Philips Norelco S8950 User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electric product, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Read all instructions before using this
product.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
-The power plug and the accessories
connected to it are not for immersion or for
use in shower.
-Do not use an extension cord with this
product.
-Unplug and remove power cord before
cleaning.
-The batteries used in this product may
present a fire or chemical burn hazard if
mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above
100°C (212°F) or incinerate.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons:
-Close supervision is required when this
product is used by, on, or near children, or
persons with limited physical, sensory, or
mental capabilities or invalids.
-Use this product only for its intended
household use as described in this manual.
Do not use attachments not recommended
by Philips North America LLC.
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-Never operate this product if it has a
damaged power cord or charging plug, if it
is not working properly, if it has been
dropped or damaged, or dropped into
water while plugged in. For assistance call
1-800-243-3050.
-Keep the product, cord, charging plug and
any attachments away from heated
surfaces.
-Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.
-Do not use the power plug in or near an
electrical outlet that contains an electric air
freshener to prevent damage to the power
plug.
-Do not use product outdoors or operate
where aerosol (spray) products are being
used or where oxygen is being
administered.
-Always check cutters and combs before
using the product. Do not use the product if
cutters or combs are damaged, as injury
may occur.
-Do not use the product with a damaged or
broken cleansing brush head. Replace
cleansing brush head immediately.
-Always attach power plug to cord with USB
plug first, then connect power plug directly
to outlet. To disconnect, turn product off.
Then remove power plug from outlet and
USB plug from power plug.
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-Never put the product in direct sunlight or
store at a temperature above 140°F (60°C).
-Keep the cord and power plug dry at all
times. Do not handle with wet hands.
-To prevent possible damage to the cord, do
not wrap cord around the product.
-Do not attempt to open the product to
remove or replace the built-in rechargeable
battery.
-Only use the power plug, USB plug and
other accessories supplied with the
product.
-For safety reasons, do not use the product
while driving.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Use only with Listed/Certified
Information Technology (Computer)
Equipment or Listed/Certified ITE Power
Supply or Listed Class III Power Unit.
General description
1 Guard for beard styler attachment
2 Click-on beard styler attachment
3 Click-on shaving unit
4 Handle
5 Socket for small plug
6 Battery charge indicator with 3 lights
7 Unplug for use symbol
8 Travel lock symbol
9 Replacement reminder
10 Cleaning reminder
11 SmartClean system
12 Cap of SmartClean system
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13 On/off button
14 Replacement symbol
15 Rinsing symbol
16 Drying symbol
17 Ready symbol
18 Battery symbol
19 Cleaning cartridge for SmartClean system
20Power plug
21 Small plug
22 Pouch
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.
The display
Battery charge indicator
Note: An adapter plug may be necessary for
cord usage in some foreign countries. Use an
attachment plug adapter of the proper
configuration for power outlet.
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 shaver from the wall socket.
Quick charge: When the battery is empty and
you connect the shaver to the wall socket, the
lights of the battery charge indicator light up
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one after the other repeatedly. When the
shaver contains enough energy for one shave,
the bottom light of the battery charge
indicator starts flashing slowly.
While the appliance continues to charge, first
the bottom light of the battery charge
indicator flashes and then lights up
continuously. Then the second light flashes
and then lights up continuously, and so on
until the appliance is fully charged.
Battery fully charged
When the battery is fully charged, all lights of
the the battery charge indicator light up white
continuously.
When you press the on/off button while the
shaver is still connected to the wall socket, the
'unplug for use' symbol lights up to remind you
to disconnect the shaver from the wall socket
before you can switch it on.
Note: When the battery is full, the display
switches off automatically after 30 minutes.
Battery low
When the battery is almost empty, the bottom
light of the battery charge indicator flashes
orange.
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Remaining battery charge
The remaining battery charge is shown by the
lights of the battery charge indicator that light
up continuously.
’Unplug for use’ reminder
The shaver is equipped with an ‘unplug for
use’ reminder. The ‘unplug for use’ symbol
flashes to remind you that you have to
disconnect the shaver from the adapter before
you can switch it on.
Cleaning reminder
Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal
performance. When you switch off the shaver,
the cleaning reminder flashes to remind you to
clean the shaver.
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
(see 'Activating the travel lock').
Activating the travel lock
3 sec.
1Press the on/off button for 3 seconds to
enter the travel lock mode.
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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 shaver is now
ready for use again.
Replacing shaving heads
For maximum shaving performance, we advise
you to replace the shaving heads every year.
The shaver is equipped with a replacement
reminder, which reminds you to replace the
shaving heads. The shaving unit symbol lights
up and the arrows flash to indicate that you
should 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.
Charging
Charge the shaver before you use it for the first
time and when the display indicates that the
battery is almost empty.
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Charging takes approx. 1 hour. A fully charged
shaver has a shaving timeof up to 50 minutes.
Note: You cannot use the shaver while it is
charging.
Charging with the power cord
1Make sure the product is switched off.
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2Put the small plug in the product and
connect the power plug into any 100V to
240V AC outlet. Use only the power cord
and SmartClean system provided.
The display on the shaver will indicate the
product is charging.
3After charging, remove the power plug from
the wall outlet and pull the small plug out of
the product.
Charging in the SmartClean system (specific types
only)
1Put the small plug in the back of the
SmartClean system.
2Put the supply unit in the wall socket.
3Press to open the SmartClean system cap,
to be able to place the shaver in the holder
('click').
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4Hold the shaver upside down above the
holder. Make sure the front of the shaver
points towards the SmartClean system
holder.
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5Place the shaver in the holder, tilt the
shaver backwards and press down the
SmartClean system cap to connect the
shaver (‘click’).
The battery symbol starts to flash to
indicate that the shaver is charging. When
the battery is fully charged, the battery
symbol lights up continuously.
Using the product
This product can only be used without a
cord.
This symbol indicates that the product can be
used in the bath or shower.
-Use this product for its intended household
use as described in this manual.
-For hygienic reasons, the product should
only be used by one person.
Put it to the test
-21 Day Trial and Conversion Process. It is a
fact that your skin and beard need time to
adjust to a new grooming system.
-Use your new shaver exclusively for 3 weeks
to fully enjoy the closeness of a Philips
shave.
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-At first you may not get as close a shave as
you expect, or your face may even become
slightly irritated. This is normal since your
beard and skin will need time to adjust.
Invest 3 weeks and you'll soon experience
the full joy of your new shaver.
-Stick with it! If you alternate shaving
methods during the adjustment period, it
may make it more difficult to adapt to the
Philips shaving system.
-If you are still not convinced after 21 days,
Philips will refund you the full purchase
price as long as the request is received
within 45 days of purchase.
Switching the appliance on and off
1To switch on the shaver, press the on/off
button once.
2To switch off the shaver, press the on/off
button once.
Battery charge indicator with 3 lights: The
display lights up for a few seconds to show the
remaining battery status.
Shaving
Dry shaving
1Switch 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. Use gentle pressure for a close,
comfortable shave.
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Note: Do not press too hard as this can
cause skin irritation.
3Clean the shaver after use.
Wet shaving
For a more comfortable shave, you can also
use this appliance on a wet face with shaving
foam or gel.
To shave with shaving foam or gel, follow the
steps below:
1Apply some water to your skin.
2Apply shaving foam or 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 shaver.
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. Use gentle pressure for a close,
comfortable shave.
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Note: Do not press too hard as 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.
7Clean the shaver after use.
Note: Make sure you rinse all foam or shaving
gel off the shaver.
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 product is switched off.
2Pull the attachment straight off the product.
Do not twist the attachment while you pull
it off the product.
3Insert the lug of the attachment into the slot
in the top of the product. Then press down
the attachment to attach it to the product
(‘click’).
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Using the beard styler attachment with
guard
You can use the beard styler attachment with
the comb attached to style your beard at one
fixed setting, or at different length settings.
You can also use it to pre-trim any long hairs
before shaving for a more comfortable shave.
The length settings on the beard styler
attachment correspond to the remaining hair
length after cutting and range from 1 to 5mm
(3/64 - 3/16in).
1Attach the attachment to the shaver ('click').
2Slide the guard straight into the guiding
grooves on both sides of the beard styler
(‘click’).
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3Press the length selector and then push it
to the left or right to select the desired hair
length setting.
4Switch on the shaver.
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5Move the shaver upwards while you exert
gentle pressure. Make sure the front of the
guard is in full contact with the skin.
6Clean the attachment after use (see
'Cleaning and maintenance').
Using the beard styler attachment without
guard
You can use the beard styler attachment
without the guard to contour your beard,
moustache, sideburns or neckline to a length
of 0.5mm (1/32 in).
1Pull the guard off the beard styler.
Note: Grab the guard in the center to pull it
off the beard styler. Do not pull at the sides
of the guard.
2Switch on the shaver.
3Hold the beard styler attachment
perpendicular to the skin and move the
shaver downwards while you exert gentle
pressure.
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.
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Cleaning the shaver in the SmartClean system
SmartClean has two phases: a cleaning phase
and a drying phase.
Preparing the SmartClean system for use
Caution: Do not tilt the SmartClean system to
prevent leakage.
Note: Hold the SmartClean system while you
prepare it for use.
1Put the small plug in the back of the
SmartClean system.
2Put the power plug in the wall outlet.
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3While holding the SmartClean system with
one hand, press the button on the side of
the SmartClean system and lift the top part
of the SmartClean system.
4Pull the seal off the cleaning cartridge.
5Place the cleaning cartridge in the
SmartClean system.
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