Philips AT921 User Manual

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AT940, AT921, AT893, AT890, AT753,
AT752, AT750

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AT940,AT921,AT893,AT890,AT753,AT752,AT750

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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 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 (AT893/AT890/AT753/

AT752/AT750)

E Charging light (AT893/AT890/AT753/AT752/

AT750)
F Charging stand (AT940/AT921 only)
G Trimmer (AT940/AT921/AT893/AT890 only)
H Trimmer release slide (AT940/AT921/AT893/

AT890 only)
I Shaver on/off button (AT940/AT921 only)
J Battery symbol and plug symbol (AT940/AT921

only)
K Adapter
L Cleaning brush
Not shown: Storage pouch (AT940/AT921/AT893/
AT890 only)

Note: You can nd the type number on the back of the
shaver.

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Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and the charging stand (AT940/AT921
only). Save it for future reference.

Danger

- Make sure the adapter does not get wet.

Warning

- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut
off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as
this causes a hazardous situation.

- This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensor y
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.

- Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.

- Always unplug the shaver before you clean it
under the tap.

Caution

- Never use water hotter than 80°C to rinse the
shaver.

- Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.

- Do not immerse the charging stand (AT940/
AT921 only) in water or any other liquid, nor rinse
it under the tap.

- The shaver and the charging stand (AT940/AT921
only) are not dishwasher-proof.

- 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 charging
stand (AT940/AT921 only) if it is damaged, as
this may cause injury. Always replace a damaged
adapter or charging stand with one of the original
type.

- Charge and store the appliance at a temperature
between 10°C and 35°C.

- Always place and use the shaver and the charging
stand (AT940/AT921 only) on a surface that is
fluid-resistant.

- Only use the adapter and the charging
stand (AT940/AT921 only) supplied.

- Always put the protection cap on the shaver
to protect the shaving heads when you are
travelling.

- 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

- This shaver complies with the internationally
approved safety regulations and can be safely used
in the bath or shower and cleaned under the tap.

- This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliances are safe to use based
on scientific evidence available today.

General

- The appliance is equipped with an automatic
voltage selector and is suitable for mains voltages
ranging from 100 to 240 volts.

- The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe
low voltage of less than 24 volts.

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Charging

Note: The shaver cannot be used directly from the
mains.

AT940/AT921/AT893/AT890 only: It takes approx. 1
hour to fully charge the shaver.
AT753/AT752/AT750: It takes approx. 8 hours to
fully charge the shaver.
When you charge the shaver for the first time
or after a long period of disuse, let it charge until
the white battery symbol lights up continuously
(AT940/AT921) or the charging light lights up green
continuously (AT893/AT890/AT753/AT752/AT750.
A fully charged shaver provides up to 21 (AT940/
AT921), 17 (AT893/AT890) or 14 (AT753/AT752/
AT750) cordless shaves.
The shaving time may be less than expected as
a result of your shaving behaviour, your cleaning
habits or your beard type.

Charge indications

Battery low

- AT940/AT921: When the battery is almost empty
(when there are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes
left), the orange plug symbol starts to flash. When
you switch off the shaver, the orange plug symbol
continues to flash for a few seconds.

- AT893/AT890/AT753/AT752/AT750: When the
battery is almost empty (when there are only
5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the charging
light starts to flash orange. When you switch off
the shaver, the charging light continues to flash
orange for a few seconds.

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Quick charging (AT940/AT921/AT893/AT890
only)

- AT940/AT921: When you start charging the
empty battery, both the white battery symbol and
the plug symbol flash. After approx. 3 minutes,
the orange plug symbol goes out, while the
battery symbol continues to flash. The shaver now
contains enough energy for a 5-minute shave.

- AT893/AT890: When you start charging the
empty battery, the charging light alternately flashes
orange and green. After approx. 3 minutes the
charging light continues to flash green. The shaver
now contains enough energy for a 5-minute shave.

Charging

- AT940/AT921: When the shaver is charging, the
white battery symbol flashes.

- AT893/AT890/AT753/AT752/AT750: When the
shaver is charging, the charging light flashes green.

Battery fully charged

- AT940/AT921: When the battery is fully charged,
the white battery symbol lights up continuously.

Note: After approx. 30 minutes, the battery symbol
goes out to save energy.

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- AT893/AT890/AT753/AT752/AT750: 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 with the adapter

1 Put the small plug in the shaver.
2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.

, The charging light shows the charging status of

the shaver (see section ‘Charge indications’ in
this chapter).

Charging in the charging stand (AT940/
AT921 only)

1 Put the small plug in the charging stand.
2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
3 Place the shaver in the charging stand.

, The charging light shows the charging status of

the shaver (see section ‘Charge indications’ in
this chapter).

Using the shaver

Note: This shaver can be used in the bath or shower. It
can therefore not be used directly from the mains for
safety reasons.

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Shaving tips and tricks

- 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.

4 Press the on/off button once to switch on the

shaver.

5 Move the shaving heads in circular movements

over your skin.

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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 (AT940/AT921/AT893/AT890 only)

You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns
and moustache.

1 Push the trimmer slide downwards to open

the trimmer.

2 Press the on/off button once to switch on the

shaver.

, You can now start trimming.

3 After trimming, press the on/off button once to

switch off the shaver.

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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 shaver and the charging
stand (AT940/AT921 only).

Always unplug the shaver before you clean it under
the tap.

- Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal
shaving performance.

- Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving
performance.

- For the best cleaning results, we advise you to use
the Philips Cleaning spray (HQ110).

- 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.