Philips SC2003/00 User Manual page 29

Problem
The skin feels more
sensitive than usual
during treatment.
I experience an
unacceptable pain
sensation when I use the
appliance.
Possible cause Solution
You have not If there are hairs on the area to be treated, these hairs
shaved the area may get burnt when you use the appliance.
to be treated As a result, you notice a strange smell. Shave the
properly. area to be treated properly before you use the
appliance. If shaving causes skin irritation, trim hairs as
short as possible and use a comfortable setting.
You stored the The strange smell disappears after a few flashes.
appliance in a
dusty environment.
The light intensity Check if you have selected the right light intensity.
you use is too high. If 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, do
of the light exit not use the appliance anymore. Contact the Consumer
window is broken. 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 inner labia,
area for which the vagina, anus, nipples, areolas, lips, inside the nostrils and
appliance is not ears, in the region of your eyes and eyebrows.
intended. Men must not use it on their face 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 light exit If the light exit window or reddish filter glass of
window or reddish the precision attachment is broken, do not use the
filter glass of the appliance with this attachment any more. Go to
attachment is your dealer or a Philips service centre or contact
broken. the Consumer Care Centre to have the attachment
replaced.
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.
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