, test socket, plug the other end of the power a small patch of skin and wait 24 hours cord into an electrical outlet, and press (see page 21).
What to Expect with the i-Light® Pro IPL System During Treatment A Sound with Each Flash: When a flash ■ of light is activated, it is normal to The i-Light® Pro IPL system has been hear a subtle “pop” sound as the light designed for ease of use, and hair flashes.
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What to Expect with the i-Light® Pro IPL System Treatment Expectations Figure 2 Immediately 1 to 2 Weeks One Month Three Months After First After Initial After Initial After Initial Treatment Treatments Treatments Treatments Completed • There will be no •...
Using the i-Light® Pro IPL System for the First Time Testing on a Patch of Skin change to energy level 2 (see “set- ting the energy level” on page 25). As with any new skin care product, Move the system to a different spot we recommend testing on a patch of and flash one more time.
Using the i-Light® Pro IPL System Every Time Getting Ready to Use Unlocking the i-Light® Pro IPL System Using the Skin Tone Sensor Before using, shave the hair in the treat- ment area to minimize the sensation felt Every time you turn on the system, it from the flashes.
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Using the i-Light® Pro IPL System Every Time SKIN TONE SENSOR LED will be blinking orange 1. Turn the POWER SWITCH on. The 2. Always place the skin tone sensor SKIN TONE SENSOR LED will flash window directly on the area of skin ORANGE.
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Using the i-Light® Pro IPL System Every Time 3. Place the body part to be treated over 3a. If your Skin Tone is NOT suitable for use, the SKIN TONE SENSOR (touching the the SKIN TONE SENSOR LED turns solid unit) the Sensor will immediately read ORANGE and the system will “BUZZ”...
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Using the i-Light® Pro IPL System Every Time Notes: Setting the Energy Level • Some areas are darker than others. Energy Level Selection Display lights You must use the skin sensor on each determine the intensity of the light flash different area you intend to treat.
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Using the i-Light® Pro IPL System Every Time 1. Upon start-up, the system sets itself to setting is selected. After reaching the lowest energy level (Level 1). The Level 5, pressing the ENERGY LEVEL system is now ready. SELECTION BUTTON an additional time will reset to Level 1.
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Using the i-Light® Pro IPL System Every Time Begin Treatment SKIN CONTACT SENSORS 1. Ensure that the ENERGY LEVEL is on a 2. Apply the HAND PIECE to the skin comfortable setting (See “Setting the making sure the skin is spread evenly Energy Level”...
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Using the i-Light® Pro IPL System Every Time Using the i-Light® Pro IPL System Every Time 3. If the SKIN CONTACT SENSORS are 4. If the SKIN CONTACT SENSORS on the NOT in full contact with the skin, the NOSE CONE are in full contact with the system will "buzz"...
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Using the i-Light® Pro IPL System Every Time 5. Press the FLASH BUTTON. The system 6. Immediately after a flash is delivered, will flash a pulse of light onto your skin. move the HAND PIECE to a new treat- You will see a bright flash of light and ment location while keeping the FLASH simultaneously hear a sound, which is BUTTON pressed down.
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Using the i-Light® Pro IPL System Every Time DO NOT flash on the same treatment spot multiple times during the same ses- sion, as this could cause skin swelling, temporary blisters or could change the color of your skin. Note: For faster coverage, hold down the FLASH BUTTON while you lift the HANDPIECE and place it back in contact with the new area to be treated.
Getting the Best Results Note: DO NOT physically mark the • Shave immediately before treating the area. Doing this will let you use a higher treatment area with grid pattern as this energy level, because there will be less could cause injury to the skin. hair to heat up and the treatment will be •...
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning Your i-Light® Pro System cloth with water and mild soap. Allow After each session, it is recommended the unit to dry completely before using that you clean your system, especially again. the HAND PIECE, the FLASH WINDOW, the •...
Replacing the Disposable Cartridge The DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE can deliver When a DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE has 1,500 light flashes regardless of the reached 90% of its possible lifetime the energy level setting. Flash intensity is CARTRIDGE STATUS INDICATOR DISPLAY determined only according to the energy light will turn yellow indicating that the level setting of the system.
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Replacing the Disposable Cartridge Flash Bulb Usage 0 – 90% 90 – 100% 100% Flashes 1,351 – 1,500 0 – 1,350 flashes 1,500 flashes flashes Cartridge Status Indicator Display Cartridge Status Cartridge Status Cartridge Status Cartridge Status Indicator Display Indicator LED will Indicator LED will Indicator LED will Flash &...
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3. Grasp the NOSE CONE with one hand 4. Grasp the DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE while pressing both NOSE CONE and gently pull away from the HAND RELEASE BUTTONS with the other PIECE. Discard the used cartridge in hand and pull gently. Set the NOSE accordance with local regulations.
Disposing of Your i-Light® Pro IPL System Please follow the regulations where you live for disposal of electric systems when recycling or disposing of your i-Light® Pro base unit, hand piece or disposable cartridge. Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE WHAT YOU SHOULD DO CAUSE My i-Light®...
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Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE WHAT YOU SHOULD DO CAUSE When I place The system is Unlock the system with the SKIN TONE the HAND PIECE locked. SENSOR, using the steps on page 22-24. against my skin, Note that the system must be unlocked again nothing happens.
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Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE WHAT YOU SHOULD DO CAUSE A light flash You have not The system requires about 2 seconds to recover is not waited enough between flashes. When your i-Light® Pro system emitted time between is ready to flash (and assuming the SKIN CONTACT when I press flashes for the SENSORS are flush against the skin), the system will...
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Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE WHAT YOU SHOULD DO CAUSE The outer ENERGY The i-Light® Contact Customer Service (see page 44) LEVEL lights are for help. flashing alternately system isn’t and the i-Light® working Pro system is properly. beeping every ½ second. The second and The SKIN Lift the HAND PIECE from the BASE UNIT and...
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Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE WHAT YOU SHOULD DO CAUSE All the lights on The NOSE CONE is Check to ensure that the NOSE CONE the system are removed or not on is properly affixed to the HAND PIECE. flashing and the properly.
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Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE WHAT YOU SHOULD DO CAUSE Dirt or debris The i-Light® Pro See page 32 for instructions on how is stuck to the system needs to be to clean your IPL system. If you still window. cleaned. can’t get it clean, contact Customer Service (see page 44) for help.
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