Full Two-Year Warranty
Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new Philips
Norelco product, Models G390, G380, G370, against defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of two years (cutters for up to five years)
from the date of purchase, and agrees to repair or replace any defective
product without charge.
IMPORTANT:
This warranty does not cover damage resulting from
accident, misuse or abuse, lack of reasonable care, the affixing of any
attachment not provided with the product or loss of parts or subjecting
the product to any but the specific voltage.* Use of unauthorized
replacement parts will void this warranty.
PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION
WILL NOT PAY FOR WARRANTY SERVICE PERFORMED BY A
NON-AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICE AND WILL NOT
REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM
WARRANTY SERVICE PERFORMED BY A NON-AUTHORIZED
REPAIR SERVICE.
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In order to obtain warranty service, simply ship the product postage
prepaid to the Philips Norelco Service Location (information available
online at www.philips.com/norelco or at 1-800-243-3050). It is suggested
that for your protection you return shipments of product by insured mail,
insurance prepaid. Damage occurring during shipment is not covered by
this warranty.
NOTE:
No other warranty, written or oral, is authorized by
Philips Electronics North America Corporation.This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion and
limitations may not apply to you.
*Read enclosed instructions carefully.
Manufactured for:
Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care Company
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation
1010 Washington Blvd., Stamford, CT 06912-0015
This symbol on the product’s nameplate means it is
listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.
Norelco is a Registered Trademark of Philips Electronics
North America Corporation.
AccuControl is a Trademark of Philips Electronics North America Corporation.
PHILIPS is a Registered Trademark of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
© 2006 Philips Electronics North America Corporation. All Rights
Reserved.
60-DAY
MONEY-BACK
GUARANTEE
If you are not fully satisfied with your Philips Norelco
Groomer, send the product back and we’ll refund you the
full purchase price.
The Groomer must be shipped prepaid by insured
mail, insurance prepaid, and have the sales receipt,
indicating purchase price and the date of purchase,
enclosed. The Groomer must be postmarked no later
than 60 days after the date of purchase. Philips
Norelco reserves the right to verify the purchase price
of the Groomer and limit refunds not to exceed
suggested retail price.
Send dated sales receipt, your complete name and
address as indicated below, and the Groomer, prepaid to:
Philips Domestic Appliances
and Personal Care Company
A Division of Philips Electronics
North America Corporation
450 North Medinah Road, Dock 16
Roselle, IL 60172-2329
Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of check.
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Trimming Nose Hair
◗
Make sure nasal passages are clean.
1
Place nose, ear and eyebrow attachment on
Groomer.
2
Switch the Groomer on and insert the tip of
the attachment into one nostril (fig. 14).
CAUTION: Do Not insert the tip more
than 3/16 in./5mm into your nostril.
3
Slowly move the tip in and out while turning
it around at the same time in order to
remove unwanted hair. For best results, make
sure the side of the tip is firm against skin.
This will reduce the tickling effect that can
occur during trimming of nose hair.
4
Turn off Groomer. Rinse attachment clean
after each use.
Trimming Ear Hair
◗
Clean outer area of ear and ear canal. Make
sure it is free of wax.
◗
Nose, ear and eyebrow attachment should be
on the Groomer.
1
Switch the Groomer on and move the tip
softly around the edge of ear to remove hairs
extending beyond the outer ear (fig. 15).
2
Carefully insert the tip into outer ear canal.
CAUTION: Do not insert the tip further
than 3/16 in./5mm into the ear as this
could cause damage to the eardrum
(fig. 16).
3
Turn off Groomer. Rinse attachment clean
after each use.
Trimming Eyebrow
◗
Nose, ear and eyebrow attachment should be
on Groomer.
1
Switch the Groomer on and use the tip to
cut individual eyebrow hairs.
The Groomer can be used for clipping single long
hairs.
2
Put the Groomer at the root of the hair and
move it along the edge of the eyebrow from
the base of the nose towards the outer tip of
the eyebrow in the direction of hair growth
(fig. 17).
IMPORTANT: Do not use the Groomer to define
or trim the entire eyebrow. Do not try to trim
your eyelashes. Be careful not to get too close to
your eyelashes and eyes!
3
Turn off Groomer. Rinse attachment clean
after each use.
Shaving With Mini Shaver
Attachment
1
Put the mini shaver attachment on the
groomer (fig. 18).
2
Use the narrow mini shaver to shave
along contoured edges to remove any
stubble while creating a smooth, well-
defined beard line.
Before using the mini shaver, always check it for
wear and damage. If the mini shaver shows signs of
wear or damage, do not use it as injury may occur.
Do not use the mini shaver until it has been
replaced.
Gently press the mini shaver onto the skin.
Do not press too hard.
Hair Clipping
◗
Make sure that the appliance is fully charged
before you start clipping hair. The appliance
will not operate while cord is connected to
electrical outlet.
◗
Before you start clipping, make sure that the
head of the person whose hair you are cutting
is at the same level as your chest so that all
parts of his/her head are clearly visible and
within easy reach.
◗
Only use the appliance on dry hair.
◗
Do not use on freshly washed hair.
◗
Before you begin, comb the hair in the direction
of growth.
◗
To achieve optimal clipping results, always move
the appliance slowly through the hair against
the direction of hair growth.
Clipping with hair comb attachment
1
Put the hair clipper comb on the full width
trimmer attachment and push until you hear
it ‘click’ into place (fig. 19).
2
Press the Hair Length Selector and slide it to
the desired setting. See Table 2.
◗
If you are trimming for the first time, start by
using the AccuControl comb at the maximum
trimming length setting (#9) to prevent acci-
dentally trimming hairs too short. As you
become familiar with the settings, adjust Hair
Length Selector to desired trimming length.
Selector will "click" into position at each
setting.
3
Switch the Groomer ON.
4
To trim in the most effective way, move the
Groomer against the direction of hair
growth. Make sure the surface of the Guide
Comb always stays in contact with the skin
(fig. 8).
NOTE: Since all hairs do not grow in the same
direction, you may want to try different trimming
directions (i.e., upwards, downwards, or across).
Practice is best for optimum results.
◗
If a lot of hair has accumulated in the Guide
Comb, remove the comb and blow and/or
shake the hair out of the comb.You can also
use the cleaning brush provided to remove
hair from the comb area.
◗
REMEMBER:You must reset the hair length
selector back to your desired setting every time
you replace the guide comb on the appliance.
◗
The remaining hair length corresponds with
the smallest distance between the cutting
blade and the spot where the comb is in contact
with the skin.
◗
Cutting without the comb attachment or
setting the AccuControl guide comb to #1
position will result in a stubble beard look.
Beard Trimming Without
AccuControl Guide Comb
Remove AccuControl guide comb if you are:
◗
Defining hair lines
◗
Trimming nape of neck
◗
Removing single, unwanted hairs
1
Be certain the Groomer is in the OFF
position.
2
Remove the AccuControl comb attachment
by pressing and sliding the Hair Length
Selector upwards (fig. 9).
Never pull off the AccuControl comb attachment
by grasping the flexible top portion. Always pull off
by the bottom part of attachment.
3
Switch the Groomer on.
4
Make well-controlled movements.Touch the
hair/skin lightly with the Groomer.
Defining Beard, Moustache and
Sideburns
1
Be certain the Groomer is in the OFF position.
2
Remove the AccuControl comb attachment
by pressing and sliding the Hair Length
Selector upwards (fig. 9).
3
Detach the full width trimmer attachment by
pushing the release button (fig. 10).
4
Put the precision trimmer attachment on the
Groomer (fig. 11). You will hear a click.
◗
Hold the Groomer upright when you use the
precision trimmer attachment (fig. 12).
Using Nose, Ear & Eyebrow
Trimmer Attachment
1
Be certain the Groomer is in the OFF
position.
2
To attach or remove nose, ear, eyebrow
trimmer (or change attachments):
◗
Remove the AccuControl comb attachment
(fig.9).
◗
Remove the full width trimmer attachment by
pushing the release button (fig. 10).
◗
Put the nose, ear, eyebrow attachment on the
Groomer (fig. 13).You will hear a click.
3
The setting selected will appear in the
window to the left of the Hair Length
Selector (fig. 20).
When you are clipping for the first time, start at
the maximum clipping length setting (#9) to
familiarize yourself with the appliance and prevent
accidentally trimming hairs too short. As you
become familiar with the settings, adjust the Hair
Length Selector to desired trimming length.
Selector will ‘click’ into position at each setting.
4
Make sure that the flat part of the comb is
always in full contact with the scalp to obtain
an even result (fig. 21-22).
5
Move the appliance slowly over the crown
from different directions to achieve an even
result (fig. 23).
6
Always move the appliance against the
direction of hair growth.
7
Make overlapping passes over the head to
ensure that all hair that should be cut has
been cut.
8
Turn the Groomer off and remove the hair
comb often to blow and/or shake out hair
that has accumulated.
◗
REMEMBER:You must reset the hair length
selector back to your desired setting every
time you replace the hair clipping comb on the
appliance.
Contouring without the hair clipping
comb attachment
1
Remove the hair comb by pressing and
sliding the Hair Length Selector upwards
(fig. 24).
Be careful when you are clipping without comb
attachment as when the appliance is turned on it
will trim every hair it touches.
2
Tilt the appliance in such a way that only
one edge of the trimming attachment
touches the hair ends when you shape the
contours around the ears (fig. 25).
3
To contour the nape of the neck or hairline,
turn the appliance and hold it with the
trimming attachment pointing downwards
(fig. 26).
4
To contour the sideburns, turn the appliance
and hold it with the trimming attachment
pointing downwards (fig. 27).
Cleaning
◗
Do not use water or a moist cloth to clean
the Groomer.
◗
Always switch Groomer OFF before cleaning.
◗
Do not use abrasive, scourers or liquids such
as alcohol, benzene, bleach or acetone to clean
the Groomer and attachments.
◗
Never clean, replace or remove Groomer
attachments with motor ON.
◗
Do not apply pressure to cutters.
◗
Do not touch cutters with hard objects as this
may damage them.
◗
Do not use while bathing, showering or
immerse the Groomer in water or other
liquids as damage to Groomer may occur.
During Use:
◗
If cut hairs have accumulated in the Guide
Comb area, remove hairs by shaking, blowing
or using cleaning brush provided. Remember to
adjust the trimming length back to your
selected setting when you replace the guide
comb on Groomer.
After Each Use:
1
Make sure the Groomer is switched OFF
and disconnected from the electrical outlet.
2
Remove any attachment.
3
Also separate the top part of the mini
shaver attachment from its body (fig. 28).
4
Blow and/or shake out any hair that may
have accumulated in the attachment.
ENGLISH
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
Read all instructions before using this
appliance.
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. Do not reach for a Groomer that has fallen
into water. Unplug immediately.
2. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
3. Do not place or store Groomer where it can
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do not
place in or drop into water or other
liquid.
4. Always unplug this Groomer from the
electrical outlet immediately after using,
except when Groomer is (re)charging.
5. Unplug Groomer before cleaning.
6. When discarding Groomer, unplug Groomer
to remove rechargeable battery. See Battery
Removal Instructions.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric
shock or injury to persons:
1. Close supervision is necessary when
this appliance is used by, on, or near children
or invalids.
2. Use this Groomer for its intended household
use as described in this manual. Do not use
attachments not recommended by Philips
Electronics North America Corporation.
3. Never operate this Groomer if it has a dam-
aged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped, damaged, or
dropped into water. Return the Groomer to
the Philips Norelco Service Location for
examination and repair.
4. Keep the Groomer, cord and any attach-
ments away from heated surfaces.
5. Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.
6. Do not operate, charge or plug in Groomer
outdoors or where aerosol (spray) products
are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
7. Do not use this Groomer with a damaged or
broken cutter, cutting unit, or shaving foil as
injury may occur.
8. Always attach plug to Groomer first, then to
outlet.To disconnect, turn on/off switch to
“OFF” position (switch is down), then
remove plug from outlet.
9. To prevent possible damage to the cord, do
not wrap cord around the Groomer.
10. Never put Groomer in direct sunlight or
store at a temperature above 140°F.
11. This Groomer is for use on human hair only.
Do not use this Groomer for any other pur-
pose.
12. Always store your Groomer, attachments and
power plug in a moisture-free area. Make
sure the cord is disconnected from the
Groomer.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:YOUR GROOMER CON-
TAINS A NICKEL-CADMIUM RECHARGE-
ABLE BATTERY.
See Battery Removal Instructions.
IMPORTANT:The power plug contains a
transformer. Do not cut off the power
plug to replace it with another plug as this
will cause a hazardous condition.
Put It To The Test
Like many new products, your Philips Norelco
All in
1
Grooming System may take a little getting
used to. If you are using an electric Groomer for the
first time, or if you’ve been using a different brand,
take the time to acquaint yourself with your new
Grooming System.
Your All in
1
Grooming System features the unique
AccuControl System combined with adjustable
Length Settings to make trimming facial hairs or hair
clipping goof proof.
Throw your scissors away and put your new
All in
1
Grooming System to the test.We guarantee
precise, professional results or Philips Norelco will
refund you the full purchase price.
To Charge/Recharge
◗
Fully charge Groomer before using for the first
time or after non-use for a long period of time.
◗
Battery performance is best if you recharge
only when the battery is (almost) completely
empty.
◗
Charging or recharging at temperatures below
40˚F or higher than 95˚F adversely affects
lifespan of the battery.
◗
Continuously recharging Groomer will reduce
lifespan of battery.
1
Be certain Groomer is OFF.
2
You may charge the Groomer:
◗
In the charging stand by inserting the appliance
plug into the socket located in the bottom of
the charging stand (fig. 2). Place the Groomer
directly on the charging pin in the stand (fig. 3).
◗
By inserting the appliance plug directly into the
Groomer (fig. 4).
3
Plug charging plug into any 120V AC outlet.
Use only the cord provided.
4
After a few moments, the green Charging
Indicator Light on the power plug will light
to indicate the Groomer is charging (fig. 5).
◗
It will take approximately 10 hours to fully
charge the Groomer for a cordless trimming
time of up to 35 minutes.
◗
Disconnect the cord and unplug from electrical
outlet.
Optimize the working life of the battery
◗
After the Groomer has been charged for the
first time, do not recharge the Groomer
between trimming sessions. Continue using it
until the battery is completely empty.
◗
Do not charge for more than 24 hours.
◗
Do not keep cord permanently plugged in.
◗
Discharge/run down the battery completely
twice a year by letting the motor run until it
stops.
◗
If the Groomer hasn’t been used for a long
period of time, it must be recharged for a
full 10 hours.
Cordless Trimming
1
Charge according to directions. Unplug
Personal Groomer from outlet.
2
Slide ON/OFF switch ON to begin trimming.
3
If the battery is empty and you want to trim
your beard, charge the Groomer for at least
3 hours and you will have enough power for
one use (10 minutes).
AccuControl System
The unique Philips Norelco AccuControl System
puts you in complete control while trimming your
facial hairs with no prior experience needed.The
flexing Guide Comb adjusts automatically to hug
the contours of your face for a trim that is both
even and accurate. And, it’s easy to maneuver over
those hard-to-reach areas such as the throat and
chin.The Hair Length Selector allows you to
choose among 9 preset hair lengths and clicks into
position so you can control the exact hair length
you desire or vary the length of your facial hair.
The Hair Clipping Comb also features 9 preset
hair lengths and clicks into position so you can
control the exact hair length you desire. The
Philips Norelco All in
1
Grooming System for
professional, goof-proof results every time or your
money back.
Trimming
◗
Make sure hair is clean and dry.
◗
Always comb the hair with the styling comb in
the direction of growth before you start
trimming.
Do not move the Groomer too fast. Make
smooth and gentle movements.
Trimming your Beard & Moustache with
AccuControl Guide Comb Attachment
◗
Use this Groomer for its intended household
use as described in this manual.
◗
Make sure that the Groomer is fully charged
before you start trimming. This Groomer will
not operate while cord is connected to
electrical outlet.
1
Put the AccuControl comb on the full width
trimmer attachment until you hear it click
into place (fig. 6).The AccuControl comb will
not work with the smaller neckline and
sideburn trimmer, or mini shaver attachments.
2
Press the Hair Length Selector and slide it to
the desired trimming length setting.The
selected setting number will appear in the
window to the left of the Hair Length
Selector (fig.7). See Table 1 for settings.
◗
The shaving foil is very delicate and should not
be handled.
◗
If foil becomes damaged, replace it. Do not
apply pressure to shaving foil.
5
Do not clean the foil with the brush, as this
may cause damage.
6
Place the attachment back on the Groomer
or place it in the storage stand.
Rinsable Attachments
◗
If preferred your Groomer trimming
attachments (See Features ) can also be rinsed
clean after each use.
1
Remove any attachment from groomer and
rinse attachment only thoroughly under warm
tap water(fig.29).
Never rinse attachments that are still attached to
the Groomer.
2
Shake excess water from attachment (fig. 30)
and allow to dry thoroughly.
Do not use a towel to air dry the mini shaver as
damage to the shaving foil could occur.
3
Place the attachment back on the Groomer
or place it in the storage stand.
This Groomer has no other user-serviceable parts.
Any other service should be performed by the
Philips Norelco Service Location.
Storage
◗
Be sure Groomer is turned OFF. Remove cord
from outlet and Groomer before storing in a
safe, dry location where it will not be crushed,
banged, or subject to damage.
◗
Store the Groomer and attachments in the
storage stand to prevent damage.
◗
Do not wrap cord around Groomer or stand
when storing.
◗
Store cord in a safe location where it will not
be cut or damaged.
◗
Do not place or store Groomer where it can
fall or be pulled into a tub or sink, water or
other liquid while plugged in.
Replacing Trimmer Cutting Unit
If your cutters become damaged or worn, do not
continue using the Groomer. Cutters should be
replaced immediately by the Philips Norelco
Service Location.
Replacing The Mini Shaver Foil
If the shaving foil is worn or damaged, do not
continue using the appliance. Replace the shaving
foil immediately.
A worn or damaged shaving foil should only be
replaced with an original Philips shaving foil, which
is available at the Philips Norelco Service Location.
1
Remove the detachable shaving head by
pulling it from the appliance (fig. 28).
2
Remove the shaving foil by pushing it out of
the shaving head (fig.31).
3
Place the new shaving foil carefully in the
shaving head (fig. 32).
4
When the shaving foil is properly positioned,
push it into its end position with your finger
(fig. 33).
Replacing The Mini Shaver Cutter
If the mini shaver cutter is worn or damaged, do
not continue using the appliance. Replace the mini
foil cutter and the shaving foil immediately.
A worn or damaged mini shaver cutter should
only be replaced with an original Philips cutter,
which is available at the Philips Norelco Service
Location.
1
Remove the detachable shaving head by
pulling it from the appliance (fig. 28).
2
Remove the old mini shaver cutter by
pulling it from the appliance (fig. 34).
3
Make sure that the spring within the driving
unit does not get lost.
4
Insert the new mini shaver cutter carefully
into the driving unit (fig. 35).
5
When the mini shaver cutter is properly
positioned, push it into its end position with
your finger.
6
Replace the detachable shaving head on the
appliance or place it in the storage stand.
A Precision Trimmer Attachment
B
Full Width Trimmer Attachment
C Lifetime Self-Sharpening 3-Dimensional
Rounded Stainless Steel Cutter Blades
D AccuControl Beard & Moustache Trimmer
Guide Comb
E
Hair Clipping Comb
F
9 Position Hair Length Selector
G Release Button
H On/Off Slide Switch
I
Socket for appliance plug
J
Cleaning Brush
K Styling Comb
L
LED Charging Indicator Light on Adaptor
M Appliance Plug
N Charging Plug
O Nose, Ear, Eyebrow Trimmer Attachment
P
Mini Shaver
Q Store & Charge Stand
R Rinsable Attachments
Pouch (models G390 and G380 only)
Full Two-Year Warranty
60-Day Money-Back Guarantee
D
C
B
G
H
J
K
N
M
O
Q
A
E
F
L
I
P
Remaining hair length
(in) /(mm)
.16 in./4mm
.24 in./6mm
.31 in./8mm
.39 in./10mm
.47 in./12mm
.55 in./14mm
.63 in./16mm
.71 in./18mm
.79 in./20mm
Setting
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Table 2. Hair clipper
Remaining hair length
(in.) /(mm)
.08 in/2mm
.16 in/4mm
.24 in/6mm
.31 in/8mm
.39 in/10mm
.47 in/12mm
.55 in/14mm
.63 in/16mm
.71 in/18mm
Setting
1
Stubble
2
Closely Cropped
3
Short
4
Medium Short
5
Medium
6
Medium Long
7
Long
8
Extra Long
9
Longest
Table 1. Beard Trimmer
fig. 1
MAX
3
/
16
in./
5mm
MAX
3
/
16
in./
5mm
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
19
18
Features
Assistance
For assistance, call toll free:
1-800-243-3050
or visit our website:
www.philips.com/norelco
Information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
Battery Removal
◗
This Philips Norelco Groomer contains a
rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium battery, which
must be disposed of properly (fig. 36).
◗
Battery should only be removed when
Groomer is to be discarded.
◗
All servicing or battery replacement should be
performed by the Philips Norelco Service
Location.
◗
For assistance, call toll free: 1-800-243-3050 or
visit our website: www.philips.com/norelco.
1
Unplug electrical cord from outlet and
Groomer before dismantling Groomer.
2
Allow the Groomer to run until the
batteries are completely empty/depleted.
Turn Groomer off.
3
Insert a narrow, flat blade screwdriver in the
groove next to the shaft at the top of the
Groomer (fig. 37).
4
Turn the screwdriver to separate the two
housing halves.
5
Lift the battery out of the housing using the
screwdriver (fig. 38).
6
Twist and bend the battery connections until
they break.
7
Remove the battery from the Groomer.
8
Do not attempt to replace battery. Insulate
battery ends by covering with tape and/or
place battery in a small plastic bag. Discard
Groomer.
9
Contact your local town or city officials for
battery disposal information or call
1-800-8-BATTERY or www.rbrc.com for
drop-off locations.
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