SensoTouch 3D S9521 - Shaver PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SensoTouch 3D S9521 PHILIPS

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.

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.

General description (Fig. 1)

1 Comb for beard styler attachment

6 Socket for small plug

8 Replacement reminder

9 Battery charge indicator

11 Cleaning reminder

13 + and - buttons for personal settings

14 Replacement symbol

15 SmartClean system

16 Cap of SmartClean system

22 Cleaning cartridge for SmartClean system

25 Retaining ring holder

ENGLISHNote: The accessories supplied may vary for different

products. The box shows the accessories that have been

supplied with your appliance.

Read this user manual carefully before you use the

shaver and the SmartClean system. Save this user

manual for future reference.

- Keep the adapter dry.

- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut

off the adapter 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

- Never immerse the SmartClean system in water

nor rinse it under the tap.

Never use water hotter than 80°C to rinse the shaver.

- Do not use the shaver, SmartClean system,

adapter or any other part if it is damaged, as

this may cause injury. Always replace a damaged

adapter or part with one of the original type.

ENGLISH 13- Only use the SmartClean system with the original

- Always place the SmartClean system on a stable,

level and horizontal surface to prevent leakage.

- Always make sure that the cartridge compartment

is closed before you use the SmartClean system

to clean or charge the shaver.

- When the SmartClean system is ready for use, do

not move it to prevent leakage of cleaning uid.

- The SmartClean system thoroughly cleans but

does not disinfect your shaver, therefore do not

share the shaver with others.

- Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive

cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol

or acetone to clean the appliance.

- Water may leak 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.

Compliance with standards

- This shaver is waterproof and complies with the

internationally approved safety regulations. 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 cordlessly.

- The shaver and the SmartClean system comply

with all applicable standards and regulations

regarding exposure to electromagnetic elds.

- The adapter is equipped with an automatic

voltage selector and is suitable for mains voltages

ranging from 100 to 240 volts.

- The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe

low voltage of less than 24 volts.

- Maximum noise level: Lc = 69dB(A)

ENGLISH14The display

Note: Before you use the shaver for the rst time,

remove the protective foil from the display.

The various shaver types have different displays,

which are shown in the gures below.

- S95XX/S93XX Personal settings

The appliance has a feature that allows you to

personalise your settings. You can choose between

three settings depending on your personal shaving

needs: comfort, dynamic or efciency.

- When you press the - or + buttons, the bar lights

up white continuously.

- Charging takes approx. 1 hour.

Note: This appliance can only be used cordlessly.

- Quick charge: When you connect the appliance

to the mains, it produces a sound. Then the lights

of the battery charge indicator light up one after

the other continuously. When the shaver contains

enough energy for one shave, the bottom light of

the battery charge indicator starts to ash slowly.

ENGLISH 15- If you leave the appliance connected to the

mains, the charging process continues. To indicate

that the appliance is charging, rst the bottom

light ashes white and then lights up white

continuously. Then the second light ashes and

then lights up continuously, and so on until the

shaver is fully charged.

Battery fully charged

Note: This appliance can only be used cordlessly.

Note: When the battery is full, the display switches

off automatically after 30 minutes. When you press

the on/off button during or after charging, you hear a

sound to indicate that the shaver is still connected to

- When the battery is fully charged, all lights of

the battery charge indicator light up white

- When the battery is almost empty, the bottom

light ashes orange and you hear a sound.

Remaining battery capacity

- The remaining battery capacity is indicated by the

lights of the battery charge indicator that light up

ENGLISH16Cleaning reminder

For optimal shaving performance, we advise you to

clean the shaver after every use.

- When you switch off the shaver, the cleaning

reminder ashes to remind you to clean the

You can lock the shaver when you are going to

travel. The travel lock prevents the shaver from being

switched on by accident.

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 shaver produces a

sound and the travel lock symbol ashes.

Deactivating the travel lock

1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds.

, The travel lock symbol ashes and then lights up

The shaver is now ready for use again.

Note: You can also deactivate the travel lock by

connecting the appliance to the mains.

Replacing shaving heads

For maximum shaving performance, we advise you

to replace the shaving heads every two years.

ENGLISH 17- The appliance is equipped with a replacement

reminder which reminds you to replace the

shaving heads. The replacement reminder lights up

white continuously and the arrows ash white. You

hear a beep to indicate you have to replace the

Note: After replacing the shaving heads, you need to

reset the shaver by pressing the on/off button for

Blocked shaving heads

- If the shaving heads are blocked, the exclamation

mark lights up orange continuously. The

replacement reminder and the cleaning reminder

ash white alternately and you hear a sound. In

this case, the motor cannot run because the

shaving heads are soiled or damaged.

- When this happens, you have to clean the shaving

heads or replace them.

- If the appliance overheats during charging, the

exclamation mark ashes orange.

- When this happens, the shaver automatically

switches off. Charging continues once the

appliance is back to the normal temperature.

Charging takes approx. 1 hour.

A fully charged shaver has a shaving time of up to

Note: You cannot use the appliance while charging.

ENGLISH18Charge the shaver before you use it for the rst

time and when the display indicates that the battery

Charging with the adapter

1 Make sure the appliance is switched off.

2 Insert the small plug into the appliance (1)

and put the adapter in the wall socket (2).

Charging in the SmartClean system

(specic types only)

1 Put the small plug in the SmartClean system.

2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.

3 Press the top cap to be able to place the

shaver in the holder (‘click’).

4 Hold the shaver upside down above the holder.

Make sure the front of the shaver points

towards the SmartClean system.

5 Place the shaver in the holder (1), tilt the

shaver backwards (2) and press down the top

cap to connect the shaver (‘click’) (3).

Note: The battery symbol ashes slowly to indicate the

appliance is charging.

ENGLISH 19Using the shaver

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) with this shaver for a period of 3 weeks to

allow your skin to adapt to the new shaver.

Tip: To ensure the best result, we advise you to pre-trim

your beard if you have not shaved for 3 days or longer.

Note: This appliance can only be used cordlessly.

1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the

Tip: Select your personal settings (see chapter

, The display lights up for a few seconds.

2 Move the shaving heads over your skin in

- Do not make straight movements.

3 Press the on/off button once to switch off the

, The display lights up for a few seconds and

shows the remaining battery charge.

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

ENGLISH201 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

4 Press the on/off button once to switch on the

5 Move the shaving heads over your skin in

Note: Rinse the shaver under the tap regularly to

ensure that it continues to glide smoothly over your

6 Dry your face and thoroughly clean the

shaver after use (see chapter ‘Cleaning and

Note: Make sure you rinse all foam or shaving gel off

ENGLISH 21Using the click-on attachments

Note: The accessories supplied may vary for different

products. The box shows the accessories that have been

supplied with your appliance.

Using the trimmer attachment

You can use the trimmer attachment to groom

your sideburns and moustache.

1 Pull the shaving unit straight off the appliance.

Note: Do not twist the shaving unit while you pull it off

2 Insert the lug of the trimmer attachment into

the slot in the top of the shaver. Then press

down the trimmer attachment to attach it to

the appliance (‘click’).

3 Press the on/off button once to switch on the

, The display lights up for a few seconds.

4 You can now start trimming.

5 Press the on/off button once to switch off the

, The display lights up for a few seconds to show

the remaining battery charge.

6 Pull the trimmer attachment straight off the

Note: Do not twist the trimmer attachment while you

pull it off the appliance.

7 Insert the lug of the shaving unit into the slot

in the top of the appliance. Then press down

the shaving unit to attach it to the appliance

ENGLISH22Using the beard styler attachment

1 Make sure the appliance is switched off.

2 Pull the shaving unit straight off the appliance.

Note: Do not twist the shaving unit while you pull it off

3 Insert the lug of the beard styler

attachment into the slot in the top of the

appliance. Then press down the beard styler

attachment to attach it to the appliance

Using the beard styler attachment with

You can use the beard styler attachment with the

comb attached to style 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 after cutting

and range from 1 to 5mm.

1 Slide the comb straight into the guiding

grooves on both sides of the beard styler

attachment (‘click’).

2 Press the length selector and then push it

to the left or right to select the desired hair

3 Press the on/off button once to switch on the

4 You can now start styling your beard.

ENGLISH 23Using the beard styler attachment without

You can use the beard styler attachment without the

comb to contour your beard, moustache, sideburns

1 Pull the comb off the beard styler attachment.

Note: Grab the comb in the centre to pull it off the

beard styler attachment. Do not pull at the sides of the

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

3 You can now start contouring your beard,

moustache, sideburns or neckline.

Cleaning and maintenance

Note: The accessories supplied may vary for different

products. The box shows the accessories that have been

supplied with your appliance.

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

Do not tilt the SmartClean to prevent leakage.

Note: Hold the SmartClean while you prepare it for

1 Put the small plug in the back of the

2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.

ENGLISH243 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

6 Push the top part of the SmartClean system

back down (‘click’).

Using the SmartClean system

Always make sure to shake excess water off the

shaver before you place it in the SmartClean.

ENGLISH 251 Press the top 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.

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 ash, 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 will

Note: The rinsing phase takes approx. 10 minutes.

, During the drying phase, the drying symbol will

Note: The drying phase takes approx. 4 hours.

ENGLISH26, When the cleaning program has been completed,

the ready symbol lights up continuously.

, The battery symbol lights up continuously to

indicate that the shaver is fully charged.

Note: Charging takes approx. 1 hour.

Note: If you press the on/off button of the

SmartClean system during the cleaning program, the

program aborts. In this case, the rinsing or drying

symbol stops ashing.

Note: If you remove the adapter from the wall socket

during the cleaning program, the program aborts.

Note: 30 minutes after the cleaning program and

charging have been completed, the SmartClean

switches off automatically.

Replacing the cartridge of the SmartClean

- Replace the cleaning cartridge when the

replacement symbol ashes orange or when you

are no longer satised with the result.

1 Press the button on the side of the SmartClean

system (1) and lift the top part of the

SmartClean system (2).

2 Take the empty cleaning cartridge from the

SmartClean system and pour any remaining

cleaning uid out of the cleaning cartridge.

You can simply pour the cleaning uid down the sink.

3 Throw away the empty cleaning cartridge.

4 Unpack the new cleaning cartridge and pull the

seal off the cartridge.

ENGLISH 275 Place the new cleaning cartridge in the

6 Push the top part of the SmartClean system

back down (‘click’).

Cleaning the shaver under the tap

Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal

shaving performance.

Be careful with hot water. Always check if the

water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from

Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue,

as this may damage the shaving heads.

1 Rinse the shaving unit under a warm tap for

2 Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom

part of the shaving unit.

ENGLISH283 Rinse the shaving head holder under a warm

4 Carefully shake off excess water and let the

shaving head holder dry.

5 Reattach the shaving head holder to the

bottom part of the shaving unit (‘click’).

Thorough cleaning method

Make sure the appliance is switched off.

1 Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom

part of the shaving unit.

2 Place the retaining ring holder on the retaining

ring (1), turn it anticlockwise (2) and lift it off

the shaving head (3).

Remove the retaining ring from the retaining

ring holder and repeat this process for the other

3 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving

head holder. Each shaving head consists of a

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.

ENGLISH 294 Clean the cutter and guard under the tap.

5 After cleaning, place the cutter back into the

6 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving

Note: Make sure the notches on both sides of the

shaving heads t exactly onto the projections in the

shaving-head holder.

7 Place the retaining ring holder on the retaining

ring (1), place it on the shaving head (2) and

turn it clockwise (3) to reattach the retaining

Repeat this process for the other retaining rings.

Note: Hold the shaving head holder in your hand

when you reinsert the shaving heads and reattach the

retaining rings. Do not place the shaving head holder

on a surface when you do this, as this may cause

8 Reattach the shaving head holder to the

bottom part of the shaving unit.

ENGLISH30Cleaning the click-on attachments

Cleaning the trimmer attachment

Clean the trimmer attachment every time you have

1 Switch on the appliance with the trimmer

attachment attached.

2 Rinse the trimmer attachment under a hot tap

3 Carefully shake off excess water and let the

trimmer attachment dry.

4 After cleaning, switch off the appliance.

Tip: For optimal trimmer performance, lubricate the

trimmer teeth with a drop of sewing machine oil every

Cleaning the beard styler attachment

Clean the beard styler attachment every time you

1 Pull the comb off the beard styler attachment.

2 Rinse the beard styler attachment and the

comb separately under a hot tap for some

3 Carefully shake off excess water and let the

beard styler attachment and comb dry.

4 Lubricate the teeth with a drop of sewing

machine oil every six months.

1 Store the shaver in the pouch supplied.

Note: We advise you to let the shaver dry before you

store it in the pouch.

Replacing the shaving heads

For maximum shaving performance, we advise you

to replace the shaving heads every two years.

Replacement reminder

The shaving unit symbol lights up to indicate that

the shaving heads need to be replaced. Replace

damaged shaving heads right away.

Only replace the shaving heads with original SH90

Philips shaving heads.

1 The shaving unit symbol lights up continuously,

the arrows ash white and you hear a beep

when you switch off the shaver .

2 Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom

part of the shaving unit.

3 Place the retaining ring holder on the retaining

ring (1), turn it anticlockwise (2) and lift it off

the shaving head (3).

Remove the retaining ring from the retaining

ring holder and repeat this process for the other

ENGLISH324 Remove the shavings heads from the shaving

head holder and throw them away.

5 Place new shaving heads in the holder.

Note: Make sure the notches on both sides of the

shaving heads t exactly onto the projections in the

shaving-head holder.

6 Place the retaining ring holder on the retaining

ring (1), place it on the shaving head (2) and

turn it clockwise (3) to reattach the retaining

Repeat this process for the other retaining rings.

Note: Hold the shaving head holder in your hand

when you reinsert the shaving heads and reattach the

retaining rings. Do not place the shaving head holder

on a surface when you do this, as this may cause

7 Reattach the shaving head holder to the

bottom part of the shaving unit.

8 To reset the shaver, press and hold the on/off

button for approx. 7 seconds. Wait until you

ENGLISH 33Ordering 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 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

- We advise you to replace your shaving heads

every two years. Always replace the shaving heads

with original SH90 Philips shaving heads.

- This symbol on a product means that the product

is covered by European Directive 2012/19/EU.

- This symbol means that the product contains a

built-in rechargeable battery covered by European

Directive 2006/66/EC which cannot be disposed

of with normal household waste. We strongly

advise you to take your product to an ofcial

collection point or a Philips service centre to have

a professional remove the rechargeable battery.

ENGLISH34- Inform yourself about the local separate collection system

for electrical and electronic products and rechargeable

batteries. Follow local rules and never dispose of

the product and rechargeable batteries with normal

household waste. Correct disposal of old products

and rechargeable batteries helps prevent negative

consequences for the environment and human health.

Removing the rechargeable shaver battery

Note: We strongly advise you to have a professional

remove the rechargeable battery.

Only remove the rechargeable battery when you

discard the appliance. Make sure the battery is

completely empty when you remove it.

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 front panel.

3 Unscrew the two screws at the top of the

inner panel and remove the inner panel.

4 Remove the rechargeable battery with a

Guarantee and support

If you need information or support, please 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.

ENGLISH 35Troubleshooting

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

attached to the mains.

the on/off button to switch

Recharge the battery (see

Press the on/off button for

3 seconds to deactivate the

Replace the shaving heads

(see chapter ‘Replacement’).

Hairs or dirt obstruct

Clean the shaving heads

(see chapter ‘Cleaning and

Clean the shaver thoroughly

before you continue shaving

(see chapter ‘Cleaning and

Reset the shaver by pressing

the on/off button for

approx. 7 seconds (see

chapter ‘Replacement’).

Replace the shaving heads

Disconnect the shaver from

the mains for approx.

shaving heads (see chapter

shell of the shaver.

This is normal and not

dangerous because all

electronics are enclosed in

a sealed power unit inside

Put the small plug in

SmartClean system and

put the adapter in the wall

placed the shaver in

there is no electrical

system and the shaver.

Press down the top cap

(‘click’) to ensure a proper

connection between the

shaver and the SmartClean

Replace the cleaning

cartridge (see chapter

‘Cleaning and maintenance’).

indicate you have to

replace the cleaning

Place a new cleaning

cartridge in the SmartClean

uid than the original

Only use the Philips cleaning

Push the hairs down the

drain with a toothpick.

(‘click’) to ensure a proper

connection between the

shaver and the SmartClean

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