Philips 5616X User Manual

Advantage

Rechargeable

Cordless Razor

5616X

With Nivea

for Men

Shaving Lotion

Instructions for use

If you need help, answers or

service, please call us at

1-800-243-3050

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

When using an electric razor, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions bef

ore using this appliance.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1. Do not reach for a charging base that has
fallen into water. Unplug immediately.

2. Do not use charging base while bathing or in
a shower.

3. Do not place or store charging base where it
can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not
place charging base in or drop into water or
other liquid.

4. Except when charging, always unplug charging
base from electrical outlet immediately after using.

5. Unplug charging base before cleaning.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons:

1. Close supervision is necessary when this
razor is used by, on, or near children or the
disabled.

2. Use this razor for its intended household
use as described in this manual. Do not use
attachments not recommended by Philips
Electronics North America Corporation.

Product
Assistance

3. Never operate this razor/charging base if it
has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, if it has been dropped or
damaged, or if charging base has been
dropped into water. Return the razor or
stand to an Authorized Norelco Service
Location for examination and repair.

4. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

5. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.

6. Do not charge razor or plug in charging
base outdoors or operate where aerosol
(spray) products are being used or where
oxygen is being administered.

7. Do not use this razor with a damaged or
broken comb, as facial injury may occur.

8. Always place razor in base first, then plug
base into outlet.To disconnect, turn razor
off then remove plug from base from outlet.

9. To prevent possible damage to the cord, do
not wrap cord around the charging base.

10. Never store razor or charging base in direct
sunlight or store in pouch at a temperature
above 140°F.

11. Razor is water-safe and can be rinsed under
running tap water. Do not submerge razor
in water.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

For assistance or the Authorized Norelco Service
Location nearest you, call toll free: 1-800-243-3050.
Authorized Norelco Service Location information
is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

IMPORTANT

Invest two weeks for the shave of a lifetime!

The Norelco Advantage Razor with the patented
Lift and Cut

®

System is unlike any other shaving
system you’ve ever tried.The unique application of
Nivea for Men shaving lotion over the razor heads
and face as you shave sets your beard up to give
you a close, comfortable shave while leaving your
face feeling cool and refreshed. This system is so
different, that it can take your skin and beard a little
time to adapt. But it’s an investment worth making.

Use your new razor exclusively for 2 weeks
to fully enjoy the performance and comfort
of a Norelco shave.

Stick with it! If you alternate shaving
methods during the adjustment period, it
may make it more difficult to adapt to the
Norelco shaving system.

Your Norelco Advantage Razor features a special
compartment for cartridges containing Nivea for
Men shaving lotion. This unique lotion is applied to
your skin while you’re shaving to offer you the
most comfortable, smoothest shaving experience
ever from Norelco. This continuous moisturizing
prepares the skin, sets up your beard and ensures
that the razor moves smoothly over the skin, offer­ing optimal skin contact.

• Before using the razor for the first time or

if razor has not been used for a month or
more, razor must be charged for a full 8 hours.

Important
Razor
Information

Important
Razor
Information

A full charge will give up to 36 minutes of
shaving time.

• Razor must be placed in the charging base

before plugging cord into outlet.

• IMPORTANT:To insure optimum battery per-

formance, razor should be run until battery
completely discharges twice a year.

• The charging base operates on either 120 or

240V AC current. Be sure switch located on
bottom of base is in the correct voltage
position before plugging base into outlet.
An adaptor plug may be necessary for use in
foreign countries.

• Clean razor after every use following

Maintenance instructions.

When discarding your razor:
THIS NORELCO RAZOR CONTAINS
RECHARGEABLE NICKEL-CADMIUM
BATTERIES WHICH MUST BE RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.

Refer to enclosed instruction sheet for directions
on removing rechargeable batteries.

CAUTION:

• Batteries should be removed only when

razor is to be discarded.

• Remove razor from charging base and unplug

base before dismantling for battery removal.

• All servicing or battery replacement should

be performed by an Authorized Norelco
Service Location only.

Important
Battery
Disposal
Information

60 - DAY MONEY-BACK

GUARANTEE

To enjoy the closest and most comfortable shave from
your new Norelco Men’s Razor, the razor should be used
exclusively for 2 weeks.This allows your hair and skin enough
time to adapt to the Norelco Shaving System. If, after that
period of time, you are not fully satisfied with your Norelco
Men’s Razor, send the product back and we’ll refund you the
full purchase price.

The razor must be shipped prepaid by insured mail,
insurance prepaid, and have the sales slip, indicating
purchase price and the date of purchase, enclosed.

The razor must be postmarked no later than 60 days after the
date of purchase. Norelco reserves the right to verify the pur­chase price of the razor and limit refunds not to exceed sug­gested retail price.

Send dated sales slip, your complete name and address as
indicated below, and the razor, prepaid to:

Norelco Consumer Products Company

A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation

P.O. Box 1116

Skokie, IL 60076

Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of check.

Name

Address

City

State Zip

Telephone No.

( )

REASON FOR RETURNING:

AREA CODE

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Features

• Nivea for Men Shaving Lotion Applicator

• Contour Shaving System

• Easy -To-Clean Razor Head Assembly

• Stainless Steel Razor Heads

• Applicator Activator Buttons

• Individually Floating Heads

• Razor Head Release Button

• Charging Indicator Light / Low Battery Indicator

• On/Off Button

• Travel Pouch with Cartridge Storage Compartment

• 8-Hour Recharge

• Full 2-Year Warranty

• 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee

2.

• Hair Chamber captures shaven hair

• Rechargeable Cordless - Shaves without a cord

• Lotion Cartridge Compartment Cover

• Dual Voltage Charging Base

•

Dual Voltage Selector

NOTE: The Voltage Selector on your
Charging Base makes it possible to
charge/recharge the razor on either
110-120V AC or 220-240V AC.
Do not use with Direct Current (DC).

100-120V 220-240V

• Click-On Trimmer

Attachment for

beards, moustaches

and sideburns

3.

Voltage

To (Re)Charge

In North America, Central America and South
America, the most common voltage is between
110V and 130V AC. Set Voltage Selector to 100­120V setting. When traveling to other countries,
common voltage may range to 240V AC. Set
Voltage Selector to 220-240V setting. By setting
Voltage Selector accordingly, razor may be charged
on either 100 to 120 volt AC or 220 to 240 volt
AC. Be sure to check the voltage setting

located on the charging base. Slide switch
to correct voltage setting before plugging
base into outlet. (Fig. 1)

An adaptor plug may be necessary for cord usage
in some foreign countries. It is suggested that you
take all adaptor plugs with you when traveling over­seas to ensure compatibility with most foreign out­let configurations. Norelco Travel Adaptor Plug Kit,
Model TP5, may be purchased at a store near you
or at an Authorized Norelco Service Location.

1 First time charging requires a full 8 hours.

Green Charge Indicator Light may begin to blink
before 8 hours has elapsed, however, continue
charging razor for the full

8 hours. After the
initial charge, the razor should be kept in the
charging base and will recharge continuously.

• Recharge at temperatures between 40º and 95º F.
Charging at lower or higher temperatures
adversely affects the life of the batteries.

• A fully charged razor will give approximately 36
minutes of shaving time.

2 Press ON/OFF button OFF. Place razor in

Charging Base and plug Base into outlet.
The ON/OFF Button light will light.

3 When razor is fully charged, the light will blink

green (Fig. 2).

4 Return razor to Charging Base after shaving.
5 When the light starts blinking red, you need

to recharge your razor. You will be able to
complete the shave.

100-120V 220-240V

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2

4.

Inserting
Lotion
Cartridge

Replacing
Used
Cartridge

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4

5

FIRST USE
1 Take one cartridge from the box.
2 Remove the supplied connector out of the little

bag. Push it into the plastic cap of cartridge

until you hear it “click” into place (Fig. 3).
3 Slide the back cover of razor down to remove

from razor (Fig. 4).
4 Slide the cartridge, with the connector in place,

into position in razor. The connector should

slide into the recess area with hole located at

the top of razor. The white round dot on the

connector must face down towards the razor

(Fig. 5).
5 Replace back cover on razor and press it down

into position until it snaps shut.

1 Slide back cover off razor.
2 Remove the empty cartridge from the cover

and pull out the connector. DO NOT discard

the connector.
3 Rinse out the cartridge compartment with

hot water before replacing cartridge.

Air dry thoroughly.
4 Insert the connector into the new cartridge.

Push connector into the plastic cap of cartridge

until you hear it “click” into position.

5.

5 Slide the new cartridge, with connector in place,

into razor.

6 Slide the back cover of razor back into position

until it snaps shut.

Use only Norelco Advantage Nivea for Men
Shaving Lotion Cartridges, Model HQ150, with
your Norelco Advantage Razor.

1 Remove Protective Razor Head Cap.

Turn razor ON.

2 Hold the razor against the skin and press either

of the pump buttons located on opposite sides
of razor head to dispense shaving lotion.
You may press one button at a time, on either
side, or both buttons simultaneously (Fig. 6).
Once a sufficient amount of lotion has pumped
out, move the razor heads quickly over the skin.

3 Shave against the direction of beard growth

using quick and both straight and circular
motions.

4 You may use this shaving system on either wet

or dry skin. The shaving lotion provides immedi­ate hydrating action and lessens drag or pull
against skin.

5 Easy does it. Gently press the razor to your skin

so the floating heads can follow the contours of

your face.
6 Turn razor OFF when finished shaving.
7 After shaving, you may rinse and dry your skin.

Flip open Razor Head Assembly and clean heads

and hair chamber by running under hot water.
8 You may leave the cartridge in place in your

razor if you plan on using razor regularly. When

Shaving

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6.

you will not be using your razor for an extended
period of time, it is recommended that you remove
the cartridge and clean the razor following
maintenance instructions before storing.

To Connect Trimmer

1 Switch the razor OFF.
2 Clean the razor and razor head assembly by

running under hot water before installing
Trimmer.

3 Press the button located on front side of razor,

directly under the shaving heads to remove head
assembly from razor (Fig. 7).

4 Remove razor head assembly from razor by

pulling up and away from razor.

5 Connect Trimmer assembly to razor body (Fig. 8).

To Use Trimmer

1 Turn razor on.
2 Hold Trimmer to exact hairline desired.

Move Trimmer downward with gentle pressure.

3 Trim beard, moustache or sideburns using the

Trimmer.

4 Turn razor OFF when finished.

To Remove Trimmer

1 Turn razor OFF.
2 Press button located on front side of razor,

directly under the shaving heads, to unlock and
remove Trimmer assembly from razor.

3 Replace razor head assembly.

Click-On
Trimmer

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7.

To Clean Trimmer

1 Brush the outside of Trimmer after every use.
2 Lubricate Trimmer teeth twice a year with

Norelco Razor Lubricant, model AL80, or one
drop of mineral oil.

3 The Trimmer may be flipped open to clean the

inside (Fig. 9).

Important

• Always switch Razor OFF and remove from
charging base before cleaning.

• Always store Razor with Protective Razor Head
Cap on shaving heads.

• Never clean, remove or replace head assembly
while motor is on.

• Do not apply pressure to combs. Do not touch
razor heads with hard objects as this may dent
or damage precision-made slotted combs.

• Do not use razor if combs are damaged or broken.
Facial injury may occur.

After Each Use

1 Switch Razor OFF.
2 Press the Razor Head Release Button located

under razor heads on front side of Razor (Fig. 7).

3 Flip open the Razor Head Assembly and clean

the razor heads and hair chamber by running
under hot water (Fig. 10 & Fig. 11). Water from
the tap should be on a hot setting BUT BE
CAREFUL TO TEST WATER FIRST SO AS NOT
TO BURN OR SCALD HANDS.

4 Shake off excess water and close Razor Head

Assembly.

Maintenance
Instructions

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10

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8.

When Replacing Cartridge

1 Slide back cover off razor. Remove empty

cartridge from razor cover and pull out the
connector. Insert the connector into a new
cartridge. The connector is secured when you
hear it click into place.

2 Rinse out razor cartridge compartment with

hot water. Shake off excess water and slide new
cartridge with connector into the Razor. Close
back cover.

When Replacing Cartridge or Once Every Month

For consistently close and comfortable shaves,
razor heads should be cleaned in a degreasing
liquid or alcohol and then lubricated.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT interchange the cutters
and combs.They are a matched set and if inter­changed may adversely affect shaving performance
until cutters reseat themselves.Therefore,
remove, clean and replace each set individually.

1 Switch Razor OFF.
2 Press the Razor Head Release Button located

under razor heads on front side of Razor.

3 Remove the Razor Head Assembly and clean the

razor heads and hair chamber by running under
hot water. Be sure water is not too hot so as to
cause burns or scalding.

4 While holding Razor Head Assembly in one

hand, press center wheel down while turning
counterclockwise to release and lift out frame.
Set frame aside (Fig. 12).

5 Remove one cutter/comb, at a time, out of frame

(Fig. 13).

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9.

6 Cutter should be held with cutters facing up

and brushed in an upward motion (Fig. 14).
Clean razor comb with long bristles of brush
in a circular motion.

7 For consistently close and comfortable shaves,

razor heads should be cleaned and lubricated
every 4 weeks. Clean heads in a degreasing
liquid or alcohol.

8 While holding Razor Head Assembly in one

hand, gently place one cutter/comb back into

Assembly (Fig. 15).

9 Repeat procedure for other two cutting heads.

10 Replace frame back into Razor Head Assembly.

While pressing down, turn wheel clockwise to

lock frame into place (Fig. 16).
11 Press Razor Head assembly back on razor housing.
12 Spread Norelco Razor Lubricant, model AL80, or

one drop of mineral oil over floating heads with

your finger.

Charging Base & Pouch

1 The charging base can be placed on countertop.

You may clean the charging base using a

damp cloth.
2 The pouch stores the razor and two spare

cartridges.The pouch can be washed, see washing

instructions inside pouch before cleaning.

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10.

Replacement
Heads And
Razor
Accessories

HQ156 Advantage Replacement Heads:

The self-sharpening rotary blades in your Norelco
razor are precision-made to give closer shaves.
When they finally do need replacing, specify only
Norelco brand replacement cutters and combs,
model HQ156.

DO NOT USE shaver sharpeners as this will
damage your blades and lifters and will adversely
affect the shaving performance.

NOTE: It is recommended that you replace your
razor heads once a year.

Nivea for Men Shaving Lotion
Replacement Cartridges

Advantage Nivea for Men Shaving Lotion
Cartridges, 5 to a box, model HQ150.

Razor Lubricant:

Norelco Razor Lubricant, model AL80.

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FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY

Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new
Norelco Product, Model 5615X (except cutters and combs), against
defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the
date of purchase, and agrees to repair or replace any defective product
without charge.

IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from
accident, misuse or abuse, lack of reasonable care, the affixing of any
attachment not provided with the product or loss of parts or subjecting
the product to any but the specified voltage.* Use of unauthorized
replacement parts will void this warranty.

PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION
WILL NOT PAY FOR WARRANTY SERVICE PERFORMED
BY A NON-AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICE AND WILL
NOT REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER FOR DAMAGE
RESULTING FROM WARRANTY SERVICE PERFORMED
BY A NON-AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICE.

NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In order to obtain warranty service, simply take or ship the product
postage prepaid to the nearest Authorized Norelco Service Location. It
is suggested that for your protection you return shipments of prod­uct by insured mail, insurance prepaid. Damage occurring during ship­ment is not covered by this warranty.

NOTE: No other warranty, written or oral, is authorized by Philips
Electronics North America Corporation.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclu­sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
exclusion and limitations may not apply to you.

* Read enclosed instructions carefully.

Manufactured for:
Norelco Consumer Products Company
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation
1010 Washington Blvd., Stamford, CT 06912-0015

MADE IN HOLLAND.

Norelco and Lift and Cut are Registered Trademarks of Philips
Electronics North America Corporation.
Advantage is a Trademark of Philips Electronics North America

Corporation.
Nivea for Men is a Registered Trademark of Beiersdorf AG.
PHILIPS and Philips Shield are Registered Trademarks of

Philips Electronics N.V.
© 1998 Philips Electronics North America Corporation,
All Rights Reserved.

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