Philips AT940 User manual

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to
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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)
A Protection cap
BShaving unit
CShaving unit release button
DShaver on/off button (AT893/AT890/AT753/
AT752/AT750)
ECharging light (AT893/AT890/AT753/AT752/
AT750)
FCharging stand (AT940 only)
GTrimmer (AT940/AT893/AT890 only)
HTrimmer release slide (AT940/AT893/AT890
only)
IShaver on/off button (AT940 only)
JBattery symbol and plug symbol (AT940 only)
KAdapter
LCleaning brush
Not shown: Storage pouch (AT940/AT893/AT890
only)
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Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and the charging stand (AT940 only). Save
it for future reference.
Danger
- Make sure the adapter does not get wet.
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 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 unplug the shaver before you clean it
under the tap.
Caution
- Never use water hotter than 80°C to rinse the
shaver.
- Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
- Do not immerse the charging stand (AT940 only)
in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it under the
tap.
- The shaver and the charging stand (AT940 only)
are not dishwasher-proof.
- Water may leak from the socket at the bottom
of the shaver when you rinse it.This is normal
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and not dangerous because all electronics are
enclosed in a sealed power unit inside the shaver.
- Do not use the shaver, adapter or charging
stand (AT940 only) if it is damaged, as this
may cause injury. Always replace a damaged
adapter or charging stand with one of the original
type.
- Charge and store the appliance at a temperature
between 10°C and 35°C.
- Always place and use the shaver and the charging
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resistant.
- Only use the adapter and the charging
stand (AT940 only) supplied.
- Always put the protection cap on the shaver
to protect the shaving heads when you are
travelling.
- If the shaver is subjected to a major change
in temperature, pressure or humidity, let
it acclimatise for 30 minutes before you use it.
Compliance with standards
- This shaver complies with the internationally
approved safety regulations and can be safely used
in the bath or shower and cleaned under the tap.
- This Philips appliance complies with all standards
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properly and according to the instructions in this
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General
- The appliance is equipped with an automatic
voltage selector and 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.
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Charging
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AT940/AT893/AT890 only: It takes approx. 1 hour to
fully charge the shaver.
AT753/AT752/AT750: It takes approx. 8 hours to
fully charge the shaver.
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after a long period of disuse, let it charge until the
white battery symbol lights up continuously (AT940)
or the charging light lights up green continuously
(AT893/AT890/AT753/AT752/AT750.
A fully charged shaver provides up to 21 (AT940),
17 (AT893/AT890) or 14 (AT753/AT752/AT750)
cordless shaves.
The shaving time may be less than expected as
a result of your shaving behaviour, your cleaning
habits or your beard type.
Charge indications
Battery low
- AT940:When the battery is almost empty (when
there are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left),
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- AT893/AT890/AT753/AT752/AT750:When the
battery is almost empty (when there are only
5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the charging
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Quick charging (AT940/AT893/AT890 only)
- AT940:When you start charging the empty
battery, both the white battery symbol and the
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contains enough energy for a 5-minute shave.
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orange and green. After approx. 3 minutes the
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now contains enough energy for a 5-minute shave.
Charging
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Battery fully charged
- AT940:When the battery is fully charged, the
white battery symbol lights up continuously.
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- AT893/AT890/AT753/AT752/AT750:When the
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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.
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movements during use.
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bath or shower.
- Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get
accustomed to the Philips shaving system.
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You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns
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- Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal
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the Philips Cleaning spray (HQ110).
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- Rinse the hair chamber and the inside of the
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- Rinse the outside of the shaving unit.
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Cleaning the trimmer with the cleaning
brush (AT940/AT893/AT890 only)
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Storage
There are several ways to store the shaver or to
take it with you when you travel:
- Always put the protection cap on the shaver to
prevent damage.
- AT940/AT893/AT890 only: Store the shaver in the
pouch supplied.
- AT940 only: Store the shaver in the charging stand.
Replacement
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you to replace the shaving heads every year.
Replace damaged shaving heads right away.
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Only replace the shaving heads with original HQ9
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Accessories
To retain the top performance of your shaver, make
sure you clean it regularly and replace its shaving
heads at the recommended time.
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Shaving heads
- We advise you to replace your shaving heads
every year. Always replace with HQ9 Philips
Shaving Heads (for AT940) or HQ8 Philips
Shaving Heads (for AT893/AT890/AT753/AT752/
AT750).
Cleaning
- Use Cleaning spray (HQ110) to clean the shaving
heads thoroughly.
Environment
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household waste at the end of their life, but
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recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment.
- The built-in rechargeable shaver battery contains
substances that may pollute the environment.
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point for batteries. If you have trouble removing
the battery, you can also take the appliance to a
Philips service centre.The staff of this centre will
remove the battery for you and will dispose of it
in an environmentally safe way.
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Guarantee and service
If you need service or information or if you have a
problem, please visit the Philips website at
www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer
Care Centre toll free at 1-866-800-9311.
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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