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  • Page 1 BD 5001 BD 5006 Type 6029 BD 5008 www.braun.com...
  • Page 2 US Helpline: 1-800-BRAUN-11 or 1-800-272-8611...
  • Page 3 Skin tone & Body hair type chart: Skin Tone Hair Color Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î Î suitable not suitable or effective for use...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Description ............... How Does Silk·expert Work? .
  • Page 5: Description

    Our products are designed to meet the highest standards of quality, functionality and design. Using professional light technology, Gillette Venus Silk·expert Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a hair removal device that can be used comfortably at home. 1 Description Treatment window SensoAdapt™...
  • Page 6: Warnings

    DO NOT expose treated areas to the sun. Wait at least 7 days after treatment before exposing treated skin to direct sunlight. Your skin may be extra sensitive following IPL treatment and particularly susceptible to sunburn. Apply sunscreen (SPF 15 or greater) to the treated area or cover the treated area with suitable clothing.
  • Page 7 The device can only be activated (flashed) if both Skin Tone Sensors (2) detect a valid Skin Tone reading. However: DO NOT look directly into the treatment window (1) when the device has electrical power and is switched on. DO NOT attempt to activate (flash) the device towards the eye. DO NOT treat areas around the eye (eyebrows or eyelashes).
  • Page 8: Precautions

    DO NOT touch the glass filter during or directly after use. Regularly inspect the filter for damage. DO NOT use the device if the filter is cracked or missing. 3.3 Precautions Hair removal by lasers or intense pulse light sources can cause increased hair growth in some individuals.
  • Page 9: Benefits

    In a clinical trial of 50 subjects, each subject received 12 weekly treatments. The recorded effects were: • Itchiness: Four subjects experienced mild itchiness after treatment. • Slight Redness: This was reported by 1 subject. • Mild Stinging Sensation: Five subjects reported mild discomfort following treatment. •...
  • Page 10: How To Use

    SKIN COLOR The device is intended for use on light, medium and dark skin tones up to and including skin tone V (see Skin tone chart on page 3). The device incorporates two Skin Tone Sensors that measure the color of your skin and will prevent use if your skin tone is too dark.
  • Page 11: Treatment Modes

    c) Press the treatment button (5). The device will flash and a warm sensation should be felt. If you find the treatment uncomfortable, you may reduce the light intensity using the light intensity button (4): Normal setting: After plugging in, the device operates with full light intensity shown by a white indicator light.
  • Page 12: Cleaning, Maintenance And Storage

    cord. On wake-up the device will follow the standard “power on” procedure (power bars will light up completely once). Step 4: Your Treatment Schedule For optimal results, Silk·expert should be used once a week for 12 weeks to ensure all hair follicles are treated.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

      Warranty 1 year limited warranty Braun warrants this device to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. If the device exhibits such a defect, Braun will, at its option, either repair or replace it for the consumer without charge.
  • Page 14: Labels And Symbols

     Labels and Symbols The device is marked with the following symbols: Type BF Applied Part Class II equipment Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 15: Support

     Support US Helpline: 1-800-BRAUN-11 or 1-800-272-8611 If you are unable to call our Helpline during working hours, we provide online support via our web page (www.braun.com) or Facebook.

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