Philips YS534 User manual

User manual
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HRVATSKI 36
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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.
- 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.
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- 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.
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
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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.
’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).
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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.
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.
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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.
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).
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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.
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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.
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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).
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).
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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.
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.
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- 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).
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.
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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).
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.
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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’.
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 withTT2000 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
- HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray
For replacement combs, please also visit www.shop.philips.com/service.
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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.
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.
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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’.
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’.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
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.
The shaving heads are
damaged or worn.
Replace the shaving heads.
See chapter ‘Replacement’.
The rotation
speed of the
shaving heads
is lower than
usual.
Too much dirt has collected
in the shaving heads.
Clean the shaving heads. See
chapter cleaning and
maintenance.
The rechargeable battery
is low.
Recharge the battery.
See chapter ‘Charging’.
The shaving
heads do not
stay in place.
You did not x the retaining
rings properly.
The retaining ring is xed
properly if the four wings of the
retaining ring are located exactly
under the recesses of the
shaving head holder.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
After fully
charging the
appliance, it
provides less
than 40
operating
minutes.
If you have a heavy beard,
the appliance may provide
less than 40 operating
minutes.The number of
operating minutes may also
vary over time, depending
on your styling behaviour,
cleaning habits and beard
type.
Reduced
grooming
performance
You have not attached the
comb properly.
Remove the comb and
reattach it.
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Поздравления за вашата покупка и добре дошли във Philips! За да се
възползвате изцяло от предлаганата от Philips поддръжка, регистрирайте
продукта си на адрес www.philips.com/welcome.
За допълнителни функции, можете да закупите още приставки на адрес
www.philips.com/shop.
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Преди да използвате уреда, прочетете внимателно това ръководство за
потребителя и го запазете за справка в бъдеще.
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- Внимавайте адаптерът да не се мокри (фиг. 1).
- В адаптера има трансформатор. Не отрязвайте адаптера, за да го
замените с друг щепсел, тъй като това крие опасности.
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- Този уред не е предназначен за ползване от хора (включително деца) с
намалени физически възприятия или умствени недъзи или без опит и
познания, ако са оставени без наблюдение и не са инструктирани от
страна на отговарящо за тяхната безопасност лице относно начина на
използване на уреда.
- Пазете уреда, приставките и адаптера далече от достъпа на деца.
- Преди да използвате приставка, винаги я проверявайте за повреда или
износване. Ако приставката е повредена или износена, не я използвайте,
за да избегнете нараняване. Сменете повредената приставка (вижте
глава “Замяна”).
- Внимавайте с горещата вода, когато почиствате уреда и приставките.
Винаги проверявайте дали водата не е прекалено гореща, за да
предпазите ръцете си от изгаряне.
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- Зареждайте, използвайте и съхранявайте уреда и приставките при
температура от 5°C до 35°C.
- Използвайте приставката за оформяне на брада само за оформяне на
лицево окосмяване (брада, мустаци и бакенбарди).
- Използвайте приставката за оформяне на тяло само от врата надолу.
Не я използвайте за оформяне на лицево окосмяване, нито за
подстригване на коса.
- За да предпазите бръснещите глави при пътуване, винаги поставяйте
предпазната капачка на самобръсначката.
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