Remington EP-7010 Use And Care Manual page 2

EP-7010
Use and Care Guide
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A.
D.
C.
B.
F.
E.
A. Epilation head E. Power inlet
B. On/Off button & 2 speed setting F. Power adaptor
C. Epilator head release button (on rear)
D. Perfect angle cap
Usage Tips
Helpful Hints:
■ Using an epilator may cause reddening
or irritation of the skin. This is a normal
If you are new to epilation systems, you
reaction that will quickly disappear.
may experience some initial discomfort.
However, you should consult your doctor
This decreases with each use of the
if the irritation has not disappeared
product. With cumulative use of the
within three days.
Remington ® epilation system, you may
find a decrease in both the quantity and All methods of hair removal from the root
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the density of hair growth.
can result in ingrown hairs depending on
Be patient when first using your epilator, the condition of the skin and hair. Regular
exfoliation helps to prevent ingrown hairs.
as with any new product, it may take a
In some cases inflammation of the skin
little while to familiarize yourself with the
could occur when bacteria penetrate
product. Take the time to acquaint yourself
the skin (e.g. when sliding the appliance
with your epilator, as we are confident you
will receive years of enjoyable use and over the skin). Thorough cleaning of
the epilation head before each use will
complete satisfaction.
minimize the risk of infection.
Your new epilator is designed to make
■ When using an epilator for the first time
the removal of unwanted hair as efficient,
it is best to try it on a small area to get
gentle and easy as possible.
used to the process of epilation.
The perfect angle cap ensures you are
■ The optimum length for hair removal is
using your epilator at the optimal angle
between .08-0.2" or 2-5mm. Epilation
for tweezing. The rotary tweezers catch
is easier and more comfortable with this
even the shortest hairs (minimum length
hair length.
.02"/.5mm) and pull them out by the root.
■ Take a warm bath or shower before
The hair that grows back should be soft
epilating and exfoliate to remove dead
and thin.
skin cells. This will make your skin more
pliable, making the epilation process less
Epilating leaves your skin smooth and
uncomfortable.
hair-free for several weeks.
■ Your skin should be clean and dry of
creams or oils.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should always be observed,
including the following. Read all instruc-
To reduce the risk of burns, fire,
tions before using this appliance.
electric shock or injury to persons:
READ ALL
■ An appliance should never be left
INSTRUCTIONS
unattended when plugged in.
BEFORE USING. ■ This appliance is not intended for use by
people (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
KEEP AWAY FROM
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
WATER. they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
DANGER by a person responsible for their safety.
■ Children should be supervised to ensure
they do not play with the appliance.
As with most electrical appliances,
electrical parts are electrically live even ■ Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
when the switch is off. To reduce the
use attachments not recommended by
risk of death by electric shock:
manufacturer.
■ Do not reach for an appliance that has
■ Never operate this appliance if it has a
fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
■ Do not use while bathing or in the
properly, if it has been dropped or
shower.
damaged, or dropped into water.
■ Do not place or store appliance where it
■ Keep the cord away from heated
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
surfaces. Do not wrap the cord around
■ Do not place in or drop into water or
the appliance.
other liquid.
■ Never drop or insert any object into any
■ Always unplug immediately after using.
opening.
Always unplug this appliance before
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■ Do not use outdoors or operate where
cleaning.
aerosol (spray) products are being used
or where oxygen is being administered.
■ Do not use this appliance with a
damaged or broken disc as injury
may occur.
For the Best Results:
■ You should initially use your epilator
about once a week. Touch-ups will
■ Best results are achieved by gliding the
contribute to the weakening of your
epilator lightly over the skin in short,
hair and will keep your legs constantly
circular motion-sweeping the head up
smooth. Removing hair once a week is
and away at the end of each pass. The
recommended particularly for women
tweezers should gently glide over the
with sensitive skin because the process
skin, barely touching it. If you press too
is gentle and only takes a few minutes.
hard, a built-in safety measure slows or
stops the tweezers altogether.
■ Repeat the motion within the same area
a few times until all hair is removed. The
duration of use depends on the quantity
and density of the hair. After several
months of cumulative use, there will
be less hair and those remaining will
be thinner. There will also be a longer
interval between re-growth of the hair.
■ You may want to epilate in the evening
so that any possible reddening can
disappear overnight.
After use, you can use a body cream or
■
aloe lotion to soothe the skin and reduce
skin irritation.
■ Regularly exfoliate after epilation to avoid
ingrown hairs.
■ For best results, the unit should be
cleaned after every use.
■ The Remington ® epilator can be used
safely on the bikini line. If the bikini line
hair is too long, trim first with either
scissors or a trimmer. Afterwards, you
can use the epilator to remove the hair
from the root for weeks for a smooth and
beautiful bikini line.
■ Your Remington ® epilator can be used
safely to remove a single hair from
the body.
Use on face is not recommended.
■
■ Always store your appliance and cord ■ The power unit is intended to be
in a moisture-free area. Make sure your correctly oriented in a vertical or floor
cord is disconnected from the appliance. mount position.
Make sure unit is "off" before plugging
■ ■ For additional protection the installation
in, always attach plug to appliance first, of a residual current device (RDC) with
then to outlet. To disconnect, turn all a rated residual operating current not
controls to "off", then remove plug from
exceeding 30mA is advisable. Ask an
outlet, then detach power cord from the electrician for advice (Argentina/Chile).
appliance for storage.
■ For household use only.
CAUTION: This product is
not suitable for use in bath
or shower.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Cleaning and Maintenance
Storage
NOTE: The body of the epilator is NOT
washable.
Never wrap the cord around the epilator,
since this will cause the cord to wear
DO NOT SUBMERGE IN WATER.
prematurely and break, thus voiding war-
rantly. Handle the cord carefully and avoid
CAUTION:
twisting, jerking or straining it, especially
Epilator body: NOT suitable for cleaning
at cord connections.
under water.
Caring For Your Epilator
TO REMOVE RESIDUE
To ensure long lasting performance of your
To remove residue from the stainless steel
epilator, clean the head assembly regularly.
tweezers of the epilator head, dampen a
CLEANING THE EPILATION HEAD swab with alcohol. Gently run the swab
AFTER EACH USE
over the tweezers until the residue has
been removed.
Ensure the epilator is turned off and
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disconnected from the outlet.
CAUTION: Make sure that the cotton swab
Hold sides of epilator head and lift cap at is not soaked in alcohol as this may dam-
■
rear away from tweezing barrel. age the epilator head.
Turn the head assembly upside down.
■
NOTE: This appliance does not contain any
■ Brush the accumulated user-serviceable parts.
hair from the tweezers
by turning the barrel
manually.
■ The epilator head
can be removed and
rinsed for cleaning. For
optimal cleaning, brush
accumulated hairs from
tweezers before rinsing.
To remove epilator head
press release button on rear of epilator
to release head.
■ Allow to dry completely before
reattaching the cap.
How to Use
■ Before epilating, make sure that your ■ Using small circular
skin is clean, dry and free from creams motions, slowly
or oils. and gently glide the
epilator over the skin.
Rub the skin in the area to be epilated to
■
This circular motion
lift short hairs to optimize hair removal.
is the most effective
■ Turn the epilator on to the desired speed.
method and makes the process more
Low is recommended for fine hair and
comfortable. Alternatively, guide the
high is recommended for coarse hair or
epilator in a slow, continuous movement
stronger hair growth.
against the hair growth. Either method,
Using your free hand, hold the skin taut
■ it is important to hold the skin taut,
to make the hairs stand upright. especially in delicate skin areas.
Position the epilator
■ ■ The perfect angle cap allows for
handle so that the maximum skin contact to ensure best
stainless steel tweezers usage position.
are closed flat against
Repeat within each area until all
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the skin and at 90º
unwanted hair is removed.
angle as shown. This
After epilating, turn the epilator off.
■
is your optimal hair removal angle. The
Remington ® epilation head is designed
with a staggered tweezer system to
Operating Instructions:
ensure maximum tweezing coverage
1. Take the power cord and plug into an
within the area of hair removal.
electric outlet.
2. Securely plug the power cord into the
epilator's power inlet.
■ This epilator is to be used corded only.
Performance Guarantee
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unauthorized persons, use with unauthor-
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current and voltage, wrapping cord around Spectrum Brands, Inc.
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appliance causing premature wear &
breakage or any other conditions beyond
our control.
EP7010:
Características eléctricas
KEEP ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT AS
100-240V~, 50/60Hz
PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR WARRANTY
PURPOSES.
No responsibility, obligation, or liability is
assumed for the installation or mainte-
nance of this product.
Arm/Leg Epilation Caution:
Epilate from the lower
■ For your protection your epilator may
arm/leg and slowly move
slow down or even stop if pressed too
upwards.
firmly against the skin.
To epilate behind the
■ Do not use the epilating head on
elbow/knee, keep the arm/
irritated skin or skin with varicose
leg straight to stretch the skin.
veins, rashes, spots, moles or wounds
Underarms and
without consulting a doctor. People
with reduced immune response e.g.
Bikini
during pregnancy, or people who suffer
Please be aware that these
from diabetes mellitus, hemophilia or
areas are particularly
immuno-deficiency should also consult
sensitive. However this
their doctor before using this product.
sensitivity will reduce after
■ For hygiene reasons do not let
repeated usage.
another person use your epilator. It is
For more comfort, ensure that the skin
recommended for use by one person only.
is held taut and that the hair is at the
optimum length of .08-0.2" or 2-5mm. If it
has been an extended period of time since
you have removed hair, trim the hair with
a Remington bikini trimmer or cosmetic
®
trimmer before epilation.
When epilating the underarm area, raise
your arm so that the skin is stretched.
Guide the epilator in cir-
cular movements. Avoid
using substances which
may cause irritation, such
as deodorants, directly
after epilation (preferably
overnight).