Philips YS524 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENT

INTRODUCTION
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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.
- 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.
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Caution
- Charge, use and store the appliance and the
attachments at a temperature between 5°C
and 35°C.
- 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.
- 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.
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General
- The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe
low voltage of less than 24 volts.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION (FIG. 1)
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 Cleaning brush
10 Hair length selector
11 Beardstyler attachment (YS524,YS523 only)
12 Trimming comb (YS524,YS523 only)
13 Bodygroomer attachment (YS524,YS521 only)
14 Bodygroomer comb
15 Shaving head holder
16 Guard
17 Cutter
18 Retaining ring
THE DISPLAY
’Charging’ indication
- When the appliance is charging, the battery
symbol starts to ash green frequently during the
rst few minutes. After that the ashes become
less frequent.
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’Battery fully charged’ indication
- When the battery is fully charged, the battery
symbol lights up green continuously.
- If you leave the appliance connected to the mains,
the light goes out after 30 minutes.
’Battery low’ indication
- When the battery is almost empty, the plug
symbol starts ashing orange.
- When you switch off the appliance, the plug
symbol continues to ash orange for a few more
seconds.
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 time of you 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.
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.
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, 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.
Quick charge
After the appliance has charged for 5 minutes, it
contains enough energy for a touch up.
USING THE SHAVER
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.
Note:You cannot use the appliance while it is
connected to the mains, as this may cause injury when
you shave in a wet environment.
Attaching the shaving attachment
1 Make sure the shaver is switched off.
2 Insert the lug of the shaving attachment
into the slot in the top of the appliance (1).
Then press it downwards (2) to attach it to
the appliance.
Do not twist the shaving attachment while you place it
on the appliance.
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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.
1 Press the on/off button to switch on
the appliance.
2 Move the shaving unit over your skin.
To ensure the best result move the appliance in circular
motions on 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.
4 Press the on/off button to switch on the shaver.
5 Move the shaving unit over your skin.
Make both straight and circular movements.
Rinse the shaving unit under the tap regularly to ensure
that it continues to glide smoothly over
your skin.
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