Introduction
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With your new Philips ladyshave Body Contour you can
quickly, easily and comfortably remove unwanted hair
from dry skin.
The Philips ladyshave Body Contour is equipped with a
floating shaving head, which optimally adapts to the skin in
order to ensure a perfectly smooth shave.
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
Keep the appliance and the adapter dry.
Do not use the appliance in the shower or bath, as it
is not waterproof.
Warning
Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance
corresponds to the local mains voltage before you
connect the appliance.
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, 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
Only use the adapter supplied.
Do not use the appliance if the adapter or the
appliance itself is damaged.
If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced
with one of the original type in order to avoid a
hazard.
Use and store the appliance at a temperature
between 15°C and 35°C.
Make sure your hands and the appliance are dry
when you insert the batteries.
Do not use the shaving foils and/or the comb
attachment if they are damaged or broken, as this
may cause injury.
This appliance is only intended for shaving and
trimming human hair. Do not use it for any other
purpose.
Compliance with standards
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.
General
This appliance can be operated from the mains as
well as on batteries.
Preparing for use
Corded shaving
1
Put the appliance plug in the ladyshave (Fig. 1).
2
Put the adapter in the wall socket.
The ladyshave is now ready for use from the mains.
Inserting batteries
Insert two R6 AA 1.5-volt batteries if you want to use the
ladyshave on batteries.
We strongly advise you to use Philips LR6 PowerLife
batteries. They supply sufficient energy for approx. 40
minutes of shaving.
To avoid damage due to battery leakage:
do not expose the Ladyshave 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.
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Make sure that your hands and the appliance are
dry when you insert the batteries.
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Pull the upper part of the appliance off the lower
part (Fig. 2).
3
Insert the two batteries into the battery
compartment (Fig. 3).
Note: Make sure the + and - marks on the batteries match
those in the battery compartment.
4
Reattach the lower part of the appliance to the
upper part.
The ladyshave is now ready for use on batteries. You do
not need to remove the batteries from the appliance
when you use it from the mains.
Using the appliance
shaving
1
Set the Trim/Shave slide to the ‘Shave’
position. (Fig. 4)
2
Put the desired shaving foil on the shaving head.
Use the golden shaving foil to shave the
underarms (Fig. 5).
Use the golden shaving foil to shave the bikini
zone (Fig. 6).
Use the silver shaving foil to shave the legs (Fig. 7).
Do not use the silver shaving foil to shave the
underarms and the bikini line to prevent injuries.
3
Switch on the ladyshave (Fig. 8).
4
Place the shaving unit gently on the skin and move
the ladyshave slowly against the direction of hair
growth while pressing it lightly.
The angle between the skin and the ladyshave
should be 70° to get the best results. (Fig. 7)
Trimming
Put the comb attachment onto the shaving head to
trim the hairs to an even length (about 5mm), e.g. in
the bikini zone (Fig. 9).
The comb attachment can be put onto the shaving
head in different positions, depending on the area to be
trimmed.
1
Set the Trim/Shave slide to the ‘Trim’
position. (Fig. 10)
2
To trim the bikini zone, place the comb attachment
on the shaving head with the recess of the
attachment on the front of the appliance (Fig. 11).
3
To trim the underarms, place the comb attachment
on the shaving head with the recess of the
attachment on the back of the appliance. (Fig. 12)
4
Switch on the ladyshave.
5
Move the appliance against the direction of hair
growth.
Make sure the surface of the comb always stays in
contact with the skin (Fig. 13).
shaping
1
Remove the comb attachment to shape precise
lines and contours, e.g. in the bikini zone (Fig. 14).
2
Lock the long hair trimmer by setting the Trim/
Shave slide to the ‘Trim’ position. (Fig. 10)
Cleaning and maintenance
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or
aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the
appliance.
After every use
Clean the ladyshave every time you have used it.
1
Switch off the ladyshave.
2
Remove the shaving foil. (Fig. 15)
Do not exert any pressure on the shaving foil to avoid
damage.
3
Gently shake the shaving foil to remove hairs or
clean it with the brush supplied.
4
Remove the cutter block (Fig. 16).
5
Clean the hair chamber with the brush
supplied (Fig. 17).
6
After cleaning, always put the comb attachment on
the appliance to protect the shaving foil (Fig. 9).
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Twice a year
Lubricate the shaving foil with a drop of sewing
machine oil twice a year (Fig. 18).
Replacement
If you use the ladyshave two or more times a week, we
advise you to replace the shaving foils and cutter block
every one to two years.
The silver shaving foil may only be replaced with an
original Philips shaving foil (type HP6118/01).
The golden shaving foil may only be replaced with an
original Philips shaving foil (type HP6121).
The cutter block may only be replaced with an
original Philips cutter block (type HP6111).
Environment
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in
at an official collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 19).
Batteries contain substances that may pollute the
environment. Do not throw away empty batteries
with the normal household waste, but dispose of
them in at an official collection point for batteries.
Always remove the batteries before you discard and
hand in the appliance at an official collection point.
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please
visit the Philips website at
www.philips.com
or contact
the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country
(you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee
leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in your
country, go to your local Philips dealer or contact the
Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and
Personal Care BV.
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