Philips MG5910/49 - User Manual

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MG5910

MG5910

5/64 in.

2 mm

3/64 in.

1 mm

1/8 in. – 9/32 in.

3 mm – 7 mm

21/32 in.

16 mm

15/32 in.

12 mm

3/8 in.

9 mm

1/8 in.

3 mm

3/16 in.

5 mm

5/32 in.

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5/32 in. – 3/8 in.

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>75 % recycled paper

>75 % papier recyclé

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.

©2022 Philips North America LLC.

All rights reserved.

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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:

-

To charge the product, only use a USB

power source on a certified product

with output rating 5 V, ≥ 1 A. For safe

charging in a moist environment (e.g. in

a bathroom), only use an IPX4 (splash-

proof) power source. 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 USB cable and the USB power

source dry.

-

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 the

product with water.

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 do 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 USB power source in or near

a power outlet that contains an electric air

freshener to prevent damage to the USB

power source.

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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 cuttings 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 40 °F / 4.5 °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.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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This product is waterproof. It is suitable for

use in the bath or shower and for cleaning

under the tap. For safety reasons, the

product can therefore only be used without

cord.

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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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Only use cold or lukewarm water to clean

the product.

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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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Never dry the trimmer teeth with a towel

or tissue, as this may damage the trimmer

teeth.

This product has no other user-serviceable

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

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. MG1234/56) is

located on the bottom of the packaging, your

receipt or order confirmation.

Features (Fig. 1)

1 Extra-wide hair trimmer

2 Precision trimmer

3 Nose and ear hair trimmer

4 Full-size hair trimmer

5 On/off button

6 Battery status indicator

7 Socket for small plug

8 USB cable

Note: A suitable power source

(e.g. Philips HQ87) is available via

www.philips.com/support.

9 Stubble guard 3/64 in. (1 mm)

10 Stubble guard (5/64 in. (2 mm)

11 Adjustable beard and hair guard

1/8 in. – 9/32 in.(3 mm – 7 mm)

12 Hair guard 5/32 in. (4 mm)

13 Hair guard 3/8 in. (9 mm)

14 Hair guard 15/32 in. (12 mm)

15 Hair guard 21/32 in. (16 mm)

16 Fading hair guard 5/32 in.– 3/8 in.

(4 mm – 9 mm)

17 Fading hair guard 5/32 in. – 3/8 in.

(4 mm – 9 mm)

18 Body guard 1/8 in. (3 mm)

19 Body guard 3/16 in. (5 mm)

Not shown: cleaning brush and pouch

Charging

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Charging or using the product at

temperatures below 40 °F / 4.5 °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 70 minutes, it has a cordless

operating time of up to 170 minutes.

Warning: Keep the USB cable and the USB

power source dry.

1 Make sure the product is switched off.

2 Insert the small plug of the USB cable into

the socket in the bottom of the product

(Fig. 2).

3 Insert the USB plug into the USB power

source (not included) (Fig. 3).

4 Insert the USB power source into the power

outlet (Fig. 4).

5 After charging, pull the small plug out of

the product and remove the USB power

source from the power outlet.

Quick charge

After approx. 5 minutes of charging, the

product contains enough power for one

cordless trimming session.

Battery status indications

Battery status

Indicator mode

Almost empty

Solid 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.

Using the product

Trimming tips

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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 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.

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Always make smooth and gentle

movements and be sure the surface of the

guard always stays in contact with your skin.

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For best results, use the product on clean, dry

hair, as wet hair tends to stick to the body.

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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.

Detaching and attaching cutting elements

1 To detach a cutting element, place your

finger near the teeth of the cutting element

and push gently upwards until the cutting

element is released from the handle (Fig. 5).

2 To attach a 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 they click into

place (Fig. 6).

Detaching the nose and ear hair trimmer

1 Place your finger on the recess at the

back of the attachment and push the

attachment off the handle (Fig. 7). Use the

other hand to prevent the attachment from

dropping on the floor.

Attaching and detaching guards

1 To attach any type of guard onto a cutting

element, slide the front part of the guard

onto the teeth and press the projection at

the back of the guard downwards until it

clicks into place (Fig. 8).

2 To detach any type of guard from the

cutting element, carefully push its back

part off the product and then slide it off the

cutting element (Fig. 9).

Guard colors

The guards provided with the product have

different colors depending on their intended

use. Select the type of guard suitable for the

part of the body that you want to trim.

Guard color Intended

use

Cutting

element

Black

Beard and

scalp hair

Full-size hair

trimmer

Medium gray Scalp hair

Extra-wide

hair trimmer

Light gray

Body

Full-size hair

trimmer

Switching the product on and off

1 Press the on/off button once to switch the

product on or off (Fig. 10).

Attachments for use on beard

Always comb your beard or moustache with a

fine comb before you start trimming.

Full-size hair trimmer

Use the full-size hair trimmer without a guard

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

1/32 in. / 0.5 mm) or to create clean lines

around your beard, neck and sideburns.

1 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 (Fig. 11).

2 For contouring, hold the cutting element

perpendicular to the skin and move it

upwards or downwards with gentle

pressure (Fig. 12).

Beard guards

Attach a black beard guard to the full-size

hair trimmer to trim your beard and mustache

evenly to the desired length (see ‘Attaching

and detaching guards’). The product comes

with 2 beard guards. The numbers on the

guards relate to the number of millimeters of

hair length that will remain after trimming.

Guard

inch

mm

Stubble guard

3/64 in.

1 mm

Stubble guard

5/64 in.

2 mm

1 Attach a beard guard to the full-size hair

trimmer.

2 To trim in the most effective way, move the

guard against the direction of hair growth

(Fig. 11). Make sure the surface of the

guard always stays in contact with the skin.

Attachments for use on beard and head

Adjustable beard and hair guard

Attach the black adjustable beard and hair

guard to the full-size hair trimmer to trim

your beard or hair evenly to a length ranging

from 1/8 in. to 9/32 in. (3 mm – 7 mm) (see

‘Attaching and detaching guards’).

1 Attach the adjustable beard and hair guard

to the full-size hair trimmer.

2 Use the slide switch on the guard to adjust

the length (Fig. 13). The numbers on the

guard relate to the number of millimeters of

hair length that will remain after trimming.

3 To trim in the most effective way, move the

guard against the direction of hair growth

(Fig. 11). Make sure the surface of the

guard always stays in contact with the skin.

Attachments for use on head

Always comb your hair before you start

trimming.
For best results, use the product on clean, dry

hair.

Extra-wide hair trimmer

Use the extra-wide hair trimmer without a

guard to trim the hair on your head very close

to the skin (1/32 in / 0.5 mm) or to contour

the neckline and area around the ears.

1 To contour the hairline around the ears,

comb the hair ends over the ears.

2 Tilt the product in such a way that only one

edge of the cutter teeth touches the hair

ends when you shape the contours around

the ears.

3 To contour the nape of the neck or

sideburns, turn the product and make

downward strokes (Fig. 14).

4 Move the product slowly and smoothly

following the natural hairline.

Hair guards

Attach a dark gray hair guard to the extra-

wide hair trimmer to evenly trim the hairs

on your head (see ‘Attaching and detaching

guards’). The product comes with 4 hair

guards. The numbers on the guards relate to

the number of millimeters of hair length that

will remain after trimming.

Guard

inch

mm

Hair guard

5/32 in.

4 mm

Hair guard

3/8 in.

9 mm

Hair guard

15/32 in.

12 mm

Hair guard

21/32 in.

16 mm

1 Attach a hair guard to the extra-wide

trimmer.

2 Move the trimmer slowly over the crown

from different directions to achieve an even

result. Make sure the surface of the guard

always stays in contact with the skin.

3 Always move the trimmer against the

direction of hair growth (Fig. 15). Press

lightly.

4 Make overlapping passes over the head to

ensure that all hair that should be cut has

been cut.

5 Gently shake the hairs off the product in

between strokes to prevent hairs from

collecting between the cutting element

and the guard.

Fading hair guards

Attach a dark gray fading hair guard to the

extra-wide hair trimmer to create a fade line

around the ears (see ‘Attaching and

detaching guards’)

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The product comes with 2

fading hair guards. Use both guards to trim

hair around both ears. Choose a guard based

on the preferred trimming direction of back to

front or front to back.

Guard

inch

mm

Fading hair

guards

5/32 in.

– 3/8 in.

4 mm – 9 mm

1 Attach one fading hair guard to the extra-

wide hair trimmer to trim the hair around

the ear.

2 Place the trimmer on your hair close to the

ear. Place the trimmer at the back or front

of your ear, depending on the trimming

direction you prefer.
Always make sure that the side of the

guard with the short teeth is closest to your

ear (Fig. 16).

3 Move the trimmer slowly around the ear,

while holding it steady.

4 Repeat the movement several times around

one ear to make sure that all the hair that

should be cut has been cut to a fade. Then

attach the other fading hair guard to trim

the hair around the other ear.

5 Gently shake the hairs off the product in

between strokes to prevent hairs from

collecting between the cutting element

and the guard.

Attachments for use on body

Always use a body guard when you trim

sensitive areas.

Body guards

Attach a light gray body guard to the full-size

hair trimmer to trim hairs below the neckline

(see ‘Attaching and detaching guards’). The

product comes with 2 body guards. The

numbers on the guards relate to the number

of millimeters of hair length that will remain

after trimming.

Guard

inch

mm

Body guard

1/8 in.

3 mm

Body guard

3/16 in.

5 mm

1 Attach a body guard to the full-size hair

trimmer (see ‘Attaching and detaching

guards’).

2 To trim in the most effective way, stretch

the skin with your free hand and move the

guard against the direction of hair growth

(Fig. 17). Make sure the surface of the

guard always stays in contact with the skin.

Precision attachments for use on face

Precision trimmer

Use the precision trimmer to create fine lines

and contours around your facial style close to

the skin, to a length of 1/32 in. (0.5 mm).

1 Hold the precision trimming head

perpendicular to the skin and move the

trimming head upwards or downwards

with gentle pressure (Fig. 18).

Nose and ear hair trimmer

Use the nose and ear hair trimmer to trim your

nose and/or ear hair.

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Make sure nasal passages are clean. Make

sure outer ear channels are clean and free

from wax.

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Do not insert the cutting element too deep

into your nostrils or ear channels (max.

3/16 in. / 5 mm).

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When trimming both nose and ear hair,

make firm, rotary movements to ensure that

the cutting element reaches all the hairs.

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Clean the nose and ear hair trimmer after

each use (see ‘Cleaning the nose and ear

hair trimmer’).

Note: The nose and ear hair trimmer is

not

designed to clean-shave your nostrils or ear

channels, but to cut the hairs to a shorter

length. Nose and ear hairs have important

protective functions and should not be fully

removed.

Trimming nose hair

1 Gently insert the cutting element into one

of the nostrils. Move the tip in and out of

the nostril in a firm, rotary motion to cut

the hairs to a shorter length (Fig. 19).

Trimming ear hair

1 Slowly move the cutting element along the

outer ear to trim hairs that stick out beyond

the rim.

2 Gently insert the cutting element into the

outer ear channel. Move the tip in and out

of the outer ear channel in a firm, rotary

motion to cut the hairs to a shorter length

(Fig. 19).

Cleaning

After every use: cleaning under the tap

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 Remove any guard (see ‘Attaching and

detaching guards’) and cutting element

(see ‘Detaching and attaching cutting

elements’) from the product.

3 Rinse the hair chamber under running tap

water (Fig. 20).

4 Clean the cutting element and guard under

running tap water (Fig. 21).

5 Carefully shake off excess water and let all

parts air-dry completely.

Thorough cleaning

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 Clean the handle under the tap or wipe the

handle clean with a dry or moist cloth.

3 Remove any guard (see ‘Attaching and

detaching guards’) or cutting element

(see ‘Detaching and attaching cutting

elements’) from the product.

4 Remove any hairs that have accumulated in

the hair chamber with the cleaning brush

supplied.

5 Remove any hairs that have accumulated

in the cutting elements and/or guards with

the cleaning brush supplied.

6 Rinse the cutting elements and guards

under running tap water (Fig. 21).

7 Carefully shake off excess water and let all

parts air-dry completely.

Cleaning the nose and ear hair trimmer

Clean the nose and ear hair trimmer

immediately after use and when a lot of hair or

dirt has accumulated on the cutting element.

1 Rinse the nose and ear hair trimmer head

under running tap water (Fig. 22).

2 Switch on the product and rinse the cutting

element once more to remove any remaining

hairs. Then switch off the product again.
For a thorough clean, detach the nose and

ear hair trimmer head from the product

and immerse it in a bowl with warm water

for a few minutes to soak and soften the

debris. Reattach the nose and ear trimmer

head and turn on the product to rinse off

stubborn hair/debris.

3 Carefully shake off excess water and let all

parts air-dry completely.

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. 23).

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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 Five-Year Warranty

Philips North America LLC warrants this new

product (except cutters and guards) against

defects in materials or workmanship for a

period of 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 specified voltage or batteries.*

NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY

SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES.

In order to obtain warranty service, simply go

to

www.philips.com/support

for assistance.

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 Personal Health, a

division of Philips North America LLC.
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.

45-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE

If you are not fully satisfied with your product

send the product back and we’ll refund you

the full purchase price.

The product must be shipped prepaid by

insured mail, insurance prepaid, have the

original sales receipt, indicating purchase

price and date of purchase, and the money-

back guarantee return authorization form

enclosed.
We cannot be responsible for lost mail.

The product must be postmarked no later

than 45 days after the date of purchase. Philips

reserves the right to verify the purchase price

of the product and limit refunds not to exceed

suggested retail price.

To obtain the money-back

guarantee service, please go to

www.PhilipsMoneyBack.com and

follow the simple 3-step process.
Delivery of refund check will occur

6–8 weeks after receipt of returned

product.

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