Dual Opposed
Tweezer System
The Emjoi ® Optima is a groundbreaking hair removal system that has an epilation head with dual opposed tweezers and a interchangeable dual function shaving attachment. It will help you obtain and keep silky smooth skin because it works fast and the results are long lasting.
Before using your Emjoi ® Optima, please read all these instructions carefully and completely.
Caution: Do not store or use your Emjoi ®
Optima where it can fall into a tub or sink of water. Do not reach for your unit if it has fallen into water – immediately unplug it.
Note: The Emjoi ® Optima can only be used after being plugged in to an electrical outlet.
Caution
Before plugging into an electrical outlet, make sure that the adapter is appropriate for the local voltage. This is extremely important when traveling overseas.
Ideal for bikini line
Perfect for legs
Shaver attachment is great for sensitive areas
Instructions for use
For best results: Take a warm bath or shower, to open up your pores, and use the loofa sponge, enclosed, or an exfoliation cream in small circles to remove dead skin from the area you wish to remove hair. Doing this before you use your Emjoi ® Optima will cleanse and make your skin pliable, so removing hair will be less uncomfortable.
1. Use your Emjoi ® Optima in a location that has a comfortable temperature to avoid perspiration.
2. Make sure that the areas you wish to remove hair from are clean, dry and free from moisturizing cream or oil.
3. Insert the adapter plug into the side of the unit.
4. Plug your adapter into an electrical outlet.
5. Remove the protective cap, by gently pulling up and away, from your
Emjoi ® Optima.
6. Turn your unit to the desired speed, low is recommended for fine hair and high is recommended for coarse hair.
7. Position your Emjoi ® Optima so that the stainless steel discs are at a
90 degree angle with the area you wish to remove hair from, both sets of pulling agents should be held flat against the skin.
8. To minimize discomfort, hold the skin taut surrounding the area you are removing hair from.
9. Gently glide the Emjoi ® Optima in short, brush like or sweeping strokes in the direction of hair growth. Note: For your protection, your Emjoi ® Optima may slow down, or stop operating completely if it is pressed too hard against the skin.
Important: Before removing hair from the bikini line and underarms it is important to hold the skin taut.
If it has been an extended amount of time since you have removed hair from your bikini line or underarms, trim the hair with a scissor or trimmer.
10.Repeat within each area until all unwanted hair is removed. The time required to remove unwanted hair depends on the users hair type.
After several months of continuous use, the hair may begin to grow in sparser and finer.
11.After each use clean your Emjoi ®
Optima.
Cleaning
Regular cleaning and good maintenance will help to extend the lifetime of your Emjoi ® Optima.
1. Turn your unit to the “Off” position.
2. Make sure to unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
3. Press the release button, long button located directly above the
“On”/”Off” switch, and at the same time gently pull the tweezer disc head and remove it from the unit.
4. Use the brush, enclosed, to remove hair from the tweezer disc head and the unit.
5. Replace the tweezer disc head into the unit by gently pressing until you hear it click into place.
Note: When replacing the tweezer disc head, make sure that the teethed wheel on the unit and the opening on the bottom of the tweezer disc head line up.
6. Put the protective cap on to safeguard the tweezer disc system.
Sanitizing:
To sanitize the stainless steel tweezers, use rubbing alcohol on the tip of the tweezers with a cotton swab that has been squeezed dry.
Note: Make sure that the cotton swab is not soaked with alcohol.
Important
• Use the Emjoi ® Optima only for purposes described in this instruction book.
• Only use your Emjoi ® Optima with the adapter supplied with the unit. For questions regarding your adapter in the
US contact 1-888-99EMJOI, M-F, 9-5 EST.
• Do not wrap the cord of your adapter around the unit.
• Always unplug your Emjoi ® Optima when it is not in use and before cleaning it.
• Keep the protective cap on your unit when it is not in use.
• Warning – To reduce the risk of burns, fires or electric shock, never leave your
Emjoi ® Optima unattended when plugged in.
• Do not use your Emjoi ® bathing or in the shower.
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• This appliance is not to be used on, by or near children.
• Do not use the Emjoi ® Optima if you have varicose veins, blemishes or when your skin is irritated. Consult with your health care provider prior to use.
• If you have a pacemaker consult with your physician prior to use.
• Using an epilator may cause redness or irritation of the skin. This is a normal reaction that will quickly disappear. If any irritation remains for more than 3 days, consult your physician.
• Regular skin massaging with a massaging glove or loofa, can prevent ingrown hairs.
• To prevent accidents - when your
Emjoi ® Optima is in use, keep it away from the hair on your scalp, your eyebrows, eyelashes as well as clothes, brushes, wires, cords, shoelaces etc.
Using the Shaving Attachment
• Remove the dual opposed epilation head by pressing the release button.
• Attach the shaver attachment by pressing until you hear it click into place. Note:
When placing the shaving attachment into the unit, make sure that the teethed wheel on the unit and the opening of the shaving attachment line up.
• Hold the Emjoi ® Optima at a 90
°
angel to the skin. Gently move it against the direction of the hair growth allowing the foil to trap the hair and smooth away any stubble.
Cleaning the Shaving Attachment
• Turn the unit to the “Off“ position.
• Use the cleaning brush, enclosed, to gently brush the hairs off the unit.
• Press the release button, and remove the shaving attachment. Brush away any hairs that may be on the unit.
• Replace the shaving attachment, making sure that the teethed wheel on the unit and the opening of the shaving attachment line up.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Does the Emjoi ® Optima hurt?
A: The first time you use the Emjoi ®
Optima you might feel a prickling sensation. This feeling is due to the fact that you are removing hair from the root. After several uses, the tweezing becomes more comfortable even for those with sensitive skin.
Q: How should I hold the Emjoi ®
Optima?
A: Hold the Emjoi ® Optima in the palm of your hand or with your fingertips.
Hold the unit so that the stainless steel discs are at a 90 degree angle with the area you wish to remove hair from, both sets of pulling agents should be held flat against the skin. To minimize discomfort, hold the skin taut surrounding the area you are removing hair from.
Q: Should I use the Emjoi ® Optima like I would a standard razor?
A: No. Gently glide, you do not need to apply pressure, the Emjoi ® Optima in short, brush like or sweeping strokes in the direction of hair growth.
Note: For your protection, your Emjoi ®
Optima may slow down, or stop operating completely if it is pressed too hard against the skin.
Q: Can I use the Emjoi ® Optima on my upper lip?
A: No. The Emjoi ® Optima is not
intended to be used anywhere on the face. You can use the Emjoi ® Optima on your body–arms, legs, underarms and bikini line. Important: To prevent discomfort hold the skin taut surrounding the area you are removing hair from.
Q: Can I use the Emjoi the sides of my face?
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A: No. The Emjoi ® Optima is only intended to remove hair from the body-
legs, underarms, bikini line and arms.
Q: Can I use the Emjoi ® Optima on my bikini line and underarms?
A: Yes. Since these areas can be sensitive, before removing hair from the bikini line or underarms it is important to hold the skin taut. For best results - use the loofa sponge, enclosed, or an exfoliating cream in a warm shower or bath to remove dead skin and prevent ingrown hairs.
Q: What if my skin becomes red after using the Emjoi ® Optima?
A: Whenever you remove hair from the root your skin may become red or irritated. To sooth irritation you can use lotion with aloe vera, antibiotic ointment or Emjoi ® After Epilation Cream, visit www.emjoi.com, scientifically designed to speed up the healing process and sooth irritation that is sometimes associated with epilation.
Q: What can I do for ingrown hairs?
A: We recommend using the loofa sponge, enclosed, or an exfoliation cream in the shower or bath to soften the skin and any ingrown hairs, enabling the Emjoi ® Optima to remove the hair from the root.
Q: I have varicose veins; can I use the
Emjoi ® Optima?
A: Regarding any medical issues or questions, we strongly advise you to consult your health care physician prior to use.
Q: Why does the Emjoi ® Optima have two heads?
A: To minimize discomfort, by stretching the skin taut, and to remove more hair, more pulling agents, in less time.
Q: Can I use this unit without the cord?
A: No. The Emjoi ® Optima must be used with its adapter cord. Do not use any other cord with this unit other than the one Emjoi supplied.
Q: Do I have to clean the Emjoi ®
Optima?
A: Yes. We recommend that you clean your unit after each use. Before cleaning make sure to turn your Emjoi ® Optima to the “Off” position and unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Remove the tweezer disc head by pressing the release button, long button located directly above the on/off switch, and at the same time gently pull the tweezer disc head upwards. Use the brush, enclosed, to remove hair from the tweezer disc head and the unit.
Replace the tweezer disc head, by gently pressing until you hear it click into place.
Note: When replacing the tweezer disc head, make sure that the teethed wheel on the unit and the opening on the bottom of the tweezer disc head line up.
Q: Should I let someone else use my
Emjoi ® Optima?
A: No. For sanitary reasons, the
Emjoi ® Optima is only recommended to be used by one person.
Q: How can I sanitize the tweezers?
A: To sanitize the stainless steel tweezers, use rubbing alcohol on the tip of the tweezers with a cotton swab that has been squeezed dry. Make sure that the cotton swab is not soaked with alcohol.
Q: What are the white things next to the tweezers?
A: They are patented hair guides to channel fine hair into the tweezer discs.
Q: I have a pacemaker; can I use the
Emjoi ® Optima?
A: With any medical conditions we recommend that you consult with your physician prior to use.
Shaving Questions
Q: When should I use the shaving attachment?
A: The shaving attachment has been included so you can have the ultimate hair removal experience. You can epilate, for long lasting results or shave; it is totally up to you.
Q: How do I change from the epilation head to the shaving head?
A: Make sure that your Emjoi ®
Optima is in the “Off” position. Press the release button on the front of the unit and gently pull of the epilation head. Place the shaving attachment into the unit by pressing until you hear it click into place. Note: When placing the shaving attachment into the unit, make sure that the teethed wheel on the unit and the opening of the shaving attachment line up.
Q: What is the comb coming out of each side of the shaving attachment?
A: That is a long hair trimmer to make shaving even more effective than the foil head alone.
Q: How do I clean the shaving attachment?
A: It is recommended to clean the shaving attachment after each use. Use the cleaning brush, enclosed to gently brush the hairs off the unit.
Warranty
The Emjoi ® Optima warranty against defects in material and workmanship lasts one year from the date of purchase. During this warranty period, Emjoi (directly or through your local retailer) will take care of repair, or at their discretion, replacement of the defective unit without charge.
* Original invoice or receipt is needed for warranty service.
IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover damages resulting from accidents, misuse, alterations, abuse, lack of reasonable care, or performance of services or repairs by an unauthorized service center.
The manufacturers and the distributors of the
Emjoi ® Optima do not assume responsibility for any damage caused by misuse or use other than that described in these instructions.
For questions and comments in the US visit us at www.emjoi.com
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