Philips Essence 5000 Series User manual

5000 Series
S5466

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Contents
Introduction_______________________________________________________ 6
General description_______________________________________________ 6
Important safety information_____________________________________ 7
The display________________________________________________________ 9
Charging___________________________________________________________ 10
Using the appliance ______________________________________________ 11
Cleaning and maintenance_______________________________________ 13
Storage____________________________________________________________ 17
Replacement______________________________________________________ 18
Troubleshooting __________________________________________________ 20
Assistance_________________________________________________________ 21
Full Two-Year Warranty __________________________________________ 21
Disposal ___________________________________________________________ 22
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
1 Protection cap
2 Precision trimmer
3 Click-on shaving unit
4 Shaving unit release button
5 On/off button
6 Cleaning reminder
7 Replacement reminder
8 Travel lock symbol
9 Unplug for use symbol
10 Battery charge indicator
11 Socket for small plug
12 Supply unit
13 Small plug

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Important safety information
Only use the product for its intended purpose. Read
this important information carefully before you use
the product and its batteries and accessories, and
save it for future reference. Misuse can lead to
hazards or serious injuries. Accessories supplied may
vary for different products.
Warning
- Keep the supply unit dry.
- 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.
- Do not modify the supply unit.
- 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.
- Unplug the appliance before cleaning it with water.
- Do not use a damaged appliance. Replace
damaged parts with new Philips parts.
- Do not use the supply unit in or near wall sockets
that contain an electric air freshener to prevent
irreparable damage to the supply unit.
- Because of hygiene, only one person should use
the appliance.
- Only use cold or lukewarm water to clean the
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- Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive
cleaning agents or aggressive liquids 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.
- Only use original Philips accessories or
consumables. Only use detachable supply unit
HQ8505.
- Charge, use and store the product at a
temperature between 10°C and 35°C.
- Keep product and batteries away from fire and do
not expose them to direct sunlight or high
temperatures.
- If the product becomes abnormally hot or smelly,
changes color or if charging takes longer than
usual, stop using and charging the product and
contact Philips.
- Do not place products and their batteries in
microwave ovens or on induction cookers.
- Do not open, modify, pierce, damage or dismantle
the product or battery to prevent batteries from
heating up or releasing toxic or hazardous
substances. Do not short-circuit, overcharge or
reverse charge batteries.
- If batteries are damaged or leaking, avoid contact
with the skin or eyes. If this occurs, immediately
rinse well with water and seek medical care.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic fields.

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The display
Cleaning reminder
Clean the shaver after every use for optimal
performance (see 'Cleaning and maintenance'). When
you switch off the shaver, the cleaning reminder
flashes to remind you to clean the shaver.
Replacement reminder
For maximum shaving performance, replace the
shaving heads every year. The shaver is equipped
with a replacement reminder which reminds you to
replace the shaving heads. The shaver beeps, the
replacement reminder lights up and the arrows flash
to indicate that you have to replace the shaving
heads.
Note: After replacing the shaving heads, you can reset
the replacement reminder by pressing the on/off
button for 7 seconds. If you do not reset the
replacement reminder, the shaver resets automatically
after 9 shaves.
Travel lock
When you are going to travel, you can lock the shaver
to prevent it from accidentally turning on.
Deactivating the travel lock
1Press the on/off button for 3 seconds.
- While you deactivate the travel lock, the travel
lock symbol lights up briefly and the shaver
produces a short sound. The shaver turns on
and is now ready for use again.

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’Unplug for use’ reminder
The 'unplug for use' symbol displays to remind you to
disconnect the appliance from the wall socket and
remove the small plug from the appliance before you
switch it on.
Battery charge indicator
Quick Charge: When the shaver does not contain
enough energy for one shave, the battery charge
indicator flashes orange quickly. When the shaver is
plugged in and the battery charge indicator starts
flashing white slowly, the shaver contains enough
energy for one shave.
While the shaver continues to charge, the battery
charge indicator flashes white slowly until the product
is fully charged.
Battery low
When the battery is almost empty, the battery charge
indicator flashes orange.
Battery fully charged
When the battery is full, the battery charge indicator
lights up white continuously.
Note: When the battery is full, the display turns off
automatically after 30 minutes.
Charging
Charging takes approx. 1 hour.
Quick Charge: After approx. 5 minutes of charging, the
battery contains enough energy for one full shave.

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Note: You cannot use the appliance while it is
charging.
Charging with the power cord
1Make sure the product is turned off.
2Insert the small plug into the appliance and put the
supply unit in the wall socket.
The display of the shaver indicates that the shaver
is charging.
3After charging, remove the supply unit from the
wall socket and pull the small plug out of the
appliance.
Using the appliance
Warning: Always check the appliance before you
use it. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged,
as this may cause injury. Always replace a
damaged part with one of the original type.
Note: The appliance can only be used without cord.
Turning the shaver on and off
- To switch on the shaver, press the on/off button
once.
- To switch off the shaver, press the on/off button
once.
After switching the shaver off, the display lights up
for a few seconds and shows the remaining
battery.
Shaving
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.
- For the best results on skin comfort, pre-trim your
beard if you have not shaved for 3 days or longer.

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Dry shaving
1Turn on the shaver.
2Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular
movements to catch all hairs growing in different
directions. Make sure each shaving head is fully in
contact with the skin. Exert gentle pressure for a
close, comfortable shave.
Note: Do not press too hard, as this can cause skin
irritation.
3Turn off and clean the product after each use.
Wet shaving
For a more refreshing shave, you can also use this
shaver on a wet face with shaving foam or gel.
1Apply some water to your skin.
2Apply shaving foam or gel to your skin.
3Switch on the shaver.
4Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular
movements to catch all hairs growing in different
directions. Make sure each shaving head is fully in
contact with the skin. Exert gentle pressure for a
close, comfortable shave.

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Note: Rinse the shaving unit regularly to ensure
that it continues to glide smoothly over your skin.
5Dry your face.
6Switch off and clean the shaver after each use (see
'Cleaning and maintenance').
Note: Make sure that you rinse all shaving foam or gel
off the shaver.
Using click-on attachments
Using the trimmer attachment
You can use the precision trimmer attachment to
touch up your beard, sideburns and moustache.
1Attach the trimmer to the shaver ('click').
2Switch on the appliance.
3Hold the precision trimmer perpendicular to the
skin and move it downwards while exerting gentle
pressure.
4Switch off and clean the trimmer after each use.
Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning the shaver
Clean the shaver after every use for optimal
performance (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
Note: While rinsing shaving heads, water may drip out
of the base of shaver. This is a normal occurrence.
Internal electric parts are in a waterproof
compartment so the shaver will be protected against
water damage.
Caution: Always check if the water is too hot, to
prevent burning your hands.
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2Rinse the shaving unit with warm water.
3Turn off the shaver. Press the release button to
open the shaving unit.
4Rinse the hair chamber and shaving head holder
with warm water.
5Carefully shake off excess water and let the
shaving head holder air-dry completely.
6Close the shaving head holder ('click').
Cleaning the click-on attachments
Clean the trimmer attachment under the tap after
each use.

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Never dry the trimmer or beard styler
attachments with a towel or tissue, as this may
damage the trimming teeth.
The accessories supplied may vary for different
products. The box shows the accessories that have
been supplied with your product.
Thorough cleaning method
Note: We advise you to clean the shaving heads
thoroughly once a month or when the shaver does not
shave as well as it used to.
1Turn off the shaver.
2Press the release button to open the shaving unit.
3Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom part of
the shaving unit.
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4Turn the retaining rings counterclockwise and
remove them.
5Remove the shaving heads from the shaving head
holder. Each shaving head consists of a cutter and
guard.
Note: Do not clean more than one cutter and guard
at a time, since they are all matching sets. If you
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guard, it may take several weeks before optimal
shaving performance is restored.
6Clean the cutter and guard with warm water.
7Put the cutter back into the guard.
8Place the shaving heads in the shaving head
holder.
Note: Make sure that the projections of the shaving
heads fit exactly into the recesses of the shaving
head holder.
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9Place the retaining rings back onto the shaving
head holder and turn them clockwise ('click').

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- Each retaining ring has two recesses and two
projections that fit exactly in the projections and
recesses of the shaving head holder.
- Turn the ring clockwise until you hear a click and
the ring is fixed.
Note: Hold the shaving head holder in your hand
when you reinsert the shaving heads and reattach
the retaining rings. Do not place the shaving head
holder on a surface, as this may cause damage to
the shaving heads.
10 Reinsert the hinge of the shaving head holder into
the slot of the shaving unit. Close the shaving head
holder.
Storage
We advise you to let the appliance and its
attachments dry before you put the protection caps
on the attachments or store the shaver in the pouch.
Note: The accessories supplied may vary for different
products. The box shows the accessories that have
been supplied with your product.

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Put the protection cap on the shaver to protect it from
any dirt accumulation.
Replacement
Replacing the shaving heads
For maximum shaving performance, replace the
shaving heads once a year. Replace damaged shaving
heads immediately. Always replace the shaving heads
with original Philips shaving heads.
The replacement reminder indicates that the shaving
heads need to be replaced. The shaving unit symbol
lights up continuously, the arrows flash white and you
hear a beep when you switch the shaver on or off.
1Switch off the appliance.
2Press the release button to open the shaving unit.
3Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom part of
the shaving unit.
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4Turn the retaining rings counterclockwise and
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5Remove the shaving heads from the shaving head
holder.
Discard the used shaving heads immediately to
avoid mixing them with the new shaving heads.
6Place the new shaving heads in the shaving head
holder.
Note: Make sure that the projections of the shaving
heads fit exactly into the recesses of the shaving
head holder.
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7Place the retaining rings back onto the shaving
heads and turn them clockwise to reattach the
retaining rings.
Each retaining ring has two recesses and two
projections that fit exactly in the projections and
recesses of the shaving head holder.
- Turn the ring clockwise until your hear a click to
indicate that the ring is fixed.
Note: Hold the shaving head holder in your hand
when you reinsert the shaving heads and reattach
the retaining rings. Do not place the shaving head
holder on a surface, as this may cause damage to
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8Reinsert the hinge of the shaving head holder into
the slot of the shaving unit. Close the shaving head
holder (‘click’).
9After replacing the shaving heads, you can reset
the replacement reminder by pressing the on/off
button for 7 seconds. Wait until your hear 3 beeps.
If you do not reset the replacement reminder, the
shaver resets automatically after 9 shaves.
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit
www.philips.com/parts-and-accessories or go to
your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips
Consumer Care Center in your country.
The following accessories and spare parts are
available:
- SH30 Philips shaving heads
Note: The availability of the accessories may differ by
country.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes 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 Center in your country.
Shaver
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance
does not work
when I press the
on/off button.
The appliance is still
attached to the wall
socket. For safety
reasons, the
appliance can only
be used without cord.
Unplug the appliance and
press the on/off button to
switch on the appliance.
The rechargeable
battery is empty. Recharge the battery.