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General

 - The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe 

low voltage of less than 24 volts.

gEnErAl dEscripTion (fig. 1)

1  Protection cap

2  Shaving unit

3  Shaving unit release buttons

4  Shaving attachment

5  On/off button

6 Display

7 Adapter

8  Small plug

9  Cleaning brush

10  Hair length selector

11  Beardstyler attachment (YS524,YS523 only)

12  Trimming comb (YS524,YS523 only)

13  Bodygroomer attachment (YS524,YS521 only)

14  Bodygroomer comb

15  Shaving head holder

16 Guard

17 Cutter

18  Retaining ring

 ThE displAy

’Charging’ indication

 - When the appliance is charging, the battery 

symbol starts to flash green frequently during the 

first few minutes. After that the flashes become 

less frequent.

English

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Summary of Contents for YS524

Page 1: ...Always here to help you Space for Product image ...

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Page 3: ...English 4 Table of content ...

Page 4: ...ng 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 Keep the appliance the attachments and the adapter out of the reach of children Before you use an attachment al...

Page 5: ...nce the attachments or the adapter if they are damaged If the adapter or an attachment is damaged always have it replaced with one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard Water may leak from the socket at the bottom of the appliance when you rinse it This is normal and not dangerous because all electronics are enclosed in a sealed power unit inside the appliance Compliance with standards T...

Page 6: ... plug 9 Cleaning brush 10 Hair length selector 11 Beardstyler attachment YS524 YS523 only 12 Trimming comb YS524 YS523 only 13 Bodygroomer attachment YS524 YS521 only 14 Bodygroomer comb 15 Shaving head holder 16 Guard 17 Cutter 18 Retaining ring The display Charging indication When the appliance is charging the battery symbol starts to flash green frequently during the first few minutes After tha...

Page 7: ...e seconds Charging It takes approx 60 minutes to fully charge the battery When you charge the appliance for the first time or after a long period of disuse let it charge for 90 minutes A fully charged appliance provides up to 40 operating minutes The operating time of you appliance may vary over time depending on your shaving styling behaviour cleaning habits beard type and whether or not you use ...

Page 8: ...ving gel or shaving foam Do not use this attachment to shave body hair or scalp hair The different attachments of this appliance are designed for specific types of hair and your facial hair differs from body hair or scalp hair Note You cannot use the appliance while it is connected to the mains as this may cause injury when you shave in a wet environment Attaching the shaving attachment 1 Make sur...

Page 9: ... 3 weeks to allow your skin to adapt to the new shaver During this period use your new electric shaver exclusively and do not use other shaving methods If you use different shaving methods it is more difficult for your skin to adapt to the new shaving system 1 Press the on off button to switch on the appliance 2 Move the shaving unit over your skin To ensure the best result move the appliance in c...

Page 10: ...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 Press the on off button to switch on the shaver 5 Move the shaving unit over your skin Make both straight and circular movements Rinse the shaving unit under the tap regularly to ensure that it continues to glide smoothly over your skin ...

Page 11: ...ance are designed for specific types of hair and your facial hair differs from body hair or scalp hair You cannot use the appliance while it is connected to the mains as this may cause injury when you style in a wet environment Attaching the beard styler attachment 1 Make sure the appliance is switched off 2 Pull the shaving attachment straight off the appliance Do not twist the shaving attachment...

Page 12: ...tting You can choose any setting between 1 and 4 5mm 1 Press the length selector 1 and then push it to the left or right 2 to select the desired hair length setting 2 Press the on off button to switch on the appliance 3 You can now start styling your beard Make sure that the front of the comb is fully in contact with the skin and move the appliance against the direction of hairgrowth You may want ...

Page 13: ...yler attachment without comb to contour or cut shapes in beard hair 1 Pull the comb off the accessory 2 Press the on off button to switch on the appliance 3 You can now start contouring your beard Be careful it cuts hair very close to the skin at a length of 1mm English 13 ...

Page 14: ...may find it useful to start near the ear on one side and trim down to the chin Then repeat this on the other side Beard styles Below you find some examples of beard styles you can create For more tips on how to create these beard styles go to www philipexpressyourself A full beard A short full beard A connected chin curtain A goatee An anchor or half goatee A soul patch A ring beard A thin moustac...

Page 15: ...hen you first start to groom sensitive areas You have to acquire practice with the appliance Your skin also needs some time to adjust to the procedure You cannot use the appliance while it is connected to the mains as this may cause injury when you groom in a wet environment Attaching the bodygroomer attachment 1 Make sure the appliance is switched off 2 Pull the shaving attachment straight off th...

Page 16: ...ce When you move the appliance towards you the teeth have to point towards you When you move the appliance away from you the teeth have to point away from you Trimming If the hairs are longer than 10mm you can trim them first with the trimming comb to a length of 3mm to make grooming easier Trimming comb Hair length after trimming 1 3mm 0 11 inch 1 Press the on off button to switch on the applianc...

Page 17: ...omb is still attached remove it 2 Press the on off button to switch on the appliance 3 Place the bodygroomer on the skin 4 Move the appliance against the direction of hair growth with one hand while you stretch the skin with the other hand Make sure that the bodygroomer is always fully in contact with the skin 5 Press the on off button to switch off the appliance English 17 ...

Page 18: ...eaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the shaver and its accessories Be careful with hot water Always check if the water is not too hot to prevent your hands from getting burned Note To prevent inflamations of your skin you should clean the appliance thoroughly on a regular basis Clean the appliance and the attachments after every use to prevent pollution of the sh...

Page 19: ... to run out of the bottom 4 Press the release buttons on the shaving attachment 1 and pull the shaving unit off the shaving attachment 2 5 Rinse the shaving unit under a hot tap for 30 seconds You can also clean the shaving unit with the cleaning brush supplied 6 Carefully shake off excess water and let the shaving unit dry Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue as this may damage the s...

Page 20: ...he arrows indicated in and on the retaining ring 4 Lift the retaining ring out of the shaving head holder 5 Remove the cutter and the shaving guard Do not clean more than one cutter and shaving guard at a time since they are all matching sets If you accidentally put a cutter in the wrong shaving guard it may take several weeks before optimal shaving performance is restored 6 Clean the cutter with ...

Page 21: ... onto the shaving head holder 1 To reattach the retaining ring turn it against the direction of the arrows indicated in and on the retaining ring 2 Make sure the retaining ring is fixed properly The four wings of the retaining ring have to be located exactly under the recesses of the shaving head holder 11 Reattach the shaving unit to the shaving attachment If the shaving unit does not close smoot...

Page 22: ...sh supplied to clean the inside of the bodygroomer attachment or rinse the inside under the tap 5 Rinse the bodygroomer foil under the tap 6 Shake off excess water and place the bodygroomer foil back into the attachment Cleaning the styler attachment 1 Switch off the appliance 2 Pull the comb off the beard styler attachment 3 Rinse the beard styler attachment and the comb separately under a hot ta...

Page 23: ...e you to replace the shaving heads every two years Replace damaged shaving heads right away Only replace the shaving heads with original RQ32 Philips shaving heads See also chapter Ordering accessories 1 Switch off the shaver 2 Press the release buttons on the shaving attachment and pull the shaving unit off the shaving attachment 3 To unlock the orange retaining ring turn it in the direction of t...

Page 24: ...e retaining ring turn it against the direction of the arrows indicated in and on the retaining ring 2 Make sure the retaining ring is fixed properly The four wings of the retaining ring have to be located exactly under the recesses of the shaving unit 7 Reattach the shaving unit to the shaving attachment If the shaving unit does not close smoothly check if you have positioned the shaving heads pro...

Page 25: ... Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray For replacement combs please also visit www shop philips com service 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 The built in rechargeable shaver battery contains substances that may pollute the e...

Page 26: ...reful the battery strips are sharp 1 Undo the screw in the back panel of the shaver with a screwdriver 1 and remove the back panel 2 2 Bend the hooks aside and remove the power unit 3 Break the snap hooks 1 and remove the front panel of the power unit 2 4 Take out the battery holder 1 and cut the battery tags with a pair of cutting pliers 2 5 Remove the rechargeable battery English 26 ...

Page 27: ... your country go to your local Philips dealer Guarantee restrictions The shaving heads cutters and guards are not covered by the terms of the international guarantee because they are subject to wear Troubleshooting This chapter summarises 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 f...

Page 28: ... appliance does not shave as well as it used to The shaving heads are damaged or worn Replace the shaving heads See chapter 11 The shaving heads are dirty Clean the cutters and guards with the cleaning brush supplied See chapter 9 Long hairs obstruct the shaving heads Clean the cutters and guards with the cleaning brush supplied See chapter 9 Shaving foam or shaving gel has accumulated in the shav...

Page 29: ...fficiently you can switch on the appliance again When you remove the adapter from the wall socket and leave the small plug in the appliance the appliance does not work for a few seconds Remove the small plug from the appliance My skin is irritated after shaving Your skin needs time to get used to the Philips shaving system Skin irritation during the first 2 3 weeks of use is possible After this pe...

Page 30: ...e You did not fix the retaining rings properly The retaining ring is fixed properly if the four wings of the retaining ring are located exactly under the recesses of the shaving head holder After fully charging the appliance it provides less than 40 operating minutes If you have a heavy beard the appliance may provide less than 40 operating minutes The number of operating minutes may also vary ove...

Page 31: ...The shaving heads are dirty Clean the shaving heads See chapter 9 The battery is running low Recharge the battery See chapter 5 You have not attached the comb properly Remove the comb and reattach it If you are trimming very curly hair the comb may not be able to straighten the hair properly Try straightening the hair with your hands during trimming English 31 ...

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