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 25 Supply unit 26 Small plug 27 Pouch 28 Product stand 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.
English 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.
English 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. S9781 S9161, S9031 Personal comfort settings (S9781 only) The appliance has a feature that allows you to personalise your settings.
English Charging S9781 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.
English S9161, S9031 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.
English Remaining battery charge S9781 The remaining battery charge is indicated by the battery charge percentage shown on the display. S9161, S9031 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 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.
English 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.
English Charging Charge the shaver before you use it for the first time and when the display indicates that the battery is almost empty. The battery charge is indicated by the lights of the battery charge indicator on the display. S9781: The battery charge is indicated by the battery charge percentage shown on the display.
English Charging in the SmartClean system (S9781, S9031 only) 1 Put the small plug in the back of the SmartClean system. 2 Put the supply unit in the wall socket. 3 Press to open the SmartClean system cap, to be able to place the shaver in the holder ('click').
English 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.
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English 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.
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English 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.
English 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 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.
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English 3 Hold the 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 (S9781 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.
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English 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 (S9781 only)
English 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 (S9781, S9031 only) SmartClean system Plus has two phases: the rinsing phase and the drying phase.
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English 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.
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English 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).
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English 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.
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English 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.
English 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.
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. 1 Switch off the shaver.
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English 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.
English 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.
English Cleaning the beard styler attachment S9781 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.
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English 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.
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 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...
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.
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English 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.
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.
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English Shaver Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance The appliance is Unplug the appliance and does not work still attached to press the on/off button to when I press the the wall socket. For switch on the appliance. on/off button. safety reasons, the appliance can only be used without...
English Problem Possible cause Solution The notification The appliance is Disconnect the appliance symbol has overheated. from the wall socket for suddenly approx. 10 minutes. appeared on the display while the appliance is charging. The notification The shaving heads Replace the shaving heads symbol, the are damaged.
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The cleaning Replace the cleaning cartridge needs to cartridge (see 'Replacing be replaced. the cartridge of the SmartClean system'). You have used Only use the original Philips another cleaning cleaning cartridge. fluid than the original Philips cleaning cartridge.
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English Problem Possible cause Solution The hole of the Remove the cartridge from drain of the the SmartClean system and cleaning cartridge is push the hairs down the blocked. drain with a toothpick. The shaver is You have not Press down the top cap not fully charged placed the shaver (‘click’) to ensure a proper...