Norelco XA525/42 User manual

Rechargeable Cordless
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Congratulations on your purchase and
welcome to Philips Norelco!
To fully benefit from the support that Philips
Norelco offers, register your product at
www.norelco.com/register
¡Bienvenido a Philips Norelco y felicitaciones
por su compra!
Para utilizar los servicios de asistencia técnica
de Philips Norelco, registre su producto en
www.norelco.com/register
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electric appliance, basic precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. Do not reach for a corded appliance that has fallen into water.
Unplug immediately.
2. Power plug is not for immersion or for use in shower.
3. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
4. Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet
immediately after use, except when appliance is (re)charging.
5. Unplug and remove power supply cord from appliance before
cleaning.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons:
1. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by,
on, or near children or invalids.
2. Use this appliance for its intended household use as described
in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by
Philips Electronics North America Corporation.
3. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or
charging plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been
dropped or damaged, or dropped into water while plugged in.
For assistance call 1-800-243-3050.
4. Keep the appliance, cord, charging plug and any attachments
away from heated surfaces.
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5. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
6. Do not charge or plug in appliance outdoors or operate where
aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is
being administered.
7. Do not use this appliance with a damaged or broken comb, as
facial injury may occur.Always check foil, cutters and trimmer
before using. Do not use appliance if foil, cutters or trimmers
are damaged as injury may occur.
8. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug into outlet. Be
certain plug is inserted firmly into
appliance up to mark
indicated on plug.To disconnect, remove charging plug from
outlet.
9. Never put the appliance in direct sunlight or store at a
temperature above 140°F (60ºC).
10.Keep the cord dry at all times. Do not handle with wet hands.
11. Only use the cord provided.To prevent possible damage to the
cord, do not wrap cord around the appliance.
12.Only use the power plug and other accessories supplied with
the appliance.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: The power plug contains a transformer. Do not
cut off the power plug to replace it with another plug, as this will
cause a hazardous condition.
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45 - DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
To enjoy the closest and most comfortable shave from your new Philips Norelco
appliance, the appliance should be used exclusively for 3 weeks. This allows your
hair and skin enough time to adapt to the Philips Norelco Shaving System. If, after
that period of time, you are not fully satised with your Philips Norelco appli-
ance, send the product back along with dated sales receipt and we’ll refund you
the full purchase price. The appliance must be shipped prepaid by insured
mail, insurance prepaid, have the original sales receipt, indicating
purchase price, the date of purchase, and the money-back guarantee
return authorization form enclosed. We cannot be responsible for lost
mail. The appliance must be postmarked no later than 45 days from the date of
purchase. Philips Norelco reserves the right to verify the purchase price of the
appliance and limit refunds not to exceed suggested retail price.
To obtain money-back guarantee return authorization form,
call 1-800-243-3050 for assistance. Delivery of refund check will
occur 6–8 weeks AFTER receipt of refund product.
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Table of Contents
Features........................................................ 8-9
Our Story ......................................................10
Before First Use ...........................................10
Charging/(Re)Charging.........................10-11
Quick Charge ...............................................11
Skin Adaptation Period...............................11
Shaving ......................................................12-14
Body Grooming......................................14-16
Cleaning....................................................16-19
Replacing the Shaving
Unit Razor Heads ..................................19-20
Replacing the Bodygroom Foil .................20
Storage......................................................20-21
Assistance ......................................................21
Battery Removal ....................................21-22
Accessories ...................................................22
Warranty........................................................23
Spanish............................................................24
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FEATURES
A Protective cap
B Shaving unit
C Shaving unit release buttons
D Shaving attachment
E On/off button
F Display
G Adapter
H Small plug
I Cleaning brush
J Bodygroom attachment
K Bodygroom trimmer comb
L Shaving head holder
M Comb
N Cutter
O Retaining ring
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OUR STORY
This tool does it all, now so can you. The heads click
on and off, so you can switch from facial to body
grooming without breaking your shaving stride. Once
you’re done, go share your all-over smoothness with
someone. Extend your style by adding additional
accessories.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Important
- Before putting on or taking off any parts or
performing any cleaning, maintenance or storage,
be sure to turn appliance off, unplug from outlet
and remove power cord from appliance.
CHARGING/(RE)CHARGING
- Charging or (re)charging at temperatures below
40°F or higher than 95°F adversely affects lifetime
of batteries.
- Do not charge razor in a pouch.
1 Connect the small plug directly to the
appliance and connect the charging plug into
any 100V to 240V AC outlet. Use only the
power cord provided.
- An adapter plug may be necessary for charging
plug usage in some foreign countries. Use
an attachment plug adapter of the proper
conguration for the power outlet. The charging
plug will automatically convert to work on 100V
to 240V AC systems.
- During charging the battery symbol blinks green.
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2 Charging and (re)charging requires 1 full hour
for a cordless shaving time of up to 40 minutes.
Note: First time charging or charging after a long
period of non-use requires 90 minutes of charge
time.
-When the battery is fully charged, the battery
symbol lights up green continuously. After
approximately 30 minutes, the light goes out.
-When the battery is almost empty, the plug
symbol blinks orange.
Tip: Depending on your shaving/styling
behavior and beard type, the operating time
may vary over time.
QUICK CHARGE
The quick charge is indicated by the green battery
symbol and orange plug symbol blinking alternately.
When the battery symbol no longer blinks orange
after approximately 5 minutes, the appliance contains
enough energy for a touch up.
SKIN ADAPTATION PERIOD
- At rst you may not get as close a shave as you
expect, or your face may even become slightly
irritated. This is normal since your beard and
skin will need time to adjust. Invest 3 weeks with
regular shaves and you’ll soon experience the full
potential of your new razor.
- Stick with it! If you alternate shaving methods
during the adjustment period, it may make it more
difcult to adapt.
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SHAVING
- This symbol on the appliance indicates that
the appliance can be used in both the bath and
shower.
- Use this appliance for its intended household use
as described in this manual.
- Only use the shaving attachment to shave facial
hair.
Tip:You can shave wet with shaving cream or
gel or dry for convenience and quick touch-ups
between shaves. Shaving with a clean face
gives best results.
1 Attach shaving unit to appliance. Do not twist.
Dry Shaving
1 Turn appliance ON.
2 Gently press the shaving unit to skin. Move
shaving unit using both straight and circular
movements.
3 Turn appliance OFF.
4 Clean shaving unit after each shave (see
‘Cleaning’).
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5 Put Protective cap on appliance.
Wet Shaving
1 Splash warm water on your face.
2 Apply shaving cream or gel to your skin.
3 Rinse shaving unit under water.
4 Turn appliance ON.
5 Gently press razor to skin. Move the razor in
both straight and circular movements.
Tip: Rinsing the shaving unit with water before
and during shaving ensures the razor heads
glide smoothly over your skin, while removing
residual shaving foam/gel. Gently press razor to
skin for optimal results. Stretching your skin
can help prevent skin irritation.
6 Turn appliance OFF.
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7 Dry your face with a soft cloth.
8 Clean heads after each shave (see’Cleaning’) .
9 Put Protective cap on appliance.
BODY GROOMING
- Only use the Bodygroom attachment to groom or
trim body hair below the neckline. Do not use it
to shave or trim facial or scalp hair.
Note: Before using, check foil, cutters, trimmers
and combs for wear or damage. If they show
signs of wear or damage, do not use. Replace
immediately (see section ‘Replacing the Bodygroom
Foil’)
1 Pull the shaving attachment straight off the
appliance. Do not twist.
2 Attach the Bodygroom attachment. Press down
rmly.
Trimming with the trimming comb
Note: If hair is longer than 13/32 in./ 10mm, trim
rst with the comb to a length of 1/8 in./3mm to
make grooming easier.
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1 Snap the comb onto the appliance making sure
the teeth of the comb point in the direction
you will move the appliance.
- When you move the appliance towards you, the
teeth must point towards you.
- When you move the appliance away from you,
the teeth must point away from you.
2 Turn the appliance ON.
3 Move the appliance against the direction of hair
growth.
4 Make sure the at part of the trimming comb
is always in full contact with the skin.
5 Trim desired hair below the neckline.
6 Turn appliance OFF.
7 Clean the Bodygroom attachment after each
use (see ‘Cleaning’).
Grooming
1 Place the bodygroom attachment on the
appliance.
2 Turn the appliance ON.
3 Move the appliance against the direction of hair
growth.
4 Make sure the bodygroomer is always in full
contact with the skin.
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5 Groom desired body parts below the neckline.
6 Turn appliance OFF.
7 Clean the bodygroom attachment after each
use (see ‘Cleaning’).
Trimming and GroomingTips
- For best trimming results, skin and hair should be
clean and dry.
- For best body grooming results, use in the shower
or bath. Apply shaving cream or gel to skin for
easy gliding.
- Do not move the appliance too fast. Make
smooth and gentle movements.
- Do not press too hard. Pressing too hard may
cause skin irritation.
- Stretching your skin with your free hand makes
the hairs stand upright and can help prevent skin
irritation.
CLEANING
- Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, scourers or
aggressive liquids such as gasoline to clean the
appliance and attachments.
- Be careful with hot water. Always test water rst
so as not to burn or scald hands.
- While rinsing the appliance, water may drip out of
the base of the appliance. This is normal. Simply
hold appliance upright for 10-15 seconds.
Cleaning the Shaving Unit
1 Rinse the shaving unit under hot water for a
couple of minutes.
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2 Press the shaving unit release buttons (1) and
pull shaving unit off the shaving attachment (2).
3 Rinse the shaving unit for 30 seconds under
hot water.
4 Carefully shake off excess water and let the
shaving unit air dry thoroughly.
Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue
as damage may occur to the shaving heads.
5 Reattach the shaving unit to the shaving
attachment.
Note:You can also clean the shaving attachment
and shaving unit with the supplied brush.
Extra-thorough Cleaning Method
1 Press the shaving unit release buttons (1) and
pull shaving unit off the shaving attachment (2).
2 Unlock the orange retaining ring by turning it
in the direction of the arrows on the retaining
ring.
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3 Lift the retaining ring out of the shaving head
holder.
4 Remove the cutter and comb and separate the
cutter from the comb.
Tip: Do not clean more than one cutter and
comb at a time as they are matching sets. If
you accidentally put a cutter in the wrong
comb, it may take several weeks before
optimal shaving performance is restored.
5 Clean the inside and outside of both the cutter
and comb with the supplied brush.
6 Place the comb in the shaving head holder
making sure the two wings t exactly in the
recesses of the shaving head holder.
7 Place the cutter into the shaving head holder
with the cutter legs pointing down.
8 Reattach the retaining ring (1) by turning it
the opposite direction of the arrows on the
retaining ring (2).
Make sure the four wings of the retaining ring
are located exactly under the recesses of the
shaving head holder.
9 Reattach the shaving unit to the shaving
attachment. If it does not close smoothly, check
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that the shaving heads and retaining rings are
positioned properly.
Cleaning the Bodygroom Attachment
1 If a trimming comb is attached to the appliance,
remove it.
2 Pull the bodygroom foil off the attachment.
Do not apply pressure to foil. Do not touch foil
with hard objects as this may dent or damage foil or
cutters. If damage occurs, replace damaged parts.
3 Rinse the bodygroom attachment, foil and
comb under hot water.
You can also clean the attachment, foil and comb
with the supplied brush.
4 Shake off excess water and allow to air dry
thoroughly.
5 Place bodygroom foil back on the attachment.
REPLACING THE SHAVING UNIT RAZOR HEADS
- Replace the Shaving Unit razor heads every 12
months for optimal results.
- Replace with RQ32 Philips Norelco razor heads
only
1 Follow steps 1-4 under ‘Extra-thorough
Cleaning Method’ section.
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2 Remove the shaving heads and place new ones
in the shaving head holder making sure the two
wings of the shaving heads t exactly into the
recesses.
3 Reattach the retaining ring (1) by turning it
the opposite direction of the arrows on the
retaining ring (2).
Make sure the four wings of the retaining ring
are located exactly under the recesses of the
shaving head holder.
4 Reattach the shaving unit to the shaving
attachment. If it does not close smoothly, check
that the shaving heads and retaining rings are
positioned properly.
REPLACING THE BODYGROOM FOIL
- Replace the Bodygroom foil every 12 months for
optimal results.
- Replace with BG2000 Philips Norelco Bodygroom
Replacement foil.
1 Pull the bodygroom foil off the attachment.
2 Place the new foil on the attachment and snap
into place.
The foil is a precision part. Handle with care.
STORAGE
- Store appliance in a safe, dry location where it will
not be crushed, banged, or subject to damage.
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