English
introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to
Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips
offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome
. This Ladyshave
can only be operated on batteries.
general description (Fig. 1)
1 Shaving unit
2 Shaving head
3 On/off slide
4 Battery compartment cover
5 Protection cap
6 Cleaning brush
important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Warning
- 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
- Make sure your hands and the appliance are
dry when you insert the batteries.
- Use and store the appliance at a temperature
between 15°C and 35°C.
- Do not use the appliance if it is damaged or
broken, as this may cause injury.
- Never use any accessories or parts from
other manufacturers or that Philips does
not specifically recommend. If you use such
accessories or parts, your guarantee becomes
invalid.
- This appliance is only intended to be used
by women to shave their body hair. It is not
intended for shaving or trimming scalp hair or
for any other purpose.
Compliance with standards
- The appliance complies with the internationally
approved IEC safety regulations and can be
safely used in the bath or shower. (Fig. 2)
- 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.
Preparing for use
The Ladyshave runs on two AA 1.5V alkaline batteries.
Note: Make sure that your hands are dry when you
insert the batteries.
inserting batteries
1
To remove the battery compartment
cover, pull it off the appliance (Fig. 3).
2
Put the batteries in the battery
compartment (Fig. 4).
Note: Make sure that the + and - poles of the
batteries point in the right direction.
3
Push the battery compartment cover back
onto the appliance (‘click’).
To avoid damage due to battery
leakage:
- Do not expose the appliance 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.
Using the appliance
The Ladyshave is suitable for:
- Shaving the underarms
- Shaving the legs
- Shaving the bikini line
On wet skin
You can use the Ladyshave on wet skin, while
you have a bath or shower. The best results are
obtained if you lather your skin (with soap or
shaving cream) before you start shaving.
On dry skin
If you prefer to use the Ladyshave dry, make sure
that your skin is clean and completely dry.
There is no difference between using the appliance
on a wet skin and using it on a dry skin.
Note: Do not apply alcohol based-lotions to the skin
directly before or after shaving. If you want, you can
apply some talcum powder.
Note: Do not press the shaving head too hard onto
the skin, as this has a negative effect on shaving
performance and may cause some skin irritation.
legs and bikini line
1
Push the on/off slide upwards to switch on
the appliance.
2
Stretch the skin with your free hand to make
the hairs stand upright.
3
Hold the appliance at an angle of
approximately 70°. Make sure that the shaving
foil and pre-trimmer are fully in contact with
your skin (Fig. 5).
4
Move the appliance gently over the skin
against the direction of hair growth.
Underarms
1
When you shave the underarm area, place
one arm behind your head to stretch the
skin (Fig. 6).
2
Move the Ladyshave gently over the skin.
To achieve the best result, move the
Ladyshave up and down and from left to right.
Cleaning and maintenance
Regular cleaning and proper maintenance ensure
optimal results and guarantee a long life for the
appliance. Clean the Ladyshave after each use.
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents
or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to
clean the appliance.
Note: Do not exert too much pressure on the shaving
foil to avoid damage.
1
Switch off the appliance.
2
Remove the shaving unit from the shaving
head (Fig. 7).
3
To clean the shaving head and shaving unit,
rinse them under the tap or use the cleaning
brush (Fig. 8).
Do not clean, rinse or immerse the Ladyshave
in water if the battery compartment cover is
not closed properly.
Note: Do not clean the appliance with
water above shower temperature.
4
Rinse the hairs off the appliance (Fig. 9).
5
Make sure the appliance is completely dry
before you reattach the shaving unit (Fig. 10).
Note: The shaving unit can only be placed in the
shaving unit in one way.
Maintenance
1
Lubricate the shaving foil with a drop of
sewing machine oil twice a year (Fig. 11).
2
Apply some vaseline to the rubber sealing
ring from time to time to keep the Ladyshave
watertight.
To keep the ladyshave watertight:
1 Make sure that the rubber sealing ring of the
battery compartment stays clean and undamaged.
2 Apply some vaseline to the rubber sealing ring
from time to time.
storage
1
Put the protection cap on the appliance.
Note: The protection cap prevents the shaving head
from becoming damaged.
Ordering accessories
The shaving unit, the cover of the battery
compartment and cleaning brush can be replaced.
If you use the Ladyshave more than once a week,
we advise you to replace the shaving unit after one
or two years or when it is damaged.
To buy accessories or spare parts, contact the Philips
Consumer Care Centre in your country (see the
worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details).
Environment
- Non-rechargeable batteries contain substances
that may pollute the environment. Do not
throw away non-rechargeable batteries with
the normal household waste, but dispose of
them at an official collection point for batteries.
Always remove the non-rechargeable batteries
before you discard and hand in the appliance at
an official collection point (Fig. 12).
- 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. 13).
guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit
www.philips.com/support
or read the separate
worldwide guarantee leaflet.
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
for a list of
frequently asked questions or contact the
Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
The appliance
is not
performing
as well as it
should.
The shaving
unit is dirty.
Remove the
shaving unit
and clean it
under the
tap or with
the cleaning
brush.
Remove any
hairs that
might be
stuck under
the trimmer.
You put the
appliance on
the skin at a
wrong angle.
Make sure
that you put
the appliance
on the skin
at an angle
of 70° (see
chapter ‘Using
the appliance’,
section
‘Shaving’).
The appliance
operates too
slowly (and
produces an
odd sound).
The batteries
are nearly
empty.
Replace the
batteries.
The shaving
unit is dirty.
Clean the
shaving unit.
The shaving
unit needs to
be lubricated.
Lubricate
the shaving
unit with a
few drops
of sewing
machine oil.
More skin
irritation than
usual.
The shaving foil
is damaged or
worn.
Replace the
shaving unit.
The appliance
does not
work.
The batteries
are empty.
Replace the
batteries.
You have
not placed
the batteries in
the battery
compartment
correctly.
Put the
batteries
in the
compartment
in accordance
with the
+ and -
indications
in the
compartment.
You have
not attached
the battery
compartment
cover properly.
Push the
battery
compartment
cover onto
the appliance
(‘click’).
The appliance
fell into the
water while
the battery
compartment
was open.
Let the
appliance
dry. Do not
reattach
the battery
compartment
cover until the
inside of the
appliance is
completely dry.
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