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| Product Type | Electric Shaver |
| Model Number | S9186 |
| Series | 9000 |
| Dimensions (approx.) | 6.5 x 2.5 x 2 inches |
| Weight (approx.) | 0.5 lbs |
| Power Source | Rechargeable Li-ion battery |
| Charging Time | 1 hour |
| Usage Time | Up to 60 minutes |
| Wet & Dry Use | Yes, fully waterproof |
| Shaving Head System | CloseCut Pro blades with NanoTech coating |
| Skin Protection | SkinIQ with pressure sensor and adaptive shaving |
| Display | LED battery indicator and cleaning reminder |
| Cleaning Method | Rinse under running water or use SmartClean system |
| Replacement Parts | SH90/20 blades and SH90/70 heads (every 12 months) |
| Travel Lock | Yes |
| Included Accessories | SmartClean system, charging stand, travel case |
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USER MANUAL Series 9000 S9186 PHILIPS



Charging adapter
Cleaning cartridge

S9732A/33 only
Facial cleansing brush
Protective cap


Facial cleansing brush head
Styler comb

Beard styler attachment ×RQ11H
S9186A/26 only

Trimmer
Guidance in English 35~70
● Warranty
Warranty and after-sales service 73
Specifications 74
Free repair regulations 76
Warranty certificate ...... last page
Be sure to observe these instructions.
Safety precautions
Stand


●JC5203
●Cleaning lamp



Quick charge
Cheek
Back of the chin
From the back of the cheek to the nape of the neck
Under the nose


Caution
4 How to attach the shaving unit

Caution
3
4


[Cleansing brush attachment]
*S9732A/33 only
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1 Protection cap for cleansing brush attachment (S9732A/33 only) 2 Click-on cleansing brush attachment (S9732A/33 only) 3 Comb for beard styler attachment (S9732A/33 only) 4 Click-on beard styler attachment (S9732A/33 only) 5 Click-on precision trimmer attachment (S9186A/26 only) 6 Click-on shaving unit 7 On/off button 8 Socket for small plug 9 Travel lock symbol 10 Charge symbol (S9732A/33 only) 11 + and - buttons for personal comfort settings (S9732A/33 only) 12 Personal comfort settings bar (S9732A/33 only) 13 Battery charge percentage (S9732A/33 only) 14 Cleaning reminder 15 Battery charge indicator (S9186A/26 only) 16 Replacement reminder 17 Notification symbol 18 SmartClean system 19 Cap of SmartClean system 20 On/off button 21 Replacement symbol 22 Rinsing symbol 23 Drying symbol 24 Ready symbol 25 Charge symbol 26 Cleaning cartridge for SmartClean system 27 Supply unit 28 Small plug 29 Pouch 30 Product stand (S9186A/26 only)
The accessories supplied may vary for different products. The box shows the accessories that have been supplied with your product.
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.
Important safety information
Read this important information carefully before you use the appliance and its accessories and save it for future reference. The accessories supplied may vary for different products.
Danger

-Keep the supply unit dry.
Warning
-To charge the battery, only use the detachable supply unit (HQ8505) provided with the appliance.
-The supply unit contains a transformer. Do not cut off the supply unit to replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
-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. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
-Always unplug the shaver before you clean it under the tap. -Always check the appliance before you use it. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged, as this may cause injury. Always replace a damaged part with one of the original type. -This appliance contains batteries that are non-replaceable. -Do not open the appliance to replace the rechargeable battery.
Caution

- Never immerse the cleaning system or the charging stand in water and do not rinse it under the tap. -Never use water hotter than 60°C to rinse the shaver. -Only use this appliance for its intended purpose as shown in the user manual. -For hygienic reasons, the appliance should only be used by one person.
- Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance. -Always use the original Philips cleaning cartridge.
-Always place the cleaning system on a stable, level and horizontal surface to prevent leakage. -Always make sure the cartridge compartment is closed before you use the cleaning system to clean or charge the shaver. -When the cleaning system is ready for use, do not move it to prevent leakage of cleaning fluid. -Water may drip from the socket at the bottom of the shaver when you rinse it. This is normal and not dangerous because all electronics are enclosed in a sealed power unit inside the shaver. -Do not use the supply unit in or near wall sockets that contain an electric air freshener to prevent irreparable damage to the supply unit.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
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. -The supply unit transforms 100-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less than 24 volts.
The display
Note: Before you use the shaver for the first time, remove the protective foil from the display.
The various shaver types have different displays, which are shown in the figures below.

S9732A/33

S9186A/26
Personal comfort settings

(S9732A/33 only)
The appliance has a feature that allows you to personalize your settings. You can choose between three settings depending on your personal shaving needs (from low to high): comfort, dynamic or efficiency. When you press the - or + button, the segment of the personal comfort settings bar that lights up shows the currently selected setting. You can press the + or - button to select a different setting.
Charging

Charging
(S9732A/33 only)
When the shaver is charging, the battery charge percentage and the battery symbol flash white. The battery charge is indicated by the battery charge percentage shown on the display.
Quick charge: When the battery symbol starts to flash quickly, the shaver contains enough charge for one shave.

Charging
(S9186A/26 only)
When the shaver is charging, first the bottom light of the battery charge indicator flashes, then the second light, and so on until the shaver is fully charged.
Quick charge: When the bottom light stops flashing and lights up continuously, the shaver contains enough charge for one shave.
Battery fully charged

Battery fully charged (S9732A/33 only)
When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge percentage lights up white continuously.
Note: This appliance can only be used without cord. When you press the on/off button during or after charging, you hear a sound to indicate that the shaver is still connected to the wall socket.
Note: When the battery is full, the display switches off automatically after 30 minutes.

Battery fully charged
(S9186A/26 only)
When the battery is fully charged, all lights of the battery charge indicator light up white continuously.
Note: This appliance can only be used without cord. When you press the on/off button during or after charging, you hear a sound to indicate that the shaver is still connected to the wall socket.
Note: When the battery is full, the display switches off automatically after 30 minutes.
Battery low

Battery low (S9732A/33 only)
When the battery is almost empty, the battery charge indicator flashes orange and the shaver beeps.
Battery low (S9186A/26 only)

When the battery is almost empty, the bottom light of the battery charge indicator flashes orange and you hear a sound.
Remaining battery charge
Remaining battery charge (S9732A/33 only)
The remaining battery charge is indicated by the battery charge percentage shown on the display.
Remaining battery charge (S9186A/26 only)
The remaining battery charge is shown by the lights of the battery charge indicator that light up continuously.
Cleaning reminder
Note: The displays of the various shaver types look different, but show the same symbol.
English

Travel lock
Clean the shaver after every use for optimal performance. When you switch off the appliance, the cleaning reminder flashes to remind you to clean the appliance.
You can lock the appliance when you are going to travel. The travel lock prevents the appliance from being switched on by accident.
Note: The displays of the various shaver types look different, but show the same symbol.
Activating the travel lock
1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds to use the travel lock mode.



While you activate the travel lock, the travel lock symbol lights up briefly and the shaver produces a short sound. When the travel lock is activated, the appliance produces a sound and the travel lock symbol flashes.
Deactivating the travel lock
1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds.
While you deactivate the travel lock, the travel lock symbol lights up briefly and the shaver produces a short sound. The appliance switches on and is now ready for use again.
Note: You can also deactivate the travel lock by connecting the appliance to the wall socket.
Replacement reminder
For maximum shaving performance, we advise you to replace the shaving heads every two years.
Note: The displays of the various shaver types look different, but show the same symbol.

The appliance is equipped with a replacement reminder which reminds you to replace the shaving heads. The shaving unit symbol lights up white continuously, the arrows flash white and the appliance beeps to indicate that you have to replace the shaving heads.
Note: After replacing the shaving heads, you can reset the replacement reminder by pressing the on/off button for 7 seconds. If you do not reset the replacement reminder, the shaver resets automatically after 9 shaves.
Notification symbol
Note: The displays of the various shaver types look different, but show the same symbol.
Overheating
If the appliance overheats during charging, the notification symbol 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 notification symbol continuously lights up red. The replacement reminder and the cleaning reminder alternately flash white and the shaver beeps. In this case, the motor cannot run because the shaving heads are dirty or damaged. If the shaving heads are dirty, you have to clean them. If the
shaving heads are damaged, you have to replace them.
Charging
Charge the shaver before you use it for the first time and when the display indicates that the battery is almost empty.
When you connect the shaver to the wall socket, you hear a sound.
Charging takes approx. 1 hour. A fully charged shaver has a shaving time of up to 60 minutes.
Note: You cannot use the appliance while it is charging.
Charging with the supply unit

1 Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2 Put the small plug in the appliance and put the supply unit in the wall socket. When you connect the shaver to the wall socket, you hear a sound.
3 After charging, remove the supply unit from the wall socket and pull the small plug out of the appliance.
Using the appliance
Note: This appliance can only be used without cord.
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.
Shaving
Skin adaptation period
Your first 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. To allow your skin to adapt to this new appliance, we advise you to shave regularly (at least 3 times a week) and exclusively with this appliance for a period of 3 weeks.
Shaving tips
S9732A/33 only: Select your personal comfort settings (see 'The display'). For the best results on skin comfort, pre-trim your beard if you have not shaved for 3 days or longer.
Dry shaving
1. Switch on the appliance. The display lights up for a few seconds. 2. Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular movements to catch all hairs growing in different directions. Make sure each shaving head is fully in contact with the skin. Exert gentle pressure for a close, comfortable shave. Note: Do not press too hard, as 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. 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 Switch on the appliance. 5 Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular movements to catch all hairs growing in different directions. Make sure each shaving head is fully in contact with the skin. Exert gentle pressure for a close, comfortable shave.
Note: Rinse the shaving unit regularly to ensure that it continues to glide smoothly over your skin.
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.
Removing or attaching click-on attachments
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off. 2 Pull the attachment straight off the appliance. Note: Do not twist the attachment while you pull it off the appliance.




3 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').
Using the precision trimmer attachment (S9186A/26 only)
You can use the precision trimmer attachment to touch up your beard, sideburns, and moustache.
1. Attach the attachment to the appliance ('click'). 2. Switch on the appliance. The display lights up for a few seconds.
3. Hold the precision trimmer attachment perpendicular to the skin and move the appliance downwards while you exert gentle pressure. 4. Clean the attachment after use (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
Using the beard styler attachment with comb
(S9732A/33 only)
You can use the beard styler attachment with the comb attached to style your beard at one fixed setting, but also at different length settings. You can also use it to pre-trim any long hairs before shaving for a more comfortable shave.
The length settings on the beard styler attachment correspond to the remaining hair length after cutting and range from 1 to 5 mm (3/64 - 3/16 in).
1. Attach the attachment to the appliance ('click').

2. Slide the comb straight into the guiding grooves on both sides of the beard styler attachment ('click').
3. Press the length selector and then push it to the left or right to select the desired hair length setting.
4. Switch on the appliance.
5. Move the appliance upwards while you exert gentle pressure. Make sure the front of the comb is in full contact with the skin.



6 Clean the attachment after use (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
Using the beard styler attachment without comb
(S9732A/33 only)
You can use the beard styler attachment without the comb to contour your beard, moustache, sideburns or neckline at a length of 0.5 mm (1/32 in).
1 Pull the comb off the beard styler attachment.
Note: Grab the comb in the center to pull it off the beard styler attachment. Do not pull at the sides of the comb.
2 Switch on the appliance.
3 Hold the beard styler attachment perpendicular to the skin and move the appliance downwards while you exert gentle pressure.
4 Clean the attachment after use (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
Using the cleansing brush attachment (S9732A/33 only)
Use the rotating cleansing brush with your daily cleansing cream. The cleansing brush removes oil and dirt, contributing to a healthy and oil-free skin.
1 Attach the attachment to the appliance ('click').

2 Moisten the attachment with water.
Note: Do not use the appliance with a dry cleansing brush attachment, as this can irritate the skin.
3 Moisten your face with water and apply a cleanser to your face.
4 Place the attachment on your cheek.
5 Switch on the appliance.
6 Gently move the brush across your skin from the nose towards the ear. Do not push the brush too hard onto the skin to make sure that the treatment remains comfortable.
Do not cleanse the sensitive area around your eyes.
7 After approx. 20 seconds, move the appliance to your other cheek and start cleansing this part of your face.
8 After approx. 20 seconds, move the appliance to your forehead and start cleansing this part of your face. Gently move the brush head from left to right.
Note: We advise you to not overdo the cleansing and to not cleanse any zone longer than 20 seconds.

9 After the treatment, rinse and dry your face. Your face is now ready for the next step of your daily skincare routine. 10 Clean the attachment after use.
Cleaning and maintenance
Note: The accessories supplied may vary for different products. The box shows the accessories that have been supplied with your product.
Cleaning the shaver in the SmartClean system

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.
Note: If you clean the shaver in the SmartClean system once a week, the SmartClean cartridge lasts approximately three months.

1 Put the small plug in the back of the SmartClean system. 2 Put the supply unit in the wall socket. 3 Press the button on the side of the SmartClean system (1) and lift the top part of the SmartClean system (2).

4 Pull the seal off the cleaning cartridge. 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.


1 Press to open the SmartClean system cap, to be able to place the shaver in the holder ('click').

2 Hold the shaver upside down above the holder. Make sure the front of the shaver points towards the SmartClean system holder.
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.

During the rinsing phase, the rinsing symbol flashes. When the rinsing phase is done (after approx. 10 minutes), the rinsing symbol goes out.

After the rinsing phase, the drying phase starts automatically. During this phase, the drying symbol flashes. When the drying phase is done (after approx. 4 hours), the drying symbol goes out.

When the cleaning program is done, the ready symbol lights up continuously.
30 minutes after the cleaning program and charging are done, the SmartClean system switches off automatically.
The battery symbol lights up continuously to indicate that the shaver is fully charged. Charging takes approx. 1 hour.
Note: If you press the on/off button of the SmartClean system during the cleaning program, the program stops. In this case, the cleaning or drying symbol goes out.
Note: If you disconnect the SmartClean system from its power supply, the cleaning program stops.
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.

1 While holding the SmartClean system with one hand, press the button on the side of the SmartClean system and lift the top part of the SmartClean system.
2 Remove the cleaning cartridge from the SmartClean system and pour out any remaining cleaning fluid. You can safely pour the cleaning fluid down the sink.
3 Discard the empty cleaning cartridge.
4 Unpack the new cleaning cartridge and pull off the seal.
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').
Cleaning the shaver under the tap
Clean the shaver after every use 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.

1 Switch on the appliance. 2 Rinse the shaving unit under a warm tap.
3 Switch off the appliance. Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom part of the shaving unit.
4 Rinse the hair chamber under the tap.

5 Rinse the shaving head holder under a warm tap.
6 Carefully shake off excess water and let the shaving head holder air-dry completely.

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.

1 Switch off the shaver. 2 Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom part of the shaving unit.

3 Rinse the hair chamber and shaving head holder under the tap.
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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.
Note: Do not clean more than one cutter and 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 and guard under the tap.
7 Shake off excess water.
8 Put the cutter back into the guard.

9 Place the shaving heads in the shaving head holder.

10 Place the retaining ring on the shaving head.

11 Align the arrows on the retaining ring with the projections in the shaving head holder. Turn the ring clockwise until it clicks to indicate that the ring is fixed. 12 Attach the shaving head holder to the bottom part of the shaving unit ('click').
Cleaning the click-on attachments
Never dry trimmer or beard styler attachments with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the trimming teeth.
The accessories supplied may vary for different products. The box shows the accessories that have been supplied with your product.
Cleaning the precision trimmer attachment
(S9186A/26 only)
Clean the precision trimmer after every use.
1. Switch on the appliance with the precision trimmer attachment attached. 2. Rinse the attachment under a warm tap. 3. After cleaning, switch off the appliance. 4. Carefully shake off excess water and let the attachment air-dry completely.
Tip: For optimal performance, lubricate the teeth of the attachment with a drop of sewing machine oil regularly.

Cleaning the cleansing brush attachment
(S9732A/33 only)
Clean the cleansing brush attachment after each use.

1. Switch off the appliance. 2. Detach the brush head from the attachment holder. 3. Clean the parts thoroughly with warm water and soap. 4. Dry the cleansing brush attachment with a towel.
Cleaning the beard styler attachment
(S9732A/33 only)
Clean the beard styler attachment after each use.

1. Pull the comb off the beard styler attachment.
Note: Grab the comb in the center to pull it off the beard styler attachment. Do not pull at the sides of the comb.

2 Rinse cut hairs off the cutting unit with lukewarm water. 3 Rinse cut hairs off the comb.

4 Remove the cutting unit from the beard styler attachment. By pushing the cutting unit off the beard styler attachment, you can remove any hairs that have accumulated inside the beard styler. You can also rinse the bottom of the cutting unit.

5 Rinse cut hairs out of the beard styler attachment.
6 Carefully shake off excess water and leave the comb, cutting unit and beard styler attachment to air-dry before you use them again.
7 When the cutting unit is dry, attach it to the beard styler attachment.

8 When the comb is dry, attach it to the beard styler attachment.
9 For optimal performance, lubricate the teeth of the attachment with a drop of sewing machine oil every six months.

Storage

1 Store the appliance in the pouch supplied.
Note: Make sure the appliance is dry before you store it in the pouch.

2 Alternatively, place the appliance in the product stand.
Replacement
Replacing the shaving heads


For maximum shaving performance, we advise you to replace the shaving heads every two years. Replace damaged shaving heads immediately. Always replace the shaving heads with original Philips shaving heads (see 'Ordering accessories').
Replacement reminder
The replacement reminder indicates that the shaving heads need to be replaced. The shaving unit symbol lights up continuously, the arrows flash white and you hear a beep when you switch the shaver on or off.
Available replacement parts are SH90/51 (separate shaving heads) or SH90/81 (shaving heads in shaving head holder). Follow the correct instructions.
Replacing the SH90/51 shaving heads
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.
2 To reset the replacement reminder, press and hold the on/off button for approx. 7 seconds. Wait until the appliance produces a tune.


Replacing the SH90/81 shaving head holder
1 Switch off the shaver. Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom part of the shaving unit.

2 Discard the old shaving head holder and attach the new shaving head holder to the bottom part of the shaving unit ('click').

3 To reset the replacement reminder, press and hold the on/off button for approx. 7 seconds. Wait until the appliance produces a tune.
Replacing the cleansing brush attachment
(S9732A/33 only)
The cleansing brush attachment should be replaced every 3 months or earlier if the brush hairs are bent or damaged (see 'Ordering accessories').
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.philips.com/parts-and-accessories 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 available:
-SH90 Philips shaving heads -HQ110 Philips shaving head cleaning spray -RQ111 Philips beard styler attachment -RQ585 Philips cleansing brush attachment -RQ560/RQ563 Philips cleansing brush heads -JC301/JC302/JC303/JC304/JC305 cleaning cartridge -HQ8505 supply unit
Note: The availability of the accessories may differ by country.
Recycling
-Do not throw away the product with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment. -This product contains a built-in rechargeable battery which shall not be disposed of with normal household waste. 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. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.
Removing the rechargeable shaver battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard the shaver. Before you remove the battery, make sure that the shaver is disconnected from the wall socket and that the battery is completely empty.

Take any necessary safety precautions when you handle tools to open the shaver and when you dispose of the rechargeable battery.
Be careful, the battery strips are sharp.
1 Insert the screwdriver into the slot between the front and back panel in the bottom of the appliance. Remove the back panel.
2 Remove the spring hooks from the front panel.
3 Remove the front panel.
4 Unscrew the two screws at the top of the transparent cover of the power unit.
5 Bend the snap hooks aside and remove the transparent cover of the power unit.

6 Lift out the battery holder and cut the wires with a pair of cutting pliers or scissors.
7 Bend the battery tags aside with a screwdriver.
8 Remove the rechargeable batteries.
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.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes 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 Center in your country.
Shaver Problem Possible cause Solution
| The appliance does not work when I press the on/off button. | The appliance is still attached to the wall socket. For safety reasons, the appliance can only be used without cord. | Unplug the appliance and press the on/off button to switch on the appliance. |
| The rechargeable | battery is empty. | Recharge the battery (see 'Charging'). |
| The travel lock is | activated. | Press the on/off button for 3 seconds to deactivate the travel lock. |
| The shaving unit is soiled or damaged to such an extent that the motor cannot run. | Clean the shaving heads thoroughly or replace them. | |
| The appliance does not shave as well as it used to. | The shaving heads are damaged or worn. | Replace the shaving heads (see 'Replacement'). |
| Hairs or dirt | obstruct the shaving heads. | Clean the shaving heads in the regular way or clean them thoroughly. |
| I replaced the shaving heads, but the display still shows the replacement reminder. | You have not reset the appliance. | Reset the appliance by pressing the on/ off button for approx. 7 seconds. |
| A shaving unit symbol has suddenly appeared on the display. | This symbol reminds you to replace the shaving heads. | Replace the shaving heads (see 'Replacement'). |
Problem Possible cause Solution
| The notification symbol has suddenly appeared on the display while the appliance is charging. | The appliance is overheated. | Disconnect the appliance from the wall socket for approx. 10 minutes. |
| The notification symbol, the replacement reminder and the cleaning reminder have suddenly appeared on the display. | The shaving heads are damaged. | Replace the shaving heads (see 'Replacement'). |
| The shaving heads are soiled. | Clean the shaving heads (see 'Cleaning and maintenance'). | |
| Water is leaking from the bottom of the appliance. | During cleaning, water may collect between the inner body and the outer shell of the appliance. | This is normal and not dangerous because all electronics are enclosed in a sealed power unit inside the appliance. |
SmartClean system Problem Possible cause Solution
| The SmartClean system does not work when I press the on/off button. | The SmartClean system is not connected to the wall socket. | Put the small plug in the SmartClean system and put the supply unit in the wall socket. |
Problem Possible cause Solution
| The cleaning cartridge is empty. The replacement symbol flashes to indicate that you have to replace the cleaning cartridge. | Place a new cleaning cartridge in the SmartClean system. | |
| The shaver is not entirely clean after I clean it with the SmartClean system. | You have not placed the shaver in SmartClean system properly, so there is no electrical connection between SmartClean system and the shaver. | Press down the top cap ('click') to ensure a proper connection between the shaver and the SmartClean system. |
| The battery of the shaver is not charged sufficiently. | If the battery of the shaver is not charged sufficiently, the SmartClean system may not work properly. The shaver needs to be able to switch on briefly during the rinsing phase. Charge the shaver for a short time before you use the SmartClean system to clean your shaver. | |
| The cleaning cartridge needs to be replaced. | Replace the cleaning cartridge. | |
| You have used another cleaning fluid than the original Philips cleaning cartridge. | Only use the original Philips cleaning cartridge. | |
| The hole of the drain of the cleaning cartridge is blocked. | Remove the cartridge from the SmartClean system and push the hairs down the drain with a toothpick. |
Problem Possible cause Solution
| The shaver is not fully charged after I charge it in SmartClean system. | You have not placed the shaver in the SmartClean system properly, so there is no electrical connection between the SmartClean system and the shaver. | Press down the top cap ('click') to ensure a proper connection between the shaver and the SmartClean system. |
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