Pacific Bioscience Laboratries MK3PLUS Sonic Skin Care Brush User Manual User Guide Typical
Pacific Bioscience Laboratries, Inc. Sonic Skin Care Brush User Guide Typical
User Guide Typical
skin care brush
USER GUIDE
For more information on
Clarisonic use and care, as well
as product updates, releases and
research studies, please visit us at
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CONTENTS
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YOUR CLARISONIC
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IMPORTANT CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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USING YOUR CLARISONIC
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CARING FOR YOUR CLARISONIC
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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WARRANTY
DEAR
CLARISONIC®
OWNER,
Thank you for purchasing the Clarisonic Skin Care
Brush. We at Pacific Bioscience Laboratories are
excited to share our product with you and hope that
you enjoy using it.
We’ve designed Clarisonic to work with the natural
elasticity of the skin. It gently flexes the skin to help
open the pores and loosen dirt and oil. The back
and forth sonic oscillating motion of the inner brush
effectively cleans, clarifies, and stimulates the skin to
give you a deep, gentle cleansing, leaving your skin
feeling and looking smoother. We think it’s the best
minute you can give your skin every day.
We’d love to hear how Clarisonic works for you.
E-mail me at CEO@clarisonic.com, or call us at
1-888-5-CLARISONIC (1-888-525-2747).
Sincerely,
David Giuliani
CEO, Chairman
Pacific Bioscience Laboratories, Inc.
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YOUR CLARISONIC
Congratulations! You are about to experience the new
wave of skin care with the Clarisonic®
Skin Care Brush.
Before you start, please take the time to get to know your
Clarisonic and how it works.
The Clarisonic sonic technology works with the natural
elasticity of the skin to provide deep, thorough, gentle
daily cleansing of the skin. Cleansing is the foundation of
a complete skin care routine. Oscillating back and forth
at a sonic frequency that produces about 300 movements
per second, a flexing action is created between the outer
and inner brushes that works deep within the pores to
loosen dirt and oil. The brush motion effectively cleans,
clarifies and stimulates, resulting in smoother feeling and
looking skin.
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HANDLE
BRUSH HEAD
normal
(gray base)
sensitive, installed
(white base)
CHARGING CRADLE
POWER BUTTON
GREEN LIGHT
charge indicator
YELLOW LIGHT
power level indicator
CLEANSER
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IMPORTANT CAUTIONS AND
WARNINGS
If you are under a doctor’s care for any skin condition or
if you think you may have a skin condition, please consult your
physician before using the Clarisonic.
Do not
use the Clarisonic if you:
have heightened skin allergies
have an extreme sunburn
have open wounds or open lesions
have recently had a chemical peel or
microdermabrasion*
are currently taking medication that can cause
skin sensitivity*
have recently had a facial cosmetic procedure*
have rosacea, pustular acne, or serious sensitive-skin
disorders and/or infections*
* Unless recommended by a skin care professional
We recommend that you do not share brush heads with
another individual.
Do not
share brush heads if you and/or
any other Clarisonic user suffer from any skin conditions.
We recommend that you use the Clarisonic Daily Cleanser that
has been optimized for gentle daily use with the Clarisonic
Skin Care Brush. If you use another cleanser, test it with the
Clarisonic Skin Care Brush on your forearm prior to using it
on your face. Some cleansers, including those with acids, may
irritate your skin when used with the Clarisonic Skin Care
Brush.**
The Clarisonic Daily Cleanser is to be used on the skin.
Do not
use on the eyes or the interior of the mouth.
If contact with the eyes occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
If accidentally ingested, flush thoroughly with water.
Do not
use the Clarisonic Skin Care Brush with mechanical
exfoliants such as microbeads and shells.**
**Consult your skin care professional.
Using the Clarisonic to remove makeup may stain the bristles,
but will not affect performance.
Never
use the Clarisonic to
remove eye makeup. If discoloration occurs, clean the brush
head with soap and water.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way.
Do not
force the plug into any outlet.
If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not
attempt to defeat this safety feature.
NOTE: This equipment has
been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a
consumer device, pursuant
to Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference
in a residential installation.
This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and,
if not installed and used
in accordance with the
instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However,
there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in
a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which
can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by
one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna.
Increase the separation
between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into
an outlet on a circuit differ-
ent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/ TV techni-
cian for help.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
When using electrical products, especially when children are
present, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including but not limited to the following:
DANGER—To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1 Do not
use the Clarisonic charging cradle while bathing.
2 Do not
place or store the Clarisonic charging cradle where it
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
3 Do not
place the Clarisonic charging cradle in or drop into
water or other liquid.
4 Do not
reach for a Clarisonic charging cradle that has fallen
into water. Unplug immediately.
5 Do not
plug into an incorrect voltage source outlet. This device
is for use ONLY with a 120Vac/60 Hz outlet.
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Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, electrocution,
fire or injury to persons:
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Close supervision is necessary when the Clarisonic Skin Care
Brush and charging cradle are used by, on or near children
or invalids.
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Use the Clarisonic Skin Care Brush only for its intended
use as described in this Clarisonic User Guide.
Do not
use
attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
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The charging cradle is designed for plugging into a 120Vac/
60Hz electrical outlet ONLY. Voltage converters or plug
adapters do not guarantee voltage compatibility.
Never
force
the plug into an outlet. Pacific Bioscience Laboratories, Inc.,
shall not be liable for any damage resulting from use with a
voltage source other than 120Vac/60Hz.
4 Never
operate the Clarisonic brush handle if it is damaged or
the charging cradle if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is
not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or
dropped into water. Call Clarisonic at 1-888-525-2747 so we
can arrange for examination and replacement if needed.
5 Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
6 Never drop or insert any object into any opening of the
charging cradle or handle.
7 Do not use where oxygen is being administered.
8 Clarisonic is believed to be safe for use with many
common pacemakers. If you have any questions about usage
with a pacemaker, consult your physician or pacemaker
manufacturer prior to use.
9 The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged,
the charging cradle must be unplugged and replaced. Call
Clarisonic at 1- 888 -525-2747.
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USING YOUR CLARISONIC
Read through this entire section before using your
Clarisonic. Prior to the first use, charge the Clarisonic
brush handle for 24 hours by plugging the charging cradle
into an electrical outlet and placing the Clarisonic in the
charging cradle, making sure the handle is in the proper
position with the brush head facing the power cord (see
diagram on page 2). Once your Clarisonic is fully charged,
it’s time to begin your Clarisonic experience. For your
convenience, your Clarisonic handle is waterproof and
may be used in the shower or bathtub. Refer to Important
Safeguards regarding the charging cradle.
The Clarisonic is designed for use with most skin types.
Your skin is constantly changing, and due to its dynamic
nature you may want to use different power levels,
different brush heads, and a shorter or longer duration.
The Clarisonic is packaged with the Sensitive brush head
(white plastic base) installed. The Normal brush head (gray
plastic base) is also included. We recommend that you first
use your Clarisonic with the Sensitive brush head at the low
power setting for a one-minute duration (this is the factory
setting). Then you can customize your Clarisonic for your
skin type: sensitive or normal brush head; normal or
low power setting; one- or two-minute duration (with
the T-TIMER™ feature enabled).
If you use makeup, remove eye makeup by hand first and
wet your skin with warm water prior to use. Liberally apply
cleanser to your skin and wet the brush head with warm
water. Then gently apply the brush to your skin, beginning
on the forehead as described in the Cleansing Timer section
below. Push the power button to turn your Clarisonic on
and gently move the brush using a small circular motion.
Pressing too hard will impede the motion of the brush and
reduce its effectiveness. The outer brushes are designed
to contain any residual mist from the oscillating of the
brush, so be sure to hold the brush head flush to your skin.
Clarisonic also effectively clarifies the neck, back, décolleté
(upper chest), shoulders, arms, and the back of the hands.
It is recommended that you do not share a brush head with
another individual. Do not share brushes if you or any other
Clarisonic user have any skin conditions. To dry the brush
after use, rub it against a towel for 5-10 seconds while the
Clarisonic is powered on (optional).
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Your Clarisonic is programmed to operate in a variety
of power settings and brushing durations, both with and
without the T-timer feature, as described below.
POWER LEVEL
The Clarisonic Skin Care Brush offers a choice of 2 power
levels: normal and low. The power level is indicated both
audibly and visually. When the Clarisonic is turned on at the
normal power level, there are 3 ascending beeps and the
yellow light is illuminated. At the low power level, there are
3 descending beeps and the yellow light is turned off.
Power level Audible indication Visible indication
Normal 3 ascending beeps yellow light on
Low 3 descending beeps yellow light off
To toggle between the settings, hold the power button down
for 3 seconds continuously when turning on the Clarisonic.
Listen for the change in beeps to confirm the power level.
The Clarisonic will operate at this power setting until you
change it.
CLEANSING TIMER
For even and thorough cleansing of your face, the
Clarisonic features a proprietary one-minute T-timer that
beeps and pauses momentarily to indicate it is time to
move to another part of your face. We recommend that you
spend the first 20 seconds of brush time on your forehead,
20 seconds on your nose/chin region, and 10 seconds
on each cheek. The Clarisonic is factory set with a one-
minute duration. To pause the cleansing cycle for up to 30
seconds, simply press the power button. The yellow light
will flash (indicating pause mode) and the Clarisonic will
automatically remember the remaining time on the T-timer.
To resume, press the power button again. When finished,
rinse your skin with warm water and rinse the brush head
of the Clarisonic with warm water.
To change the cleansing duration, turn your Clarisonic
on and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds. At
around 3 seconds, you will hear three tones (related to the
Power Level) and then you will hear beep tones relating to
the optional cleansing times and interval beeps.
Cleanse your face
using our T-timer
recommended
duration and zones
as shown above.
Gently move the brush
using a small circular
motion.
forehead
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nose/
chin
20
seconds
each
cheek
10
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The cleansing duration selections are indicated by three
different audible sequences:
Audible indication Cleansing duration T-TIMER™ beeps
1 long beep & 2 minutes at 40, 80, and 100
2 short beeps seconds
1 long beep only 2 minutes none
1 long beep & 1 minute (this is factory at 20, 40, and 50
1 short beep selected default) seconds
Note: changing the duration time resets the power level.
See Power Level to modify this setting after you’ve
selected the cleansing timer setting.
CHARGING
Your system kit includes a charging cradle designed
to hold and charge the brush handle. Place the Clarisonic
into the charging cradle with the brush facing the raised
wave of the cradle (the brush head is on the same side as
the power cord). The green light on the back of the brush
is the charge indicator. When flashing green the Clarisonic
is charging; a constant green light indicates that your
Clarisonic is fully charged. The Clarisonic includes nickel
metal hydride (NiMH) batteries and cannot be over-charged.
You can leave the Clarisonic brush handle in the charging
cradle or by the sink, tub or shower, as long as you charge
it after every 30 minutes of use. We recommend that you
leave your Clarisonic in its charging cradle when not in use.
When the battery is low, the Clarisonic will beep
5 times while the yellow and green lights flash 5 times.
Place your Clarisonic in its charging cradle overnight to
recharge it. A full charge allows 30 minutes of use.
If it is used for more than 30 minutes without being
charged, the brush handle will beep immediately after use
to alert you to place it in the cradle for charging.
CARING FOR YOUR CLARISONIC
To keep your Clarisonic in optimum condition, care for it
as follows. Do not use abrasive cleaners or chemicals to
clean any part of the Clarisonic. Do not put any part of the
Clarisonic in a dishwasher.
BRUSH HANDLE
Once a week wash the handle using warm soapy water to
remove any residue buildup. The handle is sealed and fully
waterproof. Never attempt to open the brush handle for any
reason.
CHARGING CRADLE
IMPORTANT: Unplug the charging cradle before you clean
it. After unplugging the cradle, wipe it with a soft, damp
cloth. Do not immerse the charging cradle in water.
BRUSH HEADS
We recommend that the Clarisonic brush heads be replaced
every 90 days as the bristles become fatigued and less
effective over time. Once a week, remove the brush head
from the handle and rinse with warm soapy water to
remove any residue.
To remove the brush head, 1 simply grip the brush head
firmly, then push and twist it counter-clockwise. Then
2 pull the head away from the handle.
To mount the brush head, 3 align the 3 notches
with the 3 pins, then 4 push down and twist the head
clockwise until it 5 snaps into place. Be sure you hear
a tight snap to ensure the brush head is in place.
Purchase replacement brush heads from your skin care
professional, physician, medi-spa or Clarisonic retailer. Or
call 1- 888-525-2747 or visit clarisonic.com.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
My Clarisonic won’t turn on.
In order for the Clarisonic to turn on, the battery needs to
be sufficiently charged. Prior to first use, charge the
handle for 24 hours. The warning beeps and lights indicate
that the device needs to be placed in the charging cradle
overnight. First check to be sure the handle is properly
placed in the cradle (brush head facing the power cord).
After every 30 minutes of use, charge the handle overnight.
Also, check that your charging cradle is not plugged into an
outlet that is linked to a wall switch. If the problem persists,
contact Customer Service.
The inner brush head is not moving, but sound
is coming from the handle.
Remove the brush head and twist it back into place,
assuring that the brush head is properly seated using its
3 attachment pins as indicated in the Caring for Your
Clarisonic section. This should reactivate the motion of the
inner bristles. If the problem persists, contact Customer
Service.
The brush beeps during use.
The beeps are your guide to a more even and thorough
cleansing of the face. For more on this, please see page 8
of this booklet.
The brush head won’t come off.
Grip the brush head firmly, push and twist it counter-clock-
wise. Then pull the head away from the handle.
The brush head appears stained.
With daily maintenance and weekly washing, the brush
head should not stain. Using the Clarisonic to remove
makeup may cause discoloration, which will not adversely
affect performance. Never use the Clarisonic to remove
eye makeup.
The brush feels harsh on my skin.
Always use the Clarisonic on wet skin. Use enough cleanser
to generously cover your face. Try using the brush at the
lower power level. To set at low power, hold the power
button for at least 3 seconds when turning it on. At the low
power level, you’ll hear 3 descending beeps and the yellow
light is turned off. Also, try using the Sensitive or Delicate
brush head, as they are softer on the skin and are designed
for maximum comfort.
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CLARISONIC CLEANSER
Your Clarisonic system kit includes a 2 ounce sample
of the Clarisonic cleanser, which is optimized for use with
your Clarisonic. It is a gentle, lightly scented, botanical-
based non-foaming cleanser designed for sensitive and
normal skin. The botanical ingredients include Japanese
Green Tea, seaweed, and cucumber extract. You can also
use most non-abrasive facial cleansers with your Clarisonic.
Purchase Clarisonic cleanser from your skin care
professional, physician, medi-spa or Clarisonic retailer.
Or call 1-888 -525-2747 or visit clarisonic.com.
6 oz. size available for purchase.
2 oz. size sample package.
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WARRANTY
We are happy to offer a 30 day money-back guarantee
if you are for any reason unsatisfied with the purchase
of your Clarisonic. Call Customer Service at
1-888-5-CLARISONIC or 1-888-525-2747 to make
arrangements for the return.
In addition, every Clarisonic comes with a two-year warranty
covering any problems resulting from everyday use of the
product. Call Customer Service at 1-888-5-CLARISONIC
or 1-888-525-2747 if you feel your Clarisonic is not
operating properly.
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Laboratories, Inc. 2004-07.
All rights reserved.
CLARISONIC is a registered trademark
of Pacific Bioscience Laboratories, Inc.
Pacific Bioscience Laboratories, Inc.
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Bellevue WA 98005
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