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HC3508/15, HC3507/15
ENGLISH
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to
Philips! To fully benet from the support that Philips
oers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
General description (Fig. 1)
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Trimming comb 1-23mm
2 Cutting unit
3 Length setting adjustment slider
4 On/o button
5 Small plug
6 Supply unit
7 Brush
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 dierent products.
Danger
- Keep the appliance and the mains cord dry
(Fig. 2).
Warning
- This symbol means that the appliance is double-
insulated (Fig. 3).
- 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.
- If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it
replaced by Philips, a service center authorized
by Philips or similarly qualied persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
- 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.
Caution
- 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.
- Never use compressed air, scouring pads,
abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids
such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic elds.
General
- The supply unit is suitable for mains voltages
ranging from 100 to 240 volts.
Using the appliance
The hair length settings are indicated in millimeters,
the comb cuts the hair to a length of 1mm to 23mm.
The settings correspond to the remaining hair length
after trimming.
Warning: Be careful when you trim for the rst
time. Do not move the trimmer too fast. Make
smooth and gentle movements.
Tip: Start trimming at a high length setting and
reduce the length setting gradually until you have
reached the desired hair length.
Switching the appliance on and o
Note: You can only use the appliance when it is
connected to the wall socket.
1 Insert the small plug into the appliance and put
the supply unit in the wall socket (Fig. 4).
2 Switch on the appliance by sliding the power
switch upwards (Fig. 5).
3 Switch the appliance o by sliding the power
switch downwards (Fig. 6).
Trimming with comb
1 Attach the trimming comb to the appliance
(Fig. 7).
2 slide the length setting adjustment slider to the
desired length setting (Fig. 8).
Note: When you trim for the rst time, start at the
highest length setting to familiarise yourself with
the appliance.
3 Switch on the appliance (Fig. 5).
4 Move the appliance slowly and with light
pressure against the direction of hair growth
(Fig. 9).
Note: Make sure that the at part of the comb
always stays in contact with the skin to obtain an
even result (Fig. 10).
Trimming without comb
Use the trimmer without the trimming comb to trim
hair close to the skin (0.5 mm) or to contour the
neckline and sideburns.
Caution: Be careful when you trim without comb
because the cutting unit removes every hair it
touches.
1 Pull the comb o the appliance (Fig. 11).
2 Switch on the appliance (Fig. 5).
3 Touch the hair lightly with the trimmer. Make
well-controlled movements (Fig. 12).
Cleaning
Warning: Never use scouring pads, abrasive
cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as
petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
Warning:Never immerse the appliance in water,
or rinse it under the tap.
Note: Only the cutting element and the comb can be
cleaned with water.
1 Make sure that the appliance is switched o and
disconnected from the mains.
2 Wipe the housing of the appliance with a dry
cloth.
3 Remove the comb. Clean it with the cleaning
brush and rinse with water (Fig. 13).
4 Press the release button. The cutting unit comes
o the appliance (Fig. 14).
5 Clean the cutting unit with the cleaning brush or
rinse it under the tap (Fig. 15).
6 Clean the inside of the appliance with the
cleaning brush (Fig. 16).
7 Shake o excess water. To reattach the cutting
unit, insert the lug of the cutting unit into the
guiding slot.
8 Insert the lug of the cutting unit into the guiding
slot and push the cutting unit back onto the
appliance (Fig. 17).
Replacement
Only replace a worn or damaged cutting unit with an
original Philips cutting unit, available from authorised
Philips service centre.
1 Press the release button. The cutting unit comes
o the appliance (Fig. 14).
2 Insert the lug of the new cutting unit into the
guiding slot and push the cutting unit onto the
appliance (Fig. 17).
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit
www.shop.philips.com/service or go to your Philips
dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer
Care Center in your country (see the international
warranty leaet for contact details).
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes the most common
problems you could encounter with the appliance.
If you are unable to solve the problem with the
information below, visit www.philips.com/support
for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the
Consumer Care Center in your country.
Problem Possible
cause
Solution
The
appliance
produces
an uneven
cutting
result.
The comb
does not
touch the
skin when
you move
the appliance
through the
hair.
Make sure the
comb is always
fully in contact with
the skin when you
move the appliance
through the hair.
You only
move the
appliance in
one direction.
Because not
all hairs grow
in the same
direction, move
the appliance in
dierent directions
(upwards,
downwards and
across).
The setting
of the comb
has changed
during
trimming.
Check the setting
of the comb. If you
push the appliance
too hard onto
the scalp, you
may accidentally
change the setting
of the comb.
The comb
is not
assembled
correctly.
Detach the comb
and reattach it.
The cutting
performance
decreases
when the
cutting unit
and the comb
are dirty.
Clean the cutting
unit and the comb
(see 'Cleaning').
The
appliance
does not
work when
I switch it
on.
The appliance
is not
connected to
the the wall
socket..
Insert the small
plug into the
appliance and put
the supply unit in
the wall socket
(Fig. 4).
Warranty and support
If you need information or support, please visit
www.philips.com/support or read the international
warranty leaet.
Warranty restrictions
Cutting units are not covered by the terms of the
international warranty because they are subject to
wear.
Recycling
- Do not throw away the product with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand
it in at an ocial collection point for recycling. By
doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
- Follow your country's rules for the separate
collection of electrical and electronic products.
Correct disposal helps prevent negative
consequences for the environment and human
health.
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