Philips BT3230/41 - User Manual

BT3230

BT3230

Manufactured for: Philips Personal Health

a division of Philips North America LLC

P.O. Box 10313, Stamford, CT 06904, USA

This symbol on the product’s nameplate

means it is listed by Underwriters’

Laboratories, Inc.

Norelco is a registered trademark of Philips

North America LLC.

PHILIPS and Philips shield are registered

trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V.

©2023 Philips North America LLC. All rights

reserved.

3000.102.5013.1 (04/01/2023)

English

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electric product, basic

precautions should always be followed,

including the following:

Read all instructions before using this

product.

DANGER

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

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To charge the product, only use a USB

power source on a certified product with

output rating 5 V, ≥ 1 A. A suitable power

source (e.g. Philips HQ87) is available

via www.philips.com/support. If you

need support finding the correct USB

power source, contact Philips support at

1-800-243-3050. Using a non-certified USB

power source may cause hazards or serious

injuries.

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Keep the product, the USB cable and the

USB power source dry.

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Use product only in dry condition. Do not

use while bathing or in a shower.

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Do not reach for a corded product that has

fallen into water. Unplug immediately from

the power outlet.

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Do not place or store the product where it

can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink. Do

not place or drop the product into water or

other liquid.

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This product does not work while it is

connected to the power outlet. Except

when charging, always unplug this product

from the power outlet.

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Remove USB power source from power

outlet and product before cleaning.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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This product can only be used without cord

(Fig. 2).

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Because of hygiene, only one person should

use the product.

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Switch off the product before removing or

attaching attachments and before cleaning.

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Clean the product after each use (see

'Cleaning').

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Never use compressed air, scouring pads,

abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive

liquids such as gasoline or acetone to clean

the product.

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Caution: Never dry the trimmer teeth with

a towel or tissue, as this may damage the

trimmer teeth.

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and

welcome to Philips Norelco!
To fully benefit from the support that Philips

Norelco offers, register your product at

www.norelco.com/register

.

You can find the model number on the back of

your product.
The full model number (e.g. BT1234/56) is

located on the bottom of the packaging, your

receipt or order confirmation.

General description (Fig. 1)

1 Cutting element

2 Hair length setting wheel

3 On/off button

4 Battery status indicator

5 Socket for small plug

6 Trimming guard

7 Cleaning brush

8 Pouch

9 USB cable

10 Small plug

Charging

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Charging or using the product at

temperatures below 41 °F / 5 °C or higher

than 95 °F / 35 °C adversely affects the

lifespan of the battery.

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If the product is subjected to a major

change in temperature, pressure or

humidity, let the product acclimatize for 30

minutes before use.

Charge the product before first use and when

the battery status indicator shows that the

battery is almost empty. When the product

has charged for 60 minutes, it has a cordless

operating time of up to 90 minutes.

Warning: Keep the product, the USB cable

and the USB power source dry.

1 Make sure that the product is switched off.
2 Insert the small plug of the USB cable into

the socket in the bottom of the product

(Fig. 3).

3 Insert the USB plug into the USB power

source (not included) (Fig. 4).

4 Insert the USB power source into the power

outlet (Fig. 5).

5 After charging, remove the power source

from the power outlet, pull the USB plug

out of the power source and then pull the

small plug out of the product.

Battery status indicator

Battery status

Indicator mode

Almost empty

Flashing orange light

Charging

Flashing white light

Fully charged

Solid white light

Note: Approx. 30 minutes after the battery

is fully charged, the battery status indicator

switches off automatically.

Quick charge

After approx. 5 minutes of charging, the

product contains enough power for one

cordless trimming session.

Optimizing the lifetime of the

rechargeable battery

When you have charged the product for the

first time, we advise you to use it until the

battery is completely empty. Continue to

use the product until the motor almost stops

running during a session. Then recharge the

battery. Follow this procedure at least twice a

year.

NOT INCLUDED

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Using the product

Detaching and attaching the cutting

element

1 To detach the cutting element, place your

thumb near the teeth of the cutting element

and push gently upwards until the cutting

element is released from the handle (Fig. 6).

2 To attach the cutting element, insert the

plastic notch at the back of the cutting

element into the guiding slot in the handle

and gently press the teeth of the cutting

element downwards until the cutting

element clicks into place (Fig. 7).

Attaching and detaching the trimming

guard

1 To attach the trimming guard onto the

product, slide the trimming guard straight

into the guiding grooves of the product

until the guard clicks into place (Fig. 8).

2 To detach the trimming guard from the

product, hold the guard on both sides and

gently pull it off the product (Fig. 9).

Switching the product on and off

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Press the on/off button once to switch the

product on or off (Fig. 10).

Trimming tips

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Always comb your beard or moustache

with a fine comb before you start trimming.

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When trimming for the first time, start

by using the guard with the maximum

trimming length setting to familiarize

yourself with the product.

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Since hairs do not all grow in the same

direction, you may want to try different

trimming positions (i.e. upwards,

downwards, or across). Practice is best for

optimum results.

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Always make smooth and gentle

movements and make sure that the surface

of the guard always stays in contact with

your skin.

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When too many hairs have accumulated on

the product, remove the hairs before and/

or during use, for best trimming results.

Trimming with guard

Use the trimming guard attached to the

cutting element to trim your beard and

mustache in your preferred style. Turn the hair

length setting wheel to choose from 10 length

settings ranging from 3/64 in. to 13/32 in.

(1 mm to 10 mm).
1 Attach the trimming guard to the product

(see 'Attaching and detaching the trimming

guard').

2 Turn the hair length setting wheel to select

the desired hair length setting (Fig. 11). The

settings on the wheel correspond to the

remaining hair length after trimming. The

selected hair length setting is shown in the

center of the wheel.

3 Switch the product on (see 'Switching the

product on and off').

4 To trim in the most effective way, move the

guard against the direction of hair growth

(Fig. 12). Make sure that the surface of the

guard always stays in contact with the skin.

5 Shake off cut hair from the guard every few

strokes. If a lot of hair has accumulated in

the guard, switch off the product, remove

the guard and blow and/or shake off the

hairs. The selected hair length setting does

not change when the guard is removed.

6 Switch off and clean the product after each

use (see 'Cleaning').

Trimming for 'stubble look'

Attach the trimming guard to the product

and use the lowest 1 mm (3/64 in.) setting to

create a 'stubble look' trim (Fig. 13).

Trimming without guard

Use the trimmer without the trimming guard

to trim hair close to the skin (to a length of

approx. 1/32 in./0.5 mm) or to trim edges and

single hairs.
1 Detach the trimming guard from the

product (see 'Detaching and attaching the

cutting element').

2 Switch the product on (see 'Switching the

product on and off').

3 To trim hair close to the skin, place the flat

side of the cutting element against your

skin and make strokes against the direction

of hair growth.

4 For contouring, hold the cutting element

perpendicular to the skin. Make well-

controlled movements. Touch the hair

lightly with the trimmer (Fig. 14).

5 Switch off and clean the product after each

use (see 'Cleaning').

Cleaning

Never immerse the handle in water or

rinse it under the tap. Only the cutting

element and the trimming guard can be

rinsed under the tap when detached from

the handle.

1 Make sure that the product is switched off

and that the USB power source has been

removed from the power outlet and from

the product.

2 Wipe the handle with a dry cloth.

Cleaning with brush

1 Detach the trimming guard from the

product and clean it with the cleaning

brush (Fig. 15).

2 Detach the cutting element from the

product. Clean the cutting teeth and the

inside of the cutting element with the

cleaning brush (Fig. 16).

3 Clean the inside of the hair chamber with

the cleaning brush (Fig. 17).

Cleaning attachments under the tap

Only use cold or lukewarm water to clean the

cutting element or trimming guard.
1 Detach the trimming guard from the

product and rinse the guard under the tap

(Fig. 18).

2 Detach the cutting element from the

product and rinse the cutting element

under the tap (Fig. 19).

3 Carefully shake off excess water and let

both parts air-dry completely before

reattaching them to the product (Fig. 20).

This product has no other user-serviceable

parts. For assistance call 1-800-243-3050.

Storage

Do not place or store the product where it can

fall or be pulled into a tub or sink, water or

other liquid.

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Make sure that the product is switched off

and that the USB power source has been

removed from the power outlet and from

the product.

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Do not wrap the USB cable around the

product when storing.

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Store the product, the USB power source

and all the accessories in the pouch

supplied. Place the pouch in a safe, dry

location, where it will not be crushed,

banged, or subject to damage.

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Make sure that the product and the

accessories are dry before you store them in

the pouch.

Assistance

For assistance, visit our website:

www.philips.com/support

or call toll free

1-800-243-3050.

Disposal

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This product contains a rechargeable

lithium-ion battery which must be disposed

of properly.

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Contact your local town or city officials

for battery disposal information. You

can also call 1-800-822-8837 or visit

www.call2recycle.org

for battery drop-off

locations (Fig. 21).

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For assistance, visit our website

www.philips.com/support

or call

1-800-243-3050 toll free.

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Your product is designed and

manufactured with high quality

materials and components, which can

be recycled and reused. For recycling

information, please contact your local

waste management facilities or visit

www.recycle.philips.com

.

Full Two-Year Warranty

Philips North America LLC warrants this

new product against defects in materials or

workmanship for a period of two 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 specified voltage.*

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Guards and cutting units can be rinsed

under the tap if detached from the product.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric

shock, or injury to persons:

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This product 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 product

by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the product.

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Use this product only for its intended

household use as described in this manual.

Misuse can lead to hazards or serious

injuries. Do not use attachments not

recommended by Philips North America LLC.

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Never operate this product if it has a

damaged USB power source, if it is not

working properly, after it has been dropped

or damaged, or after the product or the

USB power source has been dropped into

water. For assistance call 1-800-243-3050.

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Keep the USB cable and the USB power

source away from heated surfaces.

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Never drop or insert any object into any

opening.

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Do not use the power cord in or near a

power outlet that contains an electric air

freshener to prevent damage to the power

cord.

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Do not use product outdoors or operate

where aerosol (spray) products are

being used or where oxygen is being

administered.

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Always check cutting units and other

attachments and accessories before you

use the product. Never use the product

with a damaged cutting unit, attachment

or accessory, as injury may occur.

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Always attach the USB cable to the USB

power source and the product first, then

attach the USB power source to the power

outlet. To disconnect, set all controls to

'off' position. Then remove the USB power

source from the power outlet.

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Plug USB power source directly into power

outlet. Do not use an extension cord.

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Unplug USB power source before plugging

in or unplugging the product.

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The batteries used in this product may

present a fire or chemical burn hazard if

mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above

100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate.

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Only use original Philips accessories or

consumables.

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Charge, use and store the product at a

temperature between 41 °F / 5 °C and

95 °F / 35 °C.

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Keep product and batteries away from fire

and do not expose them to direct sunlight

or high temperatures.

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If the product becomes abnormally hot or

smelly, changes color or if charging takes

longer than usual, stop using and charging

the product and contact Philips.

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Do not place products and their batteries in

microwave ovens or on induction cookers.

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Do not open, modify, pierce, damage or

dismantle the product or battery to prevent

batteries from heating up or releasing

toxic or hazardous substances. Do not

short-circuit, overcharge or reverse charge

batteries.

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If batteries are damaged or leaking, avoid

contact with the skin or eyes. If this occurs,

immediately rinse well with water and seek

medical care.

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When you handle batteries, make sure that

your hands, the product and the batteries

are dry.

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To avoid accidental short-circuiting of

batteries after removal, do not let battery

terminals come into contact with metal

objects (e.g. coins, hairpins, rings). Do not

wrap batteries in aluminum foil. Tape

battery terminals or put batteries in a

plastic bag before you discard them.

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