Introduction_______________________________________________________7
Important safety information_____________________________________7
Danger____________________________________________________________8
Warning___________________________________________________________8
Caution____________________________________________________________9
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)_____________________________________11
General____________________________________________________________11
General description (Fig.1)________________________________________11
The display________________________________________________________12
Charging___________________________________________________________13
Battery fully charged______________________________________________13
Battery low________________________________________________________13
Remaining battery charge________________________________________13
Cleaning reminder________________________________________________14
Travel lock_________________________________________________________14
Replacement reminder___________________________________________15
Exclamation mark_________________________________________________15
Charging___________________________________________________________16
Charging with the supply unit____________________________________16
Charging in the SmartClean system (S9111/31, S9161/31 only)___16
Using the appliance______________________________________________17
Switching the appliance on and off______________________________17
Shaving____________________________________________________________17
Using the click-on attachments__________________________________19
Cleaning and maintenance_______________________________________24
Cleaning the shaver in the SmartClean system (S9161/31,
S9111/31 only)
Preparing the SmartClean system for use_______________________24
Using the SmartClean system____________________________________25
Replacing the cartridge of the SmartClean system______________27
Cleaning the shaver under the tap_______________________________28
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Thorough cleaning________________________________________________29
Cleaning the click-on attachments_______________________________32
Storage____________________________________________________________34
Replacement______________________________________________________35
Replacing the shaving heads_____________________________________35
Replacing the cleansing brush attachment______________________36
Ordering accessories_____________________________________________36
Recycling__________________________________________________________37
Removing the rechargeable shaver battery_____________________37
Warranty and support____________________________________________38
Warranty restrictions______________________________________________38
Troubleshooting__________________________________________________38
Shaver_____________________________________________________________38
SmartClean system_______________________________________________40
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.
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Important safety information
Read this important information carefully before
you use the appliance and its accessories and save
it for future reference. The accessories supplied
may vary for different products.
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Danger
- Keep the supply unit dry.
Warning
- To charge the battery, only use the
detachable supply unit (type HQ8505)
provided with the appliance.
- The supply unit contains a transformer. Do
not cut off the supply unit to replace it with
another plug, as this causes a hazardous
situation.
- 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. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
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- Always unplug the shaver before you clean
it under the tap.
- Always check the appliance before you use
it. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged,
as this may cause injury. Always replace a
damaged part with one of the original type.
- Do not open the appliance to replace the
rechargeable battery.
Caution
- Never immerse the cleaning
system or the charging stand in
water and do not rinse it under
the tap.
- Never use water hotter than
60°C to rinse the shaver.
- Only use this appliance for its
intended purpose as shown in
the user manual.
- For hygienic reasons, the
appliance should only be used
by one person.
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- Never use compressed air,
scouring pads, abrasive
cleaning agents or aggressive
liquids such as petrol or
acetone to clean the appliance.
- 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.
- If your cleaning system uses a
cleaning cartridge, always make
sure the cartridge compartment
is closed before you use the
cleaning system to clean or
charge the shaver.
- When the cleaning system is
ready for use, do not move it to
prevent leakage of cleaning
fluid.
- Water may drip 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 supply unit in or
near wall sockets that contain
an electric air freshener to
prevent irreparable damage to
the supply unit.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic fields.
General
- This shaver is waterproof. It is suitable for use in
the bath or shower and for cleaning under the
tap. For safety reasons, the shaver can
therefore only be used without cord.
- The supply unit is suitable for mains voltages
ranging from 100 to 240 volts.
- The supply unit transforms 100-240 volts to a
safe low voltage of less than 24 volts.
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General description (Fig.1)
1 Protection cap for cleansing brush attachment
2 Click-on cleansing brush attachment
3 Attachment base
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4 Comb for beard styler attachment (S9161/31,
S9111/41, S9111/31 only)
5 Click-on beard styler attachment (S9161/31,
S9111/41, S9111/31 only)
6 Click-on precision trimmer attachment
(S9041/12, S9031/12 only)
7 Click-on shaving unit
8 On/off button
9 Socket for small plug
10 Exclamation mark
11 Replacement reminder
12 Battery charge indicator
13 Travel lock symbol
14 Cleaning reminder
15 SmartClean system (S9161/31, S9111/31 only)
16 Cap of SmartClean system
17 On/off button
18 Replacement symbol
19 Rinsing symbol
20 Drying symbol
21 Ready symbol
22 Charge symbol
23 Cleaning cartridge for SmartClean system
24 Supply unit
25 Small plug
26 Cleaning brush
27 Pouch
The accessories supplied may vary for different
products. The box shows the accessories that have
been supplied with your product.
The display
Note: Before you use the shaver for the first time,
remove the protective foil from the display.
Charging
Quick charge: When you connect the shaver to the
wall socket, the lights of the battery charge
indicator light up one after another repeatedly.
When the shaver contains enough energy for one
shave, the bottom light of the battery charge
indicator starts to flash slowly.
While the shaver continues to charge, first the
bottom light of the battery charge indicator flashes
and then lights up continuously. Then the second
light flashes and lights up continuously, and so on
until the shaver is fully charged (see 'Battery fully
charged').
Battery fully charged
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.
Note: When the battery is full, the display switches
off automatically after 30 minutes.
Battery low
When the battery is almost empty, the bottom light
of the battery charge indicator flashes orange and
you hear a sound.
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Remaining battery charge
The remaining battery charge is shown by the
lights of the battery charge indicator that light up
continuously.
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Cleaning reminder
Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal
performance. When you switch off the appliance,
the cleaning reminder flashes to remind you to
clean the appliance.
Travel lock
You can lock the appliance when you are going to
travel. The travel lock prevents the appliance from
being switched on by accident.
Activating the travel lock
1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds to enter
Deactivating the travel lock
1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds.
Note: You can also deactivate the travel lock by
connecting the appliance to the wall socket.
the travel lock mode.
While you activate the travel lock, the travel lock
symbol lights up white continuously. When the
travel lock is activated, the appliance produces
a sound and the travel lock symbol flashes.
The travel lock symbol flashes and then lights
up continuously. The appliance is now ready for
use again.
Replacement reminder
For maximum shaving performance, we advise you
to replace the shaving heads every two years.
The appliance is equipped with a replacement
reminder which reminds you to replace the
shaving heads. The shaving unit symbol lights up
white continuously, the arrows flash white and the
appliance beeps to indicate that you have to
replace the shaving heads.
Note: After replacing the shaving heads, you can
reset the replacement reminder by pressing the
on/off button for 7 seconds. If you do not reset the
replacement reminder, the shaver resets
automatically after 9 shaves.
Exclamation mark
Overheating
If the appliance overheats during charging, the
exclamation mark flashes orange. When this
happens, the shaver switches off automatically.
Charging continues once the temperature of the
appliance has decreased to the normal level.
Blocked shaving heads
If the shaving heads are blocked, the exclamation
mark lights up orange continuously. The
replacement reminder and the cleaning reminder
flash white alternately and you hear a sound. In
this case, the motor cannot run because the
shaving heads are soiled or damaged.
If the shaving heads are soiled, you have to clean
them. If the shaving heads are damaged, you have
to replace them.
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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.
When you connect the shaver to the wall socket,
you hear a sound.
Charging takes approx. 1 hour. A fully charged
shaver has a shaving timeof up to 50 minutes.
Note: You cannot use the appliance while it is
charging.
Charging with the supply unit
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2 Put the small plug in the appliance and put the
supply unit in the wall socket.
3 After charging, remove the supply unit from the
wall socket and pull the small plug out of the
appliance.
Charging in the SmartClean system (S9111/31, S9161/31
only)
1 Put the small plug in the back of the
SmartClean system.
2 Put the supply unit in the wall socket.
3 Press the top cap to be able to place the shaver
in the holder ('click').
4 Hold the shaver upside down above the holder.
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Make sure the front of the shaver points
towards the SmartClean system holder.
5 Place the shaver in the holder, tilt the shaver
backwards and press down the top cap to
connect the shaver (‘click’).
Note: The battery symbol starts to flash to indicate
that theappliance is charging. When the battery is
fully charged, the battery symbol lights up
continuously.
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.
The display lights up for a few seconds and
shows the remaining battery charge.
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Shaving
Skin adaptation period
Your first shaves may not bring you the result you
expect and your skin may even become slightly
irritated. This is normal. Your skin and beard need
time to adapt to any new shaving system. To allow
your skin to adapt to this new appliance, we advise
you to shave regularly (at least 3 times a week) and
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exclusively with this appliance for a period of 3
weeks.
Shaving tips
- For the best results on skin comfort, pre-trim
your beard if you have not shaved for 3 days or
longer.
- Move the shaving heads over your skin in
circular movements.
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.
Note: Do not press too hard, this can cause skin
irritation.
3 Clean the appliance after use.
Wet shaving
For a more comfortable shave, you can also use
this appliance on a wet face with shaving foam or
shaving gel.
To shave with shaving foam or shaving gel, follow
the steps below:
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 Switch on the appliance.
5 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.
Note: Rinse the shaving unit regularly to ensure
that it continues to glide smoothly over your
skin.
6 Dry your face.
7 Clean the appliance after use.
Note: Make sure you rinse all foam or shaving
gel off the appliance.
Using the click-on attachments
Note: Attach the click-on cleansing brush
attachment on the attachment base first, before
placing it on the appliance.
Removing or attaching the click-on
attachments
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off.
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2 Pull the attachment straight off the appliance.
Note: Do not twist the attachment while you
pull it off the appliance.
3 Insert the lug of the attachment into the slot in
the top of the appliance. Then press down the
attachment to attach it to the appliance (‘click’).
Using the trimmer attachment (S9041/12,
S9031/12 only)
You can use the precision trimmer attachment to
touch up your beard, sideburns and moustache.
1 Attach the attachment to the appliance (‘click’).
2 Switch on the appliance.
The display lights up for a few seconds.
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 (S9161/31, S9111/41, S9111/31 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. You
can also use it to pre-trim any long hairs before
shaving for a more comfortable shave.
The length settings on the beard styler attachment
correspond to the remaining hair length after
cutting and range from 1 to 5mm (3/64 - 3/16in).
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1 Attach the attachment to the appliance ('click').
2 Slide the comb straight into the guiding grooves
on both sides of the beard styler attachment
(‘click’).
3 Press the length selector and then push it to
the left or right to select the desired hair length
setting.
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
You can use the beard styler attachment without
the comb to contour your beard, moustache,
sideburns or neckline to a length of 0.5mm (1/32
in).
Note: The beard styler is only intended for
trimming facial hair. Do not use on areas below the
neck.
1 Pull the comb off the beard styler attachment.
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Note: Grab the comb in the center to pull it off
the beard styler attachment. Do not pull at the
sides of the comb.
2 Switch on the appliance.
3 Hold the beard styler 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 cleansing brush attachment
Note: For better shaving results, use the click-on
cleansing brush attachment before shaving.
Use the rotating cleansing brush with your daily
cleansing cream. The cleansing brush removes oil
and dirt, contributing to a healthy and oil-free skin.
We advise you to use it no more than twice a day.
Start with the lowest personal comfort setting to
familiarize yourself with the attachment.
Do not use the appliance on damaged or irritated
skin or on wounds.
1 Place the attachment on the attachment
holder.
2 Attach the attachment to the appliance (‘click’).
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3 Moisten the attachment with water.
Note: Do not use the appliance with a dry
cleansing brush attachment, as this can irritate
the skin.
4 Moisten your face with water and apply a
cleanser to your face.
5 Place the attachment on your cheek.
6 Switch on the appliance.
7 Gently move the attachment across your skin
from the nose towards the ear. Do not push the
attachment too hard onto the skin to make sure
that the treatment remains comfortable.
Note: Do not cleanse the sensitive area around
your eyes.
8 After approx. 20 seconds, move the appliance
to your other cheek and start cleansing this part
of your face.
9 After approx. 20 seconds, move the appliance
to your forehead and start cleansing this part of
your face. Gently move the brush head from left
to right.
Note: We advise you to not overdo the
cleansing and to not cleanse any zone longer
than 20 seconds.
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10 After the treatment, rinse and dry your
face.Your face is now ready for the next step of
your daily skincare routine.
11 Switch off the appliance and clean the
attachment after use.
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
(S9161/31, S9111/31 only)
SmartClean system Plus has two phases: the
rinsing phase and the drying phase.
Preparing the SmartClean system for use
Caution: Do not tilt the SmartClean system to
prevent leakage.
Note: Hold the SmartClean system while you
prepare it for use.
Note: If you clean the shaver in the SmartClean
system once a week, the SmartClean cartridge
lasts approximately three months.
1 Put the small plug in the back of the
SmartClean system.
2 Put the supply unit in the wall socket.
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3 Press the button on the side of the SmartClean
system (1) and lift the top part of the
SmartClean system (2).
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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1 Press the top cap to be able to place the shaver
in the holder ('click').
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).
The battery symbol starts to flash, which
indicates that the shaver is charging.
4 Press the on/off button on the SmartClean
system to start the cleaning program.
During the rinsing phase, the rinsing symbol
flashes. When the rinsing phase is done (after
approx. 10 minutes), the rinsing symbol lights up
continuously.
After the rinsing phase, the drying phase starts
automatically. During this phase, the drying symbol
flashes. When the drying phase is done (after
approx. 4 hours), the drying symbol lights up
continuously.
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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. 1 hour.
Note: If you press the on/off button of the
SmartClean system during the cleaning program,
the program stops. In this case, the cleaning or
drying symbol goes out.
Note: If you disconnect the SmartClean system
from its power source, the cleaning program stops.
Replacing the cartridge of the SmartClean system
Replace the cleaning cartridge when the
replacement symbol flashes orange or when you
are no longer satisfied with the cleaning result. If
you clean the shaver in the SmartClean system
once a week, the SmartClean cartridge lasts
approximately three months.
1 While holding the SmartClean system with one
hand, press the button on the side of the
SmartClean system and lift the top part of the
SmartClean system.
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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.
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4 Unpack the new cleaning cartridge and pull off
the seal.
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’).
Cleaning the shaver under the tap
Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal
performance.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent burning your
hands.
Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue,
as this may damage the shaving heads.
1 Switch on the shaver.
2 Rinse the shaving unit under a warm tap.
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3 Switch off the shaver. Pull the shaving head
holder off the bottom part of the shaving unit.
4 Rinse the hair chamber under the tap.
Note: You can also clean the hair chamber with
the cleaning brush.
5 Rinse the shaving head holder under a warm
tap.
6 Carefully shake off excess water and let the
shaving head holder air-dry completely.
7 Attach the shaving head holder to the bottom
part of the shaving unit (‘click’).
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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.
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Note: The shaving heads are locked by a blue or an
orange retaining ring.
Follow the correct instructions.
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom
part of the shaving unit.
3 Rinse the hair chamber and shaving head
holder under the tap.
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