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Please read this user manual, as it contains
information about the wonderful features of this
shaver as well as some tips to make shaving easier
and more enjoyable.
General description (Fig. 1)
A Protection cap
B Shaving unit
C Shaving unit release button
D Shaver on/off button
E Charging light
F Trimmer (AT891/AT890)
G Trimmer release slide (AT891/AT890)
H Cleaning brush
I Adapter
Not shown: Storage pouch (AT891/AT890)
Note: You can nd the type number on the back of the
shaver.
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
Make sure the adapter does not get wet.
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Warning
The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut
off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as
this causes a hazardous situation.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
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Always unplug the shaver before you clean it
under the tap.
Caution
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Never use water hotter than 80°C to rinse the
shaver.
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Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
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The shaver and the other accessories are not
dishwasher-proof.
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Water may leak 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.
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Do not use the shaver, adapter or any other par t
if it is damaged, as this may cause injury. Always
replace a damaged adapter or part with one of
the original type.
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Use, charge and store the appliance at a
temperature between 5°C and 35°C.
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Always place and use the shaver on a surface that
is uid-resistant.
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Only use the adapter and accessories supplied.
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Always put the protection cap on the shaver
to protect the shaving heads when you are
travelling.
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If the shaver is subjected to a major change
in temperature, pressure or humidity, let
it acclimatise for 30 minutes before you use it.
Compliance with standards
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This shaver complies with the internationally
approved safety regulations and can be safely used
in the bath or shower and cleaned under the tap.
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This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliances are safe to use based
on scientic evidence available today.
General
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The appliance is equipped with an automatic
voltage selector and is suitable for mains voltages
ranging from 100 to 240 volts.
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The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe
low voltage of less than 24 volts.
Charging
Note: The shaver cannot be used directly from the
mains.
AT891/AT890 : It takes approx. 1 hour to fully
charge the shaver.
AT751: It takes approx. 8 hours to fully charge the
shaver.
When you charge the shaver for the rst time or
after a long period of disuse, let it charge until the
charging light lights up continuously.
A fully charged shaver provides up to 16 (AT891/
AT890) or 13 (AT751) cordless shaves. The shaving
time may be less than 16 (AT891/AT890) or 13
(AT751) cordless shaves as a result of your shaving
behaviour, your cleaning habits or your beard type.
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Charge indications
Battery low
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When the battery is almost empty (when there
are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the
charging light starts to ash orange.
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When you switch off the shaver, the charging light
continues to ash orange for a few seconds.
Quick charging (AT891/AT890)
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When you start charging the empty battery,
the charging light alternately ashes orange and
green. After approx. 3 minutes the charging light
continues to ash green. The shaver now contains
enough energy for a 5-minute shave.
Charging
When the shaver is charging, the charging light
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ashes green.
Battery fully charged
When the battery is fully charged, the charging
light lights up green continuously.
Note: After approx. 30 minutes, the charging light goes
out to save energy.
Charging
1 Put the small plug in the shaver.
2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
The charging light shows the charging status of
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the shaver (see section ‘Charge indications’ in
this chapter).
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Using the shaver
Note: The shaver cannot be used directly from the
mains. This shaver can be used in the bath or shower.
It can therefore not be used directly from the mains for
safety reasons.
Shaving tips and tricks
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This shaver is suitable for both wet and dr y use.
Use the shaver with shaving gel or foam for extra
skin comfort, or use the shaver dry for extra
convenience.
Note: We advise you to use the shaver with shaving gel
or foam when you use it for a wet shave. Do not use
thick shaving cream or shaving oil with this shaver.
For optimal shaving results, make circular
movements during use.
The shaver is waterproof and can be used in the
bath or shower.
Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get
accustomed to the Philips shaving system.
Wet shaving
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.
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4 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
shaver.
5 Move the shaving heads in circular movements
over your skin.
Note: Rinse the shaver under the tap regularly to
ensure that it continues to glide smoothly over your
skin.
6 After shaving, press the on/off button once to
switch off the shaver and dry your face.
7 Clean the shaver (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
Note: Make sure you rinse all foam or shaving gel off
the shaver.
Dry shaving
1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
shaver.
2 Move the shaving heads in circular movements
over your skin.
3 After shaving, press the on/off button once to
switch off the shaver.
4 Clean the shaver (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
Trimming (AT891/AT890)
You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns
and moustache.
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1 Push the trimmer slide downwards to open
the trimmer.
2 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
shaver.
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Yo u can now start trimming.
3 After trimming, press the on/off button once to
switch off the shaver.
4 Clean the trimmer (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
5 Close the trimmer (‘click’).
Cleaning and maintenance
Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive
cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol
or acetone to clean the appliance.
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Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal
shaving performance.
For the best cleaning results, we advise you to use
the Philips Cleaning spray (HQ110).
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Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
Note: Water may leak 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.
Cleaning the shaving unit under the tap
1 Switch off the shaver.
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2 Press the release button to open the shaving
unit.
3 Rinse the shaving unit and hair chamber under
a hot tap for 30 seconds.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
Rinse the hair chamber and the inside of the
shaving unit.
Rinse the outside of the shaving unit.
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4 Close the shaving unit and shake off excess
water.
Be careful not to hit the shaving unit against
anything while shaking off excess water.
Never dry the shaving unit and the hair chamber
with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the
shaving unit.
5 Open the shaving unit again and leave it open
to let the shaver dry completely.
Cleaning the shaving unit with the cleaning
brush
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Press the release button to open the shaving
unit.
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3 Pull the shaving unit off the shaver.
4 Turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and remove the
retaining frame (2).
5 Remove and clean one shaving head at a time.
Each shaving head consists of a cutter and a
guard.
Note: Do not clean more than one cutter and guard
at a time, since they are all matching sets. If you
accidentally mix up the cutters and guards, it may take
several weeks before optimal shaving performance is
restored.
Remove the cutter from the shaving guard and
clean it with the brush.
Clean the inside and outside of the shaving guard
with the brush.
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6 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving
unit.
AT891/AT890 : Make sure that the projections of
the shaving heads t exactly into the recesses.
7 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving
unit and turn the lock clockwise.
8 Insert the lug of the shaving unit into the slot
in the top of the shaver (1). Then close the
shaving unit (2).
Note: If the shaving unit does not close smoothly, check
if you have inserted the shaving heads properly and if
the retaining frame is locked.
Cleaning the trimmer with the cleaning
brush (AT891/AT890)
Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.
1 Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from
the mains.
2 Push the trimmer slide downwards to open
the trimmer.
3 Clean the trimmer with the short-bristled side
of the cleaning brush. Brush up and down along
the trimmer teeth.
4 Close the trimmer (‘ click’).
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Tip: For optimal trimming performance, lubricate the
trimmer teeth with a drop of sewing machine oil every six months.
Storage
Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent
damage.
AT891 only: Store the shaver in the pouch
supplied.
Replacement
For maximum shaving performance, we advise
you to replace the shaving heads every two years.
Replace damaged shaving heads right away.
Only replace the shaving heads with original HQ8
Philips Shaving Heads.
1 Disconnect the shaver from the mains.
2 Press the release button to open the shaving
unit.
3 Pull the shaving unit off the shaver.
4 Turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and remove the
retaining frame (2).
5 Remove the shaving heads and place new ones
in the shaving unit.
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Make sure that the projections of the shaving
heads t exactly into the recesses.
6 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving
unit and turn the lock clockwise.
7 Insert the lug of the shaving unit into the slot
in the top of the shaver (1). Then close the
shaving unit (2).
Note: If the shaving unit does not close smoothly, check
if you have inserted the shaving heads properly and if
the retaining frame is locked.
Accessories
To retain the top performance of your shaver, make
sure you clean it regularly and replace its shaving
heads at the recommended time.
Shaving heads
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We advise you to replace your shaving heads
every two years. Always replace with HQ8 Philips
Shaving Heads.
Cleaning
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Use Cleaning spray (HQ110) to clean the shaving
heads thoroughly.
Environment
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Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of their life, but
hand them in at an ofcial collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment.
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The built-in rechargeable shaver battery contains
substances that may pollute the environment.
Always remove the battery before you discard or
hand in the shaver at an ofcial collection point.
Dispose of the battery at an ofcial collection
point for batteries. If you have trouble removing
the battery, you can also take the appliance to a
Philips service centre. The staff of this centre will
remove the battery for you and will dispose of it
in an environmentally safe way.
Removing the rechargeable shaver battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery when you
discard the shaver. Make sure the rechargeable
battery is completely empty when you remove it.
1 Disconnect the shaver from the mains.
2 Let the shaver run until it stops.
3 Undo the screws in the back of the shaver and
in the hair chamber.
4 Remove the front panel and the back panel.
5 Bend the 6 hooks aside and take out the
power unit.
Be careful, the hooks are sharp.
6 Remove the battery.
Be careful, the battery strips are sharp.
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after
you have removed the rechargeable battery.
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Guarantee and service
If you need service or information or if you have
a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.
philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer Care
Centre in your country (you nd its phone number
in the worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no
Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to your
local Philips dealer.
Guarantee restrictions
The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not
covered by the terms of the international guarantee
because they are subject to wear.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarises the most common
problems you could encounter with the appliance. If
you are unable to solve the problem with the
information below, contact the Consumer Care
Centre in your country.
ProblemPossible causeSolution
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The shaver does
not shave as well
as it used to.
The shaving
heads are
damaged or
worn.
Foam or gel
residues clog
up the shaving
heads.
Replace the shaving heads (see
chapter ‘Replacement’).
Rinse the shaving unit under a
hot tap (see section ‘Cleaning
the shaving unit under the
tap’ in chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
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ProblemPossible causeSolution
The shaver does
not work when I
press the on/off
button.
The shaver
does not work,
although it is
connected to the
mains.
Long hairs
obstruct the
shaving heads.
You have not
inserted the
shaving heads
properly.
The
rechargeable
battery is
empty.
The
temperature
of the shaver is
too high. In this
case, the shaver
does not work.
If the shaver
does not
work when
you press the
on/off button,
the battery is
empty.
Clean the shaving heads one by
one (see section ‘Cleaning the
shaving unit with the cleaning
brush’ in chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
Make sure that the projections
of the shaving heads t exactly
into the recesses (see section
‘Cleaning the shaving unit with
the cleaning brush’).
Recharge the battery (see
chapter ‘Charging’).
As soon as the temperature
of the shaver has dropped
sufciently, you can switch on the
shaver again.
This shaver is not designed to be
used directly from the mains, so
you should recharge the battery
(see chapter ‘Charging’).