Philips NT3160/10 Manual

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)

1. Protection cap
2. Cutting element
3. Trimming head
4. Handle
5. Setting indicator
6. 'On' indication
7. 'Off' indication
8. 'Open' indication
9. Battery compartment cover
10. Locking indicator
11. 'Unlocked' indicator
12. Sealing ring
13. Long eyebrow comb (5mm)
14. Short eyebrow comb (3mm)
15. Disposable AA alkaline battery
16. Storage pouch

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Always check the appliance before you use it. Do not use the appliance if any of its parts is damaged or broken, as this may cause injury.
• Only use this appliance for its intended purpose as shown in the user manual.
• For hygienic reasons, the appliance should only be used by one person.
• Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
• Only operate the appliance on one non-rechargeable 1.5V R6 AA battery.
• Use and store the appliance at a temperature between 15°C and 35°C.
• Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight.
• Remove the battery from the appliance if you are not going to use it for some time.

Compliance with standards

• This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
• This appliance complies with the internationally approved IEC safety regulations and can be safely cleaned under the tap (Fig. 2).
  

Preparing for use

Placing the batteries

1. To remove the battery compartment cover, turn it clockwise until the setting indicator points to the 'open' indication. (Fig. 3)
   
2. Pull the battery compartment cover off the handle (Fig. 4).
   
3. Put the battery in the battery compartment (Fig. 5).
   
   Make sure the + and - poles of the battery point in the right direction.
   Note: The appliance operates on one R6 AA 1.5-volt battery (included). Preferably use Philips alkaline batteries. A new AA alkaline battery has an operating time of up to 2 hours.
4. Slide the battery compartment cover back onto the handle. (Fig. 6)
   
5. Turn the battery compartment cover anticlockwise until the setting indicator points to the 'off' indication (0). (Fig. 7)
   

To avoid damage due to battery leakage:

• do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight.
• do not expose the appliance to temperatures higher than 35°C.
• remove the battery if you are not going to use the appliance for a month or more.
• do not leave an empty battery in the appliance.

Using the appliance

You can use the trimming head to trim your nose hair and ear hair.

If you put one of the eyebrow combs onto the trimming head, you can also use it to trim your eyebrows and neck hair.

Trimming nose hair

Make sure your nostrils are clean.

1. To switch on the appliance, turn the battery compartment cover from the 'off' position (0) to the 'on' position (I) (Fig. 8).
   
2. Carefully insert the trimming head into one of your nostrils. Do not insert the trimming head more than 0.5cm into your nostrils.
3. Slowly move the trimming head around to remove all unwanted hairs in your nostrils. (Fig. 9)
   
4. To switch off the appliance, turn the battery compartment cover to the 'off' indication (0) (Fig. 10).
   

Trimming ear hair

Make sure your outer ear channels are clean and free from wax.

1. To switch on the appliance, turn the battery compartment cover from the 'off' position (0) to the 'on' position (I) (Fig. 8).
2. Slowly move the trimming head along the rim of the ear to remove hairs that stick out beyond the rim.
3. Insert the trimming head into the outer ear channel. Do not insert the trimming head more than 0.5cm into your ear channel, as this could damage the eardrum.
4. Slowly turn the trimming head around to remove all unwanted hairs from your outer ear channel (Fig. 11).
   
5. To switch off the appliance, turn the battery compartment cover to the 'off' indication (0) (Fig. 10).

Trimming eyebrows with the eyebrow combs

1. Comb your eyebrows in the direction of hair growth (Fig. 12).
   
2. Choose the short or long comb, depending on the desired hair length.

• short comb: 3mm/0.12in
• long comb: 5mm/0.2in

Tip: We advise you to start trimming with the long comb. If you think your eyebrows are still too long after this, use the short comb.

3. Slide the eyebrow comb onto the nose/ear/eyebrow trimming head (Fig. 13). Make sure that the eyebrow comb has been properly slid into the grooves on both sides.
   
4. Move the comb over the eyebrow from the outer tip of the eyebrow towards the base of the nose (against the direction of hair growth) (Fig. 14).
   

Cleaning

Clean the appliance immediately after use and when a lot of hair or dirt has accumulated on the cutting element.

Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.

Do not tap on the cutting element.

Do not use any sharp objects to clean the cutting element.

1. Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2. Rinse the cutting element of the nose/ear/eyebrow trimming head with hot water (Fig. 15).
   
3. Switch on the appliance and rinse the cutting element once more to remove any remaining hairs. Then switch off the appliance again.
   Tip: The best way to clean the cutting element is to immerse it in a glass with warm water for a few minutes and then switch on the appliance (Fig. 16).
   
4. Rinse the eyebrow combs with lukewarm water. (Fig. 17)
   
5. Let all parts dry completely before you use the appliance again.

Replacement

If the cutting element or combs are damaged or worn, always replace them with original Philips parts.

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).

Storage

1. Place the protection cap on the nose/ear/eyebrow trimming head (Fig. 18).
   
2. Store the appliance in the pouch supplied.

Removing the disposable batteries

1. To remove the battery compartment cover, turn it to clockwise until the setting indicator points to the 'open' indication (). (Fig. 3)
2. Pull the battery compartment cover off the handle (Fig. 4).
3. Remove the battery from the battery compartment (Fig. 21).
   

Guarantee and support

If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet.

Guarantee restrictions
Cutting units are not covered by the terms of the international guarantee because they are subject to wear.

Troubleshooting

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.