Philips SW175 User Manual

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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 features of this shaver as
well as some tips to make shaving easier and more
enjoyable.

General description (Fig. 1)

1 Comb for beard styler attachment
2 Click-on beard styler attachment
3 Protection cap
4 Shaving unit with shaving head holder
5 Shaving head holder release button
6 On/off button
7 Retaining ring
8 Cutter
9 Guard
10 Shaving head holder
11 Supply unit
12 Charging light
13 Small plug
14 Socket for small plug

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 (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.

- Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.

- 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.

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

Charging

Charge the shaver before you use it for the first
time and when the appliance starts to work more
slowly.

Note: First time charging or charging after a long
period of non-use requires 90 minutes of charge
time.

Charging takes approx. 10 hours. A fully charged
shaver has a shaving time of up to 40 minutes.

Note: You cannot use the shaver while it is
charging.

Note: Depending on your shaving/styling behavior
and beard type, the operating time may vary over
time.

Charging with the supply unit

1 Make sure the shaver is switched off.
2 Put the small plug in the shaver and put the

supply unit in the wall socket.
The light on the supply unit lights up to show

that the shaver is charging.
Note: The light on the supply unit does not

change color and does not go out when the
shaver is fully charged..

3 After charging, remove the supply unit from the

wall socket and pull the small plug out of the
shaver.

Using the shaver

Always check the shaver and all accessories
before using. Do not use the shaver or any
accessory if it is damaged, as this may cause

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injury. Always replace a damaged part with one of
the original type.

This symbol indicates that the shaver can be used
in the bath or shower.

- Use this shaver for its intended household use
as described in this manual.

- For hygienic reasons, the shaver should only be
used by one person.

- Trimming is easier when the skin and hair are
dry.

Note: This shaver can only be used without a cord.

Switching the shaver on and off

1 Press the on/off button once to switch the

shaver on or off.

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
exclusively with this appliance for a period of 3
weeks.

For the best results on skin comfort, pre-trim your
beard if you have not shaved for 3 days or longer.

Dry shaving

1 Switch the shaver on.

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2 Move the shaving heads over your skin in

circular movements to catch all hairs growing in
different directions. Exert gentle pressure for a
close, comfortable shave.

Note: Do not press too hard, this can cause skin
irritation.

3 Switch off the shaver and clean it after each

use.

4 Put the protection cap on the shaver to protect

shaver heads.

Wet shaving

For a more comfortable shave, you can also use
this shaver on a wet face with shaving foam or
shaving gel.

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 the shaver on.
5 Move the shaving heads over your skin in

circular movements to catch all hairs growing in
different directions. Exert gentle pressure for a
close, comfortable shave.

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Note: Do not press too hard, this can cause skin
irritation.

Note: Rinse the shaving unit regularly to ensure
that it continues to glide smoothly over your
skin.

6 Dry your face.
7 Switch off the shaver and clean it after each

use.

Note: Make sure that you rinse all foam or shaving
gel off the shaver.

Using the click-on attachments

Removing or attaching the click-on
attachment

1 Make sure the shaver is switched off.
2 Pull the attachment straight off the shaver.

Note: Do not twist the attachment while you
pull it off.

3 Insert the lug of the attachment into the slot in

the top of the shaver. Then press down the
attachment to attach it to the shaver(‘click’).

Using the beard styler attachment with
comb

You can use the beard styler 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 beard styler to the shaver ('click').

2 Slide the comb straight into the guiding grooves

on both sides of the beard styler (‘click’).
Note: Hold the comb in the center to attach it to

the beard styler. Do not push at the sides of the
comb.

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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 shaver.

5 Move the product upwards while you exert

gentle pressure. Make sure the front of the
comb is in full contact with the skin.

6 Clean the beard styler after use.

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).

1 Pull the comb off the beard styler.

Note: Grab the comb in the center to pull it off
the beard styler. Do not pull at the sides of the
comb.

2 Switch on the shaver.

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3 Hold the beard styler perpendicular to the skin

and move the product downwards while you
exert gentle pressure.

4 Clean the beard styler after use.

Cleaning and maintenance

- Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving
results.

- Never clean, remove or replace the shaving unit
while the shaver is switched on.

- Do not apply pressure to shaving head combs.

- Do not touch shaving heads with hard objects
as this may dent or damage the precision-made
slotted combs.

- Do not use abrasives, scourers or aggressive
liquids such as gasoline or acetone to clean the
shaver.

Cleaning the shaver under the tap

Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal
performance.

Always check if the water is too hot, to prevent
burning your hands.

Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue,
as this may damage the shaving heads.

While rinsing the shaving unit, water may drip out
of the base of shaver. This is a normal occurrence.

1 Switch the shaver off, unplug from outlet and

remove power cord from the shaver.

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