Problem
Possible cause
Solution
Reduced shaving
performance.
The shaving heads
are dirty.
Clean the shaver thoroughly. See chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
Long hairs
obstruct the
shaving heads.
Clean the cutters and guards with the cleaning
brush supplied. See chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’.
The shaving heads
are damaged or
worn.
Replace the shaving heads. See chapter
‘Replacement’.
The shaver does
not work when
I push the on/off
slide upwards.
The batteries are
empty.
Replace the batteries. See chapter ‘Preparing
for use’.
The batteries
have been placed
incorrectly.
Make sure the + and - indications on the
batteries match the indications in the battery
compartment (see chapter ‘Preparing for use’).
Skin irritation.
Your skin needs
time to get used
to the Philips
shaving system.
Skin irritation during the first 2-3 weeks of use
is normal. After this period, the skin irritation
usually disappears.
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