Philips AT941 User manual
AT941
AT940
AT899
AT897
AT896
AT894
AT891
AT890
AT811
AT790
AT756
AT753
AT751
AT750
User manual
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Introduction
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/
AT811/AT790/AT756/AT753/AT751/AT750 only)
5 Shaving head symbol
6 Charging light (AT899/AT896/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890/AT811/
AT790/AT756/AT753/AT751/AT750 only)
7 Charging stand (AT941/AT940 only)
8 Adapter
9 Cleaning brush
10 Storage pouch (AT941/AT940/AT897/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890/
AT811 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/AT897/AT896/AT894/AT892/
AT891/AT890/AT811/AT790/AT756 only)
14 Trimmer (AT941/AT940/AT897/AT896/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890/
AT811/AT790/AT756 only)
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and the
charging stand (AT941/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.
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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.
- The shaver and the other accessories are not dishwasher-proof.
- 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.
- Do not use the shaver, adapter, charging stand or any other part if
it is damaged, as this may cause injury. Always replace a damaged
adapter or charging stand with one of the original type.
- Use, charge and store the appliance at a temperature between
10°C and 35°C.
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- Only use the adapter, charging stand and accessories 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.
- Do not immerse the charging stand in water or any other liquid,
nor rinse it under the tap.
Compliance with standards
- This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
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.
Charging
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
AT941, AT940, AT897 AT899, AT896, AT790
AT894, AT892, AT891 AT756, AT753, AT751
AT890, AT811 AT750
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.
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Shaving
minutes
60 min. 50 min. 45 min. 40 min.
AT941 AT897, AT894, AT892 AT899 AT790, AT756,
AT753
AT940 AT891, AT890, AT811 AT896 AT751, AT750
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
- AT899/AT896/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890/AT811/AT790/
AT756/AT753/AT751/AT750:When the battery is almost empty
(when there are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the charging light
Quick charging (AT941/AT940/AT897/AT896/AT894/AT892/
AT891/AT890/AT811 only)
- AT941/AT940/AT897:When you start charging the empty battery,
- AT896/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890/AT811:When you start charging
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Charging
- AT941/AT940/AT897:When the shaver is charging, the white battery
- AT899/AT896/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890/AT811/AT790/
AT756/AT753/AT751/AT750:When the shaver is charging, the charging
Battery fully charged
- AT941/AT940/AT897:When the battery is fully charged, the white
battery symbol lights up continuously.
- AT899/AT896/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890/AT811/AT790/
AT756/AT753/AT751/AT750:When the battery is fully charged,
the charging light lights up green continuously.
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).
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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).
Using the shaver
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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- 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.
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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’).
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/AT897/AT896/AT894/AT892/AT891/
AT890/AT811/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.
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spray (HQ110).
- Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot,
to prevent your hands from getting burnt.
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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Cleaning the shaving unit with the cleaning brush
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit.
3 Pull the shaving unit off the shaver.
4 Turn the lock anticlockwise (A) and remove the retaining frame (B).
5 Remove and clean one shaving head at a time. Each shaving head
consists of a cutter and a guard.
- Remove the cutter from the shaving guard and clean it with the brush.
- Clean the inside and outside of the shaving guard with the brush.
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6 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving unit.
recesses.
7 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit (A) and turn the
lock clockwise (B).
8 Insert the lug of the shaving unit into the slot in the top of the shaver.
Then close the shaving unit.
Cleaning the trimmer with the cleaning brush (AT941/AT940/
AT897/AT896/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890/AT811/AT790/AT756
only)
Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Push the trimmer slide downwards to open the trimmer.
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3 Clean the trimmer with the short-bristled side of the cleaning brush.
Brush up and down along the trimmer teeth.
4 Close the trimmer (‘click’).
Storage
- Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent damage.
- AT941/AT940/AT897/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890 only: Store the
shaver in the pouch supplied.
Replacement
heads every year.
Replacement reminder
The shaving head symbol will light up to indicate that the shaving heads
need to be replaced. Replace damaged shaving heads right away.
Only replace the shaving heads with original HQ9 (AT941/AT940) or HQ8
(AT899/AT897/AT896/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890/AT790/AT756/AT753/
AT751/AT750) Philips Shaving Heads.
1 The shaving head symbol lights up orange continuously.
2 Switch off the shaver. Disconnect the shaver from the mains or
remove it from the charging stand (AT940/AT921 only).
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3 Press the release button to open the shaving unit.
4 Pull the shaving unit off the shaver.
5 Turn the lock anticlockwise (A) and remove the retaining frame (B).
6 Remove the shaving heads and place new ones in the shaving unit.
recesses.
7 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit (A)and turn the
lock clockwise (B).
8 Insert the lug of the shaving unit into the slot in the top of the shaver.
Then close the shaving unit.
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9 Press and hold the on/off button for 5 seconds to reset the
replacement reminder on the shaver.The orange light will go out.
Ordering accessories
To retain the top performance of your shaver, make sure you clean it
regularly and replace its shaving heads at the recommended time.
Shaving heads
- We advise you to replace your shaving heads every two years.
Always replace with HQ9 (AT941/AT940) or HQ8(AT899/AT897/
AT896/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890/AT790/
AT756/AT753/AT751/AT750) Philips Shaving Heads.
Cleaning
- Use Cleaning spray (HQ110) to clean the shaving heads thoroughly.
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
- The built-in rechargeable shaver battery contains substances that
may pollute the environment. Always remove the battery before 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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Removing the rechargeable shaver battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard the shaver.
Make sure the rechargeable battery is completely empty when you
remove it.
1 Disconnect the shaver from the mains.
2 Let the shaver operate until it stops.
3 Undo the screws in the back of the shaver and in the hair chamber.
4 Remove the front panel and the back panel.
5 Bend the 6 hooks aside and take out the power unit.
Be careful, the hooks are sharp.
6 Remove the battery.
Be careful, the battery strips are sharp.
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after you have removed
the rechargeable battery.
Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/
support
Guarantee restrictions
The shaving heads (cutters and guards) 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.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The shaver does not
shave as well as it used
to.
The shaving heads are damaged
or worn.
Replace the shaving heads (see chapter
‘Replacement’).
the shaving heads.
Rinse the shaving unit under a hot tap
(see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
Long hairs obstruct the shaving
heads.
Clean the shaving heads one by one
(see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
You have not inserted the
shaving heads properly.
Make sure that the projections of the
(see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
The shaver does not
work when I press the
on/off button.
The rechargeable battery is
empty.
Recharge the battery (see chapter
‘Charging’).
The temperature of the shaver
is too high. In this case, the
shaver does not work.
As soon as the temperature of the shaver
the shaver again.
The shaver does not
work, although it is
connected to the
mains.
The shaver is not designed to
be used directly from the mains.
Recharge the battery (see chapter
‘Charging’) and disconnect it from the mains.
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AT892/AT891/AT890/AT811/AT790/AT756/AT753/AT751/AT750)
AT891/AT890/AT811/AT790/AT756/AT753/AT751/AT750)
AT891/AT890/AT811)
AT940/AT897)
AT790/AT756)
AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890/AT811/AT790/AT756)
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