Philips Essence 5000 Series User manual

S5670, S5620,
S5420,S5400,
S5380,S5371,
S5361,S5230

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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.
Please read this user manual, as it contains
information about the features of this shaver as
well as some tips to make shaving easier and more
enjoyable.
General description
1 Protection cap for shaving unit (S5420, S5400,
S5380, S5230, S5361, S5371 only)
2 Click-on shaving unit
3 On/off button
4 Turbo button (S5670, S5620, S5380, S5371,
S5361 only)
5 Handle
6 Socket for small plug
7 Battery charge indicator with 1 light (S5420,
S5400, S5230 only)
8 Battery charge indicator with 3 lights (S5670,
S5620, S5380, S5371, S5361 only)
9 Unplug for use symbol
10 Travel lock symbol
11 Replacement reminder
12 Cleaning reminder
13 Click-on trimmer attachment (S5670, S5420,
S5400, S5380, S5371, S5361, ,S5230 only)
14 Click-on beard styler attachment (S5620 only)
15 Comb for beard styler attachment (S5620 only)
16 Adapter
17 Small plug
18 Pouch (S5670, S5620 only)
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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.
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- Always unplug the shaver before you clean
it under the tap.
- 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.
Caution
- Never immerse the adapter in water nor
rinse it under the tap.
- Never use water hotter than 60°C to rinse
the shaver.
- 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.
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- 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 fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic fields.
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 voltages ranging
from 100 to 240 volts.
- The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe
low voltage of less than 24 volts.
The display
Charging
Battery charge indicator with 3 lights
(specific types only)
Quick charge: When you connect the shaver to the
wall socket, the lights of the battery charge
indicator light up one after the other repeatedly.
When the appliance contains enough energy for
one shave, the bottom light of the battery charge
indicator starts to flash slowly.
While the shaver continues to charge, first the
bottom light of the battery charge indicator flashes
and then lights up continuously. Then the second
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light flashes and lights up continuously, and so on
until the shaver is fully charged.
Battery charge indicator with 1 light (specific
types only)
Quick charge: When the appliance does not
contain enough energy for one shave, the battery
charge indicator flashes quickly. When the battery
charge indicator starts flashing slowly, the
appliance contains enough energy for one shave .
While the appliance continues to charge, the
battery charge indicator flashes slowly until the
appliance is fully charged.
Battery fully charged
Note: This appliance can only be used without
cord.
Note: When the battery is full, the display switches
off automatically after 30 minutes.
Note: If you press the on/off button during
charging, the 'unplug for use' symbol flashes white
to remind you that you have to disconnect the
appliance from the power outlet.
When the battery is full, all lights of the battery
charge indicator light up continuously.
- Battery charge indicator with 3 lights (specific
types only)
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- Battery charge indicator with 1 light (specific
types only)
Battery low
Remaining battery charge
Battery charge indicator with 3 lights
The remaining battery charge is shown by the
lights of the battery charge indicator that light up
continuously.
’Unplug for use’ reminder
The ‘unplug for use’ symbol flashes to remind you
that you have to disconnect the appliance from
the wall socket before you can switch it on.
Cleaning reminder
Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal
performance. When you switch off the appliance,
the cleaning reminder flashes to remind you to
clean the appliance.
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Travel lock
You can lock the appliance when you are going to
travel. The travel lock prevents the appliance from
being switched on by accident.
Activating the travel lock
3 sec.
1Press the on/off button for 3 seconds to enter
the travel lock mode.
-While you activate the travel lock, the travel
lock symbol lights up continuously. When
the travel lock is activated, the travel lock
symbol flashes.
Deactivating the travel lock
1Press the on/off button for 3 seconds.
-The travel lock symbol flashes and then
lights up continuously. The appliance is now
ready for use again.
Replacement reminder
For maximum shaving performance, replace the
shaving heads every two years.
The appliance is equipped with a replacement
reminder which reminds you to replace the
shaving heads. The replacement reminder lights up
continuously.
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Note: After replacing the shaving heads, you need
to reset the replacement reminder by pressing the
on/off button for 7 seconds.
Turbo setting (specific types only)
The appliance is equipped with a Turbo or Turbo+
setting. This setting is intended for quicker and
more intense shaving and makes hard-to-reach
areas easier to shave.
Charging
Charge the shaver before you use it for the first
time and when the display indicates that the
battery is almost empty.
Charging takes approx. 1 hour.
Note:You cannot use the appliance while it is
charging.
Charging with the supply unit
1Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2Put the small plug in 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.
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Using the appliance
Switching the appliance on and off
1To switch on the appliance, press the on/off
button once.
2To switch off the appliance, press the on/off
button once.
Battery charge indicator with 3 lights (specific
types only): the display lights up for a few seconds
to show the remaining battery status.
Shaving
Skin adaptation period
Your first shaves may not bring you the result you
expect and your skin may even become slightly
irritated. This is normal. Your skin and beard need
time to adapt to any new shaving system. To allow
your skin to adapt to this new appliance, we advise
you to shave regularly (at least 3 times a week) and
exclusively with this appliance for a period of 3
weeks.
Note: This appliance can only be used without
cord.
Dry shaving
1Switch on the appliance.
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, this can cause skin
irritation.
3Switch off and clean the appliance after each
use (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
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Wet shaving
For a more comfortable shave, you can also use
this appliance on a wet face with shaving foam or
shaving gel.
To shave with shaving foam or shaving gel, follow
the steps below:
1Apply some water to your skin.
2Apply shaving foam or shaving gel to your skin.
3Rinse the shaving unit under the tap to ensure
that the shaving unit glides smoothly over your
skin.
4Switch on the appliance.
5Move 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, this can cause skin
irritation.
Note: Rinse the shaving unit regularly to ensure
that it continues to glide smoothly over your
skin.
6Dry your face.
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7Switch off the appliance and clean it after each
use.
Note: Make sure you rinse all foam or shaving gel
off the appliance.
Turbo setting (specific types only)
The appliance is equipped with a Turbo or Turbo+
setting. This allows you to shave hard-to-reach
areas more quickly.
1Switch on the appliance.
2To activate the Turbo setting, press the Turbo
button once when the appliance is switched on.
3Move 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: Circular movements provide better
shaving results than straight movements.
4To deactivate the Turbo setting, press the Turbo
button once.
Using the click-on attachments
Note: The accessories supplied may vary for
different products. The box shows the accessories
that have been supplied with your product.
Removing or attaching the click-on
attachments
1Make sure the appliance is switched off.
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2Pull the attachment straight off the appliance.
Note: Do not twist the attachment while you
pull it off the appliance.
3Insert the lug of the attachment into the slot in
the top of the appliance. Then press down the
attachment to attach it to the appliance (‘click’).
Using the trimmer attachment (specific
types only)
You can use the trimmer attachment to groom
your sideburns and moustache.
1Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2Remove the shaving unit from the appliance.
3Insert the lug of the trimmer attachment into
the slot in the top of the appliance.
4Switch on the appliance.
5You can now start trimming.
6Clean the attachment after use (see 'Cleaning
and maintenance').
Using the beard styler attachment (specific
types only)
1Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2Insert the lug of the beard styler attachment
into the slot in the top of the appliance. Then
press down the beard styler attachment to
attach it to the appliance (‘click’).
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Using the beard styler attachment with
comb
You can use the beard styler attachment with the
comb attached to style your beard at one fixed
setting, but also at different length settings. You
can use it also to pre-trim any long hairs before
shaving to have a more comfortable shave.
The hair length settings on the beard styler
attachment correspond to the remaining hair
length after cutting and range from 1 to 5mm.
1Slide the comb straight into the guiding grooves
on both sides of the attachment (‘click’).
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2Press the length selector and then push it to
the left or right to select the desired hair length
setting.
3Switch on the appliance.
4You can now start styling your beard by moving
the attachment upwards with gentle pressure
making sure the front of the comb is in full
contact with the skin.
5Clean the attachment after use (see 'Cleaning
and maintenance').
Using the beard styler attachment without
comb
You can use the beard styler attachment without
the comb to contour your beard, moustache,
sideburns or neckline to a length of 0.5mm.
1Pull the comb off the beard styler.
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Note: Grab the comb in the center to pull it off
the beard styler. Do not pull at the sides of the
comb.
2Switch on the appliance.
3You can now start contouring your beard,
moustache, sideburns or neckline by moving
the styler downwards with gentle pressure
while holding it perpendicular to the skin.
4Clean the attachment after use (see 'Cleaning
and maintenance').
Cleaning and maintenance
Note: The accessories supplied may vary for
different products. The box shows the accessories
that have been supplied with your product.
Cleaning the shaver under the tap
Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal
performance.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent burning your
hands.
Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue,
as this may damage the shaving heads.
While rinsing the shaving unit, water may drip out
of the base of the shaver. This is a normal
occurrence.
1Switch on the appliance.
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2Rinse the shaving unit under a warm tap.
3Switch off the appliance. Press the release
button to open the shaving unit.
4Rinse the hair chamber under the tap.
5Rinse the shaving head holder under a warm
tap.
6Carefully shake off excess water and let the
shaving head holder air-dry completely.
7Close the shaving head holder ('click').
Thorough cleaning method
1Switch off the appliance.
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