Philips AT881 User manual

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DANSK 18
DEUTSCH 32
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ 46
ESPAÑOL 61
SUOMI 75
FRANÇAIS 88
ITALIANO 102
NEDERLANDS 116
NORSK 130
PORTUGUÊS 144
SVENSKA 158
TÜRKÇE 172

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!
To fully benet from the support that Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome. Please read this user manual, as it contains
information about the wonderful features of this shaver as well as some
tips to make shaving easier and more enjoyable.
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Protection cap
2 Shaving unit
3 Shaving unit release button
4 Shaver on/off button (AT899/AT896/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890/
AT881/AT811/AT790/AT756/AT753/AT751/AT750 only)
5 Shaving head symbol
6 Charging light (AT899/AT896/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890/AT811/
AT881/AT790/AT756/AT753/AT751/AT750 only)
7 Charging stand (AT941/AT940 only)
8 Adapter
9 Cleaning brush
10 Storage pouch (AT941/AT940/AT897/AT894/AT891/AT890/AT796/
AT790 only)
11 Battery symbol and shaving head symbol (AT941/AT940/AT897 only)
12 Shaver on/off button (AT941/AT940/AT897 only)
13 Trimmer release slide (AT941/AT940/AT918/AT897/AT896/AT894/
AT891/AT890/AT889/AT887/AT886/AT881/AT872/AT811/AT799/
AT797/
AT796/AT790/AT756 only)
14 Trimmer (AT941/AT940/AT918/AT897/AT896/AT894/AT891/AT890/
AT889/AT887/AT886/AT881/AT872/AT811/AT799/AT797/AT796/
AT790/AT756 only)
Note: You can find the type number on the back of the shaver.
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 appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
- Always unplug the shaver before you clean it under the tap.
- Always check the appliance and its accessories before you use it.
Do not use the appliance or its accessories if it is damaged, as this may
cause injury.Always replace a damaged part with one of the original type.
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Caution
- Never immerse the charging stand in water nor rinse it under the tap.
- 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.
- Do not use the adapter in or near wall sockets that contain or have
contained an electric air freshener to prevent irreparable damage to
the adapter.
- Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or
aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
- Water may drip from the socket at the bottom of the shaver when
you rinse it.This is normal and not dangerous because all electronics
are enclosed in a sealed power unit inside the shaver.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
- This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic elds.
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.
- The appliance is suitable for mains voltages ranging from 100 to
240 volts.
- The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less than
24 volts.
- Maximum noise level: Lc = 69dB(A)
Charging
Note: The shaver cannot be used directly from the mains.
When you charge the shaver for the rst time or after a long period of
disuse, let it charge until the charging light lights up continuously.
See the table below for the charging time of your shaver.
Charging time 1 hour 8 hours
AT899, AT896, AT881,
AT872, AT799, AT799,
AT797, AT796, AT790
AT770, AT756, AT753
AT751, AT750
AT941, AT940, AT918
AT897, AT896, AT894
AT892, AT891, AT890
AT889, AT887, AT886
AT811
The shaving time may be less than stated below in the table as a result of
your shaving behaviour, your cleanings habits or your beard type.
Shaving
minutes 60 min. 50 min. 45 min. 40 min.
AT941 AT899 AT790,AT756,
AT753
AT940
AT897,AT894, AT892
AT891,AT890, AT811,
AT799
AT896 AT751,AT750
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Charge indications
Battery low
- AT941/AT940/AT897:When the battery is almost empty
(when there are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the orange
battery symbol starts to ash. When you switch off the shaver,
the orange battery symbol continues to ash for a few seconds.
- AT899,AT896, AT918, AT896, AT894,AT891, AT890, AT889, AT887,
AT886,AT881, AT872, AT811, AT799, AT797, AT796,AT790,
AT770,AT756,AT753, AT751, AT750:When the battery is almost
empty (when there are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the
charging light starts to flash orange.When you switch off the
shaver, the charging light continues to flash orange for a few
seconds.
Quick charging (AT941,AT940,AT918,AT 897,AT896,AT894,
AT891,AT890,AT889,AT887,AT886,AT811 only)
- AT941/AT940/AT897:When you start charging the empty battery,
the battery symbol ashes orange and white.
Note: When the battery symbol ashes white and orange towards only white,
you can have a quick shave of three minutes.
- AT918,AT896, AT894, AT891, AT890,AT889, AT887, AT886, AT811:
When you start charging the empty battery, the charging light
alternately ashes orange and green.
Note: When the charging light ashes orange and green towards only green,
you can have a quick shave of three minutes.
Charging
- AT941/AT940/AT897:When the shaver is charging, the white battery
symbol ashes.
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- AT899,AT896, AT881, AT872, AT799, AT797, AT796,AT790,
AT770,AT756,AT753, AT751, AT750:
When the shaver is charging, the charging light flashes green.
Battery fully charged
- AT941/AT940/AT897:When the battery is fully charged, the white
battery symbol lights up continuously.
Note: After approx. 30 minutes, the battery symbol goes out to save energy.
- AT899,AT896, AT918, AT896, AT894,AT891, AT890, AT889, AT887,
AT886, AT881, AT872, AT811, AT799, AT797, AT796, AT790,
AT770, AT756,AT753, AT751, AT750:When the battery is fully
charged, the charging light lights up green continuously.
Note: After approx. 30 minutes, the charging light goes out to save energy.
Charging
1 Put the small plug in the shaver.
2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
,The charging light shows the charging status of the shaver
(see section ‘Charge indications’ in this chapter).
Charging in the charging stand (AT941/AT940 only)
1 Put the small plug in the charging stand.
2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
3 Place the shaver in the charging stand.
,The charging light shows the charging status of the shaver
(see section ‘Charge indications’ in this chapter).
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Using the shaver
Note: This shaver can be used in the bath or shower. It can therefore not be
used directly from the mains for safety reasons.
Shaving tips and tricks
- This shaver is suitable for both wet and dry use. Use the shaver with
shaving gel or foam for extra skin comfort, or use the shaver dry for
extra convenience.
Note: We advise you to use the shaver with shaving gel or foam when you
use it for a wet shave. Do not use thick shaving cream or shaving oil with this
shaver.
- For optimal shaving results, make circular movements during use.
- The shaver is waterproof and can be used in the bath or shower.
- Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed to the Philips
shaving system.
Wet shaving
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 Press the on/off button once to switch on the shaver.
5 Move the shaving heads in circular movements over your skin.
Note: Rinse the shaver under the tap regularly to ensure that it continues to
glide smoothly over your skin.
6 After shaving, press the on/off button once to switch off the shaver
and dry your face.
7 Clean the shaver (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
Note: Make sure you rinse all foam or shaving gel off the shaver.
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Dry shaving
1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the shaver.
2 Move the shaving heads in circular movements over your skin.
3 After shaving, press the on/off button once to switch off the shaver.
4 Clean the shaver (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
Trimming (AT941/AT940/AT918/AT897/AT896/AT894/AT891/
AT890/AT889/AT887/AT886/AT881/AT872/AT811/AT799/
AT797/AT796/AT790/AT756 only)
You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns and moustache.
1 Push the trimmer slide downwards to open the trimmer.
2 Press the on/off button once to switch on the shaver.
,You can now start trimming.
3 After trimming, press the on/off button once to switch off the shaver.
4 Clean the trimmer (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
5 Close the trimmer (‘click’).
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Cleaning and maintenance
Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or
aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the shaver and the
charging stand (AT941/AT940 only).
Always unplug the shaver before you clean it under the tap.
- Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal shaving performance.
- Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving performance.
- For the best cleaning results, we advise you to use the Philips Cleaning
spray (HQ110).
- Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot,
to prevent your hands from getting burnt.
Note: Water may leak from the socket at the bottom of the shaver when you
rinse it. This is normal and not dangerous because all electronics are enclosed
in a sealed power unit inside the shaver.
Cleaning the shaving unit under the tap
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit.
3 Rinse the shaving unit and hair chamber under a hot tap for
30 seconds.
Be careful with hot water.Always check if the water is not too hot,
to prevent your hands from getting burnt.
- Rinse the hair chamber and the inside of the shaving unit.
- Rinse the outside of the shaving unit.
4 Close the shaving unit and shake off excess water.
Be careful not to hit the shaving unit against anything while shaking off
excess water.
Never dry the shaving unit and the hair chamber with a towel or tissue,
as this may damage the shaving unit.
5 Open the shaving unit again and leave it open to let the shaver dry
completely.
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