Philips epilator hp2844 User Manual

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With your new epilator you can remove unwanted hair 

quickly, easily  

and effectively.

The rotating discs catch even the shortest hairs (down 

to 0.5mm) and pull them out by the root. The hairs 

that grow back are soft and thin. Epilating with this new 

appliance leaves your skin smooth and hair-free  

for several weeks.

A

  Sensitive area cap (HP2844 only)

B

  Epilating discs

C

  Epilating head

D

  On/off slide

1  0 = off

2  I = normal speed

3  II = high speed

E

  Socket for appliance plug

F

  Appliance plug

G

  Adapter

H

  Brush

Read this user manual carefully before you use the 

appliance and save it for future reference.

Keep the appliance and the adapter dry.

Do not use the appliance near or over a washbasin 

or bath filled with water (Fig. 2).

Do not use the appliance in the bath or in the 

shower (Fig. 3).

If you use the appliance in the bathroom, do not use 

an extension cord (Fig. 4).

Check if the mains voltage indicated on the appliance 

corresponds to the local mains voltage before you 

connect the appliance.

Only use the appliance in combination with the 

adapter supplied.

Do not use the appliance if the adapter or the 

appliance itself is damaged.

If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced 

with one of the original type in order to avoid a 

hazard.

The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut 

off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as 

this causes a hazardous situation.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons 

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory 

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and 

knowledge, unless they have been given supervision 

or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a 

person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they 

do not play with the appliance.

Only epilate the underarms and bikini line with the 

sensitive area cap attached. 

To prevent damage and injuries, keep the running 

appliance away from scalp hair, eyebrows, eyelashes, 

clothes, threads, cords, brushes etc.

Do not use the appliance on irritated skin or skin 

with varicose veins, rashes, spots, moles (with hairs) 

or wounds without consulting your doctor first. 

People with a reduced immune response, or people 

who suffer from diabetes mellitus, haemophilia or 

immunodeficiency should also consult their doctor 

first.

Your skin may become a little red and irritated the 

first few times you use the epilator. This phenomenon 

is normal and quickly disappears. As you use the 

appliance more often, your skin gets used to 

epilation, skin irritation decreases and regrowth 

becomes thinner and softer. If the irritation has not 

disappeared within three days, we advise you to 

consult a doctor.

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Regular cleaning and proper maintenance ensure 

optimal results and a long life for the appliance.

This Philips appliance complies with all standards 

regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled 

properly and according to the instructions in this user 

manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific 

evidence available today.

Preparing for use
Make sure your skin is clean, dry and free from 

grease. Do not use any cream before you start 

epilating. 

Epilation is easier just after taking a bath or shower. 

Make sure your skin is dry when you start epilating.

When you use the appliance for the first time, we 

advise you to try it out on an area with only light hair 

growth to get accustomed to the epilation process.

As the hairs are removed by the root, epilation may 

cause some skin discomfort the first few times you 

use the epilator. This effect gradually diminishes when 

you use the appliance more often. Regrowth tends to 

be softer both in appearance and to the touch.

After epilation, you can apply a mild cream or lotion 

to help reduce possible skin irritation. This makes 

your skin feel smoother and gives you a fresh 

sensation. Do not use lotions that contain alcohol.
Using the appliance
Connecting the appliance

 1

Put the appliance plug in the epilator. (Fig. 5)

 2

Put the adapter in the wall socket (Fig. 6).

 1

Select the desired speed to switch on the appliance.

Select speed I for areas with little hair growth, for

hard-to-reach areas and for areas where bones are

located directly beneath the skin, such as knees and

ankles (Fig. 7).

Select speed II for larger areas with stronger hair

growth (Fig. 8).

 2

Stretch the skin with your free hand to make the

hairs stand upright. (Fig. 9)

 3

Place the epilator perpendicularly onto the skin

with the on/off slide pointing in the direction in

which you are going to move the appliance (Fig. 10).

 4

Move the appliance slowly over the skin, against the

direction of hair growth. (Fig. 11)

Do not apply pressure.

 5

Put the on/off slide to position 0 to switch off the

appliance (Fig. 12).
Epilating the underarms and bikini line 

Your epilator comes with a sensitive area cap that makes 

the appliance suitable for epilating the more delicate areas 

of the body, such as the underarms and bikini line.

The sensitive area cap reduces the number of active 

epilating discs and stretches the skin during epilation. This 

makes the appliance ideal for the more delicate areas of 

the body.

 1

Put the sensitive area cap on the epilating

head (Fig. 13).

 2

Select the desired speed to switch on the

appliance (Fig. 14).

We advise you to select speed II.

 3

Stretch the skin with your free hand (Fig. 9).

 4

Place the appliance perpendicularly onto the skin

with the on/off slide pointing in the direction in

which you are going to move the appliance (Fig. 10).

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Move the appliance slowly over the skin, against the

direction of the hair growth (Fig. 11).

Epilate your bikini line as shown in the

figure (Fig. 15).

Epilate your underarms as shown in the

figure (Fig. 16).

 6

For a cool sensation, you can dab the area you have

just epilated with a cloth soaked in cold water.
Cleaning and maintenance

Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or

aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the

appliance.

Never rinse the appliance or the adapter under the 

tap (Fig. 17).

Keep the appliance and the adapter dry (Fig. 18).

 1

Switch off the appliance, remove the adapter from

the wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of

the appliance (Fig. 19).

 2

Remove the epilating head (Fig. 20).

 3

Remove loose hairs with the brush

supplied (Fig. 21).

 4

Rinse the epilating head under the tap for 5-10

seconds while turning it (Fig. 22).

 5

 Shake the epilating head firmly and dry it 

thoroughly with a tea towel. (Fig. 23)

Environment
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal 

household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in 

at an official collection point for recycling. By doing 

this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 24).
guarantee & service

If you need information or if you have a problem, please 

visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact 

the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country 

(you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee 

leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your 

country, go to your local Philips dealer or contact the 

Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and 

Personal Care BV.

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