BRAUN Type 5391 Short Hair Removal Instruction Manual

: June 15, 2024
: Braun

Table of Contents

Product Description
Warning
Description
Charging
Epilation
Body treatment
Customers Support
References
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BRAUN Type 5391 Short Hair Removal

Product Description

Before using the appliance, please read the usage instructions carefully and keep them for future reference.

Warning

For hygienic reasons, do not share this appliance with other people.
This appliance is provided with a special cord set (6) with an integrated Safety Extra Low Voltage power supply. Do not exchange or manipulate any part of it. Otherwise there is risk of electric shock.
Only use the special cord set provided with the appliance.
If the appliance is marked , you can use it with any Braun power supply coded 492-XXXX.
This appliance is suitable for use in a bathtub or shower. For safety reasons, it can only be operated cordless.
Do not open the appliance!
The built-in rechargeable battery can only be replaced by an authorized Braun Service centre.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the safe use of the appliance and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children.
When switched on, the appliance must never come in contact with the hair on your head, eyelashes, ribbons, etc. to prevent any danger of injury as well as to prevent blockage or damage to the appliance.

Description

Skin contact cap
Epilation head
Charging light
On/off button
Release button
Special cord set (design can differ)
Brush adaptor
7a Exfoliation brush
7b Protective cap

Charging

Using the special cord set (6) connect the appliance to an electrical outlet and charge it for 1 hour.

Charging light (3)

Flashing green: charging
Green: fully charged
Yellow: 15 min charge left
Flashing yellow: 5 min charge left

Once fully charged, use the appliance cordless. Recharge it when the yellow charging light comes on or when the motor has stopped completely.
A full charge provides up to 30 minutes of cordless operation time
The best environmental temperature for charging, using and storing the appliance is between 15 °C and 35 °C. In case the temperature is beyond this range, the charging time might be longer whereas the cordless operation time might be reduced.
At the end of its lifetime, the rechargeable battery can be replaced at an authorized Braun Service Centre.

Switching on
Push the on/off button (4) to switch on (speed 1).
Push a second time to switch to speed 2. Push one more time to turn off the appliance.

Epilation

When epilating on dry skin, your skin must be free from grease or cream.
The appliance can be used on wet skin, even under running water. Make sure that the skin is very moist. In order to achieve optimum gliding conditions for the appliance, you may use a shower gel while epilating.

The epilation head (2) is equipped with different caps (1, 7 or 8 depending on model). Choose the cap according to your needs:

Skin contact cap (1): provides a close skin contact and adapts to all body areas.
Always stretch your skin while epilating. Hold the appliance at a right angle (90°) against your skin and guide it in a slow, continuous motion against the hair growth in the direction of the switch.

Use on legs: Epilate your legs in an upward direction. When epilating behind the knee, keep the leg stretched out straight. Keep your leg stretched out straight when removing hair in the area behind the knee.

Use on underarm and bikini zone: Since these areas are sensitive to pain, start

with speed I. With repeated usage, the pain sensation will diminish. Before epilating, thoroughly clean the respective area to remove residues (like deodorant). When epilating the underarm, keep your arm raised up and guide the appliance in different directions in order to catch all hairs that might grow in various directions.

Epilation tips

If you have not used an epilator before, or if you have not epilated for a long period of time, it may take a short time for your skin to adapt to epilation.
The discomfort experienced in the beginning will decrease considerably with repeated use as the skin adapts to the process.
When epilating for the first time, it is advisable to epilate in the evening, so that any possible reddening can disappear overnight. To relax the skin we recommend applying a moisturizing cream after epilating.
Epilation is easier and more comfortable when the hair is at the optimum length of 2 to 5 mm. If hairs are longer, we recommend that you first shave and epilate the shorter, re-growing hairs after 3 to 5 days.
Fine, re-growing hairs might not grow up to the skin surface. Exfoliation helps preventing in-grown hairs by scrubbing/ removing the upper skin layer so that fine hairs can get through to the skin surface.

Cleaning the epilation head

Regularly cleaning the epilation head ensures good hygienic conditions. First remove the cap used (1) and rinse it under running water. To remove the epilation head, press the release button (5).

Dry: Thoroughly clean the tweezers element using the cleaning brush.
Wet: After each wet usage (especially with gel), clean the epilation head under running water. During cleaning, turn on the epilator for a few seconds. Re-attach one of the caps only when the epilation head is completely dry.

General information on epilation

All methods of hair removal from the root can lead to in-grown hairs and irritation (e.g. itching, discomfort or reddening of the skin), depending on the condition of the skin and hair. This is a normal reaction and should quickly disappear, but may be stronger when you are removing hair from the root for the first few times or if you have sensitive skin.

If after 36 hours the skin still shows irritation, we recommend that you contact your physician.

In general, the skin reaction and the sensation of pain tend to diminish considerably with repeated use of Silk·épil.

In some cases inflammation of the skin could occur when bacteria penetrate the skin (e.g. when sliding the appliance over the skin). Thorough cleaning of the epilation head before each use will minimize the risk of infection.

If you have any doubts about using this appliance, please consult your physician.

In the following cases, this appliance should only be used after prior consultation with a physician: eczema, wounds, inflamed skin reactions such as folliculitis (purulent hair follicles), varicose veins, around moles, reduced immunity of the skin, e.g. diabetes mellitus, during pregnancy, Raynaud’s disease, hemophilia, immune deficiency or candida.

Body treatment

The exfoliation brush (7a) helps avoid ingrown hair by removing dead skin cells. It also improves epilating results when used 1-2 days before epilation. You may use the exfoliation brush on a weekly basis on wet skin during your shower routine with your preferred body scrub or shower gel. When using the appliance in a bathtub, do not immerse it fully in water since this will not provide optimum results.

How to use

Attach the brush adapter (7) provided with brush (7a). Slowly guide the appliance in a circular motion over your skin to gently refine it.
Avoid holding it on the same skin area for prolonged time. Do not use it on your face.

Cleaning
After use, rinse the exfoliation brush under running water. If needed, you may use some liquid soap for more thorough clean.
Before storing the exfoliation brush attach the protective cap (7b).
With weekly use, we recommend that you replace the brush after 12 months.
Refills (ref. no.79) are available via www.service.braun.com.

Disposal

The products contain batteries and recyclable electronic waste.
To protect the environment, do not dispose of them in the household waste, but take them to appropriate local collection points.

Subject to change without notice

Guarantee
We grant a 2 year guarantee on the product commencing on the date of purchase.
Within the guarantee period we will eliminate any defects in the appliance resulting from faults in materials or workmanship, free of charge either by repairing or replacing the complete appliance at our discretion.
This guarantee extends to every country where this appliance is supplied by Braun or its appointed distributor.
This guarantee does not cover: damage due to improper use, normal wear or use as well as defects that have a negligible effect on the value or operation of the appliance.

The guarantee becomes void if repairs are undertaken by unauthorised persons and if original Braun parts are not used.
To obtain service within the guarantee period, hand in or send the complete appliance with your sales receipt to an authorised Braun Customer Service Centre (address information available online at www.service.braun.com).

For UK only:
This guarantee in no way affects your rights under statutory law.