Philips YS521 User manual

User manual
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YS534,YS521
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DANSK 22
NEDERLANDS 39
SUOMI 56
FRANÇAIS 71
DEUTSCH 88
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ITALIANO 126
NORSK 143
PORTUGUÊS 159
ESPAÑOL 176
SVENSKA 193
TÜRKÇE 209

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!
To fully benet from the support that Philips offers, register your
product at www.philips.com/welcome.
For additional functionality you can buy click-on/off attachments at
www.philips.com/shop.
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it
for future reference.
Danger
- Make sure the adapter does not get wet (Fig. 1).
- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to
replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
Warning
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
- Keep the appliance, the attachments and the adapter out of the reach
of children.
- Before you use an attachment, always check it for damage or wear. If
the attachment is damaged or worn, do not use it, as injury may
occur. Replace a damaged attachment before you use it again (see
chapter ‘Replacement’).
- Be careful with hot water when you clean the appliance and the
attachments. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your
hands from getting burnt.
Caution
- Charge, use and store the appliance and the attachments at a
temperature between 5°C and 35°C.
-
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- Only use the beard styler attachment to trim facial hair (beard,
moustache and sideburns).
- Only use the body groomer attachment to groom body parts below
the neckline. Do not use it to groom facial or scalp hair.
- Always put the protection cap on the shaver to protect the shaving
heads when you are travelling.
- The appliance and the attachments are not dishwasher-proof.
- Never use water hotter than 80°C to rinse the appliance and the
attachments.
- Only use the adapter supplied.
- Do not use the appliance, the attachments or the adapter if they are
damaged.
- If the adapter or an attachment is damaged, always have it replaced
with one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard.
- Water may leak from the socket at the bottom of the appliance
when you rinse it.This is normal and not dangerous because all
electronics are enclosed in a sealed power unit inside the appliance.
Compliance with standards
- This appliance complies with the internationally approved safety
regulations and can be safely used in the bath or shower and cleaned
under the tap (Fig. 2).
- This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding
electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the
instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientic evidence available today.
General
- The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less
than 24 volts.
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General description (Fig. 3)
1 Protection cap
2 Shaving unit
3 Shaving unit release buttons
4 Shaving attachment
5 On/off button
6 Display
7 Adapter
8 Small plug
9 Hair length selector (YS534 only)
10 Beard styler attachment (YS534 only)
11 Beard styler trimming comb (YS534 only)
12 Bodygroomer attachment
13 Large bodygroomer trimming comb (YS534 only)
14 Medium bodygroomer trimming comb (YS534 only)
15 Small bodygroomer trimming comb
16 Shaving head holder
17 Guard
18 Cutter
19 Retaining ring
20 Pouch (YS534 only)
21 Cleaning brush
Charging
It takes approx. 60 minutes to fully charge the battery.
When you charge the appliance for the rst time or after a long period
of disuse, let it charge for 90 minutes.
A fully charged appliance provides up to 40 operating minutes.
The operating minutes of your appliance may vary over time, depending
on your shaving/styling behaviour, cleaning habits, beard type and whether
or not you use shaving gel or shaving foam.
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’Charging’ indication
- When the appliance is charging, the battery symbol ashes green.
When the battery is low or empty, the battery symbol and the plug
symbol start to ash green and orange alternately during the rst few
minutes of charging to indicate quick charging (Fig. 4).
’Battery fully charged’ indication
- When the battery is fully charged, the battery symbol lights up green
continuously (Fig. 5).
- If you leave the appliance connected to the mains, the battery symbol
goes out after 30 minutes.
’Battery low’ indication
- When the battery is almost empty, the plug symbol starts ashing
orange (Fig. 6).
- When you switch off the appliance, the plug symbol continues to
ash orange for a few more seconds.
Quick charge
The quick charge is indicated by the battery symbol and plug symbol
ashing green and orange alternately. When the plug symbol stops
ashing orange after approximately 5 minutes, the appliance contains
enough energy for a touch up.
Charging
Do not charge the appliance in a closed pouch or in the packaging.
1 Put the small plug in the appliance.
2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
,The battery symbol on the appliance ashes to show that the
appliance is charging (see chapter 4).
When you remove the adapter from the wall socket and leave the small plug
in the appliance, the appliance may not work for a few seconds.
Caution: It is not possible to use the appliance while it is connected to
the mains.
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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.
We advise you to shave regularly (at least 3 times a week) for a period of
3 weeks to allow your skin to adapt to the new shaver. During this period,
use your new electric shaver exclusively and do not use other shaving
methods. If you use different shaving methods, it is more difcult for your
skin to adapt to the new shaving system.
- Only use this shaving attachment to shave facial hair.You can use this
attachment wet or dry with shaving gel or shaving foam. Do not use
this attachment to shave body hair or scalp hair.The different
attachments of this appliance are designed for specic types of hair
and your facial hair differs from body hair or scalp hair (Fig. 7).
Note:This appliance does not work from the mains for safety reasons.
Attaching the shaving attachment
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2 Insert the lug of the shaving attachment into the slot in the top of
the appliance. Press it downwards to attach it to the
appliance (Fig. 8).
Do not twist the shaving attachment while you place it on the appliance.
Using the shaver
1 Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance.
2 Move the shaving unit over your skin. (Fig. 9)
To ensure the best result move the appliance in circular motion over your
skin.
3 Press the on/off button to switch off the appliance.
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Wet shaving
To achieve better shaving results you can also use this shaver 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.
2 Apply shaving foam or shaving gel to your skin.
3 Rinse the shaving unit under the tap to ensure that the shaving unit
glides smoothly over your skin. (Fig. 10)
4 Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance.
5 Move the shaving unit over your skin. Make circular
movements (Fig. 9).
Rinse the shaving unit under the tap regularly to ensure that it continues to
glide smoothly over your skin.
6 Dry your face and thoroughly rinse the shaving unit with a
sufcient amount of water after every shave. Make sure you rinse
all foam or shaving gel off the shaving unit (see also chapter 9).
Beard styling (YS534 only)
- Only use this beard styler attachment to style facial hair. Do not use
this attachment to style body hair or scalp hair.The different
attachments of this appliance are designed for specic types of hair
and your facial hair differs from body hair or scalp hair (Fig. 11).
The appliance does not work from the mains for safety reasons.
Attaching the beard styler attachment
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2 Pull the shaving attachment straight off the appliance (Fig. 12).
Do not twist the shaving attachment while you pull it off the appliance.
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3 Insert the lug of the beard styler attachment into the slot in the
top of the appliance. Press it downwards to attach it to the
appliance (Fig. 13).
Using the beard styler attachment with comb
You can use the beard styler attachment with the comb attached to trim
your beard at one xed setting, but also at different length settings. You
can choose any setting between 1 and 5mm.
1 Press the length selector (1) and then push it to the left or right (2)
to select the desired hair length setting. (Fig. 14)
2 Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance.
3 You can now start styling your beard. (Fig. 15)
Make sure that the front of the comb is fully in contact with the skin and
move the appliance against the direction of hair growth.You may want to try
different positions (upwards, downwards, or across), depending on the
direction of hair growth.
Using the beard styler attachment without comb
You can use the beard styler attachment without comb to contour or cut
shapes in beard hair.
1 Pull the comb off the beard styler attachment. (Fig. 16)
2 Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance.
3 You can now start contouring your beard. Be careful, the appliance
cuts hair very close to the skin, at a length of 1mm. (Fig. 17)
Bodygrooming
- Only use this body groomer attachment to groom your body hair.You
can use this attachment wet or dry to groom or trim hair on all parts
of the body below the neckline. Do not use this attachment to
groom or trim facial hair or scalp hair.The different attachments of
this appliance are designed for specic types of hair and body hair
differs from facial hair or scalp hair (Fig. 18).
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Take your time when you rst start to groom sensitive areas. You have to
acquire practice with the appliance.Your skin also needs some time to
adjust to the procedure.
The appliance does not work from the mains for safety reasons.
Attaching the body groomer attachment
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2 Pull the shaving attachment straight off the appliance (Fig. 12).
Do not twist the attachment while you pull it off the appliance.
3 Insert the lug of the body groomer attachment into the slot in the
top of the appliance. Press it downwards to attach it to the
appliance (Fig. 19).
Trimming
The trimming comb allows you to cut hair to different lengths.
Trimming comb Hair length after cutting
Small 3mm
Medium (YS534 only) 5mm
Large (YS534 only) 7mm
1 Switch off the appliance.
2 Snap the comb onto the body groomer attachment with the teeth
pointing in either direction. (Fig. 20)
3 Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance.
4 To trim the hair, move the appliance against the direction of hair
growth (Fig. 21).
Always make sure that the teeth of the comb point in the direction in
which you move the appliance.
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Grooming
1 If a trimming comb is still attached, remove it.
2 Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance.
3 Place the body groomer on the skin.
4 Move the appliance against the direction of hair growth with one
hand, while you stretch the skin with the other hand.
Make sure that the body groomer is always fully in contact with the skin.
Cleaning and maintenance
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids
such as petrol or acetone to clean the shaver and its accessories.
Be careful with hot water.Always check if the water is not too hot, to
prevent your hands from getting burned.
Note: To prevent inammation of your skin, you should clean the appliance
thoroughly on a regular basis.
- Clean the appliance and the attachments after every use to prevent
pollution of the shaver and blockages.
- You can clean the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth. Do not
clean an attachment with a cloth.
Cleaning the shaving attachment
- Clean the shaving heads frequently with Philips Shaving Head
Cleaning Spray (HQ110) for optimal shaving performance.
1 Switch off the appliance.
2 Press the release buttons on the shaving attachment (1) and pull
the shaving unit off the shaving attachment (2) (Fig. 22).
3 To unlock the orange retaining ring, turn it in the direction of the
arrows indicated in and on the retaining ring (Fig. 23).
4 Lift the retaining ring out of the shaving head holder. (Fig. 24)
5 Remove one cutter and its shaving guard (Fig. 25).
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Do not clean more than one cutter and shaving guard at a time, since they
are all matching sets. If you accidentally put a cutter in the wrong shaving
guard, it may take several weeks before optimal shaving performance is
restored.
6 Clean the cutter with the cleaning brush supplied (Fig. 26).
7 Clean the inside of the shaving guard (Fig. 27).
You can also clean the cutter and its guard under a tap of hot water.
8 After cleaning, place the shaving guard back into the shaving head
holder. Make sure the two wings t exactly into the recesses of the
shaving head holder (Fig. 28).
9 Place the cutter back into the shaving guard with the cutter legs
pointing downwards.
10 Place the retaining ring back onto the shaving head holder (1).
To reattach the retaining ring, turn it against the direction of the
arrows indicated in and on the retaining ring (2) (Fig. 29).
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.
Repeat step 1-10 for the other shaving heads.
11 Reattach the shaving unit to the shaving attachment.
If the shaving unit cannot be reattached smoothly, check if you have
positioned the shaving heads properly and if the retaining rings are xed
properly.
Cleaning the body groomer attachment
1 Switch off the appliance.
2 If a trimming comb is still attached, remove it.
You can either push the trimming comb off the appliance or pull it off,
depending on how the comb is placed on the appliance.
3 Pull the body groomer foil off the appliance (Fig. 30).
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4 Use the cleaning brush supplied to clean the inside of the body
groomer attachment and rinse the inside under the tap (Fig. 31).
5 Rinse the body groomer foil under the tap.
6 Shake off excess water and place the body groomer foil back into
the attachment.
Cleaning the beard styler attachment
1 Switch off the appliance.
2 Pull the comb off the beard styler attachment (Fig. 16).
3 Open the beard styler attachment (Fig. 32).
Dispose of the hairs in the garbage bin.
4 Rinse the beard styler attachment and the comb separately under a
hot tap for some time (Fig. 33).
5 Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop of sewing machine oil
every six months.
Storage
Note: Make sure the appliance and the attachments are dry before you store
them.
1 Put the protection cap on the shaver after use to prevent damage
and to avoid dirt accumulation in the shaving heads (Fig. 34).
NoteYS534: Store the shaver and all parts in the pouch.
2 Place a comb on the body groomer attachment for travelling or
storage.
Replacement
Replacing the shaving heads
For maximum shaving performance, we advise you to replace the shaving
heads every two years. Replace damaged shaving heads right away.
Only replace the shaving heads with original RQ32 Philips shaving heads.
See also chapter ‘Ordering accessories’.
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1 Follow steps 1-4 from chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’ under
‘Cleaning the shaving attachment’.
2 Remove the shaving heads and place new ones in the shaving unit.
Make sure the two wings of the shaving heads t exactly into the
recesses.
3 Place the retaining rings back onto the shaving unit (1).To reattach
the retaining rings, turn it against the direction of the arrows
indicated in and on the retaining ring (2) (Fig. 29).
Make sure the retaining rings are xed properly. The four wings of the
retaining ring have to be located exactly under the recesses of the shaving
head holder.
4 Reattach the shaving unit to the shaving attachment.
If the shaving unit cannot be reattached smoothly, check if you have
positioned the shaving heads properly and if the retaining rings are xed
properly.
Replacing the body groomer foil
For a maximum grooming performance, we advise you to replace the
body groomer foil every year. Replace the foil with TT2000 Philips
bodygroomer foil.
1 Pull the body groomer foil off the attachment (Fig. 30).
2 Place the new foil onto the attachment and snap it into place.
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.shop.philips.com/
service or go to your Philips dealer.You can also contact the Philips
Consumer Care Centre in your country (see the worldwide guarantee
leaet for contact details).
The following accessories are available:
- RQ32 Philips shaving heads
- TT2000 Philips bodygroomer foil
- YS511 Philips beard styler attachment
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- HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray
For replacement combs, please also visit www.shop.philips.com/
service.
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment (Fig. 35).
- The built-in rechargeable battery contains substances that may
pollute the environment. Always remove the battery before you
discard or hand in the appliance at an ofcial collection point. Dispose
of the battery at an ofcial collection point for batteries. If you have
trouble removing the battery, you can also take the appliance to a
Philips service centre.The staff of this centre will remove the battery
for you and will dispose of it in an environmentally safe way (Fig. 36).
Removing the rechargeable battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard the appliance.
Make sure the rechargeable battery is completely empty when you
remove it.
Be careful, the battery strips are sharp.
1 Undo the screw in the back panel of the appliance with a
screwdriver (1) and remove the back panel (2).
2 Bend the hooks aside and remove the power unit.
3 Break the snap hooks (1) and remove the front panel of the power
unit (2).
4 Take out the battery holder (1) and cut the battery tags with a pair
of cutting pliers (2).
5 Remove the rechargeable battery.
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Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, visit www.philips.com/support or
read the separate worldwide guarantee leaet.
Guarantee restrictions
The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not covered by the terms of
the international guarantee because they are subject to wear.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarises 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 Centre in your country.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The
appliance
does not
work, even
though it is
connected
to the mains.
This appliance is not
designed to be used
directly from the mains.
Remove the adapter from
the wall socket and the small
plug from the appliance.You
can now switch on the
appliance again.
The
appliance
does not
shave as well
as it used to.
The shaving heads are
damaged or worn.
Replace the shaving heads.
See chapter ‘Replacement’.
The shaving heads are
dirty.
Clean the cutters and guards
with the cleaning brush
supplied. See chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
Long hairs obstruct the
shaving heads.
Clean the cutters and guards
with the cleaning brush
supplied. See chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
Shaving foam or shaving
gel has accumulated in
the shaving heads.
Rinse the shaving heads
thoroughly with a sufcient
amount of water.
The
appliance
does not
work when I
press the on/
off button.
The rechargeable
battery is empty.
Recharge the battery. See
chapter ‘Charging’.
The temperature of the
appliance is too high. In
this case, the appliance
does not work.
Let the appliance cool down.
As soon as the temperature
of the appliance has
dropped sufciently, you can
switch on the appliance
again.
When you remove the
adapter from the wall
socket and leave the
small plug in the
appliance, the appliance
does not work for a few
seconds.
Remove the small plug from
the appliance.
My skin is
irritated after
shaving.
Your skin needs time to
get used to the Philips
shaving system.
Skin irritation during the rst
2-3 weeks of use is possible.
After this period, the skin
irritation usually disappears.
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