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. General description (Fig. 1) Click-on trimmer attachment Click-on shaving unit On/off button Turbo button (S5391/12, S5390/26, S5390/12)
ENGLISH Important safety information Read this important information carefully before you use the appliance and its accessories and save it for future reference. The accessories supplied may vary for different products. 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.
This is normal and not dangerous because all electronics are enclosed in a sealed power unit inside the shaver. Electromagnetic fields (EMF) - This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields. General - This shaver is waterproof.
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ENGLISH The display Charging Battery charge indicator with 3 lights (S5391/12, S5390/26, S5390/12 only) - Charging takes approx. 1 hour - Quick charge: When the appliance is connected to the mains, the lights of the battery charge indicator light up one after the other continuously.
When the battery is fully charged, all lights of the battery charge indicator light up continuously. - Battery charge indicator with 3 lights (S5391/12, S5390/26, S5390/12 only) - Battery charge indicator with 1 light (S5271/12,...
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ENGLISH Remaining battery capacity Battery charge indicator with 3 lights (S5391/12, S5390/26, S5390/12) - The remaining battery capacity is indicated by the lights of the battery charge indicator that light up continuously. ‘Unplug for use’ reminder - The appliance is equipped with an ‘unplug for use’...
Note: After replacing the shaving heads, you need to reset the replacement reminder by pressing the on/off button for 7 seconds. Turbo setting (S5391/12, S5390/26, S5390/12 only) The appliance is equipped with a Turbo setting. This setting is intended for quicker and more intense 5000Series_EN_A6_CS6new.indd 37...
To deactivate the Turbo setting, simply press the Turbo button once again. Charging Charging takes approx. 1 hour. S5391/12, S5390/26, S5390/12: a fully charged shaver provides up to 45 shaving minutes. S5271/12, S5270/12, S5230/12, S5211/12, S5210/12: a fully charged shaver provides up to 40 shaving minutes.
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To switch on the appliance, press the on/off button once. To switch off the appliance, press the on/off button once. - Battery charge indicator with 3 lights (S5391/12, S5390/26, S5390/12 only): The display lights up for a few seconds to show the remaining battery status.
ENGLISH Shaving Skin adaptation period Your first shaves may not bring you the result you expect and your skin may even become slightly irritated. This is normal. Your skin and beard need time to adapt to any new shaving system. We advise you to shave regularly (at least 3 times a week) with this shaver for a period of 3 weeks to allow your skin to adapt to the new shaver.
(see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’). Note: Make sure you rinse all foam or shaving gel off the shaver. Turbo setting (S5391/12, S5390/26, S5390/12 only) The appliance is equipped with a Turbo setting for easy shaving of hard-to reach areas.
ENGLISH Removing or attaching the click-on attachments Make sure the appliance is switched off. Pull the attachment straight off the appliance. Note: Do not twist the attachment while you pull it off the appliance. Insert the lug of the attachment into the slot in the top of the appliance.
ENGLISH Cleaning the shaver in the SmartClean system (S5390/26 only) Do not tilt the SmartClean system to prevent leakage. Note: Hold the SmartClean system while you prepare it for use. Note: If you clean the shaver in the SmartClean system once a week, the SmartClean cartridge will last approximately three months.
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ENGLISH Push the top part of the SmartClean system back down (‘click’). Using the SmartClean system Always make sure to shake excess water off the shaver before you place it in the SmartClean system. Press down the top cap to be able to place the shaver in the holder (‘click’).
ENGLISH Press the on/off button on the SmartClean system to start the cleaning program. - During the cleaning program (which takes approx. 10 minutes), the cleaning symbol flashes. - When the cleaning program has been completed, the ready symbol lights up continuously. - The battery symbol lights up continuously to indicate that the shaver is fully charged.
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ENGLISH Press the button on the side of the SmartClean system and lift the top part of the SmartClean system. Take the empty cleaning cartridge from the SmartClean system and pour any remaining cleaning fluid out of the cleaning cartridge. You can simply pour the cleaning fluid down the sink.
ENGLISH Rinse the shaving unit under a warm tap for some time. Press the release button and open the shaving unit. Rinse the shaving head holder under a warm tap for 30 seconds. Carefully shake off excess water and let the shaving head holder dry.
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ENGLISH Turn the retaining rings anticlockwise and remove them. Remove the shaving heads from the shaving head holder. Each shaving head consists of a cutter and guard. Note: Do not clean more than one cutter and guard at a time, since they are all matching sets. If you accidentally put a cutter in the wrong shaving guard, it may take several weeks before optimal shaving performance is restored.
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ENGLISH Note: Make sure the projections of the shaving heads fit exactly into the recesses of the shaving-head holder. Place the retaining rings back onto the shaving head holder and turn them clockwise. - Each retaining ring has two recesses and two projections that fit exactly in the projections and recesses of the shaving head holder.
ENGLISH Reinsert the hinge of the shaving head holder into the slot of the shaving unit. Close the shaving head holder (‘click’). Cleaning the click-on attachments Never dry the trimmer attachment with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the trimming teeth. Cleaning the trimmer attachment Clean the trimmer attachment every time you have used it.
The shaving unit symbol will light up to indicate that the shaving heads need to be replaced. Replace damaged shaving heads immediately. Only replace the shaving heads with original Philips shaving heads as specified in chapter ‘Ordering accessories’. The shaving unit symbol lights up continuously when you switch off the shaver to indicate that the shaving heads need to be replaced.
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ENGLISH Turn the retaining rings anticlockwise and remove them. Remove the shavings heads from the shaving head holder and throw them away. Place new shaving heads in the holder. Note: Make sure the projections of the shaving heads fit exactly into the recesses of the shaving head holder. Place the retaining rings back onto the shaving heads and turn them clockwise.
(‘click’). To reset the replacement reminder, press and hold the on/off button for approx. 7 seconds. 7 sec. Ordering accessories To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www. shop.philips.com/service or go to your Philips 5000Series_EN_A6_CS6new.indd 53 15/05/15 11:0...
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ENGLISH dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (see the worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details). Shaving heads - We advise you to replace your shaving heads every two years. Always replace the shaving heads with original SH50/51 Philips shaving heads.
Take out the battery holder and cut the battery tags with a pair of cutting pliers. Guarantee and support If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet. Guarantee restrictions The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not covered by the terms of the international guarantee because they are subject to wear.
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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‘Cleaning and maintenance’). indicate you have to replace the cleaning cartridge. You have used Only use the original another cleaning Philips cleaning cartridges. fluid than the original Philips cleaning cartridge. Water is leaking During cleaning, This is normal and not...
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ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Solution The SmartClean The SmartClean Put the small plug in system does not system is not SmartClean system and work when I connected to the put the adapter in the wall press the on/off mains. socket. button.