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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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).
USING THE BEARD STYLER (YS524,YS523,YS511 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.
You cannot use the appliance while it is connected to
the mains, as this may cause injury when you style in
a wet environment.
Attaching the beard styler attachment
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2 Pull the shaving attachment straight off
the appliance.
Do not twist the shaving attachment while you pull it
off the appliance.
3 Insert the lug of the beard styler
attachment into the slot in the top of the
appliance (1).Then press it downwards (2)
to attach it to the appliance.
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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.The
hair length settings on the beard styler attachment
correspond to the remaining hair length of your
beard after cutting.You can choose any setting
between 1 and 4.5mm.
1 Press the length selector (1) and then push it
to the left or right (2) to select the desired
hair length setting.
2
Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance.
3 You can now start styling your beard.
Make sure that the front of the comb is fully in contact
with the skin, and move the appliance against the
direction of hairgrowth.You may want to try different
position, upwards, downwards, or across depending on
the direction of hairgrowth.
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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 accessory.
2
Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance.
3 You can now start contouring your beard.
Be careful, it cuts hair very close to the skin,
at a length of 1mm.
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Styling tips
- Do not trim a wet beard or moustache.Wet hair
is longer. When it dries you may nd you have
trimmed too much.
- A good-sized wall mirror is usually indispensable.
You might also benet from a magnifying mirror
and possibly a three-way mirror.
- To help maintain a balance between the two sides
of your face, you may nd it useful to start near
the ear on one side and trim down to the chin.
Then repeat this on the other side.
Beard styles
Below you nd some examples of beard styles you
can create. For more tips on how to create these
beard styles go to www.philipexpressyourself.
- A full beard.
- A short full beard.
- A connected chin curtain.
- A goatee.
- An anchor or half goatee.
- A soul patch.
- A ring beard.
- A thin moustache.
- A thick moustache.
- A stubble look.
- Side burns.
- No beard at all.
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USING THE BODYGROOMER (YS524,YS521,YS512 ONLY)
Only use this bodygroomer 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 your body hair differs from
facial hair or scalp hair.
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.
You cannot use the appliance while it is connected to
the mains, as this may cause injury when you groom in
a wet environment.
Attaching the bodygroomer attachment
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2 Pull the shaving attachment straight off
the appliance.
Do not twist the shaving attachment while you pull it
off the appliance.
3 Insert the lug of the bodygroomer
attachment into the slot in the top of the
appliance (1).Then press it downwards (2)
to attach it to the appliance.
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Attaching the trimming comb
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2 Snap the trimming comb onto the appliance.
Make sure the teeth of the comb point in the
direction in which you are going to move the
appliance.
- When you move the appliance towards you, the
teeth have to point towards you.
- When you move the appliance away from you,
the teeth have to point away from you.
Trimming
If the hairs are longer than 10mm, you can trim
them rst with the trimming comb to a length of
3mm to make grooming easier.
Trimming comb Hair length after trimming
1 3mm/0.11 inch
1 Press the on/off button to switch on the
appliance.
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2 Move the appliance against the direction of
hair growth.
Make sure that the at part of the trimming comb is
always fully in contact with the skin.
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 bodygroomer 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 bodygroomer is always fully in
contact with the skin.
5
Press the on/off button to switch off the appliance.
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Trimming and grooming tips
- Stretch your skin with your free hand to make the
hairs stand upright.
- Make sure that the body groomer attachment is
always fully in contact with the skin.
- You get the best trimming results when the skin
and hair are dry.
- You can use the appliance to groom in the shower
or bathroom.To ensure easier gliding, apply some
shaving foam or shower gel to your 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amations 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.
- Clean the shaving heads frequently with Philips
Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (HQ110) for
optimal shaving performance.
- You can clean the outside of the appliance with a
damp cloth. Do not clean an attachment with
a cloth.
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Cleaning the shaving unit
1 Switch off the appliance.
2 Rinse the shaving attachment under a hot tap
for some time.
You can also clean the shaving unit with the
cleaning brush supplied.
3 After rinsing the appliance under the tap, hold
it upright for 10-15 seconds to allow water to
run out of the bottom.
4 Press the release buttons on the shaving
attachment (1) and pull the shaving unit off the
shaving attachment (2).
5 Rinse the shaving unit under a hot tap for
30 seconds.
You can also clean the shaving unit with the cleaning
brush supplied.
6 Carefully shake off excess water and let the
shaving unit dry.
Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue,
as this may damage the shaving heads.
7 Reattach the shaving unit to the shaving
attachment.
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Extra-thorough cleaning method
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).
3 To unlock the orange retaining ring, turn it in
the direction of the arrows indicated in and on
the retaining ring.
4 Lift the retaining ring out of the shaving head
holder.
5 Remove the cutter and the shaving guard.
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.
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