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Travel lock symbol 10 Charge symbol (S9712/33, S9711/33 only) 11 Personal settings (S9712/33, S9711/33, S9522/26, S9522/12, S9521/26, S9521/12 only) 12 Battery charge percentage (S9712/33, S9711/33 only) 13 + and - buttons for personal settings (S9712/33, S9711/33, S9522/26, S9522/12, S9521/26, S9521/12 only)
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S9522/26, S9521/26, S9152/26, S9151/26 only) 21 Cap of SmartClean system 22 On/off button 23 Cleaning symbol 24 Drying symbol 25 Progress bar (S9712/33, S9711/33 only) 26 Ready symbol 27 Charge symbol 28 Cleaning cartridge for SmartClean system 29 Adapter 30 Small plug...
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ENGLISH - Keep the adapter dry. Warning - The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation. - The shaver and the SmartClean system are not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,...
ENGLISH - When the SmartClean system is ready for use, do not move it to prevent leakage of cleaning fluid. - The SmartClean system thoroughly cleans but does not disinfect your shaver, therefore do not share the shaver with others. - Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
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ENGLISH - S9712/33, S9711/33 - S9522/26, S9522/12, S9521/26, S9521/12 - S9152/26, S9152/12, S9151/26, S9151/12 Personal settings (S9712/33, S9711/33, S9522/26, S9522/12, S9521/26, S9521/12 only) The appliance has a feature that allows you to personalise your settings. You can choose between three settings depending on your personal shaving needs: comfort, dynamic or efficiency.
ENGLISH S9712/33, S9711/33 - Quick charge: You hear a sound when you connect the shaver to the mains. When the battery symbol flashes white more quickly than normal, the shaver contains enough charge for one shave. - When the shaver is charging, the battery charge percentage and the battery symbol flash white.
ENGLISH S9712/33, S9711/33 - When the battery is fully charged, the battery charge percentage lights up white continuously. S9522/26, S9522/12, S9521/26, S9521/12, S9152/26, S9152/12, S9151/26, S9151/12 Note: The displays of the various shaver types look different, but the battery charge indicator works in the same way.
ENGLISH S9522/26, S9522/12, S9521/26, S9521/12, S9152/26, S9152/12, S9151/26, S9151/12 - The remaining battery capacity is indicated by the lights of the battery charge indicator that light up continuously. Cleaning reminder For optimal shaving performance, we advise you to clean the shaver after every use. Note: The displays of the various shaver types look different, but show the same symbol.
ENGLISH Note: You can also deactivate the travel lock by connecting the appliance to the mains. Replacing shaving heads For maximum shaving performance, we advise you to replace the shaving heads every two years. Note: The displays of the various shaver types look different, but show the same symbol.
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A fully charged shaver has a shaving time of up to 50 minutes. Note: You cannot use the appliance while charging. Note for S9712/33, S9711/33: When the battery is fully charged, the display shows the actual remaining battery charge percentage.
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ENGLISH Press the top cap to be able to place the shaver in the holder (‘click’). Hold the shaver upside down above the holder. Make sure the front of the shaver points towards the SmartClean system. Place the shaver in the holder (1), tilt the shaver backwards (2) and press down the top cap to connect the shaver (‘click’) (3).
Note: This appliance can only be used cordlessly. Press the on/off button once to switch on the shaver. Tip S9712/33, S9711/33, S9522/26, S9522/12, S9521/26, S9521/12: Select your personal settings (see chapter ‘The display’). , The display lights up for a few seconds.
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ENGLISH Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular movements. Note: Rinse the shaver under the tap regularly to ensure that it continues to glide smoothly over your skin. Dry your face and thoroughly clean the shaver after use (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
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(‘click’). Using the beard styler attachment with comb (S9712/33, S9711/33 only) You can use the beard styler attachment with the comb attached to style your beard at one fixed setting, but also at different length settings. The...
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ENGLISH correspond to the remaining hair length after cutting and range from 1 to 5mm.
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Press the on/off button once to switch on the appliance. You can now start styling your beard. Using the beard styler attachment without comb (S9712/33, S9711/33 only) You can use the beard styler attachment without the comb to contour your beard, moustache, sideburns or neckline.
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ENGLISH attachment removes oil and dirt, contributing to a healthy and oil-free skin.
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ENGLISH Pull the shaving unit straight off the appliance. Do not twist the shaving unit while you pull it off the appliance. Insert the lug of the cleansing brush attachment into the slot in the top of the appliance. Then press down the cleansing brush attachment to attach it to the appliance (‘click’).
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- S9522/26, S9521/26, S9152/26, S9151/26: SmartClean system Plus has two phases: the rinsing phase and the drying phase. - S9712/33, S9711/33: SmartClean system Pro also has two phases: the rinsing phase and the drying phase. This type also has a progress bar to show the progress of the two phases.
ENGLISH Pull the seal off the cleaning cartridge. Place the cleaning cartridge in the SmartClean system. Push the top part of the SmartClean system back down (‘click’). Using the SmartClean system Always make sure to shake excess water off the shaver before you place it in the SmartClean.
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(SmartClean Pro) or starts flashing (SmartClean Plus). Note: The rinsing phase takes approx. 10 minutes. Note for S9712/33, S9711/33: The progress bar shows the progress of the rinsing phase. , During the drying phase, the drying symbol either lights up continuously (SmartClean Pro) or starts flashing (SmartClean Plus).
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ENGLISH Note: If you press the on/off button of the SmartClean system during the cleaning program, the program aborts. In this case, the light of the rinsing or drying symbol goes out. Note: If you remove the adapter from the wall socket during the cleaning program, the program aborts.
ENGLISH Cleaning the shaver under the tap Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal shaving performance. Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from getting burnt. Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the shaving heads.
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ENGLISH Place the retaining ring holder on the retaining ring (1), turn it anticlockwise (2) and lift it off the shaving head (3). Remove the retaining ring from the retaining ring holder and repeat this process for the other retaining rings. Remove the shaving heads from the shaving head holder.
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ENGLISH Place the retaining ring holder on the retaining ring (1), place it on the shaving head (2) and turn it clockwise (3) to reattach the retaining ring. Repeat this process for the other retaining rings. Note: Hold the shaving head holder in your hand when you reinsert the shaving heads and reattach the retaining rings.
ENGLISH Cleaning the beard styler attachment (S9712/33, S9711/33 only) Clean the beard styler attachment every time you have used it. Pull the comb off the beard styler attachment. Rinse the beard styler attachment and the comb separately under a hot tap for some time.
ENGLISH S9712/33, S9711/33 only: Put the protection cap on the cleansing brush attachment to protect it from dirt accumulation. Replacement Replacing the shaving heads For maximum shaving performance, we advise you to replace the shaving heads every two years. Replacement reminder The shaving unit symbol lights up to indicate that the shaving heads need to be replaced.
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ENGLISH Remove the shavings heads from the shaving head holder and throw them away. Place new shaving heads in the holder. Note: Make sure the notches on both sides of the shaving heads fit exactly onto the projections in the shaving-head holder.
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Ordering accessories To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www. shop.philips.com/service. or go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (see the worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details). The following parts are available:...
If you have trouble removing the battery, you can also take the shaver to a Philips service centre. The staff of this centre will remove the battery for you and will dispose of it in an environmentally safe way.
Remove the rechargeable battery with a screwdriver. Guarantee and support If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the separate worldwide guarantee leaflet. Guarantee restrictions The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not covered by the terms of the international guarantee because they are subject to wear.
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ENGLISH Problem Possible cause Solution The rechargeable Recharge the battery (see battery is empty. chapter ‘Charging’). The travel lock Press the on/off button for is activated. 3 seconds to deactivate the travel lock. The shaver does The shaving heads Replace the shaving not shave as well are damaged or heads (see chapter...
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S9712/33, The SmartClean Put the small plug in S9711/33, system is not SmartClean system and S9522/26,...
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Only use the You have used another cleaning Philips cleaning cartridge. fluid than the original Philips cleaning cartridge. The drain of the Push the hairs down the cleaning cartridge drain with a toothpick.