Philips S99 series User manual

9000 series
S99XX / S97XX
4222.002.5862.1 S99XX,S97XX COVER A6 FC_cHR.indd 1 10-03-16 10:20

9000 series
S99XX / S97XX
4222.002.5862.1 S99XX,S97XX COVER A6 FC_cHR.indd 1 10-03-16 10:20

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English 10
Deutsch 31
Français 55
Nederlands 79
117
 133

English
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully
benet from the support that Philips oers, 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 (Fig. 1)
1 Comb for beard styler attachment
2 Click-on beard styler attachment
3 Click-on trimmer attachment
4 Click-on shaving unit
5 On/o button
6 Socket for small plug
7 Exclamation mark
8 Replacement reminder
9 Travel lock symbol
10 Cleaning reminder
11 Charge symbol
12 Battery charge percentage
13 Personal comfort settings bar
14 + and - buttons for personal comfort settings
15 SmartClean system
16 Cap of SmartClean system
17 On/o button
18 Replacement symbol
19 Cleaning symbol
20 Drying symbol
21 Ready symbol
22 Charge symbol
23 Cleaning cartridge for SmartClean system
24 Supply unit
25 Small plug
26 Retaining ring holder
27 Pouch
The accessories supplied may vary for dierent products. The box
shows the accessories that have been supplied with your appliance.
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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 dierent products.
Danger
-Keep the supply unit dry (Fig. 2).
Warning
-To charge the battery, only use the
detachable supply unit (type HQ8505)
provided with the appliance.
-The supply unit contains a transformer.
Do not cut o the supply unit 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.
-Do not open the appliance to replace the
rechargeable battery.
Caution
-Never immerse the cleaning system or the
charging stand in water and do not rinse it
under the tap (Fig. 2).
-Never use water hotter than 80°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.
-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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-If your shaver comes with a cleaning system,
always use the original Philips cleaning uid
(cartridge or bottle, depending on the type
of cleaning system).
-Always place the cleaning system on a
stable, level and horizontal surface to
prevent leakage.
-If your cleaning system uses a cleaning
cartridge, always make sure the cartridge
compartment is closed before you use the
cleaning system to clean or charge the shaver.
-When the cleaning system is ready for
use, do not move it to prevent leakage of
cleaning uid.
-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.
-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.
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Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
-This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic elds.
General
-This shaver is waterproof (Fig. 3). 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 mains voltages ranging from 100 to
240 volts.
-The supply unit transforms 100-240 volts to a safe low voltage of
less than 24 volts.
The display
Note: Before you use the shaver for the rst time, remove the
protective foil from the display.
Personal comfort settings
The appliance has a feature that allows you to personalise your
settings. You can choose between three settings depending on your
personal shaving needs: comfort, dynamic or eciency (Fig. 5).When
you press the - or + button, the segment of the personal comfort
settings bar that lights up shows the currently selected setting.
You can press the + or - button to select a dierent setting (Fig. 5).
Charging
When the shaver is charging, the battery charge percentage and the
battery symbol ash white (Fig. 6).
The battery charge is indicated by the battery charge percentage
shown on the display.
Quick charge: When the battery symbol starts to ash quickly,
the shaver contains enough charge for one shave.
Battery fully charged
When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge percentage
lights up white continuously (Fig. 7).
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Note: This appliance can only be used without cord.When you press
the on/o button during or after charging, you hear a sound to
indicate that the shaver is still connected to the wall socket.
Note: When the battery is full, the display switches o automatically
after 30 minutes.
Battery low
When the battery is almost empty, the battery symbol ashes orange
and you hear a sound (Fig. 8).
Remaining battery charge
The remaining battery charge is indicated by the battery charge
percentage shown on the display.
Cleaning reminder
Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal performance.
When you switch o the appliance, the cleaning reminder ashes
to remind you to clean the appliance (Fig. 9).
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
1 Press the on/o button for 3 seconds to enter the travel lock mode
(Fig. 10).
While you activate the travel lock, the travel lock symbol lights
up white continuously. When the travel lock is activated, the
appliance produces a sound and the travel lock symbol ashes
(Fig. 11).
Deactivating the travel lock
1 Press the on/o button for 3 seconds.
The travel lock symbol ashes and then lights up continuously
(Fig. 11). The appliance is now ready for use again.
Note: You can also deactivate the travel lock by connecting the
appliance to the wall socket.
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Replacement reminder
For maximum shaving performance, we advise you to replace the
shaving heads every two years (Fig. 51).
The appliance is equipped with a replacement reminder which
reminds you to replace the shaving heads. The shaving unit symbol
lights up white continuously, the arrows ash white and the appliance
beeps to indicate that you have to replace the shaving heads (Fig. 12).
Note: After replacing the shaving heads, you need to reset the
replacement reminder by pressing the on/o button for 7 seconds.
Exclamation mark
Overheating
If the appliance overheats during charging, the exclamation mark
ashes orange (Fig. 13). When this happens, the shaver switches
o automatically. Charging continues once the temperature of the
appliance has decreased to the normal level.
Blocked shaving heads
If the shaving heads are blocked, the exclamation mark lights up
orange continuously (Fig. 14).The replacement reminder and the
cleaning reminder ash white alternately and you hear a sound
(Fig. 14). In this case, the motor cannot run because the shaving
heads are soiled or damaged.
If the shaving heads are soiled, you have to clean them. If the shaving
heads are damaged, you have to replace them.
Charging
Charge the shaver before you use it for the rst time and when the
display indicates that the battery is almost empty. The battery charge
is indicated by the battery charge percentage shown on the display.
When you connect the shaver to the wall socket, you hear a sound.
Charging takes approx. 1 hour. A fully charged shaver has a shaving
time of up to 60 minutes.
Note: You cannot use the appliance while it is charging.
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Charging with the supply unit
1 Make sure the appliance is switched o.
2 Put the supply unit in the wall socket and put the small plug in the
appliance (Fig. 15).
3 After charging, remove the supply unit from the wall socket and
pull the small plug out of the appliance.
Charging in the SmartClean system (specic types only)
1 Put the small plug in the back of the SmartClean system.
2 Put the supply unit in the wall socket.
3 Press the top cap to be able to place the shaver in the holder
('click') (Fig. 16).
4 Hold the shaver upside down above the holder. Make sure the
front of the shaver points towards the SmartClean system (Fig. 17).
5 Place the shaver in the holder (1), tilt the shaver backwards (2) and
press down the top cap to connect the shaver (‘click’) (3) (Fig. 18).
Note: The battery symbol starts to ash to indicate that the appliance
is charging. When the battery is fully charged, the battery symbol
lights up continuously.
Using the appliance
Note: This appliance can only be used without cord.
Switching the appliance on and o
-To switch on the appliance, press the on/o button once (Fig. 19).
The display lights up for a few seconds.
-To switch o the appliance, press the on/o button once.
The display lights up for a few seconds and shows the remaining
battery charge.
Shaving
Skin adaptation period
Your rst 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
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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.
Shaving tips
-Select your personal comfort settings (see ‘The display’).
-To ensure the best result, we advise you to pre-trim your beard if
you have not shaved for 3 days or longer.
Dry shaving
1 Switch on the appliance.
2 Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular movements
(Fig. 20).
Note: Circular movements provide better shaving results than
straight movements.
3 Clean the appliance after use (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
Wet shaving
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:
1 Apply some water to your skin (Fig. 21).
2 Apply shaving foam or shaving gel to your skin (Fig. 22).
3 Rinse the shaving unit under the tap to ensure that the shaving
unit glides smoothly over your skin (Fig. 23).
4 Switch on the appliance.
5 Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular movements
(Fig. 20).
Note: Rinse the shaving unit regularly to ensure that it continues to
glide smoothly over your skin.
6 Dry your face.
7 Clean the appliance after use (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
Note: Make sure you rinse all foam or shaving gel o the appliance.
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Using the click-on attachments
Note: The accessories supplied may vary for dierent products.
The box shows the accessories that have been supplied with your
appliance.
Removing or attaching the click-on attachments
1 Make sure the appliance is switched o.
2 Pull the attachment straight o the appliance (Fig. 24).
Note: Do not twist the attachment while you pull it o the
appliance.
3 Insert 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’) (Fig. 25).
Using the trimmer attachment
You can use the trimmer attachment to groom your sideburns and
moustache.
1 Attach the attachment to the appliance (‘click’) (Fig. 25).
2 Switch on the appliance.
The display lights up for a few seconds.
3 Hold the trimmer attachment perpendicular to the skin and move
the appliance downwards while you exert gentle pressure (Fig. 26).
4 Clean the attachment after use (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
Using the beard styler attachment with comb
You can use the beard styler attachment with the comb attached
to style your beard at one xed setting, but also at dierent 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.
1 Attach the attachment to the appliance ('click') (Fig. 27).
2 Slide the comb straight into the guiding grooves on both sides of
the beard styler attachment (‘click’) (Fig. 28).
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3 Press the length selector and then push it to the left or right to
select the desired hair length setting (Fig. 29).
4 Switch on the appliance.
5 Move the appliance upwards while you exert gentle pressure.
Make sure the front of the comb is in full contact with the skin
(Fig. 30).
6 Clean 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.
1 Pull the comb o the beard styler attachment.
Note: Grab the comb in the center to pull it o the beard styler
attachment. Do not pull at the sides of the comb (Fig. 31).
2 Switch on the appliance.
3 Hold the beard styler attachment perpendicular to the skin and
move the appliance downwards while you exert gentle pressure
(Fig. 32).
4 Clean the attachment after use (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
Cleaning and maintenance
The accessories supplied may vary for dierent products. The box
shows the accessories that have been supplied with your appliance.
Cleaning the shaver in the SmartClean system
SmartClean system Plus has two phases: the rinsing phase and the
drying phase (Fig. 33).
Preparing the SmartClean system for use
Caution: Do not tilt the SmartClean system to prevent leakage
(Fig. 34).
Note: Hold the SmartClean system while you prepare it for use.
Note: If you clean the shaver in the SmartClean system once a week,
the SmartClean cartridge lasts approximately three months.
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