Philips 5842 XL, 5841XL User Manual

Rechargeable
Cord/Cordless Razor

5842/41XL

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

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

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

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

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

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

4. Always unplug this razor from the electrical outlet
immediately after use, except when razor is (re)charging.

5. Unplug this razor before cleaning.

6. When discarding razor, unplug razor and remove
rechargeable batteries.See Battery Removal instructions.

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 invalids.

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.

3. N ever operate this razor if it has a damaged cord or plug,if it
is not working pro p e r ly,if it has been dropped or damaged,or
d ropped into water.Return the razor to an Authorized Norelco
S e rvice Location for examination and re p a i r.

4. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

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

6. Do not charge or plug in razor 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 attach plug to razor first,then to outlet.Be certain
that plug is inserted firmly into razor, up to mark indicated
on plug.To disconnect,turn razor off then remove plug
from outlet.

9. Never put the razor in direct sunlight or store in
a pouch at a temperature above 140ºF.

10.To prevent possible damage to the cord,do not wrap cord
around the razor.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT

Your razor contains NICKEL-CADMIUM RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES.See Battery Removal instruction sheet for battery
disposal information.

60 - DAY MONEY- B ACK GUA R A N T E E

To enjoy the closest and most comfo rtable shave from your new Norelco Men’s
R a z o r, the razor should be used e x c l u s i ve ly for 3 we e k s . This allows your hair
and skin enough time to adapt to the Norelco Shaving System. I f , 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 pre p a i d ,
and have the sales slip, indicating purchase price and the date of
p u rc h a s e, e n c l o s e d . The razor must be postmarked no later than 60 day s

after the date of purc h a s e. N o relco re s e rves 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 add ress as indicated
b e l ow, and the razor, p repaid to:

A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation

Please allow 4-6 weeks for delive ry of check. (Please Print)

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N o relco Consumer Products Company

P. O. B ox 1116

S ko k i e, IL 60076

AREA CODE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES 2 - 3
INDICATIONS 4
CHARGING 4 - 5
PUT IT TOTHE TEST & 5 -6

SHAVING TIPS
HOWTO SHAVE WITH 6

AN ELECTRIC RAZOR
TRIMMING 6 - 7
CLEANING 7 - 9
ASSISTANCE 10
ACCESSORIES 10
BATTERY REMOVAL 10
WARRANTY Back Cover

2.

3.

FEATURES

Reflex Action
Shaving System

Razor Head Assembly
Protective Razor Head Cap
Individually Floating Heads
Razor Head Release Button
Hair Chamber captures

shaven hair
Locking ON/OFF Switch
LED Battery Charge Meter

• Shows amount of charge
remaining in batteries,
Battery Full and Low
Battery Indicators

H ow the Norelco Lift and Cut®Pa t e n t e d
Shaving System Makes Close Comfortable:

Pop-Up Trimmer

Automatic

Worldwide Voltage

Cleaning Brush

Travel/Storage Pouch

Rechargeable-Initial

4-hour Full Charge for

up to 45 minutes

of cordless shave time

Quick Charge

Cord/Cordless-To shave

with or without a cord

Full 2-Year Warranty

60-Day Money-Back

Guarantee

G ro ove channels beard
closer to cutting system

Lifter raises hair Blade cuts hair which

then drops below skin leve l

5.4.

INDICATIONS

LED Battery Charge Meter

The number (percentage) on the display indicates
approximately how much power there is left in
the batteries.

Low Battery Indicator

When “20” lights red and briefly blinks,this indicates it is
time to recharge razor.

Charging Indicator

When you charge razor,the “20” section on the display
turns Red after approximately 3 minutes,it will then turn
green and blink. As charging continues,more and more
sections of the display meter will briefly blink green and
stay lit to indicate what level (percentage) of the batteries
have been charged.

Full Charge Indicator

When the batteries have been fully charged,all sections on
the display (20-100) will briefly blink green and stay lit for
approximately 8 seconds when razor is turned ON or OFF,
and then will disappear.

CHARGING

Battery performance is best if you recharge only when
the batteries are (almost) completely empty.

Charging or recharging at temperatures below 40ºF or
higher than 95ºF adversely affects lifetime of batteries.

Continuously recharging or continuously using as a corded
razor will reduce life of batteries.

You may also shave using the cord provided.
This razor will not recharge while being used corded.

Recharge razor only when the red light is ON and “20”
starts blinking.

Do not charge razor in pouch.

1 Connect cord to razor.Plug into any 120V to 240V AC/DC

outlet.Use only the cord provided. When you charge
razor, the “20” section on the display turns Red after
approximately 3 minutes,it will then turn green and blink.
As charging continues,more and more sections of the
display meter will briefly blink green and stay lit to indicate
what level (percentage)of the batteries have been charged.

An adaptor plug may be necessary for cord usage in some
foreign countries.Your new razor will automatically convert
internally to work on 100V to 240V AC/DC Systems.

2 First time charging and recharging after non-use for

1 month or more requires a full 4 hours.When batteries
have been fully charged,all sections on the display will
briefly blink green and stay lit for approximately 8 seconds.

Recharging

1 After initial 4-hour charge,recharging requires

approximately 1 hour.

2 Disconnect the cord.Do not keep razor permanently

connected to the outlet.

Quick Charge

When batteries are totally depleted, recharging the razor
for approximately 6 minutes gives enough energy for a
3 minute cordless shave.

PUT IT TOTHE TEST & SHAVING TIPS

21 DayTrial and Conversion Process. It is a fact that your
skin and beard need to adjust to a new shaving system.
Use your new razor exclusively for 3 weeks to fully enjoy
the closeness of a Norelco shave.*
At first you may not get as close a shave as you expect,
or your face may even become slightly irritated.This is
normal since your beard and skin will need time to adjust.
Invest 3 weeks and you'll soon experience the full joy
of your new razor.

7.6.

* 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.
If you are still not convinced after 21 days,Norelco
will refund you the full purchase price,guaranteed.

HOWTO SHAVE WITH AN ELECTRIC RAZOR

Shaving with a clean,dry face gives the best results.

1 Turn razor ON.S h ave against the direction of beard

g rowth using both straight and circular move m e n t s .

2 Stretch your skin with your free hand so blades can lift

and cut whiskers.Gently press razor to skin, so the
floating heads can follow the contours of your face.
DO NOT press too hard. Too much pressure can

pinch the skin into the combs.

3 Turn razor OFF.
4 Put the protective razor head cap on the razor to

protect razor heads.

5 Replace your Norelco Reflex Action razor heads

(model # HQ5) once a year for optimal shaving results.

TRIMMING

To groom sideburns and moustache:

1 Turn razor ON.
2 Push up Trimmer Slide Switch.The Trimmer can be

activated while the razor is running.

3 Hold Trimmer as shown and move in downward strokes

with gentle pressure.

4 Close Trimmer by sliding Trimmer switch down.
5 Turn razor OFF.

CLEANING

Once AWeek:Razor

1 Always turn razor OFF, unplug from outlet and remove

cord from razor before cleaning.

2 Clean the top of the razor with the supplied brush.

3 Press Razor Head Release Button and remove Razor

Head Assembly from the razor unit.

4 Brush the inside of housing and Razor Head Assembly.
5 Replace the Razor Head Assembly back on razor.

EveryTwo Months:Razor Heads

1 Turn razor OFF and disconnect from outlet.

9.8.

2 Press the Razor Head Release Button and remove

Razor Head Assembly from the razor unit.

3 Brush the inside of the razor housing.
4 Turn Razor Head Assembly over so that

underside is exposed.

5 Press down and turn wheel of frame counterclockwise.

6 Remove the frame and brush clean.
7 Remove and clean one cutter and head at a time.

• Be careful not to mix up cutters and heads.They
are a matched set and if interchanged,it will greatly
affect shaving performance.

8 Separate the cutter from the head.
9 Only brush the cutter in an upward motion.

Use the short bristled side of the brush.

10 Brush the slots of the razor head.

For optimum performance, razor cutters and heads
should be cleaned in a degreasing liquid (e.g.Norelco
Razor Cleaner model RC1776 or alcohol) and lubricated
with Norelco Razor Lubricant,model AL80,or one drop
of mineral oil (in the center of the head).

11 Replace the cutter and razor head in the Head Assembly.

12 Repeat the process for the other two razor heads

(cutters and heads).

13 Replace the frame.
14 Press down and turn the wheel clockwise until it locks

into place.

15 Replace the Razor Head Assembly back on razor.

After Each Use:Trimmer

1 Turn razor OFF.
2 Push Trimmer Slide Switch up to pop up Trimmer.

3 Clean Trimmer with the brush after each use.
4 Lubricate the Trimmer teeth with Norelco Razor

Lubricant (model AL80),or with one drop of mineral
oil every 6 months.

5 Close Trimmer by sliding Trimmer switch down.

10.

ASSISTANCE

For assistance or the Authorized Norelco Service
Location nearest you,call toll free:

1-800-243-3050

or visit our website:www.norelco.com

Authorized Norelco Service Location information is
available 24 hours a day,7 days a week.

ACCESSORIES

Replacement Heads

• Model HQ5 - For maximum razor performance, replace
your Norelco Reflex Action razor heads once a year.

Razor Cleaner

• RC1776 - Norelco Razor Cleaner
Razor Lubricant

• AL80 - Norelco Razor Lubricant
Norelco Razor Accessories may be purchased at a store

near you,an Authorized Norelco Service Location,on our
website www.norelco.com or by using the order form
enclosed.

BATTERY REMO VAL

This Norelco razor contains rechargeable Nickel­Cadmium batteries,which must be disposed of properly.
Batteries should only be removed when razor is to
be discarded.
Refer to Battery Removal instruction sheet for directions
on removing the rechargeable batteries.

FULL TWOYEAR WARRANTY

Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new Norelco Product,Model 5842/5841XL
(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.

This symbol on the product’s nameplate means it is

listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories,Inc.

Norelco,Reflex Action,Lift and Cut,and are Registered Trademarks of
Philips Electronics North America Corporation.

is a Trademark of Philips Electronics North America Corporation.
PHILIPS and Philips Shield are Registered Trademarks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
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