IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: • Read this user manual

8200087 USER MANUAL

Spawax

Model VTHW-1301

RB Healthcare UK, Dansom Lane, Hull, UK, HU8 7DS 

Veet Spawax, the professional quality wax warming system that melts the wax and maintains it at the ideal temperature, giving you salon-perfect smoothness at home.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

• Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and keep it for

future reference.

• Keep out of reach of children. • This appliance is not intended for use by persons 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.

• DANGER: As with most electrical appliances, electrical parts are electrically live even when unplugged.

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• Do not use near or in bathtubs, showers, sinks or other vessels containing water.

• Do not use with wet hands.

• Do not place or store the appliance where it can fall into a tub or sink.

• Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

• If the appliance falls into water while plugged in, unplug it immediately.

Do not reach into the water.

• WARNING: Should this product malfunction, do not attempt to repair it. This appliance has no user-serviceable parts or components. If the main cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by RB or similarly qualified person to avoid hazard.

To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution, fire or injury to persons:

• Check if the mains voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to your local mains voltage before you connect the appliance. The use of adapters, multiple sockets and/or extension cables is not permitted.

• The appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this leaflet. Only use the power lead included in this pack.

• Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged power lead, if it is not working properly, or if it has been dropped, damaged or dropped in water.

• Keep the power lead away from heated surfaces. Do not wrap the power lead around the appliance.

• Always unplug the appliance after use. Wait until the appliance has cooled down before you store it.

USE ONLY Veet Spawax REFILLS WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

PRECAUTIONS

• Suitable for use on the legs, arms, underarms & bikini line. • NOT SUITABLE for use on head, face, eyes, nose, ears, around the anus, genitals and nipples or any other body parts. • Do not use on varicose veins, scars, moles, spotty, broken, irritated, sunburnt skin or on skin that has had an adverse reaction to waxes in the past. • Always leave 72 hours between hair removal sessions. • Check with your doctor before using if you are on any medication which can affect the skin or if you suffer from any skin related disorder. • Waxing is not suitable for the elderly, diabetics or people taking oral retinoids. • Before every use, TEST YOUR SKIN REACTION by applying and removing the product to a small part of the area you wish to treat, following the directions for use. If after 24 HOURS there is no adverse reaction, continue to use. If you experience any smarting/tingling during use, remove the product immediately using some used wax, Veet Perfect Finish™ Wipes (available in selected retailers), or baby oil and then rinse thoroughly with cold water. If a burning sensation persists, seek medical advice. • After use we recommend waiting 24 hours before using anti-perspirant, any perfumed product, using artificial tanning equipment, swimming or sunbathing. • In case of ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show outer pack. •

Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, seek medical advice immediately. • Waxing is suitable for pregnant women but may cause bruising.

Please DO NOT dispose of appliance in normal household waste. Your local appliance retailer may operate a ‘take-back’ scheme when you are ready to purchase a replacement product, alternatively contact your local government authority for further help and advice on where to take your appliance for recycling.

This product carries the CE mark and is manufactured in conformity with EC Directives

BC

Before you start

• Make sure skin is dry, with no traces of creams, anti-perspirant or oils on it. For best results use baby powder to absorb any moisture, especially on bikini and underarms.

• For best results, your hair needs to be at least 2 mm long before waxing. But if it’s longer than 5mm, it will be more comfortable to trim hairs before you wax.

Heating the wax

• Place the pot on a flat surface and remove the spatula from its storage location. • Place the appropriate number of wax discs for the body area you wish to depilate (see side of carton) into the pot and replace the lid. • Plug in the pot. The pot will light up with a red glow, to indicate it is powered and heating. • During the heating process, stir the wax as frequently as desired using the spatula provided, holding at the Veet logo end. You can scrape excess wax from the spatula on the scraper bar inside the pot. Leaving the lid on the pot will ensure the fastest heating time. • The wax is ready to use when it achieves a smooth, liquid consistency. This process will take approximately 30 minutes (if melting 4 discs). The pot is designed to melt and keep the wax at the ideal temperature throughout the depilation session.

Applying the wax

If you have not waxed before, we recommend starting by removing hair from the legs. Only when you have experience then progress to the sensitive areas of underarm and bikini line. We recommend to not wax the same area of skin twice during a waxing session.

30mins

• Using the spatula, scoop some wax from the pot (equivalent to the size of a large nut), and rotate the spatula to avoid drips and threads whilst transferring to your leg.

• Spread the wax in the direction of hair growth (from knee to ankle), applying a strip to the thickness of an orange peel (this will be easier to peel and give the best results)

• Try to make the end of the strip (towards ankle) thicker so that you can grip it when you remove it. You can do this by applying extra wax at the lower end of the strip, if you need to. You can scrape any excess wax from the spatula back into the pot by using the scraper bar inside the pot.

• Take care not to get excessive amounts of wax on the outside of the pot as the lid may become difficult to remove over time.

Removing the wax

• Wait for 30 to 60 seconds until the wax strip becomes dry to the touch.

• Hold your skin taut. Grasp the thicker end of the wax, and pull the strip back as quickly as you can, against the direction the hair grows (from ankle to knee). Pull the strip back on itself, close to the skin rather than away from it. Be brave – the faster you pull, the more hair you’ll remove. To soothe the skin immediately after you remove the strip, press the area with your hand.

• Use some used wax or baby oil or Veet Perfect Finish™ Wipes (available in selected retailers) to remove wax traces. This wax doesn’t come off with water, soap or alcohol.

Using Veet Spawax on your legs

• Spread the wax slowly from knee to ankle. The wax strip should be approximately the length of the spatula.

• Pull the wax off by pulling it back on itself against the direction of hair growth (from ankle to knee), close to the skin.

Using Veet Spawax on your underarms

• Underarm hair tends to grow in two different directions: the upper part grows upwards, and the lower part downwards – so it will need to be removed in two stages.

• Lift the elbow up and well back to tighten the skin.

• Use the spatula to apply the wax.

• For the upper part of the underarm, apply the wax in layers upwards towards the elbow. For the lower part of the underarm, stroke the wax downwards.

• Pull the wax off by pulling it back on itself against the direction of hair growth, close to the skin.

Using Veet Spawax on your bikini line

• Only use on small areas at a time.

• Holding the skin taut, use the correct end of the spatula to apply a layer of wax in the direction of hair growth (generally towards the inner thigh).

• Pull the wax off by pulling it back on itself against the direction of hair growth, close to the skin.

After waxing

• Skin may be slightly red after waxing. This is normal, but bathing the area with cool water will help to soothe. • If you feel a bit of irritation, don’t scratch. Instead, gently press your skin with your hand. Any discomfort shouldn’t last – if it does, see your doctor. • If you tend to get ingrown hairs, it helps to exfoliate and moisturise your skin regularly.

Cleaning Instructions

The pot doesn’t require internal cleaning as any remaining wax can be reheated for your next waxing session. However you may need to clean the outer rim of the pot and the spatula after each use following the instructions below.

Cleaning the spatula after each use

1. Remove excess wax from the spatula using the scraper bar

2. Use some baby oil or Veet Perfect Finish™ Wipes (available in selected retailers) to remove the remaining wax residue from the spatula and from the scraper bar

3. Wipe the scraper bar on the pot with a clean piece of dry kitchen cloth to remove the oil residue

4. Place the clean spatula into the pot for storage

If you want to clean the rim of the pot after use

1. Ensure the pot has been switched off but is still warm

2. Use some baby oil or Veet Perfect Finish™ Wipes (available in selected retailers) to remove any excess wax from the rim of the pot

3. Ensure the locking mechanism is free of wax residue

4. Wipe the rim of the pot with a clean piece of dry kitchen cloth to remove the oil residue

5. Leave the pot to cool then store pot away until next use

If you have difficulties removing the lid before use

If wax gets on the outer rim of the pot the lid may become difficult to open. To solve this:

- Turn the pot on and leave to heat for at least 10 minutes (longer may be required if a large amount of residue is present)

- When the wax has softened, twist to unlock and remove the lid more easily, then progress to cleaning the rim of the pot as per above.

Precautions

- Do not use a sharp object to remove solidified wax or clean the pot.

- Do not leave the spatula in the wax

- The wax pot will be warm please take care not to touch the central tower when in use or cleaning the rim

- Do not clean the left over wax in the pot as the pot is designed to reheat the remaining wax for the next session

- Do not allow contact with or immerse the pot in water. The wax is not water rinsable. Water and soap will not clean the wax. Use some baby oil or Veet Perfect Finish™ Wipes (available in selected retailers)

If in the future you want to swap between Veet Spawax discs fragrances, be reassured that any mixing of the waxes in the pot will lead to only aesthetic differences and will NOT compromise the efficacy of the product.

Ask the Veet specialists

How does waxing affect hair growth?

Waxing won’t slow your hair growth. But if you wax regularly, your hairs will grow back fewer, finer, and softer.

How quickly will my hair grow back? And how soon can I wax again?

With Veet waxing you can enjoy up to 4 weeks of beautifully smooth skin. But how quickly hair grows back varies a great deal from person to person. We advise waiting 72 hours before you wax again. Also, make sure that your hair is 2 mm or longer so that the wax has enough to grip onto for good results.

In some areas, I can’t tell which way my hair grows. Can you help?

Sometimes, hair can grow in more than one direction: for example, it’s common for underarm hair to grow upwards at the top, and downwards at the bottom. If in doubt, stroke the hair so that it lies flat. The direction it lies flat, and doesn’t feel uncomfortable when you stroke it, is the direction of growth. So when you wax, this is the direction you need to pull against.

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