w 21 Day Trial and Conversion Process. It is a fact that your skin and beard need time to adjust to a new shaving system. w Use your new razor exclusively for 3 weeks tofully enjoy the closeness of a Philips Norelco shave. w At first you may not get as close a shave as you expect, or your face may even become slightly irritated.This is normal since your beard and skin will need time to adjust. Invest 3 weeks andyou’ll soon experience the full joy of your new razor. w Stick with it! If you alternate shaving methods during the adjustment period, it may make itmore difficult to adapt to the Philips Norelco shaving system. w If you are still not convinced after 21 days, Philips Norelco will refund you the full purchase price as long as the request is received within 45 days of purchase. 14 ENGLISH How To Shave With An Electric Razor CC1 C5 w This symbol on the razor indicates thatthe razor can be used in both the bath and shower. w The razor will not operate while power cord is connected to an electrical outlet. w Use this razor for its intended household use as described in this manual. w Shaving with a clean face gives the best results. Shaving 2 3 4 Turn razor ON by pressing the on/off button once. Shave against the direction of beard growth using circular movements. Stretch your skin with your free hand so blades can lift and cut whiskers. Gently press razor to skin so the floating heads can follow the contours of your face. DO NOT press too hard.Too much pressure can pinch the skin into the combs. Turn razor OFF by pressing the on/off button once. Clean the razor after each use (see chapter ‘Cleaning’). Put the Protective Cap on the razor to protect razor heads. ENGLISH 15 Wet Shaving You can also use the razor on a wet face with shaving foam or gel. movements over your skin. C 1 Apply some water to your skin. C 2 Apply shaving foam or 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 once to switch on the razor. C 5 Move the shaving heads in circular NOTE: Rinse the razor under the tap regularly to ensure that it continues to glide smoothly over your skin. 6 Turn razor OFF. Dry your face and thoroughly clean the razor after each use (see chapter ‘Cleaning’). NOTE: Make sure you rinse all foam or gel off the razor. C 7 When razor is thoroughly dry, put theProtective Cap on the razor to protect heads. 16 ENGLISH Trimming C2 C 3 C4 To groom sideburns and moustache: 1 Turn razor ON. Push down spring-release trimmer switch. The trimmer can be activated while the razor is running. Hold trimmer as shown and move in downward strokes with gentle pressure. Close trimmer by pressing trimmer down. 5 Turn razor OFF. Cleaning w Always clean your razor after each use. w Always switch razor OFF, unplug and remove power cord before cleaning. w Never clean, remove or replace head assembly while motor is on. w Do not apply pressure to combs. Do not touch razor heads with hard objects as thismay dent or damage precision-made slotted combs. w Do not use razor if combs are damaged or broken. Facial injury may occur. ENGLISH 17 w Do not use compressed air, abrasives, scourers or aggressive liquids such as gasoline or acetone to clean the razor. Cleaning the Shaving Unit The razor heads may be quickly cleaned after each use by rinsing with hot water:Water from the tap should be on a hot setting, BUT BE CAREFUL TO TEST WATER FIRST SO AS NOT TO BURN OR SCALD HANDS. w Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving results. w Do not immerse razor in water. w While rinsing razor heads, water may drip out of the base of razor. This is a normal occurrence. 1 Always turn razor OFF, unplug from outlet and remove power cord from razor. Press the Razor Head Release Button to open the Razor Head Assembly. Clean inside razor heads and hair chamber by running under hot water. C 2 C3 18 ENGLISH C 4 5 Clean outside of Razor Head Assembly by running under hot water. Close the Razor Head Assembly and shake off excess water. Be careful not to hit the shaving unit against anything while shaking off excess water. 6 Open Razor Head Assembly again and leave open to air dry. NOTE: Do not wipe or dr y the shaving heads with a towel or tissue.This could damage the shaving heads. w If you used foam or gel to shave, make sure to rinse all of it off to prevent residue build-up from clogging shaving heads. w If the shaving unit becomes detached from the razor, you can easily reattach it. w You may also clean the hair chamber without water by using the supplied brush. Extra-thorough Cleaning Method Do not mix up the cutters and combs as the shaving performance may be adversely affected for several weeks before optimal shaving performance is restored. 1 Turn razor OFF, remove the charging plug from the outlet and power cord from the razor. C2 C3 C2 C3 ENGLISH 19 Press the Razor Head Release Button to open the Razor Head Assembly. Pull the shaving unit off the razor. 21...