English Introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. Please read this user manual, as it contains information about the features of this shaver as well as some tips to make shaving easier and more enjoyable.
English 27 Cleaning cartridge for SmartClean system 28 Supply unit 29 Small plug 30 Pouch The accessories supplied may vary for different products. The box shows the accessories that have been supplied with your product. Important safety information Read this important information carefully before you use the appliance and its accessories and save it for future reference.
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English - This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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- Do not put the appliance or any part in the dishwasher. - If your shaver comes with a cleaning system, always use the original Philips cleaning fluid (cartridge or bottle, depending on the type of cleaning system). - Always place the cleaning system on a stable, level and horizontal surface to prevent leakage.
- Only use the click-on massage attachment at the medium or lowest personal comfort setting. - Do not use the click-on massage attachment too close to the nostrils. Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
English General - This shaver is waterproof. It is suitable for use in the bath or shower and for cleaning under the tap. For safety reasons, the shaver can therefore only be used without cord. - The supply unit is suitable for mains voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts.
English Quick charge: When the battery symbol starts to flash quickly, the shaver contains enough charge for one shave. Battery fully charged When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge percentage lights up white continuously. Note: This appliance can only be used without cord.
English Activating the travel lock 1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds to enter the travel lock mode. While you activate the travel lock, the travel lock symbol lights up white continuously. When the travel lock is activated, the appliance produces a sound and the travel lock symbol flashes.
English Exclamation mark Overheating If the appliance overheats during charging, the exclamation mark flashes orange. When this happens, the shaver switches off automatically. Charging continues once the temperature of the appliance has decreased to the normal level. Blocked shaving heads If the shaving heads are blocked, the exclamation mark lights up orange continuously.
3 After charging, remove the supply unit from the wall socket and pull the small plug out of the appliance. Charging in the SmartClean system (SP9851 only) 1 Put the small plug in the back of the SmartClean system. 2 Put the supply unit in the wall socket.
English Switching the appliance on and off - To switch on the appliance, press the on/off button once. The display lights up for a few seconds. - To switch off the appliance, press the on/off button once. The display lights up for a few seconds and shows the remaining battery charge.
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English Note: Do not press too hard, this can cause skin irritation. 3 Clean the appliance after use. Wet shaving For a more comfortable shave, you can also use this appliance 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.
English 6 Dry your face. 7 Clean the appliance after use. Note: Make sure you rinse all foam or shaving gel off the appliance. Using click-on attachments Note: The accessories supplied may vary for different products. The box shows the accessories that have been supplied with your product.
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English 4 Pull the attachment straight off the appliance. Note: Do not twist the attachment while you pull it off the appliance. 5 Insert the lug of the attachment into the slot in the top of the appliance. Then press down the attachment to attach it to the appliance (‘click’).
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English Do not use the appliance on damaged or irritated skin or on wounds. 1 Place the attachment on the attachment holder (see 'Removing or attaching the click-on attachments'). 2 Attach the attachment to the appliance (‘click’). 3 Moisten the attachment with water. Note: Do not use the appliance with a dry cleansing brush attachment, as this can irritate the skin.
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11 Switch off the appliance and clean the attachment after use. SP9851 only: Using the fresh eyes attachment The click-on fresh eyes attachment is suitable for all skin types. We advise you to use it up to once a day in the morning for approx.
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English 4 Place the fresh eyes attachment on the bony area below the right eye. Hold the attachment on your skin at an angle of 90°. Gently move the fresh eyes attachment from the nose towards the temple and repeat this movement. 15 sec.
English 1 Place the attachment on the attachment holder (see 'Removing or attaching the click-on attachments'). 2 Attach the attachment to the appliance ('click'). 3 Switch on the appliance and set the appliance to the medium personal comfort setting (dynamic (see 'Personal comfort settings')). Only use the massage attachment at the medium or low personal comfort setting.
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English Cleaning the shaver in the SmartClean system (SP9851 only) SmartClean system Plus has two phases: the rinsing phase and the drying phase. Preparing the SmartClean system for use Caution: Do not tilt the SmartClean system to prevent leakage. Note: Hold the SmartClean system while you prepare it for use.
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English 5 Place the cleaning cartridge in the SmartClean system. 6 While holding the SmartClean system with one hand, gently push the top part of the SmartClean system back down (‘click’). Using the SmartClean system Caution: Always shake excess water off the shaver before you place it in the SmartClean system.
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English 3 Place the shaver in the holder (1), tilt the shaver backwards (2) and press down the top cap to connect the shaver ('click') (3). The battery symbol starts to flash, which indicates that the shaver is charging. 4 Press the on/off button on the SmartClean system to start the cleaning program.
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English Replacing the cartridge of the SmartClean system Replace the cleaning cartridge when the replacement symbol flashes orange or when you are no longer satisfied with the cleaning result. If you clean the shaver in the SmartClean system once a week, the SmartClean cartridge lasts approximately three months.
English Cleaning the shaver under the tap Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal performance. Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent burning your hands. Note: Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the shaving heads.
English 7 Attach the shaving head holder to the bottom part of the shaving unit (‘click’). Thorough cleaning We advise you to clean the shaving heads thoroughly once a month or when the shaver does not shave as well as it used to. Note: The shaving heads are locked by a blue or an orange retaining ring.
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English 4 Turn the retaining ring anticlockwise and lift it off the shaving head. Repeat this process for the other retaining rings. Place them aside in a safe place. 5 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving head holder. Each shaving head consists of a cutter and guard.
English 10 Blue retaining ring: Place the retaining ring on the shaving head and turn it clockwise to reattach the retaining ring. Place the arrows on the ring in line with the projections in the shaving head holder. Turn the ring clockwise until it clicks to indicate that the ring is fixed.
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2 Detach the attachment from the attachment holder. 3 Clean the parts thoroughly with warm water and soap. 4 Dry the attachment with a towel. SP9851 only: Cleaning the fresh eyes attachment Clean the fresh eyes attachment after each use. 1 Switch off the appliance.
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English 2 Detach the attachment from the attachment holder. 3 Clean the parts thoroughly with warm water. 4 Dry the attachment with a towel. Cleaning the massage attachment Clean the massage attachment after each use. 1 Switch off the appliance. 2 Detach the attachment from the attachment holder.
Replace damaged shaving heads immediately. Always replace the shaving heads with original Philips shaving heads ( 'Ordering accessories'). Replacement reminder The replacement reminder indicates that the shaving heads need to be replaced. The shaving...
English 1 To replace the shaving heads, remove the shaving heads from the shaving head holder one by one. See chapter Thorough Cleaning for the instructions on how to remove the retaining rings and shaving heads. Note: The shaving heads are locked by a blue or an orange retaining ring.
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 Center in your country (see the international warranty leaflet for contact details). The following accessories and spare parts are...
Please take your product to an official collection point or a Philips service center to have a professional remove the rechargeable battery. - Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products and rechargeable batteries.
English Warranty and support If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the international warranty leaflet. Warranty restrictions The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not covered by the terms of the international warranty because they are subject to wear.
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English Problem Possible cause Solution The shaving unit is Clean the shaving heads soiled or damaged thoroughly or replace them. to such an extent that the motor cannot run. The appliance d The shaving heads Replace the shaving heads oes not shave as are damaged or (see 'Replacement').
English Problem Possible cause Solution The shaving heads Clean the shaving heads are soiled. (see 'Cleaning and maintenance'). Water is leaking During cleaning, This is normal and not from the bottom water may collect dangerous because all of the appliance. between the inner electronics are enclosed in body and the outer...
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(see 'Replacing be replaced. the cartridge of the SmartClean system'). You have used Only use the original another cleaning Philips cleaning cartridge. fluid than the original Philips cleaning cartridge. The drain of the Remove the cartridge from cleaning cartridge is the SmartClean system and blocked.
Philips appliance. If you have any difficulties obtaining information, please contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country. You find its contact details in the international warranty leaflet. You can also visit www.philips.com/support.
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English Problem Possible cause Solution I don’t know with We advise you to cleanse which cleansing your skin with your favorite products I can cleanser. You can use use the cleansing cleansing gel, foam, oil, brush milk or lotions. Please do attachment.
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