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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to

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With your new Philips Ladyshave you can quickly, easily and comfortably remove unwanted body hair.You can use the Ladyshave either dry or wet. If you shave while taking a bath or shower, we advise you to use soap or shaving foam for the most comfortable shave. After use, you can clean the Ladyshave under the tap or with the cleaning brush for extra hygiene.

General description (Fig. 1)

AShaving unit with shaving foil and pre-trimmer

BShaving head

COn/off slide

DBattery compartment cover

EProtection cap

FEfficiency cap (HP6342 only)

G3mm trimming comb (HP6342 only)

HCleaning brush

Not shown: Pouch (HP6342 only)

Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.

Warning

-- 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.

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

Caution

-- Make sure your hands and the appliance are dry when you insert the batteries.

-- Do not clean the Ladyshave with water above shower temperature (max. 35°C).

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

-- Use and store the appliance at a temperature between 15°C and 35°C.

-- Do not use the appliance, the shaving unit, the efficiency cap (HP6342 only) or the trimming comb (HP6342 only) if it is damaged or broken, as this may cause injury.

-- Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers or that Philips does not specifically recommend. If you use such accessories or parts, your guarantee becomes invalid.

-- Do not expose the Ladyshave to direct sunlight. -- This appliance is only intended to be used by

women to shave and trim their body hair. It is not intended for shaving or trimming scalp hair or for any other purpose.

General

-- The appliance can be safely used in the bath or shower and cleaned under the tap (Fig. 2).

-- To keep the Ladyshave watertight:

1Make sure that the rubber sealing ring of the battery holder stays clean and undamaged.

2Apply some vaseline to the rubber sealing ring from time to time.

Electromagnetic field (EMF)

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

Preparing for use

The Ladyshave runs on two AA 1.5 volt alkaline batteries.

We advise you to use Philips LR6 PowerLife batteries.

They supply sufficient energy for approx. 40 minutes of shaving.

Note: Make sure that your hands are dry when you insert the batteries.

To avoid damage due to battery leakage:

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-- Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight.

-- Do not expose the appliance to temperatures higher than 35°C.

-- Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the appliance for a month or more.

-- Do not leave empty batteries in the appliance.

Inserting batteries

1To remove the battery compartment cover, pull it off the appliance (Fig. 3).

2Put the batteries in the battery holder (Fig. 4).

Note: Make sure that the + and - poles of the batteries point in the right direction.

3Push the battery compartment cover back onto the appliance (‘click’) (Fig. 5).

Attaching/detaching the shaving head

1To detach the shaving head, press the release buttons on both sides of the appliance (1) and pull the shaving head (2) (Fig. 6).

2To attach the shaving head push it onto the appliance.

Note: Do not exert pressure on the shaving foil to avoid damage.

Attaching/detaching attachments

HP6342 comes with the protection cap, the efficiency cap and the trimming comb. HP6340 comes with the protection cap. All attachments can be attached and detached in the same way.

1To attach a cap or comb, carefully push it onto the appliance. Make sure the recess of the comb is aligned with the front of the appliance (Fig. 7).

2To detach a cap or comb, carefully pull it off the appliance (Fig. 8).

Note: Do not hold the comb by its teeth when you pull it.

Using the appliance

The Ladyshave is suitable for: -- Shaving the underarms -- Shaving the legs

-- Shaving the bikini line

-- Trimming the bikini line (HP6342 only)

Use on wet skin

You can use the Ladyshave on wet skin, while you have a bath or shower.To achieve the best result, lather your skin with soap or shaving cream beforehand.

Use on dry skin

If you prefer to use the Ladyshave dry, make sure that your skin is clean and completely dry.

Note: in principle, there is no difference in using the appliance on wet skin and using it on dry skin.You can simply choose which method you like best.

Note: Do not apply alcohol based-lotions to the skin directly before or after shaving. If you want, you can apply some talcum powder.

Note: Do not press the shaving head too hard onto the skin, as this has a negative effect on shaving performance and may cause some skin irritation.

Shaving

Legs and bikini line

1Press the on/off slide upwards to switch on the appliance (Fig. 9).

2Hold the appliance at an angle of approximately 70°. Make sure that the shaving foil and pre-trimmer are fully in contact with your skin (Fig. 10).

3Stretch the skin with your free hand to make the hairs stand upright.

4Move the appliance gently over the skin against the direction of hair growth (Fig. 11).

Underarms

1When you shave the underarm area, place one arm behind your head to stretch the skin (Fig. 12).

2Move the Ladyshave gently over the skin.To achieve the best result, move the Ladyshave up and down and from left to right (Fig. 13).

Efficiency cap (HP6342 only)

If you are new to shaving, you can use the efficiency cap to help you place the Ladyshave on the skin at the optimum angle.When the efficiency cap is placed flat on the skin, the shaving foil and trimmer are fully in contact with the skin.This helps to get perfect results.

Trimming (HP6342 only)

If the hair you want to shave is longer than 10mm, pretrim the hair with the trimming comb to a length of 3mm for an optimal shaving performance.

1Attach the trimming comb onto the appliance.

2Press the on/off slide upwards to switch on the appliance (Fig. 9).

3Move the appliance against the direction of hair growth. Make sure that the surface of the comb is in full contact with the skin at all times (Fig. 14).

Note:You will achieve the best result if you trim under dry conditions.

Cleaning and maintenance

Regular cleaning and proper maintenance ensure optimal results and guarantee a long life for the appliance.

Clean the Ladyshave after each use.

Do not clean, rinse or immerse the Ladyshave in water if the cover of the battery holder is not closed properly.

Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.

1Switch off the appliance (Fig. 15).

2Detach the shaving head from the appliance (see chapter ‘preparing for use’).

3Remove the shaving unit from the shaving head (Fig. 16).

Note: Do not exert too much pressure on the shaving foil to avoid damage.

4To clean the shaving head and shaving unit, rinse them under the tap or use the cleaning brush (Fig. 17).

Note: Do not clean the appliance with water above shower temperature.

5Rinse the hairs off the appliance (Fig. 18).

6 Make sure the appliance is completely dry before you reattach the shaving unit (Fig. 19).

Maintenance

1Lubricate the shaving foil with a drop of sewing machine oil twice a year (Fig. 20).

2Apply some vaseline to the rubber sealing ring from time to time to keep the Ladyshave watertight. 

Storage

1 Put the protection cap on the appliance.

Note:The protection cap prevents the shaving head from becoming damaged.

2HP6342 only: Store the appliance and accessories in the pouch supplied.

Replacement

If you use the Ladyshave more than once a week, we advise you to replace the shaving unit after one or two years or when it is damaged.

The shaving unit, the cover of the battery compartment, the cleaning brush, the caps and the comb can be replaced. If you need to replace one or more parts, go to your Philips dealer or an authorised Philips service centre.

Environment

-- Non-rechargeable batteries contain substances that may pollute the environment. Do not throw away non-rechargeable batteries with the normal household waste, but dispose of them at an official collection point for batteries. Always remove the non-rechargeable batteries before you discard

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