Philips SW175 User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical 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:
-Do not reach for a corded product that has
fallen into water. Unplug immediately.
-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.
-Always unplug this product from the
electrical outlet immediately after use,
except when shaver is (re)charging.
-Unplug and remove power cord from the
product before cleaning.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, re, 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 for its intended household
use as described in this manual. Do not use
attachments not recommended by Philips
North America LLC.
-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 and charging plug
and any attachments away from heated
surfaces.
-Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.
-Do not use the adapter in or near a power
outlet that contains an electric air freshener
to prevent damage to the adapter.
-Do not charge, clean or plug in product
outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray)
products are being used or where oxygen is
being administered.
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-Always check cutters and combs before using
the product. Do not use the product if cutters
or combs are damaged, as injury may occur.
-Always attach plug to product rst, then
to outlet. Be certain plug is inserted rmly
into shaver up to mark indicated on plug.
To disconnect, turn shaver o then remove
power cord from outlet.
-Keep the power cord dry at all times. Do not
handle with wet hands.
-Never put the product in direct sunlight or
store at a temperature above 140°F (60°C).
-To prevent possible damage to the power
cord, do n ot wrap power cord around the
product.
-Do not attempt to open the product to remove
or replace the built-in rechargeable battery.
-Only use the power cord and other
accessories supplied with the product.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: The power plug contains a
transformer. Do not cut o the power plug to
replace it with another plug as this will cause a
hazardous condition.
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Contents
Important safety instructions _________ 4
General description (Fig. 1)___________ 9
Introduction_______________________ 9
Charging__________________________ 9
Using the shaver___________________ 11
Using the click-on attachment________ 14
Cleaning and maintenance___________ 16
Replacement______________________ 19
Storage___________________________ 21
Accessories_______________________ 21
Assistance________________________ 22
Disposal__________________________ 22
Full Two-Year Warranty_____________ 23
45-Day money-back guarantee ______ 24
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General description (Fig. 1)
1 Comb for beard styler attachment
2 Click-on beard styler attachment
3 Protective cap
4 Shaving unit with shaving head holder
5 Shaving head holder release button
6 On/o button
7 Retaining ring
8 Cutter
9 Shaving comb
10 Shaving head holder
11 Power plug
12 Charging light
13 Small plug
14 Socket for small plug
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and
welcome to Philips Norelco!
To fully benet from the support that Philips
Norelco oers, register your product at
www.norelco.com/register.
Charging
-Charging, recharging, or using the product at
temperatures below 40°F (4.5°C) or higher
than 95°F (35°C) adversely aects lifespan
of the battery.
-The power plug transforms 100-240V AC to
less than 24V DC.
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-Charge the shaver before you use it for the
rst time and when the display indicates
that the battery is almost empty.
Note: First time charging or charging after a
long period of non-use requires 90 minutes of
charge time.
-Charging takes approx. 1 hour. A fully charged
shaver has a shaving time of up to 40 minutes.
Note: You cannot use the shaver while it is
charging.
Note: Depending on your shaving/styling
behavior and beard type, the operating time
may vary over time.
Charging with the power cord
1Make sure the shaver is switched o.
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Put the small plug in the shaver and connect
the power plug into any 100V to 240V AC
outlet. Use only the power cord provided.
The light on the power plug lights up to
show that the shaver is charging.
Note: The light on the power plug does not
change color and does not go out when
the shaver is fully charged.
3After charging, remove the power plug from
the power outlet and pull the small plug
out of the shaver.
Note: An adapter plug may be necessary
for cord usage in some foreign countries.
Use an attachment plug adapter of the
proper conguration for power outlet.
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Using the shaver
Always check the shaver and all accessories
before using. Do not use the shaver or any
accessory if it is damaged, as this may cause
injury. Always replace a damaged part with
one of the original type.
This symbol indicates that the product can be
used in the bath or shower.
-Use this shaver for its intended household
use as described in this manual.
-For hygienic reasons, the shaver should
only be used by one person.
-Trimming is easier when the skin and hair
are dry.
Note: This shaver can only be used without
a cord.
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 Norelco shave.
-At rst 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.
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-Stick with it! If you alternate shaving
methods during the adjustment period, it
may make it more dicult to adapt to the
Philips Norelco shaving system.
-If you are still not convinced after 21 days,
Philips Norelco will refund you the full
purchase price as long as the request is
received within 45 days of purchase.
Switching the shaver on and o
1Press the on/o button once to switch the
shaver on or o.
Shaving
For the best results on skin comfort, pre-trim
your beard if you have not shaved for 3 days
or longer.
Dry shaving
1Switch the shaver on.
2Stretch your skin with your free hand so
blades can lift and cut whiskers. Gently
press shaver to skin so the oating heads
can follow the contours of your face.
Note: Do not press too hard. Too much
pressure can pinch the skin into the combs.
3Switch o the shaver and clean it after
each use.
4Put the protective cap on the shaver to
protect shaver heads.
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Wet shaving
For a more comfortable shave, you can also
use this shaver on a wet face with shaving
foam or shaving gel.
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 the shaver on.
5Move the shaving heads over your skin
in circular movements to catch all hairs
growing in dierent directions. 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.
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6Dry your face.
7Switch o the shaver and clean it after
each use.
Note: Make sure that you rinse all foam
or shaving gel o the shaver.
Using the click-on attachment
Removing or attaching the click-on attachment
1Make sure the shaver is switched o.
2Pull the attachment straight o the shaver.
Note: Do not twist the attachment while
you pull it o.
3Insert the lug of the attachment into the
slot in the top of the shaver. Then press
down the attachment to attach it to the
shaver(‘click’).
Using the beard styler attachment with comb
You can use the beard styler 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
(3/64 - 3/16in).
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1Attach the beard styler to the shaver
('click').
2Slide the comb straight into the guiding
grooves on both sides of the beard styler
(‘click’).
3Press the length selector and then push it
to the left or right to select the desired hair
length setting.
4Switch on the shaver.
5Move the product upwards while you exert
gentle pressure. Make sure the front of the
comb is in full contact with the skin.
6Clean the beard styler after use.
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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 (1/32 in).
1Pull the comb o the beard styler.
Note: Grab the comb in the center to pull it
o the beard styler. Do not pull at the sides
of the comb.
2Switch on the shaver.
3Hold the beard styler perpendicular to the
skin and move the product downwards
while you exert gentle pressure.
4Clean the beard styler after use.
Cleaning and maintenance
-Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving
results.
-Never clean, remove or replace the shaving
unit while the shaver is switched on.
-Do not apply pressure to shaving head
combs.
-Do not touch shaving heads with hard
objects as this may dent or damage the
precision-made slotted combs.
-Do not use abrasives, scourers or aggressive
liquids such as gasoline or acetone to clean
the shaver.
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Cleaning the shaver under the tap
Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal
performance.
Always check if the water is 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 shaver. This is a
normal occurrence.
1Switch the shaver o, unplug from outlet
and remove power cord from the shaver.
2Rinse the shaving unit under a warm tap for
some time.
3After rinsing the shaver under the tap, hold
it upright for 10-15 seconds to allow water
to run out of the bottom.
4Press the release buttons on the shaving
unit and pull the shaving head holder o
the shaving unit.
5Rinse the shaving head holder and hair
chamber under a warm tap for 30 seconds.
6Carefully shake o excess water and let the
shaving head holder air dry completely.
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7Reattach the shaving head holder to the
shaving unit (‘click’).
Cleaning the beard styler attachment
Never dry the trimmer with a towel or tissue,
as this may damage the trimming teeth.
Clean the beard styler after each use.
1Pull the comb o the beard styler.
Note: Grab the comb in the center to pull it
o the beard styler. Do not pull at the sides
of the comb.
2Switch on the shaver.
3Rinse the beard styler and the comb
separately under a warm tap.
4After cleaning, switch o the shaver.
5Carefully shake o excess water and let the
beard styler and comb air dry completely.
6For optimal performance, lubricate the
teeth of the attachment with a drop of
mineral oil regularly.
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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 Norelco shaving heads
(see 'Accessories').
1Switch o the shaver and disconnect it
from the power outlet.
2Press the release buttons on the shaving
unit and pull the shaving head holder o
the shaving unit.
3To unlock the retaining ring, turn it in the
direction of the arrows indicated in and on
the retaining ring.
4Lift the retaining ring out of the shaving
head holder. Place aside in a safe place.
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5Remove the shaving heads and place new
ones in the shaving head holder.
Discard the used shaving heads
immediately to avoid mixing them with the
new shaving heads.
Make sure the two wings of the new
shaving heads t exactly into the recesses
of the shaving head.
6 Place the retaining ring back onto the shaving
head holder. To reattach the retaining ring,
turn it against the direction of the arrows
indicated in and on the retaining ring.
Make sure the retaining ring is xed
properly. The four wings of the retaining
ring have to be located exactly under the
recesses of the shaving head holder.
7Reattach the shaving head holder to the
shaving unit (‘click’).
If the shaving unit does not close smoothly,
check if you have positioned the shaving
heads properly and if the retaining rings are
xed properly.
This product has no other user-serviceable
parts. For assistance call 1-800-243-3050.
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