AquaTouch AT811 - Shaver PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AquaTouch AT811 PHILIPS

AT890, AT811, AT790, AT756, AT753, AT751, AT750

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 wonderful

features of this shaver as well as some tips to make shaving easier

3 Shaving unit release button

4 Shaver on/off button (AT899/AT896/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890/

AT811/AT790/AT756/AT753/AT751/AT750 only)

5 Shaving head symbol

6 Charging light (AT899/AT896/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890/AT811/

AT790/AT756/AT753/AT751/AT750 only)

7 Charging stand (AT941/AT940 only)

11 Battery symbol and shaving head symbol (AT941/AT940/AT897 only)

Note: You can nd the type number on the back of the shaver.

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and the

charging stand (AT941/AT940 only). Save it for future reference.

- Make sure the adapter does not get wet.

- 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 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.

- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with

- Always unplug the shaver before you clean it under the tap.

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

- Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to

prevent your hands from getting burnt.

- The shaver and the other accessories are not dishwasher-proof.

- 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.

- Do not use the shaver, adapter, charging stand or any other part if

it is damaged, as this may cause injury. Always replace a damaged

adapter or charging stand with one of the original type.

- Use, charge and store the appliance at a temperature between 10°C

- Always place and use the shaver on a surface that is uid-resistant.

- Only use the adapter, charging stand and accessories supplied.

- Always put the protection cap on the shaver to protect the shaving

heads when you are travelling.

- If the shaver is subjected to a major change in temperature, pressure or

humidity, let it acclimatise for 30 minutes before you use it.

- Do not immerse the charging stand in water or any other liquid, nor

rinse it under the tap.

Compliance with standards

- This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and

regulations regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF).

- The appliance 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

Note: The shaver cannot be used directly from the mains.

When you charge the shaver for the rst time or after a long period of

disuse, let it charge until the charging light lights up continuously.

See the table below for the charging time of your shaver.

Charging time 1 hour 8 hours

AT941, AT940, AT897 AT899, AT896, AT790

AT894, AT892, AT891 AT756, AT753, AT751

The shaving time may be less than stated below in the table as a result of

your shaving behaviour, your cleanings habits or your beard type.

Shaving minutes 60 min. 50 min. 45 min. 40 min.

AT941 AT897, AT894, AT892 AT899 AT790, AT756, AT753

ENGLISH 7Charge indications

- AT941/AT940/AT897: When the battery is almost empty (when there

are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the orange battery symbol

starts to ash. When you switch off the shaver, the orange battery

symbol continues to ash for a few seconds.

- AT899/AT896/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890/AT811/AT790/

AT756/AT753/AT751/AT750: When the battery is almost empty

(when there are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the charging light

starts to ash orange. When you switch off the shaver, the charging light

continues to ash orange for a few seconds.

Quick charging (AT941/AT940/AT897/AT896/AT894/AT892/

AT891/AT890/AT811 only)

- AT941/AT940/AT897: When you start charging the empty battery,

the battery symbol ashes orange and white.

Note: When the battery symbol ashes white and orange towards only white,

you can have a quick shave of three minutes.

- AT896/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890/AT811: When you start charging

the empty battery, the charging light alternately ashes orange and

Note: When the charging light ashes orange and green towards only green,

you can have a quick shave of three minutes.

- AT941/AT940/AT897: When the shaver is charging, the white battery

ENGLISH8- AT899/AT896/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890/AT811/AT790/

AT756/AT753/AT751/AT750: When the shaver is charging, the charging

Battery fully charged

- AT941/AT940/AT897: When the battery is fully charged, the white

battery symbol lights up continuously.

Note: After approx. 30 minutes, the battery symbol goes out to save energy.

- AT899/AT896/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890/AT811/AT790/

AT756/AT753/AT751/AT750:When the battery is fully charged,

the charging light lights up green continuously.

Note: After approx. 30 minutes, the charging light goes out to save energy.

1 Put the small plug in the shaver.

2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.

, The charging light shows the charging status of the shaver

(see section ‘Charge indications’ in this chapter).

Charging in the charging stand (AT941/AT940 only)

1 Put the small plug in the charging stand.

2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.

3 Place the shaver in the charging stand.

, The charging light shows the charging status of the shaver

(see section ‘Charge indications’ in this chapter).

ENGLISH 9Using the shaver

Note: This shaver can be used in the bath or shower. It can therefore not be

used directly from the mains for safety reasons.

Shaving tips and tricks

- This shaver is suitable for both wet and dry use. Use the shaver with

shaving gel or foam for extra skin comfort, or use the shaver dry for

Note: We advise you to use the shaver with shaving gel or foam when you use it

for a wet shave. Do not use thick shaving cream or shaving oil with this shaver.

- For optimal shaving results, make circular movements during use.

- The shaver is waterproof and can be used in the bath or shower.

- Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed to the Philips

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 Press the on/off button once to switch on the shaver.

5 Move the shaving heads in circular movements over your skin.

Note: Rinse the shaver under the tap regularly to ensure that it continues to

glide smoothly over your skin.

6 After shaving, press the on/off button once to switch off the shaver

7 Clean the shaver (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).

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

ENGLISH10Dry shaving

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

2 Move the shaving heads in circular movements over your skin.

3 After shaving, press the on/off button once to switch off the shaver.

4 Clean the shaver (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).

Trimming (AT941/AT940/AT897/AT896/AT894/AT892/AT891/

AT890/AT811/AT790/AT756 only)

You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns and moustache.

1 Push the trimmer slide downwards to open the trimmer.

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

, You can now start trimming.

3 After trimming, press the on/off button once to switch off the shaver.

4 Clean the trimmer (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).

5 Close the trimmer (‘click’).

ENGLISH 11Cleaning and maintenance

Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or

aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the shaver and the

charging stand (AT941/AT940 only).

Always unplug the shaver before you clean it under the tap.

- Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal shaving performance.

- Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving performance.

- For the best cleaning results, we advise you to use the Philips Cleaning

- Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot,

to prevent your hands from getting burnt.

Note: 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.

Cleaning the shaving unit under the tap

1 Switch off the shaver.

2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit.

3 Rinse the shaving unit and hair chamber under a hot tap for

Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot,

to prevent your hands from getting burnt.

- Rinse the hair chamber and the inside of the shaving unit.

- Rinse the outside of the shaving unit.

4 Close the shaving unit and shake off excess water.

Be careful not to hit the shaving unit against anything while shaking off

Never dry the shaving unit and the hair chamber with a towel or tissue,

as this may damage the shaving unit.

5 Open the shaving unit again and leave it open to let the shaver dry

ENGLISH12Cleaning the shaving unit with the cleaning brush

1 Switch off the shaver.

2 Press the release button to open the shaving unit.

3 Pull the shaving unit off the shaver.

4 Turn the lock anticlockwise (A) and remove the retaining frame (B).

5 Remove and clean one shaving head at a time. Each shaving head

consists of a cutter and a guard.

Note: Do not clean more than one cutter and guard at a time, since they are

all matching sets. If you accidentally mix up the cutters and guards, it may take

several weeks before optimal shaving performance is restored.

- Remove the cutter from the shaving guard and clean it with the brush.

- Clean the inside and outside of the shaving guard with the brush.

ENGLISH 136 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving unit.

Make sure that the projections of the shaving heads t exactly into

7 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit (A) and turn the

8 Insert the lug of the shaving unit into the slot in the top of the shaver.

Then close the shaving unit.

Note: If the shaving unit does not close smoothly, check if you have inserted

the shaving heads properly and if the retaining frame is locked.

Cleaning the trimmer with the cleaning brush (AT941/AT940/

AT897/AT896/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890/AT811/AT790/AT756

Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.

1 Switch off the shaver.

2 Push the trimmer slide downwards to open the trimmer.

ENGLISH143 Clean the trimmer with the short-bristled side of the cleaning brush.

Brush up and down along the trimmer teeth.

4 Close the trimmer (‘click’).

Tip: For optimal trimming performance, lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop

of sewing machine oil every six months.

- Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent damage.

- AT941/AT940/AT897/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890 only: Store the

shaver in the pouch supplied.

For maximum shaving performance, we advise you to replace the shaving

Replacement reminder

The shaving head symbol will light up to indicate that the shaving heads

need to be replaced. Replace damaged shaving heads right away.

Only replace the shaving heads with original HQ9 (AT941/AT940) or HQ8

(AT899/AT897/AT896/AT894/AT892/AT891/AT890/AT790/AT756/AT753/

AT751/AT750) Philips Shaving Heads.

1 The shaving head symbol lights up orange continuously.

2 Switch off the shaver. Disconnect the shaver from the mains or

remove it from the charging stand (AT940/AT921 only).

ENGLISH 153 Press the release button to open the shaving unit.

4 Pull the shaving unit off the shaver.

5 Turn the lock anticlockwise (A) and remove the retaining frame (B).

6 Remove the shaving heads and place new ones in the shaving unit.

Make sure that the projections of the shaving heads t exactly into the

7 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit (A)and turn the

8 Insert the lug of the shaving unit into the slot in the top of the shaver.

Then close the shaving unit.

Note: If the shaving unit does not close smoothly, check if you have inserted

the shaving heads properly and if the retaining frame is locked.

ENGLISH169 Press and hold the on/off button for 5 seconds to reset the

replacement reminder on the shaver. The orange light will go out.

Ordering accessories

To retain the top performance of your shaver, make sure you clean it

regularly and replace its shaving heads at the recommended time.

- We advise you to replace your shaving heads every two years. Always

- Use Cleaning spray (HQ110) to clean the shaving heads thoroughly.

- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at

the end of their life, but hand them in at an ofcial collection point for

recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.

- The built-in rechargeable shaver battery contains substances that

may pollute the environment. Always remove the battery before you

discard or hand in the shaver 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.

ENGLISH 17Removing the rechargeable shaver battery

Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard the shaver.

Make sure the rechargeable battery is completely empty when you

1 Disconnect the shaver from the mains.

2 Let the shaver operate until it stops.

3 Undo the screws in the back of the shaver and in the hair chamber.

4 Remove the front panel and the back panel.

5 Bend the 6 hooks aside and take out the power unit.

Be careful, the hooks are sharp.

6 Remove the battery.

Be careful, the battery strips are sharp.

Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after you have removed

the rechargeable battery.

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.

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.

ENGLISH18Problem Possible cause Solution

shave as well as it used

The shaving heads are damaged

Replace the shaving heads (see chapter

Foam or gel residues clog up

Rinse the shaving unit under a hot tap (see

chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).

Long hairs obstruct the shaving

Clean the shaving heads one by one (see

chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).

You have not inserted the

shaving heads properly.

Make sure that the projections of the

shaving heads t exactly into the recesses

(see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).

work when I press the

The rechargeable battery is

Recharge the battery (see chapter

The temperature of the shaver

is too high. In this case, the

shaver does not work.

As soon as the temperature of the shaver

has dropped sufciently, you can switch on

work, although it is

The shaver is not designed to

be used directly from the mains.

Recharge the battery (see chapter

‘Charging’) and disconnect it from the mains.

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