English Contents General description (Fig. 1)_______________________________________ Introduction_______________________________________________________ Important safety information_____________________________________ The display________________________________________________________ Charging___________________________________________________________ Using the appliance______________________________________________ Cleaning and maintenance_______________________________________ Storage____________________________________________________________ Replacement______________________________________________________ Ordering accessories_____________________________________________ Recycling__________________________________________________________ Warranty and support____________________________________________ Troubleshooting__________________________________________________ General description (Fig. 1) Protection cap for nose trimmer attachment 2 Click-on nose trimmer attachment 3 Click-on precision trimmer attachment 4 Protection cap for shaving unit 5 Click-on shaving unit...
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. Important safety information Read this important information carefully before you use the appliance and its accessories and save it for future reference.
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- Do not use the supply unit in or near wall sockets that contain an electric air freshener to prevent irreparable damage to the supply unit. Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
English General - This symbol means: Suitable to be used in the shower. It is allowed to use this appliance close to a bathtub, shower or other containers filled with water. - This appliance is waterproof. It is suitable for use in the bath or shower and for cleaning under the tap.
English Note: This appliance can only be used without cord. When the battery is fully charged, all lights of the battery charge indicator light up white continuously. Battery low When the battery is almost empty, the bottom light of the battery charge indicator flashes orange. At this point there is enough energy left for one shave.
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English Cleaning reminder Clean the shaver after every use for optimal performance (see 'Cleaning and maintenance'). When you switch off the shaver, the cleaning reminder flashes to remind you to clean the shaver. Travel lock When you are going to travel, you can lock the shaver to prevent it from accidentally switching on.
English Replacement reminder 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. The shaving unit symbol and arrows light up to indicate that you have to replace the shaving heads.
English Charging with the supply unit 1 Make sure the appliance is switched off. 2 Put the small plug in the appliance and put the supply unit in the wall socket. 3 After charging, remove the supply unit from the wall socket and pull the small plug out of the appliance.
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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. To allow your skin to adapt to this new appliance, we advise you to shave regularly (at least 3 times a week) and exclusively with this appliance for a period of 3...
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English 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 2 To activate the Turbo setting, press the Turbo button once when the appliance is switched on. 3 Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular movements to catch all hairs growing in different directions. Make sure each shaving head is fully in contact with the skin.
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English 1 Attach the attachment to the appliance (‘click’). 2 Switch on the appliance. 3 Hold the precision trimmer attachment perpendicular to the skin and move the appliance downwards while you exert gentle pressure. 4 Clean the attachment after use. Using the nose/ear trimmer attachment You can use the nose/ear trimmer attachment to trim your nose and/or ear hair.
English 3 Slowly move the attachment along the rim of the ear to remove hairs that stick out beyond the rim. 4 Insert the attachment into the outer ear channel. Do not insert the attachment more than 0.5 cm into your ear channel, as this could damage the eardrum.
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English 3 Switch off the appliance. Press the release button to open the shaving unit. 4 Rinse the hair chamber under the tap. 5 Rinse the shaving head holder under a warm tap. 6 Carefully shake off excess water and let the shaving head holder air-dry completely.
English 2 Rinse the attachment under a warm tap. 3 After cleaning, switch off the appliance. 4 Carefully shake off excess water and let the attachment air-dry completely. For optimal performance, lubricate the teeth of the attachment with a drop of sewing machine oil every six months.
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 3 Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom part of the shaving unit. 4 Turn the retaining rings counterclockwise and remove them. Place them aside in a safe place. 5 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving head holder. Discard the used shaving heads immediately to avoid mixing them with the new shaving heads.
(‘click’). 9 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.philips.com/parts-and-accessories or go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the...
English Philips Consumer Care Center in your country (see the international warranty leaflet for contact details). The following accessories and spare parts are available: - SH50 Philips shaving heads - HQ110 Philips shaving head cleaning spray - RQ111 Philips beard styler attachment...
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English - 该表格中所显示的“有害物质”及其存在的部件向消 费者和回收处理从业者提供相关物质的存在信息, 有助于产品废弃时的妥善处理。 Removing the rechargeable shaver 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 wall socket and that the battery is completely empty. Take any necessary safety precautions when you handle tools to open the appliance.
7 Remove the rechargeable batteries. Warranty and support If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the international warranty leaflet. Warranty restrictions The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not covered by the terms of the international warranty because they are subject to wear.
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English Shaver Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance The appliance is still Unplug the appliance and does not work attached to the wall press the on/off button to when I press the socket. For safety switch on the appliance. on/off button. reasons, the appliance can only be used without...
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English Problem Possible cause Solution Water is leaking During cleaning, This is normal and not from the bottom water may collect dangerous because all of the appliance. between the inner electronics are enclosed in body and the outer a sealed power unit inside shell of the the appliance.
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