Philips SC2004/11 User Manual page 26

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Problem
The skin feels more
sensitive than usual
during treatment.
I experience an
unacceptable pain
sensation when I use the
appliance.
The treated areas
become red after the
treatment.
The skin reaction after
the treatment lasts longer
than usual.
The hair-removal results
are not satisfactory.
Possible cause Solution
The light intensity Check if you have selected the right light intensity. If
you use is too high. necessary, select a lower light intensity.
You did not shave Shave the areas to be treated before you use the
the areas to be appliance. If shaving causes skin irritation, trim hairs as
treated. short as possible and use a comfortable setting.
The UV filter If the UV filter of the light exit window is broken,
of the light exit do not use the appliance anymore. Contact the
window is broken. Consumer Care Centre in your country, your Philips
dealer or a Philips service centre.
The appliance is Contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country,
defective. your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre.
You did not shave Shave the areas to be treated before you use the
the areas to appliance. If shaving causes skin irritation, trim hairs as
be treated short as possible and use a comfortable setting.
You treated an You must not use the appliance on your face, inner
area for which the labia, vagina, anus, nipples, areolas, and inside the
appliance is not nostrils and ears. Men must not use it on their face
intended. or scrotum.
You have used Reduce the light intensity to a level that is comfortable
a light intensity for you. See chapter 'Preparing for use', section 'Setting
which is too high the light intensity'.
for you.
The appliance is Do not use the appliance if you have a very dark skin.
not suitable for Do not use it either if your body hair is light blond, red,
your skin colour. grey or white.
Slight redness No action required.
is harmless and
normal and
disappears quickly.
You have used Select a lower light intensity the next time. See chapter
a light intensity 'Preparing for use', section 'Setting the light intensity.
which is too high
for you.
If the skin reaction lasts longer than 3 days, contact
your doctor.
You have used Select a higher light intensity the next time.
a light intensity
which is too low
for you.