Grundig LE 8740 Manual 

ENGLISH 18 - 27 FRANÇAIS 28 - 37 ITALIANO 38 - 47 PORTUGUÊS 48 - 57 ESPAÑOL 58 - 67 POLSKI 68 - 77 CESKY 78 - 87 TÜRKÇE 88 - 97 ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚA 98 - 107

following when starting up the appliance: 7 The appliance is intended for domestic use only. 7 The appliance may only be used for the purposes described in these operating instructions. 7 Use the enclosed mains adapter only to operate the appliance. 7 Never use the appliance in the bath, shower or over a washbasin full of water or with wet hands. 7 Do not immerse the appliance in water and do not allow it to come into contact with water, even when cleaning it. 7 Do not drop the appliance. 7 Remove mains adapter from the wall socket after use. 7 Do not use the appliance if you have varicose veins. 7 Consult your doctor before use if you have a pacemaker. 7 Removing hair at the roots can cause reddening or irritation of the skin. This is a normal reaction which only lasts for a short time. Please consult your doctor if such irritations remain for longer than three days. 7 To avoid accidents, keep the appliance away from hair on the head, eyebrows and eyelashes as well as clothes, brushes, wires, laces and ties, shoe laces, etc. 7 Keep the appliance out of reach of children. Never use the appliance on children. 7 Never open up the appliance. All rights to claim under the guarantee are invalidated for damage caused by improper interventions or tampering with the appliance

Fold out page 2 to clearly see the diagram at all times. Controls and items included in purchase Epilator. Switch with locking device for switching on and off and for setting two speed levels. Protective cap. Removable cover. Charge indicator. Socket for mains adapter cable. Mains adapter. Massage attachment. Loofah sponge. Cleaning brush. Storage bag. K J I H G F E D C B A

ENGLISH Operation with rechargeable battery If run with the installed re- chargeable nickel metal hydride batteries, use the supplied mains adapter as a charger. 1 Insert the mains adapter cable in the socket ; plug the mains adapter plug into the mains socket. – The charge indicator lights up. Note 7 Fully charge the batteries (16 hours) before using for the first time or if the batteries have not been used for a long time. 7 When the appliance is switched off, charging takes approx 14 - 16 hours. If you switch the appliance on while it is charging, charging is stopped. E F 7 The ambient temperature should be between 5˚C and 40˚C. 7 When charged, the appliance can be used for approx 30 minutes. We recommend you do not recharge the batteries after each use, especially if you have not used the appliance for the full 30 minute running time. Do not recharge the batteries until they are completely dead. This extends their life. Avoid daily charging. Environmental information 7 This appliance contains nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries. It must therefore not be disposed of in the domestic waste when it has reached the end of its life. Open the housing. Take out the batteries and place these in the waste battery collection containers found in shops and public waste disposal services.

Mains mode (with the mains adapter) Check whether the mains voltage given on the rating plate of the enclosed mains adapter J matches the local mains voltage. The appliance is not disconnected from the power supply until the mains adapter is disconnected. 1 Insert the cable of the mains adapter into socket . 2 Plug the mains adapter plug into the mains socket. Important 7 Only use the appliance in the bathroom or next to a water connection if it is in battery mode, never in mains mode. Note 7 The appliance cannot be switched on if the mains adapter cable is plugged into socket , but the mains adapter is not connected to the mains power supply. F F

technology, which reduces the pain when hairs are removed to a minimum. The appliance thoroughly removes your hair at the roots and it takes 4 to 6 weeks to grow back. Remove hair To achieve the best results it is advisable to take a hot bath or sho- wer before use, as this opens the pores. Use the loofah sponge supplied to remove dry skin from the area where you want to remove hair. Moisten the sponge with shower gel or soap and move it in small circles. This cleans your hair and makes it supple, therefore ideally preparing it for removal. Ensure your skin is clean, free of grease and completely dry before removing the hair. I 1 Remove the protective cap from the appliance. 2 Switch on the appliance using switch ; push down the lock and slide the switch upwards. 3 Adjust the speed. – Low for fine hair. – High for thicker or denser hair. 4 The vibrators on the side ensure unpleasant sensations are suppressed during hair removal. 5 Hold the appliance in your palm of your hand at a 90° angle to your skin. Do not exert pressure; merely touch the surface of the skin. B C 2 1 0 2 1 0 2 1 0

like brushing or wiping – in the direction in which the hair grows. 7 Use your other hand to tauten the area of skin with the hair to be removed. Stretch out your leg to remove hair from the area at the back of your knee. 8 You can also remove hair from your thigh in the bikini zone. 9 Remove individual hairs from your upper lip and in the cheek area. 10 To remove hair from your armpits, extend your arm first to tauten the skin. Note 7 If you have not removed the hair in the bikini zone or under the arms for a long time, trim them first with a pair of scissors or a trimmer. 2 1 0 2 1 0 2 1 0 2 1 0

of the skin, remove cover and attach the massage attachment . Useful tips 7 When using for the first time, you may experience slight discomfort as the hair is removed at the roots. This feeling recedes after using the appliance several times, even if you have sensitive skin. 7 When used for the first time the result lasts for 4 to 6 weeks. After repeated use your hair will grow more slowly and more sparsely. H D 7 Hold the appliance with a relaxed and comfortable grip. Do not exert pressure. For your safety, the appliance slows down or switches off if you exert too much pressure on the skin. 7 If reddening or irritation of the skin appears after use, rub the area concerned with lotion or a medical skin cream. 7 If you have in-growing hairs, take a bath and use the loofah sponge supplied to soften the skin and the in-grown hairs. 7 If you have varicose veins or other health problems you should definitely consult your doctor before use. 7 For hygienic reasons the appliance should only be used by one person. I 2 1 0 2 1 0

Cleaning and care 1 Switch off the appliance and disconnect the cable. Disconnect the mains adapter from the wall socket. 2 Remove the cover of the epilator mechanism. 3 Use the supplied brush to remove all hairs from the mechanism. 4 Replace the cover on the epilator mechanism. Press down the cover until it latches into place. J 5 Replace the protective cap . Note 7 You do not have to clean the mechanism's epilating discs. To maintain hygiene, you can occasionally rub them down with a little alcohol. Use a cotton bud dipped in alcohol and squeezed out the excess liquid first. Ensure the cotton bud is not wet! Important 7 Never hold the appliance in water or another liquid. 7 Do not use cleaning agents. C 2 1 0 2 1 0 2 1 0

ENGLISH Storage If you are not going to be using the appliance for a lengthy time, please store it carefully. 1 Ensure the appliance is switched off and is dry. 2 Pack the appliance in the storage bag and keep it in a cool, dry place. 3 Ensure the appliance is kept out of reach of children. Environmental information This product has been made from high-quality materials and parts, which are suitable for recycling and can be reused. Therefore, at the end of its life, the product must not be disposed of in the normal domestic waste but must be taken to a collection point for recycling electrical and electronic appliances. This is indicated by the following symbol on the product, in the instructions for use or on the packaging. Please contact your local authority to find out where your local collection points are. Reusing and recycling old appliances is an important contribution to protecting our environment.

the European Directives 2004/108/EG and 2006/95/EG. Technical specifications Power supply 230 V, 50 Hz from the wall socket 3,4 V, 1200 mA via the mains adapter Rechargeable batteries: Ni-MH, 2 x AAA, 700 mA Subject to technical and visual changes! Ni-MH

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