ENGLISH Introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. Please read this user manual, as it contains information about the features of this shaver as well as some tips to make shaving easier and more enjoyable.
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ENGLISH Important Read this user manual carefully before you use the shaver and the SmartClean system. Save this user manual for future reference. Danger - Keep the adapter dry. Warning - The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
- Maximum noise level: Lc = 69dB(A) The display Note: Before you use the shaver for the first time, remove the protective foil from the display. The various shaver types have different displays, which are shown in the figures below. - S91XX/S90XX...
ENGLISH Charging - Charging takes approx. 1 hour. Note: This appliance can only be used cordlessly. - When the shaver is connected to the mains, you hear a sound. First the bottom light flashes white then lights up white continuously. Then the second light flashes and then lights up continuously, and so on until the shaver is fully charged.
ENGLISH Cleaning reminder For optimal shaving performance, we advise you to clean the shaver after every use. - When you switch off the shaver, the cleaning reminder flashes to remind you to clean the shaver. Travel lock You can lock the shaver when you are going to travel. The travel lock prevents the shaver from being switched on by accident.
ENGLISH Note: After replacing the shaving heads, you need to reset the shaver by pressing the on/off button for 7 seconds. Exclamation mark Blocked shaving heads - If the shaving heads are blocked, the exclamation mark lights up orange continuously. The replacement reminder and the cleaning reminder flash white alternately and you hear a sound.
ENGLISH Charging in the SmartClean system Put the small plug in the SmartClean system. Put the adapter in the wall socket. Hold the shaver upside down above the holder. Make sure the front of the shaver points towards the SmartClean system. Place the shaver in the holder (1), tilt the shaver backwards (2) and press down the top cap to connect the shaver (‘click’) (3).
ENGLISH Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular movements. - Do not make straight movements. Press the on/off button once to switch off the shaver. , The display lights up for a few seconds and then shows the remaining battery charge. Wet shaving You can also use this shaver on a wet face with shaving foam or shaving gel.
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ENGLISH Using the click-on attachments Using the trimmer attachment You can use the trimmer attachment to groom your sideburns and moustache. Pull the shaving unit straight off the appliance. Note: Do not twist the shaving unit while you pull it off the appliance.
ENGLISH Using the beard styler attachment Make sure the appliance is switched off. Pull the shaving unit straight off the appliance. Note: Do not twist the shaving unit while you pull it off the appliance. Insert the lug of the beard styler attachment into the slot in the top of the appliance.
ENGLISH Using the beard styler attachment without comb You can use the beard styler attachment without the comb to contour your beard, moustache, sideburns or neckline. Pull the comb off the beard styler attachment. Note: Grab the comb in the centre to pull it off the beard styler attachment.
ENGLISH Put the small plug in the back of the SmartClean system. Put the adapter in the wall socket. Press the button on the side of the SmartClean system (1) and lift the top part of the SmartClean system (2). Pull the seal off the cleaning cartridge.
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ENGLISH Hold the shaver upside down above the holder. Make sure the front of the shaver points towards the SmartClean system. Place the shaver in the holder (1), tilt the shaver backwards (2) and press down the top cap to connect the shaver (‘click’) (3).
ENGLISH Note: If you remove the adapter from the wall socket during the cleaning program, the program aborts. Note: 30 minutes after the cleaning program and charging have been completed, the SmartClean switches off automatically. Replacing the cartridge of the SmartClean System - Replace the cleaning cartridge when the replacement symbol flashes orange or when you are no longer...
ENGLISH Cleaning the shaver under the tap Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal shaving performance. Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from getting burnt. Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the shaving heads.
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ENGLISH Place the retaining ring holder on the retaining ring (1), turn it anticlockwise (2) and lift it off the shaving head (3). Remove the retaining ring from the retaining ring holder and repeat this process for the other retaining rings. Remove the shaving heads from the shaving head holder.
ENGLISH Place the retaining ring holder on the retaining ring (1), place it on the shaving head (2) and turn it clockwise (3) to reattach the retaining ring. Repeat this process for the other retaining rings. Reattach the shaving head holder to the bottom part of the shaving unit.
The shaving unit symbol lights up to indicate that the shaving heads need to be replaced. Replace damaged shaving heads right away. Only replace the shaving heads with original SH90 Philips shaving heads. The shaving unit symbol lights up continuously, the arrows flash white and you hear a beep when you switch off the shaver .
7 seconds. Wait until you hear two beeps. Ordering accessories To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.shop.philips.com/service. or go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (see the worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details).
If you have trouble removing the battery, you can also take the shaver to a Philips service centre. The staff of this centre will remove the battery for you and will dispose of it in an environmentally safe way.
This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
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ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Solution The shaver does The shaver it still Unplug the shaver and press not work when I attached to the mains. the on/off button to switch on press the on/off For safety reasons, the the shaver. button.
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ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Solution An exclamation The shaving heads are Replace (see chapter mark, replacement soiled or damaged. ‘Replacement’) or clean the reminder and the shaving heads (see chapter cleaning reminder ‘Cleaning and maintenance’). have suddenly appeared on the display.
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ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Solution You have used another Only use the Philips cleaning cleaning fluid than the cartridge. original Philips cleaning cartridge. The drain of the Push the hairs down the drain cleaning cartridge might with a toothpick. be blocked.