Rowenta INSTANT SOFT COMPACT User manual

Colour of your body hair

WHITE

SKIN TYPE >

impossible

to suntan

sunburns

at each

exposure

light-coloured

or dark eyes

FAIR

possible to get

suntan

regular sunburns

at the rst

exposure

no freckles

rather

light-coloured eyes

MAT

rare sunburns

quick suntan

no freckles

light-coloured

or dark eyes

VERY MAT

sunburns absent

quick suntan

no freckles

dark eyes

DARK

sunburns absent

very dark

suntan

dark eyes

STEP 1 / INTENSITY LEVEL UP TO SKIN TYPE

STEP 2 / WAITING PERIOD UP TO SKIN CONDITION

White / grey

White / grey / Red / Light blond

Red

Light blond

Dark blond /

light brown

Dark blond / light brown / Brown /

Dark brown / Black

Brown

Dark brown

Black

4 - 5

X= this appliance is not suitable for you 1-2-3-4-5 = intensity level you need to set your appliance to

VERY FAIR

light coloured eyes

possible to get

a light suntan

regular sunburns

at the rst

exposure

freckles

light-coloured

eyes

3 - 4

VERY FAIR

dark coloured eyes

possible to get

a light suntan

regular sunburns

at the rst

exposure

freckles

dark-coloured

eyes

3 - 4

2 - 3

1 - 2

2 - 3

1 month 1.5 months 2 months 3 months xx

1 month 1 month 1 month 1 month xx

Waiting period

after the last sun

or U.V. exposure

Waiting period

after skin irritation

or skin abrasion

With this colour of body hair, you can’t use this appliance

With this colour of body hair, please refer to the following instructions

1.5 months

1 month

PRECAUTIONS OF USE / STEP 1 + STEP 2

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CONTENTS

1 - Determination of your skin type .................................................................................................................. p. 3

2 - Assessment of your suntan............................................................................................................................. p. 4

3 - First use ................................................................................................................................................................. p. 6

4 - Use/operation conditions .............................................................................................................................. p. 7

5 - Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................... p. 8

6 - n wich cases may the appliance be used ................................................................................................ p. 8

7 - Contraindications .............................................................................................................................................. p. 9

8 - Restrictions on use ........................................................................................................................................... p. 9

9 - Trouble shooting guide .................................................................................................................................. p. 11

SAFETY

Tension.

Check that the voltage indicated on your appliance matches that of your electrical installation.

Any error in the connection may cause irreversible damage not covered by the warranty. The safety

of this device is compliant with the technical regulations and with the standards in force

(Electromagnetic Compatibility, Low Voltage, Environment).

• This device can’t be used by children.

• This device can be used by persons with impaired physical, sensory or

mental abilities, or lacking experience or knowledge, if they are properly

supervised or if they have received instructions concerning how to safely

use the appliance and if they have understood the risks involved.

Children should not be allowed to play with the appliance. Children

should not clean or perform maintenance procedures on the appliance.

• Disconnect the appliance before and after each use.

• This appliance is designed for domestic, personal use only.

• The appliance must be supplied only with the voltage indicated on the

power supply unit. Do not use any other supply unit than the model

supplied by the manufacturer.

• Do not use the power supply unit for any other use than that of the

appliance.

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• Never use the product (appliance or power supply unit) if it is damaged, in case of malfunction or

after a fall (non-visible damage can be detrimental to your safety).

• This appliance requires special tools for repair.

• For any after-sales problem (appliance or power supply unit), please contact your usual dealer or

an authorised Service Centre.

• We decline any responsibility for any damage resulting from incorrect use of the appliance or from

use other than that intended in this notice.

• Strict surveillance is required when the appliance is used in the presence of children or disabled

persons.

• Do not use at a temperature of less than 0 °C or more than 35 °C.

• Do not use an extension cable

• Never use the appliance with wet hands

• Do not use the appliance in the bath

• Do not expose the appliance to sunlight

• Do not use the appliance at a cold temperature

• Do not immerse or rinse with water

• Do not use harsh substances or solvents for cleaning

• Do not use on a third person

• Each time you use the appliance, inspect all parts to detect any damage. f you notice any damage,

do not use it.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons with impaired physical, sensory or mental abilities,

or lacking experience and knowledge, unless they have been supervised or instructed concerning

the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

1 - DETERMINATION OF YOUR SKIN TYPE

Before applying any product, you must determine your skin type.

The colour of your skin has to be deﬁned taking an area not exposed to sun: an area from underneath

the swimsuit or from the armpits.

To determine your skin type, refer to the "PRECAUTIO OF USE / STEP 1" colour table found on the

back cover.

RECOMMENDATIONS & TI S.

To help you in determining your hair colour, take the natural colour of your hair as a reference.

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2 - ASSESSMENT OF YOUR SUNTAN

Before starting any treatment, you must assess your suntan level to prevent any risks of de-pigmentation.

You must not have exposed the area to the sun or UV for lengths of time which vary depending on your skin

type.

Colour of your body hair

WHITE

SKIN TYPE >

impossible

to suntan

sunburns

at each

exposure

light-coloured

or dark eyes

FAIR

possible to get

suntan

regular sunburns

at the rst

exposure

no freckles

rather

light-coloured eyes

MAT

rare sunburns

quick suntan

no freckles

light-coloured

or dark eyes

VERY MAT

sunburns absent

quick suntan

no freckles

dark eyes

DARK

sunburns absent

very dark

suntan

dark eyes

STEP 1 / INTENSITY LEVEL UP TO SKIN TYPE

White / grey

Red

Light blond

Dark blond /

light brown

Brown

Dark brown

Black

4 - 5

X = this appliance is not suitable for you 1-2-3-4-5 = intensity level you need to set your appliance to

VERY FAIR

light coloured eyes

possible to get

a light suntan

regular sunburns

at the rst

exposure

freckles

light-coloured

eyes

3 - 4

VERY FAIR

dark coloured eyes

possible to get

a light suntan

regular sunburns

at the rst

exposure

freckles

dark-coloured

eyes

3 - 4

2 - 3

1 - 2

2 - 3

PRECAUTIONS OF USE / STEP 1 + STEP 2

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For a better assessment, observe the areas which have not been exposed to the sun: underneath the

swimsuit or the armpits. You must not have recently applied any self-tanning or exfoliation product.

To schedule your ﬁrst session, refer to the "PRECAUTIO OF USE / STEP 1" colour table found on

the back cover.

Regardless of intensity level, you must take the tolerance test before performing the ﬁrst treatment.

deally, test three spots on the area to be depilated, which have been shaved beforehand. f the ﬁrst hair

removal is painful, even in the slightest, you must reduce the intensity.

24 hours after the test, inspect the state of the treated area. t should not be red in any way; the skin

should neither be sensitive nor swollen, and you should not feel any discomfort.

f the test is ﬁne, you can use the appliance with the same setting.

t is preferable to shave on the day before treatment. The skin must be clean and free of any cosmetics.

WARNING! DO NOT USE THIS A LIANCE:

- Before having read the warnings and safety instructions in the contraindication section of this

manual.

- f the skin is darker than MAT skin type shown in the table with the diﬀerent skin colours.

- On parts exposed to the sun to UV radiation, or treated with self-tanning products.

- On parts having been exfoliated recently.

CAUTION: Do not apply any cosmetics before or after the treatment. This could lead to redness or

burns.

1-2-3-4-5 = intensity level you need to set your appliance to

SKIN TYPE >

STEP 2 / WAITING PERIOD UP TO SKIN CONDITION

White / grey / Red / Light blond

Dark blond / light brown / Brown /

Dark brown / Black

1 month 1.5 months 2 months 3 months xx

1 month 1 month 1 month 1 month xx

Waiting period

after the last sun

or U.V. exposure

Waiting period

after skin irritation

or skin abrasion

With this colour of body hair, you can’t use this appliance

With this colour of body hair, please refer to the following instructions

1.5 months

1 month

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3 - FIRST USE

Thank you for buying this ROWENTA appliance. Your appliance uses PL ( ntense Pulsed Light) technology

used by professionals for semi-permanent hair removal adapted to a personal use.

erformance

f you follow our recommendations for use, your appliance will allow you to achieve lasting reduction in

body hair. You should undergo treatment at regular intervals, every two weeks for four to six sessions,

then once a month for two to four sessions (depending on regrowth).

You can then use the appliance for touch-ups as needed until the hair has been removed completely.

Lasting results are obtained over 12 to 18 months, depending on your type. You will be then able to

enjoy long-lasting smooth, soft skin on your legs.

Safety

Your appliance has been designed by scientists and clinicians and tested in accordance with the strictest

standards. Your appliance provides optimum safety thanks to:

1) A skin-colour detector: This safety method checks skin pigmentation at the

beginning of, and during, each session. f the sensor detects that the skin is too

dark, the appliance will stop emitting light impulses.

2) A dermatological safeguard: this appliance has been tested under

dermatological supervision by an independent laboratory.

3) A skin contact detector: device developed for eye protection. t has been

designed to prevent any emission of pulses if the appliance points at empty

space. The safety device allows the appliance to work only if the window of the

appliance makes full contact with the skin.

4) U.V. ﬁlter technology: a high-performance, in-built U.V. ﬁlter provides safe use

without any risk to the skin.

WARNING: Due to hormonal or physiological changes, some of your body hair may grow back.

You will then need follow-up sessions.

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Simplicity

The appliance is also very comfortable to use, thanks to its ergonomic, compact shape. The operation

consists of 4 steps: shave the area concerned (by preference on the day before), switch on the appliance,

select the intensity and initiate the ﬂash.

4 - USE/OPERATION CONDITIONS

Appliance operation

Warning: Do not tr at th sam skin ar a mor than onc during on and th sam hair r moval s ssion.

R p at d tr atm nt in th sam plac can l ad to sid ﬀ cts.

The treatment of too dark skin using this technology can lead to secondary eﬀects, such as burns, blisters,

and skin colour changes after healing (hyper- or hypo-pigmentation).

Lamp replacement

Warning: a disposabl lamp must also b r plac d if larg spots app ar insid or if th lamp window is brok n.

The disposable lamp of your appliance has a rated working life up to 75,000-pulses. The pulse intensity

is only deﬁned by the setting of the power level of the appliance.

After 75,000 pulses, the NSTANT SOFT COMPACT disposable lamp is likely to be less eﬀective. To prevent

any inconvenience for our users and to ensure their safety, the appliance will automatically stop working

CAUTION: Do not apply any cosmetic before or after treatment. This could lead to redness or burns.

f burns or blisters occur, STOP R GHT AWAY!

ATTENTION! DO NOT USE THIS A LIANCE:

• f the skin to be treated is darker than the skin types described and deﬁned in the table showing the diﬀerent

skin typologies.

• On areas exposed to sun, UV or treated with a self-tanning product: see the PRECAUT ON OF USE / STEP 2 .

• On moles or dark spots.

• Take the time to read the warning and instruction section, as well as the contraindications on page 2 and 9.

• The epilated area must be shaved.

Keep the appliance away from the eyes.

The treatment of hair on the face, neck or nipples is forbidden. Applying pulses on the eyes

can lead to severe eye lesions.

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when the lamp has reached 75,000 pulses. For your comfort of use when the lamp has reached its lifetime,

the diode indicating the state of the lamp will start ﬂashing on the control panel, warning that the lamp

has to be replaced.

To continue your epilation, you must then replace the disposable lamp making sure to remove the Pro

Precision system beforehand if you were using it.

Lamp cleaning

Check for the presence of hair, dust or ﬁbres on the ﬁltering glass and on the skin colour sensor.

f necessary, clean the outside of the appliance using a soft cloth. Wet a soft, lint-free cloth with a few

drops of water, and clean the contact surface and the ﬁltering glass. To clean the lamp, switch oﬀ and

unplug the appliance.

To prevent any damage of your appliance do not use any solvent or alcool to clean the lamp.

5 - WARRANTY

This appliance is for domestic use only. t may not be used for professional purposes. The warranty will

become null and void in case of incorrect use.

6  IN WHICH CASES MAY THE APP IANCE BE USED?

Skin colour

The treatment of too dark skin using this technology can lead to secondary eﬀects such as burns, blisters,

and skin colour changes after healing (hyper- or hypo-pigmentation).

This product was designed with a skin sensor which checks the colours of the skin being treated at the

beginning of each session and during use. The function of this sensor is to check that any application is

suitable for the skin type concerned. The light impulse is blocked when the skin is too dark.

Hair colour

The appliance is not eﬀective either against white or grey hair, or when the natural colour of your hair is

red or light blond. f your hair is of one of these colours, this appliance may not be suitable for you.

RECOMMENDATIONS & TI S

Remark: After having replaced the disposable lamp, always set the energy level at a lower level than usual.

Go back to the usual power level only if you did not feel any unusual discomfort during or after treatment.

The appliance removes unwanted hair by selectively attacking the pigments inside the hair shaft. The amount

of pigment in a person's skin determines the colour, and also the level of risk to which they are exposed when

using any light based hair removal method.

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Body areas

The treatment areas include: armpits, the bikini line, the arms, the legs, the back, the shoulders and the

torso.

7 - CONTRAINDICATIONS

Important safety information  read before use

The use of this device is not suitable for everyone. Before using it, read the following instructions.

n case of doubt about using the appliance, consult your dermatologist or your doctor.

• Do not use the device on tanned skin or after recent exposure to the sun. Using it under these

circumstances may cause burns or severe lesions to the skin. Using the appliance on skin recently

exposed to the sun can lead to secondary eﬀects such as burns, blisters or colour changes (hyper- or

hypo-pigmentation).

• Avoid exposure to the sun for the 4 weeks preceding the treatment using this appliance.

• Do not expose the treated areas to the sun. Exposure to the sun means unprotected, continuous

exposure to direct sunlight for about ﬁfteen minutes, or unprotected, continuous exposure to indirect

sunlight (received when you are close to sunlight, but in the shade) for one hour.

• Protect the treated skin with SPF 30 minimum sun-screen during the whole treatment period in case

of sun exposition, and at least two weeks after the last hair removal session.

8 - RESTRICTIONS TO USE

WARNING! DO NOT use this appliance at least in the following cases:

• When pregnant or after a pregnancy until the return of your menstruation.

This appliance can be used over the whole body except for the face, the neck and the nipples, and for all skin

areas which are naturally more pigmented such as the genitals and the buttock cleft.

Keep the appliance out of the reach of children. Do not use the appliance on children, and do not

let children use it.

To determine compatibility between the appliance and your skin/hair colour, refer to the

"PRECAUTIO OF USE / STEP 1" colour table found on the back cover.

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