Emjoi Optima Instructions For Use

Dual Opposed
Tweezer System
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The Emjoi Optima is a groundbreaking hair
removal system that has an epilation head
with dual opposed tweezers and a Ideal for bikini line
interchangeable dual function shaving
attachment. It will help you obtain and keep
silky smooth skin because it works fast and the
results are long lasting.
Before using your Emjoi ® Optima, please
read all these instructions carefully and
completely.
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Caution: Do not store or use your Emjoi
Optima where it can fall into a tub or sink of
Perfect for legs
water. Do not reach for your unit if it has
fallen into water – immediately unplug it.
Note: The Emjoi ® Optima can only be used
after being plugged in to an electrical outlet.
Caution
Before plugging into an electrical outlet, make
sure that the adapter is appropriate for the
local voltage. This is extremely important
when traveling overseas.
Shaver attachment is
great for sensitive areas
Instructions for use
For best results: Take a warm bath 8. To minimize discomfort, hold the
or shower, to open up your pores, and skin taut surrounding the area you
use the loofa sponge, enclosed, or an are removing hair from.
exfoliation cream in small circles to
9. Gently glide the Emjoi ®
remove dead skin from the area you
in short, brush like or sweeping
wish to remove hair. Doing this before
strokes in the direction of hair
you use your Emjoi ® Optima will
growth. Note: For your protection,
cleanse and make your skin pliable, so
your Emjoi ® Optima may slow
removing hair will be less
down, or stop operating completely
uncomfortable.
if it is pressed too hard against the
1. Use your Emjoi ® Optima in a skin.
location that has a comfortable Important: Before removing hair
temperature to avoid perspiration. from the bikini line and underarms
it is important to hold the skin taut.
2. Make sure that the areas you wish to
If it has been an extended amount
remove hair from are clean, dry and
of time since you have removed hair
free from moisturizing cream or oil.
from your bikini line or underarms,
3. Insert the adapter plug into the side
trim the hair with a scissor or
of the unit.
trimmer.
4. Plug your adapter into an electrical
10.Repeat within each area until all
outlet.
unwanted hair is removed. The time
5. Remove the protective cap, by gently required to remove unwanted hair
pulling up and away, from your depends on the users hair type.
Emjoi ® Optima. After several months of continuous
use, the hair may begin to grow in
6. Turn your unit to the desired speed,
sparser and finer.
low is recommended for fine hair
and high is recommended for coarse
11.After each use clean your Emjoi
hair. Optima.
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7. Position your Emjoi Optima so
that the stainless steel discs are at a
90 degree angle with the area you
wish to remove hair from, both sets
of pulling agents should be held flat
against the skin.
Cleaning Important
Regular cleaning and good • Use the Emjoi
maintenance will help to extend the purposes described in this instruction book.
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lifetime of your Emjoi Optima.
• Only use your Emjoi
Optima 1. Turn your unit to the "Off" adapter supplied with the unit. For
questions regarding your adapter in the
position.
US contact 1-888-99EMJOI, M-F, 9-5 EST.
2. Make sure to unplug the unit from
• Do not wrap the cord of your adapter
the electrical outlet.
around the unit.
3. Press the release button, long
• Always unplug your Emjoi
button located directly above the
when it is not in use and before cleaning
"On"/"Off" switch, and at the
it.
same time gently pull the tweezer
disc head and remove it from the
• Keep the protective cap on your unit
unit.
when it is not in use.
4. Use the brush, enclosed, to remove • Warning – To reduce the risk of burns,
hair from the tweezer disc head fires or electric shock, never leave your
and the unit.
Emjoi
plugged in.
5. Replace the tweezer disc head into
the unit by gently pressing until • Do not use your Emjoi
you hear it click into place.
bathing or in the shower.
Note: When replacing the tweezer
• This appliance is not to be used on, by
disc head, make sure that the
or near children.
teethed wheel on the unit and the
• Do not use the Emjoi
opening on the bottom of the
have varicose veins, blemishes or when
tweezer disc head line up.
your skin is irritated. Consult with your
6. Put the protective cap on to
health care provider prior to use.
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safeguard the tweezer disc system.
• If you have a pacemaker consult with
Sanitizing:
your physician prior to use.
To sanitize the stainless steel tweezers,
• Using an epilator may cause redness or
use rubbing alcohol on the tip of the
irritation of the skin. This is a normal
tweezers with a cotton swab that has
reaction that will quickly disappear. If any
been squeezed dry.
irritation remains for more than 3 days,
Note: Make sure that the cotton
consult your physician.
swab is not soaked with alcohol.
® Optima only for • Regular skin massaging with a massaging
glove or loofa, can prevent ingrown hairs.
® Optima with the • To prevent accidents - when your
Emjoi ® Optima is in use, keep it away
from the hair on your scalp, your
eyebrows, eyelashes as well as clothes,
brushes, wires, cords, shoelaces etc.
Using the Shaving Attachment
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Optima
• Remove the dual opposed epilation head
by pressing the release button.
• Attach the shaver attachment by pressing
until you hear it click into place. Note:
When placing the shaving attachment
into the unit, make sure that the teethed
wheel on the unit and the opening of the
® Optima unattended when shaving attachment line up.
• Hold the Emjoi ® Optima at a 90° angel
to the skin. Gently move it against the
® Optima while
direction of the hair growth allowing the
foil to trap the hair and smooth away any
stubble.
® Optima if you Cleaning the Shaving Attachment
• Turn the unit to the "Off" position.
• Use the cleaning brush, enclosed, to
gently brush the hairs off the unit.
• Press the release button, and remove
the shaving attachment. Brush away any
hairs that may be on the unit.
• Replace the shaving attachment, making
sure that the teethed wheel on the unit
and the opening of the shaving
attachment line up.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Does the Emjoi Optima hurt?
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A: The first time you use the Emjoi
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Optima you might feel a prickling
sensation. This feeling is due to the fact
that you are removing hair from the
root. After several uses, the tweezing
becomes more comfortable even for
those with sensitive skin.
Q: How should I hold the Emjoi
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Optima?
A: Hold the Emjoi ® Optima in the
palm of your hand or with your fingertips.
Hold the unit so that the stainless steel
discs are at a 90 degree angle with the
area you wish to remove hair from, both
sets of pulling agents should be held flat
against the skin. To minimize discomfort,
hold the skin taut surrounding the area
you are removing hair from.
Q: Should I use the Emjoi ® Optima
like I would a standard razor?
A: No. Gently glide, you do not need
to apply pressure, the Emjoi Optima
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in short, brush like or sweeping strokes
in the direction of hair growth.
Note: For your protection, your Emjoi ®
Optima may slow down, or stop
operating completely if it is pressed too
hard against the skin.
Q: Can I use the Emjoi ® Optima on
my upper lip?
A: No. The Emjoi Optima is not
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