Remington i-LIGHT Pro manual

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Contents P AGE 4 Introduction 5 How Does the i-Light® Pro IPL System work? 6 i-Light® Pro System Diagram Reference 7 Getting to Know Y our i-Light® Pro System 8 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 10 What is the Intended Use for i-Light® Pro IPL System? (Indications) 12 Contraindications 13 WARNINGS 16 Benefits and Risks 18 What to Expect with i-Light® Pro [...]

Contents P AGE 22 Using i-Light® Pro IPL System for the First Time 22 T esting on a patch of skin 23 Using i-Light® Pro IPL System Every Time 23 Getting Ready to Use 23 Unlocking the i-Light® Pro IPL system using the Skin T one Sensor 26 Setting the ENERGY LEVEL 28 Begin T reatment 31 After Use 32 Getting the Best Results 32 T aking Care of Y ou[...]

4 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new i-Light® Pro Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Hair Removal system! Y ou’re on your way to being liberated from the daily chore of hair removal. The i-Light® Pro IPL system is a revolu - tionary light-based device designed for the removal of unwanted body hair at home. It uses the same Intense[...]

5 How does the i-Light® Pro IPL System W ork? The process of light-based hair removal is well-known and has been clinically prov - en around the world for over 15 years. The i-Light® Pro system uses this same proven technology to emit an intense pulse of light (IPL) to heat up and dis - able active hair follicles. The light energ y targets dark c[...]

6 Figure1 i-Light® Pro System Diagr am Reference[...]

7 Inside the packaging for your i-Light® Pro IPL system you will find a BASE UNIT with HAND PIECE and POWER CORD. Y ou will also find a LINT FREE CLOTH, Instructional DVD and this Use & Care Guide. The i-Light® Pro system comes equipped with a disposable REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGE (inside HAND PIECE underneath NOSE CONE). Each Disposable Cartridge[...]

8 1. PREP ARE SKIN (see page 23) • Shave the hair in the treatment area • Wipe skin clean and dry completely 2. TURN ON & UNLOCK THE I-LIGHT® PRO IPL SYSTEM (see page 23) • T urn POWER SWITCH on • Place skin in the intended treatment area on SKIN TONE SENSOR for a few seconds (TOUCHING SKIN TONE SENSOR ) • UNSUIT ABLE skin = "BU[...]

9 4. PLACE HAND PIECE ON AREA TO BE TREA TED (see page 28) • If SKIN CONT ACT SENSORS are NOT in contact with skin the system will "buzz" and will not operate if you press the FLASH BUTTON. Double check that the contact sensors are in full contact with the skin. • If CONT ACT SENSORS are in full contact with skin the system will "[...]

10 The i-Light® Pro IPL system is an over - the-counter device intended for removal of unwanted hair . Skin T one It is intended for use only on light to medium skin colors. T o determine if your Skin T one is suitable to use with i-Light® Pro place skin in each intended treatment area next to the Skin T one Chart on page 11 . If your Skin T one [...]

11 1 2 3 4 5 6 NOT Suitable for Use Suitable for Use SKIN TONE CHART What Is the Intended Use for the i-Light® Pro IPL System? (Indications)[...]

12 Important Safety Information – Read Before Use! The i-Light® Pro IPL system is not designed for everyone. Please read and consider the information in the following section before use. DO NO T use i-Light® Pro on Dark Skin . Darker skin may absorb too much light energy which could cause skin swelling, temporary blisters, or could change the c[...]

13 W ARNINGS The i-Light® Pro IPL system is a powerful device. As such it should be used with special attention to safety . Please read all warnings and safety precautions before use and strictly follow them when using the i-Light® Pro system. DO NO T flash the i-Light® Pro on the identical treatment spot multiple times during the same session, [...]

14 DO NO T use if you are or may be pregnant, or are breast-feeding. The i-Light® Pro IPL system has not been tested on pregnant women. Hormonal changes could increase skin sensitivity and the risk of skin injury . DO NO T use for an y purpose other than hair removal. DO NO T flash the i-Light® Pro against any material other than skin. DO NO T fl[...]

15 W ARNINGS DO NO T use the system if it a ppears damaged, and DO NOT attempt to open or repair the i-Light® Pro IPL system. These actions increase the risk of skin or eye injury from the flash cartridge. Contact Customer Service for assistance (see page 44). DO NO T allo w the hand piece or base to become damp or wet. DO NOT use near bathtubs, s[...]

16 Benefits and Risks A medically-super vised clinical study showed that the i-Light® Pro IPL system was effective in the removal of unwanted hair when used as directed. 60 participants entered the clinical trial with the i-Light® Pro and treated 3 times over a 4 week period. T reatments were performed on underarms, legs, bikini area, stomach, ch[...]

17 discomfort as when a rubber band is lightly snapped against the skin. If the pain is too intense or persists after a treatment, stop using and contact Customer Service (page 44) . • Y our skin may become red within 24 hours after treatment. This redness generally clears up within a few hours. See your doctor if the redness does not go away wit[...]

18 During T reatment The i-Light® Pro IPL system has been designed for ease of use, and hair removal sessions should go by quickly . During a session it is normal to experi - ence and feel: ■ A F an Noise: the fan starts up once the Skin T one Sensor is un lo cke d. The noise is similar to, but quieter than a hairdryer . This is normal and is ke[...]

19 Note: • Y ou should complete your first three treatments over the first month to ensure that you have hit all hairs in the growth phase in the targeted area. • After the third treatment it’ s important to continue your treatments only as-needed to target hairs that have recently entered the active cycle. • Repeat the process for ever y b[...]

20 Set-Up 1. 2. 1. Remove base unit, power cord and other components from the box. Note: before plugging in system, check to ensure that the cartridge is properly inserted (steps 2-4 following). 3. Verify that the disposable cartridge is inserted correctly and fits snuggly into hand piece. 2. Press both nose cone release buttons with your thumb and[...]

21 5 . Plug the power cord into the system socket, plug the other end of the po wer cord into an electrical outlet, and press the power switch to start up the system. 6. Y our i-Light® Pro IPL system is now ready to start. Before your first use, test a small patch of skin and wait 24 hours (see page 22). How to Use Y our i-Light® Pro IPL System ?[...]

22 T esting on a Patch of Skin As with any new skin care product, we recommend testing on a patch of skin before your first full treatment, or before using in any new body area. Y ou may want to use different energy levels for different areas since sensitivity may vary by body part. Note: you will get better results by using the system at higher en[...]

23 Using the i-Light® Pro IPL System Every T ime Getting Ready to Use Before using, sha ve the hair in the treat - ment area to minimize the sensation felt from the flashes. IPL works belo w the skin, so the system is still effective even if hairs are not clearly visible. After sha v - ing, wipe the skin clean and completely dry the area before us[...]

24 2 . Always place the skin tone sensor window directly on the area of skin you plan to treat. The reading will take place automatically . Note: Y ou must use the Skin T one Sensor to test color on each body part you plan to treat. Using the i-Light® Pro IPL System Every T ime 1. T urn the POWER SWITCH on. The SKIN TONE SENSOR LED will flash ORAN[...]

25 3. Place the body part to be treated over the SKIN TONE SENSOR (touching the unit) the Sensor will immediately read the skin type. 3b. If your Skin T one is suitable for use, a high-pitched “BEEP” will sound and the LED will turn green and the sys - tem will be enabled. 3a. If your Skin T one is NOT suitable for use, the SKIN TONE SENSOR LED[...]

26 Notes: • Some areas are darker than others. Y ou must use the skin sensor on each different area you intend to treat. • If you feel the SKIN TONE SENSOR has not made a proper reading, you may try a gain after 5 seconds. If you believe your skin is suitable based on the Skin T one chart on page 11 but the SKIN TONE SENSOR will not enable the [...]

27 setting is selected. After reaching Level 5, pressing the ENERGY LEVEL SELECTION BUTTON an additional time will reset to Level 1. Note: • Periodically , the hand piece or base unit will hit a certain temperature and will go into a cool down state and temporarily stop working. The COOL DOWN MODE INDICA TOR will flash and the unit will beep. Sim[...]

28 Begin T reatment 1. Ensure that the ENERGY LEVEL is on a comfortable setting (See “Setting the Energy Level” on Page 26 for details about the different settings). 2. Apply the HAND PIECE to the skin making sure the skin is spread evenly and smoothly . Make sure the SKIN CONT ACT SENSORS on the NOSE CONE are in full contact with the skin. SKI[...]

29 3. If the SKIN CONT ACT SENSORS are NOT in full contact with the skin, the system will "buzz" and will not oper - ate if you press the FLASH BUTTON. Double check that the contact sensors are in full contact with the skin. Note: DO NOT press HAND PIECE too firmly against skin in order to make con - tact. Doing so may cause the skin to b[...]

30 Using the i-Light® Pro IPL System Every T ime 5. Press the FLASH BUTTON. The system will flash a pulse of light onto your skin. Y ou will see a bright flash of light and simultaneously hear a sound, which is normal for the device . Y ou may feel a mild sensation of warmth and tingling. 6. I mmediately after a flash is delivered, move the HAND P[...]

31 DO NO T flash on the same trea tment spot multiple times during the same ses - sion, as this could cause skin s welling, temporary blisters or could change the color of your skin. Note: For faster coverage, hold down the FLASH BUTTON while you lift the HANDPIECE and place it back in contact with the new area to be treated. After about 2 seconds,[...]

32 • Shave immediately before treating the area. Doing this will let you use a higher energy level, because there will be less hair to heat up and the treatment will be more comfortable. Ho w well you shave will make a big difference in how the treatment feels. See page 23. • Use the highest energy level setting that’ s comfortable for you. H[...]

33 Replacing the Disposable Cartridge The DISPOSABLE CAR TRIDGE can deliver 1,500 light flashes regardless of the energy level setting. Flash intensity is determined only according to the energy level setting of the system. There is no significant decrease of energy during the usable lifetime of the DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE. When a DISPOSABLE CAR TRIDG[...]

34 Flash Bulb Usage 0 – 90% 90 – 100% > 100% Flashes 0 – 1,350 flashes 1,351 – 1,500 flashes > 1,500 flashes Cartridge Status Indicator Display Cartridge Status Indicator Display Flash & Audible T one Cartridge Status Indicator LED will be lit solid GREEN, with no audible tone. Cartridge Status Indicator LED will be lit solid YELL[...]

35 Flash Bulb Usage 0 – 90% 90 – 100% > 100% Flashes 0 – 1,350 flashes 1,351 – 1,500 flashes > 1,500 flashes Cartridge Status Indicator Display Cartridge Status Indicator Display Flash & Audible T one Cartridge Status Indicator LED will be lit solid GREEN, with no audible tone. Cartridge Status Indicator LED will be lit solid YELL[...]

36 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHA T YOU SHOULD DO My i-Light® Pro IPL system does not start. The system isn’t connected properly . Make sure the power cord is properly con - nected to the i-Light® Pro system and that the power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet on the wall. The outlet isn’t working. Check if a wall switch controls the powe[...]

37 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHA T YOU SHOULD DO When I place the HAND PIECE against my skin, nothing happens. The HAND PIECE doesn’t beep, even after a few seconds. The system is locked. Unlock the system with the SKIN TONE SENSOR, using the steps on pa ge 24-25. Note that the system must be unlocked again if you don’t use it for 5 minutes. If yo[...]

38 T roubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHA T YOU SHOULD DO A light flash is not emitted when I press the FLASH BUTTON. Y ou have not waited enough time between flashes for the bulb to recover . The system requires about 2 seconds to recover between flashes. When your i-Light® Pro system is ready to flash (and assuming the SKIN CONT ACT SENSORS[...]

39 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHA T YOU SHOULD DO The outer ENERGY LEVEL lights are flashing alternately and the i-Light® Pro system is beeping every ½ second. The i-Light® Pro system isn’t working properly . Contact Customer Service (see page 44) for help. The second and fourth ENERGY LEVEL lights are flashing and the system is beeping. The SKIN [...]

40 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHA T YOU SHOULD DO All the lights on the system are flashing and the unit is beeping constantly . The NOSE CONE is removed or not on properly . Check to ensure that the NOSE CONE is properly affixed to the HAND PIECE. Y ou should hear a “c lick” when the HAND PIECE is properly assembled. See steps in “Set-Up” on p[...]

41 T roubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHA T YOU SHOULD DO Dirt or debris is stuck to the window . The i-Light® Pro system needs to be cleaned. See page 32 for instructions on how to clean your IPL system. If you still can’t get it clean, contact Customer Service (see pa ge 44) for help. The Cool Down Mode Indicator icon is flashing yellow a[...]

42 DO NOT attempt to open or repair your system. Opening the device may expose you to dangerous electrical components and to flashed light energy , either of which may cause serious bodily damage and/or permanent eye injury . T r ying to open the i-Light® Pro IPL system may also dam - age the system and will void your war - ranty . Please contact [...]

43 SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC. SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENT AL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL D AMAGES RESUL TING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT . ALL IMPLIED W ARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IM PLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS AND MERCHANT ABILITY , ARE LIMITED IN DURA TION TO TWO YEARS FROM DA TE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. This warranty gives you [...]

44 Customer Service 800-736-4648 Online: www .RemingtonProducts.com Address: Spectrum Brands, Inc., 3001 Deming Way Middleton, WI 53562 Contact Information Specifications Spot Size Speed T echnology Max Energy Level Wavelength Electrical Requirements Operation and Safety Package Size 2cm 2 2.25 sec Xenon Flash Lamp (IPL) 8 J/cm 2 650-1200 nm 120 V [...]

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Índice Página 48 Introducción 49 ¿Cómo funciona el Sistema i-Light® Pro IPL? 50 Diagrama del Sistema i-Light® Pro 51 F amiliarizándose con su Sistema i-Light® Pro 52 Guía rápida de REFERENCIA 54 Para que sirve el sistema i-Light® Pro IPL? (Indicaciones) 56 Contraindicaciones 57 Advertencias 60 Beneficios y riesgos 62 Qué esperar del Si[...]

Índice Página 67 Cada vez que utilice el Sistema i-Light® Pro IPL 67 Preparándose para su uso 67 Desbloqueo del Sistema i-Light® Pro IPL mediante la utilización del Sensor de T ono de Piel 70 Configuración del NIVEL DE ENERGÍA 72 Inicio del tra tamiento 75 Luego de su uso 76 Obtención de los mejores resultados 77 Cómo cuidar su Sistema i-[...]

48 Introducción ¡Felicitaciones por la compra de su nuevo sistema de Depilación de Luz Pulsada Intensa i-Light® Pro! Esta a un paso de liberarse de la tarea diaria de depilación. El sistema i-Light® Pro IPL es un revolu - cionario dispositivo basado en el uso de luz, diseñado para una depilación durade - ra en casa del vello no deseado. Uti[...]

49 ¿Cómo funciona el Sistema i-Light® Pro IPL? El proceso de depilación en base al uso de luz es conocido y ha sido clínicamente probado en todo el mundo por más de 15 años. El sistema i-Light® Pro utiliza la misma tecnología que emite un intenso haz de luz (IPL) que calienta y desactiva los folículos pilosos. La energía lumínica actúa[...]

50 Figura 1 Diagrama del Sistema i-Light® Pr o[...]

51 Al interior de la caja de su sistema i-Light® Pro IPL encontrará una UNIDAD BASE con un DISPOSITIVO MANUAL y un CABLE DE ALIMENT ACIÓN. T ambién encontrará un P AÑO LIBRE DE PELUSAS, un DVD con instrucciones y esta Guía de Uso y Cuidado. El sistema i-Light® Pro viene equipado con un CARTUCHO DE REEMPLAZO desechable (al interior del DISPO[...]

52 1. PREP ARE LA PIEL (ver página 67) • Afeite el vello en la zona a tratar . • Limpie la piel y seque completamente. 2. ENCIENDA Y DESBLOQUEE EL SISTEMA i-Light® Pro IPL (ver página 67). • Active el INTERR UPTOR DE ENCENDIDO. • Coloque la piel en la zona a tra tar en el SENSOR DE TONO DE PIEL por unos segundos (TOCANDO EL SENSOR DE TON[...]

53 4. COLOQUE EL DISPOSITIVO MANUAL EN EL ÁREA A TRA T AR (V er página 72) • Si los SENSORES DE CONT ACTO CON LA PIEL NO están en contacto con ésta, el sistema emitirá un “zumbido” y no funcionará si presiona el BOTÓN FLASH. Verifique que los sensores de contacto estén en pleno contacto con la piel. • Si los SENSORES DE CONT ACTO es[...]

54 El sistema i-Light® Pro IPL es un disposi - tivo de venta libre diseñado para la remo - ción a largo plazo del vello no deseado. T ono de piel Ha sido diseñado para ser utilizado sólo en pieles de tono claro a medio. Para determinar si su T ono de Piel es el adec - uado, coloque una porción de piel del área a tratar junto a la T abla de T[...]

55 1 2 3 4 5 6 NO apropiado para su uso Apropiado para su uso T ABLA DE TONO DE PIEL P ara que sirve el sistema i-Light® Pr o IPL? (Indicaciones)[...]

56 Información de seguridad importante - ¡Leer antes de usar! El sistema i-Light® Pro no está diseñado para todos. Le rogamos leer y considerar la información en la siguiente sección antes de usarlo. NO UTILIZAR el sistema i-Light® Pro si tiene un T ono de Piel Oscuro. La piel más oscura puede absorber mucha energía lumínica, lo que podr[...]

57 ADVER TENCIAS El sistema i-Light® Pro IPL es un disposi - tivo poderoso. Como tal, se deberá utili - zar con especial atención a la seguridad. Le rogamos leer todas las advertencias y precauciones de seguridad antes de utilizar y seguirlas estrictamente al aplicar el sistema i-Light® Pro. NO APLIQUE el sistema i-Light® Pro en zonas de trata[...]

58 NO UTILIZAR si está embarazada o existe la posibilidad de estar embarazada, o si está amamantando. El sistema i-Light® Pro IPL no ha sido probado en mujeres embarazadas. Los cambios hor - monales podrían aumentar la sensibilidad de la piel y el riesgo de lesiones. NO UTILIZAR para otro propósito que no sea el de la depilación. NO DESC ARGA[...]

59 NO OPERAR con el enchufe o cable dañado. Mantener el cable alejado de superficies calientes (tales como cocinas, chimeneas, radiadores u hornos). NO UTILIZAR si alguna de las piezas del sistema i-Light® Pro está dañado o descompuesto. Comuníquese con Servicio al Cliente para obtener asisten - cia – consultar la páginas 86-89 para obtener[...]

60 Beneficios y riesgos Un estudio clínico supervisado médicamente demostró que el sistema i-Light® Pro IPL proporcionó una depilación duradera cuando se utilizó según lo indicado. 60 participantes ingresaron al estudio clínico con i-Light® Pro y fueron tratados 3 veces en un período de 4 semanas. Los tratamien - tos se realizaron en axi[...]

61 mente la piel. Si el dolor es muy intenso o persiste luego del tratamiento, debe dejar de usar el sistema y comunicarse con Servicio al Cliente (páginas 86-89). • Su piel podría enrojecerse 24 horas después del tratamiento. Este enrojecimiento general - mente desaparece en unas horas. Consulte con su doctor si éste no desaparece luego de 2[...]

62 Durante el tratamiento El sistema i-Light® Pro ha sido diseñado para utilizar con facilidad y las sesiones de depilación deberían hacerse con rapidez. Durante una sesión es normal experimentar y sentir lo siguiente: • Un ruido de ventilador: el ventilador se activa una vez que el Sensor de T ono de Piel está desbloqueado. El ruido es sim[...]

63 NOT A: • Deber completar los primeros tres tratamientos durante el primer mes para garantizar que trate todos los vellos en fase de crecimiento en el área objetivo. • Luego del tercer tratamiento, es importante continuar con sus tratamientos si es necesario para depilar los vellos que recientemente han ingresado al ciclo activo. • Repita [...]

64 Configuración 1. 2. 1. Saque la unidad base, el cable de alimen - tación y otros componentes de la caja. Nota: antes de conectar el sistema, revíselo para asegurarse de que el cartucho de la lámpara esté insertado adecuadamente (pasos 2-4). 3. Verifique que el cartucho desechable esté insertado correctamente y se ajuste al dis - positivo m[...]