User manual PHILIPS HS890

[. . . ] If the batteries are completely empty, it may take some time (3-5 minutes) before information appears in the display. â· Please bear in mind that your skin may need two to four weeks to become fully accustomed to the Philishave shaving system. To protect the environment, this rechargeable Philishave appliance is equipped with nickel-hydride batteries. [. . . ] When this light goes out, there is enough energy in the rechargeable batteries for one cordless shave (3 minutes). 6 After 60 minutes the green pilot light starts to flash. Sss Cordless shaving 7 When the red pilot light comes on, the reserve energy has been reached. (You will be able to complete the shave. ) As the shaver is switched off the red 890 pilot light will start flashing and you will hear a sound signal for 4 seconds. this indicates that it is time to recharge the shaver. When the batteries are completely empty and the shaver stops, you can give the shaver a quick charge (sufficient for one cordless shave): - Charge the shaver until the red pilot light goes out. Sss Shaving directly from the mains supply (wall socket) - If you wish you can connect the shaver to a wall socket using the mains cord and shave directly from the mains supply. 9 Move the shaving unit quickly over the skin and especially against the direction of the hair growth, stretching the skin with your free hand to bring the hairs into an upright position. â· Best results are obtained if the skin is dry. Preferably shave before or some time after washing. The trimmer is not required for long hairs in the neck area; these hairs can easily be shaved off with the shaving unit. 12 Maintenance (every six months) Apply two drops of light machine oil to the teeth of the trimmer. Always ensure that the mains cord is disconnected and the shaver is switched off before carrying out maintenance or cleaning. 13-16 Every week: shaving head slots and hair chamber 13) Use the short bristled brush to clean the shaving head slots. 14) To remove the shaving unit depress the retaining button (1) and lift the shaving unit from the shaver (2). 15/16) Remove hairs from the chamber and shaving unit using the long bristled brush. 13-28 Every 3 months: shaving head slots, the hair chamber and shaving unit (guards and cutters) (If your skin is of an oily type or if you have been using a pre-shave lotion: 1x per month. [. . . ] Sss Protecting the environment 30-35 When eventually discarding your shaver please remove the rechargeable batteries and dispose of them at an officially assigned refuse site. Please note: You can also take the appliance to a Philips Service Centre. - Before removing the batteries should be completely empty. [. . . ]