Bodygroom Series 3000 BG2024 - Tondeuse à barbe PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Bodygroom Series 3000 BG2024 PHILIPS

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General description (Fig. 1)

1 Trimming comb 1 (3mm/0.11 inch)

2 Trimming comb 2 (5mm/0.19 inch) (BG2038/BG2036/BG2028/BG2026

3 Trimming comb 3 (7mm/0.27 inch) (BG2038/BG2036/BG2028/BG2026

7 Battery status indicator

8 Supply unit (adapter, type HQ8500, BG2038/ BG2036 only)

9 Cleaning brush (BG2038/BG2036/BG2028/BG2026 only)

10 Back shaving attachment (BG2038/BG2036 only)

11 Battery status indicator

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.

Keep the supply unit dry.

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.

Only charge the appliance with the supply unit

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 appliance before you clean it

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.

Do not open the appliance to replace the

rechargeable battery.

Never immerse the charging stand in water and

do not rinse it under the tap.

Never use water hotter than 80°C to rinse the

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.

Do not use the supply unit in or near wall

sockets that contain or have contained 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.

This appliance is waterproof. It is suitable for use in the bath or shower

and for cleaning under the tap. For safety reasons, the appliance can

therefore only be used without cord.

The appliance is suitable for mains voltages ranging from 100 to 240

The supply unit transforms 100-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less

Charging takes 1 hour (BG2038/BG2036) or 8 hours

(BG2028/BG2026/BG2025/BG2024) depending on the model. When the

appliance is fully charged, it has an operating time of up to 50 minutes.

When the battery status indicator flashes red, the battery is running low

(approx. 10 minutes of operating time left) and you need to recharge the

1 Insert the small plug into the charging stand.

2 Put the appliance in the charging stand.

EnglishThe battery status indicator flashes green to indicate that the appliance is

Note: The battery status indicator of BG2028, BG2026, BG2025 and

BG2024 looks different, but works in the same way.

When the appliance is fully charged, the battery status indicator lights up

Note: If the fully charged appliance is still in the plugged-in charging

stand after 30 minutes, the battery status indicator goes out to save

You can use the appliance wet or dry to shave or trim hair on all parts of the

body below the neckline.

Note: Do not use this appliance to shave or trim facial hair or scalp hair.

Trimming and shaving tips

Take your time when you first start to shave sensitive areas. You have to

acquire practice with the appliance. Your skin also needs some time to

adjust to the procedure.

If the hairs are longer than 10 mm, you can trim them first with trimming

comb 1 to a length of 3 mm to make shaving easier.

You get the best trimming results when the skin and hair are dry.

You can use the appliance to shave in the shower or bath. To ensure

easier gliding, apply some shaving foam or shower gel to your skin.

BG2025 and BG2024 come with trimming comb 1.

BG2038, BG2036, BG2028 and BG2026 come with trimming combs 1, 2 and

The back of each comb has been numbered 1, 2 and 3 (see the table below

for the corresponding hair lengths after trimming).

A trimming comb allows you to cut hair to a specific length (see the table

If your appliance comes with 3 combs, start trimming with trimming comb 3

to acquire practice with this appliance.

Comb size indication

Hair length after trimming

1 Snap the appropriate trimming comb onto the appliance. Make sure the

teeth of the comb point in the direction in which you are going to move

When you move the appliance towards you, the teeth have to point

When you move the appliance away from you, the teeth have to point

2 Press the on/off button to switch on the appliance.

3 Move the appliance against the direction of hair growth.

Note: Make sure that the flat part of the trimming comb is always fully in

contact with the skin.

1 If a trimming comb is still attached, remove it.

Note: You can either push the trimming comb off the appliance or pull it

off, depending on how the comb is placed on the appliance.

2 Press the on/off button once to switch on the appliance.

3 Place the shaving unit 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.

Note: Make sure that the shaving unit is always fully in contact with the

Shaving with the back shaving attachment (BG2038, BG2036

Note: The back shaving attachment is suitable for both wet and dry use.

1 Press and hold the release button (1) and open the back shaving

2 Place the bottom of the appliance in the lower part of the holder of the

back shaving attachment. Then press the top against the top part of the

holder until it locks into position with a click.

3 Shave your back by moving the back shaving attachment with the

appliance up and down by its handle.

EnglishNote: For your convenience, the back shaving attachment can be folded

to different angles.

4 To remove the appliance from the back shaving attachment, pull the top

of the appliance towards you until it unlocks from the holder.

5 To close the back shaving attachment, press and hold the release button

(1) and push the handle against the holder (2).

Clean the appliance after every use.

Caution: Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning

agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the

1 Switch off the appliance.

English2 If a trimming comb is still attached, remove it.

Note: 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 shaving unit out of the appliance.

4 Use the cleaning brush supplied to clean the inside of the shaving head

or rinse the inside under the tap.

5 Rinse the shaving unit under the tap.

6 Shake off excess water and place the shaving unit back into the

7 Clean the back shaving attachment (BG2038/BG2036 only) with a moist

cloth. Rinse it under the tap if you used it to shave your back with shower

gel or shaving foam.

8 Clean the charging stand with a moist cloth.

EnglishOrdering 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 leaflet for contact

If you use the appliance very frequently, replace the shaving unit (type

number BG2000) every year. Replace a damaged shaving unit immediately.

This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with normal

household waste (2012/19/EU).

This symbol means that this product contains a built-in rechargeable

battery which shall not be disposed of with normal household waste

(2006/66/EC). We strongly advise you to take your product to an official

collection point or a Philips service centre 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 battery

1 Take the appliance out of the charging stand and let the motor run until

the battery is completely empty.

2 Insert a flathead screwdriver into the slot at the bottom of the handle and

turn it to unlock the rear panel of the housing.

3 Remove the rear panel of the housing and then remove the side panels.

English4 Undo the screws that connect the inner body of the appliance to the

front panel of the housing and separate the inner body from the front

5 Turn over the inner body. Then detach the cover of the inner body with

the control panel from the inner body.

6 Lift the printed-circuit board out of the inner body, turn it over and cut

the wires that connect the battery to the power unit.

Guarantee and support

If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or

read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet.

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.

EnglishProblem Possible cause Solution

The appliance does not

The battery is empty and/or

the appliance does not

Recharge the battery (see chapter

‘Charging’) and check if you have

followed all instructions in chapters

‘Important’ and ‘Charging’.

The appliance makes more

noise and/or vibrates more

strongly than usual.

One or more parts are

broken, perhaps because you

dropped the appliance.

Take the appliance to your dealer or to

an authorized Philips service center for

examination or repair.

If this appliance is used

professionally, it will reach

the end of its life earlier

Do not use the appliance professionally.

The shaving unit is dirty. Clean the shaving unit (see chapter

The shaving unit is worn. Replace the shaving unit.

The operating time on a full

The shaving unit is dirty. Clean the shaving unit (see chapter

Reduced trimming and/or

You use the appliance in the

Follow the instructions in chapter ‘Using

The shaving unit is dirty. Clean the shaving unit (see chapter

The battery is running low. Recharge the battery (see chapter

You have not attached the

trimming comb properly.

Remove the trimming comb and reattach

If you are trimming very curly

hair, the trimming comb may

not be able to straighten the

Try straightening the hair with your

hands during trimming.

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