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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 Handle 4 Socket for small plug...
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English Danger Keep the supply unit dry. Warning To charge the battery, only use the detachable supply unit (HQ8505) provided with the appliance. The supply unit contains a transformer. Do not cut off the supply unit to replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
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If your shaver comes with a cleaning system, always use the original Philips cleaning fluid (cartridge or bottle, depending on the type of cleaning system). Always place the cleaning system on a stable, level and horizontal surface to prevent leakage.
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English Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields. General This shaver is waterproof. It is suitable for use in the bath or shower and for cleaning under the tap. For safety reasons, the shaver can therefore only be used without cord.
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English Battery fully charged Note: When the battery is full, the display switches off automatically after 30 minutes. Note: This appliance can only be used without cord. Battery charge indicator with 3 lights When the battery is fully charged, all lights of the the battery charge indicator light up white continuously.
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English ‘Unplug for use’ reminder The appliance is equipped with an ‘unplug for use’ reminder. The ‘unplug for use’ symbol flashes to remind you that you have to disconnect the appliance from the supply unit before you can switch it on. Cleaning reminder Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal performance.
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English The travel lock symbol flashes and then lights up continuously. The appliance is now ready for use again. Replacing shaving heads For maximum shaving performance, we advise you to replace the shaving heads every two years. The appliance is equipped with a replacement reminder which reminds you to replace the shaving heads.
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The battery symbol starts to flash to indicate that the appliance is charging. When the battery is fully charged, the battery symbol lights up continuously. (S7521/26, S7520/26 only) Using the appliance Note: This appliance can only be used without cord.
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English Switching the appliance on and off 1 To switch on the appliance, press the on/off button once. 2 To switch off the appliance, press the on/off button once. Battery charge indicator with 3 lights: The display lights up for a few seconds to show the remaining battery status.
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English 1 Apply some water to your skin. 2 Apply shaving foam or shaving gel to your skin. 3 Rinse the shaving unit under the tap to ensure that the shaving unit glides smoothly over your skin. 4 Switch on the appliance. 5 Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular movements to catch all hairs growing in different directions.
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English Using the click-on attachments Note: The accessories supplied may vary for different products. The box shows the accessories that have been supplied with your appliance. Removing or attaching the click-on attachments 1 Make sure the appliance is switched off. 2 Pull the attachment straight off the appliance.
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The box shows the accessories that have been supplied with your appliance. Cleaning the shaver in the SmartClean system (specific types only) (S7521/26, S7520/26 only) Preparing the SmartClean system for use Caution: Do not tilt the SmartClean system to prevent leakage.
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English 5 Place the cleaning cartridge in the SmartClean system. 6 Push the top part of the SmartClean system back down (‘click’). Using the SmartClean system Caution: Always shake excess water off the shaver before you place it in the SmartClean system.
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English 3 Place the shaver in the holder (1), tilt the shaver backwards (2) and press down the top cap to connect the shaver ('click') (3). The battery symbol starts to flash, which indicates that the shaver is charging. 4 Press the on/off button on the SmartClean system to start the cleaning program.
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English Replacing the cartridge of the SmartClean system Replace the cleaning cartridge when the replacement symbol flashes orange or when you are no longer satisfied with the cleaning result. If you clean the shaver in the SmartClean system once a week, the SmartClean cartridge lasts approximately three months.
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English Cleaning the shaver under the tap Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal performance. Caution: Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent burning your hands. Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the shaving heads.
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English 7 Attach the shaving head holder to the bottom part of the shaving unit (‘click’). Cleaning the click-on attachments Never dry trimmer or beard styler attachments with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the trimming teeth. The accessories supplied may vary for different products.
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Replace damaged shaving heads immediately. Always replace the shaving heads with original Philips shaving heads (see 'Ordering accessories'). Replacement reminder The replacement reminder indicates that the shaving heads need to be replaced.The shaving unit symbol and arrows light up when you switch off the appliance.
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English 4 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving head holder. Throw away the used shaving heads immediately to avoid mixing them with the new shaving heads. 5 Place the new shaving heads in the shaving head holder. Note: Make sure the notches on both sides of the shaving heads fit exactly onto the projections in the shaving head holder.
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This product contains a built-in rechargeable battery which shall not be disposed of with normal household waste. We strongly advise you to take your product to an official collection point or a Philips service centre to have a professional remove the rechargeable battery.
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English Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products and rechargeable batteries. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health. Removing the rechargeable appliance battery Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard the appliance. Before you remove the battery, make sure that the appliance is disconnected from the mains and that the battery is completely empty.
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4 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.
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English Problem Possible cause Solution The travel lock is Press the on/off button for activated. 3 seconds to deactivate the travel lock. The shaving unit is Clean the shaving heads soiled or damaged thoroughly or replace to such an extent them.
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English Problem Possible cause Solution I replaced You have not reset Reset the appliance by the shaving the appliance. pressing the on/off button heads, but the for approx. 7 seconds. replacement reminder is still showing. A shaving This symbol is Replace the shaving heads head symbol a replacement...
The cleaning Replace the cleaning cartridge needs to cartridge. be replaced. You have used Only use the original Philips another cleaning cleaning cartridge. fluid than the original Philips cleaning cartridge. The drain of the Remove the cartridge from...
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