+44 0800 212 438 (free call) Rayovac Europe Ltd, Watermans House, Kingsbury Crescent, The Causeway, Staines, Middlesex, TW18 3BA, UNITED KINGDOM www.remington.co.uk Model No. IPL5000 09/UK/ IPL5000 Version 06 /09 Part No.T22-27289 REMINGTON® is a Registered Trade Mark of Spectrum Brands, Inc., or one of its subsidiaries VARTA Consumer Batteries GmbH & Co. KGaA Alfred-Krupp-Str. 9 73479 Ellwangen Germany www.remington-europe.com www.remington-ilight.
IPL5000
GB Skin Chart Skin Chart Read instructions manual before use. Do not use on the face. Do not use near water.
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Getting Acquainted With i-Light What is i-Light? i-Light is a home-use device for the removal of body hair using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology. This is the same technology used in professional hair removal salons and clinics. If used correctly it can provide long-lasting hair reduction. What is Intense Pulse Light (IPL) and how does the i-Light work? i-Light works by directing an extremely short, intense pulse of light into the skin.
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Warnings and Safety Precautions IMPORTANT SAFETY CAUTIONS Before you start using i-Light: Be sure to read all Warnings and Safety Information Before you begin, check to see if i-Light is suitable for you. Use the skin tone chart, provided on the box and at the front of this manual, to determine if this device is right for you. Skin Type ■ See skin color chart on page 2. ■ Do not use on naturally dark skin (Fitzpatrick type V and VI), as it may result in burns, blisters and changes in skin color.
GB Warnings and Safety Precautions ■ Do not use if you have a skin disease such as active skin cancer, if you have a history of skin cancer or any other localized cancer in the areas to be treated, or if you have pre-cancerous lesions or multiple atypical moles in the areas to be treated. ■ Do not use if you have epilepsy with flashlight sensitivity. ■ Do not use if you have a history of collagen disorder, including a history of keloid scar formation or a history of poor wound healing.
Warnings and Safety Precautions 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTROCUTION, FIRE, OR INJURY TO PERSONS: As with most electrical appliances, electrical parts are electrically live even when the switch is off. To reduce the risk of injury or death by electric shock: ■ Always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet immediately after using. ■ Do not use near water. ■ Do not place or store this appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
i-Light Handpiece K Power Inlet B Flash Button L Intensity Level Selection Button C Skin Contact Sensor M Intensity Level Selection Display D Flash Window N Flash Mode Selection E Nose Cone O Flash Mode Selection Display F Nose Cone Release Buttons P Bulb Status Indicator Display G Light Cartridge Q Power Cord H Handpiece Cord R Lint Free Cloth I i-Light Base Unit J Power Switch GB A Preparing for Use i-Light Unit Diagram Reference (page 3) Familiarize yourself with th
Getting Acquainted Withfor i-Light Preparing Use Flash Button (fig. 1-B) The Flash Button is located on the hand piece. To activate the flash bulb, ensure the Skin Contact Sensor is fully engaged and press the Flash Button. Bulb Status Indicator Display (fig. 1-P) The device is ready to flash when the Bulb Status Indicator Display is illuminated green.
Intensity Level Selection (fig. 1-L) The i-Light device is equipped with 5 intensity levels. Level 1 is the lowest setting and level 5 is the highest setting. TIP: For the most effective results, always use the highest intensity level that does not cause discomfort on the skin. To determine the intensity level being used, observe the number of lights illuminated on the Intensity Level Selection Display. Your i-Light device will automatically be set to Intensity Level 1 each time the device is powered ON.
Getting Acquainted With i-Light 12 Test the i-Light device on your skin (fig. 5) 1. Review the Warnings and Safety Precautions. 2. Familiarize yourself with the features of the i-Light device. 3. Consult the Skin Tone Chart to ensure your skin color is in the acceptable range. 4. Test the i-Light device on a small patch of skin and wait 48 hours to ensure there are no adverse reations. 5] 48h Treat desired area(s) with the i-Light device Prepare your skin for treatment 6] 1.
Treat desired area(s) with the i-Light device – 9] Multi Flash Mode 1. Place the i-Light hand piece against your skin so the Flash Window is flush with the skin surface (fig. 8). 2. Ensure the Skin Contact Sensor is fully engaged and the Bulb Status Indicator Display is illuminated. 3. Press AND HOLD the Flash Button down to activate the device (fig. 9). 4. Immediately after the device has flashed, slide the hand piece to a new location.
Post Treatment Care / Treatment Tips 14 Treatment Tips ■ For best results, avoid overlapping flashes. This helps prevent exposure to more energy than is necessary to suppress hair growth. It also ensures that you get the maximum use of the light cartridge. ■ For the most effective results, always use the highest intensity level that does not cause discomfort on the skin. The level you use should feel warm on your skin, but should never cause discomfort.
Cleaning Your i-Light Device ■ ■ ■ ■ CAUTION: B efore cleaning your i-Light device, make sure that the power switch is OFF and the power cord is disconnected from the base unit. Regular cleaning helps to ensure optimal results and a long life for the i-Light device. The exterior surface of the base unit and hand piece may be wiped clean with a slightly damp cloth. To clean the Flash Window, use only the lint-free cloth included with your i-Light device.
Troubleshooting / Storage / Maintenance i-Light Device Maintenance CAUTION: Before performing maintenance on your i-Light device, ensure that the power switch is OFF and the power cord is disconnected from the base unit. Replacing the bulb 1. Press the nose cone release buttons and gently pull to remove the nose cone. 2. Gently pull out the old bulb cartridge. 3. Replace with a new bulb cartridge.
The Bulb Status Indicator Light turns green but the unit does not flash when the button is pressed. ■ Make sure the Skin Contact Sensor is in full contact with the skin. ■ Try resetting the unit by turning it off and waiting several seconds before turning it back on. There is a strange smell. ■ Be sure the area is completely shaved before treatment. The treated areas become red after treatment. ■ This is normal and the redness should subside. If not, try using a lower light intensity.
Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions (www.remington-ilight.com) Q. What is i-Light? What is Intense Pulse Light (IPL)? A. IPL works by directing an extremely short, intense pulse of filtered light into the skin. The light is absorbed by the colored pigments in and surrounding the hair and disables the hair follicle temporarily, preventing hair regrowth. Q. Who can use i-Light? A. Both men and women can use i-Light to remove unwanted hair anywhere below the neck.
Q. Why is my hair growing despite treatments? A. Hair continues to grow for up to 2 weeks after treatment, at which time you will notice the hair beginning to fall out. Another reason for continued growth could be that the area was missed during a treatment. Continue to treat the area whenever you notice regrowth. Q. Why can’t I use i-Light after recent sun exposure? A. Sun exposure causes high levels of melanin to be present and exposes the skin to higher risk of burns or blisters following treatment. Q.
Frequently Asked Questions Q. Is i-Light dangerous for the skin after long term use? A. There have not been any reported side effects or skin damage from longterm use of intense pulse light. Q. How often should I treat with i-Light? A. An interval of 2 weeks for the initial treatment, is proven to be the most effective in hair reduction. You should avoid treating the same area multiple times in one session, as it will not improve efficacy but increases the risk of skin irritation. Q.
Genetic Disposition Score 0 1 2 3 4 What is the colour of your eyes? Light blue, Grey, Green Blue, Grey or Green Blue Dark Brown Brownish Black What is the natural colour of your hair? Sandy Red Blond Chestnut Dark Blond Dark Brown Black What is the colour of your skin (non exposed areas)? Reddish Vary Pale Pale with Beige tint Light Brown Dark Brown Do you have freckles on unexposed areas? Many Several Few Incidental None GB You can use this skin-type chart for self-assessmen
The Fitzpatrick Skin-Type Chart Reaction to Sun Exposure 0 1 2 3 What happens when you stay in the sun too long? Score Painful redness, blistering, peeling Blistering followed by peeling Burns sometimes followed by peeling Rare burns Never had burns To what degree do you turn brown? Hardly or not at all Light color, tan Reasonable tan Tan very easily Turn dark brown quickly Do you turn brown within several hours after sun exposure? Never Seldom Sometimes Often Always How does your fa
0 More than 3 months ago 2-3 months ago 1 1-2 months ago 2 Less than a month ago 3 Less than 2 weeks ago 4 Did you expose the area to be treated to the sun? Never Hardly ever Sometimes Often Always Total score for Tanning Habits: _____ Add up the total scores for each of the three sections for your Skin Type Score.
The Fitzpatrick Skin-Type Chart Skin Type Score - Fitzpatrick Skin Type 0-7 I 8-16 II 17-25 III 25-30 IV over 30 V-VI Do Not Use i-Light TYPE 1: Highly sensitive, always burns, never tans. Example: Red hair with freckles TYPE 2: Very sun sensitive, burns easily, tans minimally. Example: Fair skinned, fair haired Caucasians TYPE 3: Sun sensitive skin, sometimes burns, slowly tans to light brown.
For further information on recycling see www.remington-europe.com SERVICE & WARRANTY This product has been checked and is free of defects. We warrant this product against any defects that are due to the faulty material or workmanship for a 2 year period from the original date of consumer purchase. If the product should become defective within the warranty period, we will repair any such defect or elect to replace the product or any part of it without charge provided there is proof of purchase.
