Philips NT5600/42 - User Manual

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NT5600

NT56

>75 % recycled paper

>75 % papier recyclé

Specifications are subject to change without

notice.

Las especificaciones están sujetas a

modificaciones sin previo aviso.

3000.110.2639.2 (22/05/2023)

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.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric

shock, or injury to persons:

Use product only in dry condition. Do not

use while bathing or in a shower.

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.

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. Accessories supplied may vary for

different products.

Never drop or insert any object into any

opening.

Never operate this product if it is not

working properly, after it has been dropped

or damaged, or after the product has been

dropped into water. For assistance call

1-800-243-3050.

Do not use this product outdoors or operate

where aerosol (spray) products are being

used or where oxygen is being administered.

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.

Only use the accessories supplied with the

product.

Only use original Philips accessories or

consumables.

Only operate this product on disposable

1.5 V AA alkaline batteries.

Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

Keep product and batteries away from fire

and do not expose them to direct sunlight

or high temperatures.

If the product becomes abnormally hot

or smelly, or changes color, stop using the

product and contact Philips.

Do not place products and their batteries in

microwave ovens or on induction cookers.

Do not 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.

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.

When you handle batteries, make sure that

your hands, the product and the batteries

are dry.

Insert batteries with the + and - poles

pointing in the direction indicated in the

battery compartment or holder.

Do not mix different brands and types

of batteries, do not mix new and used

batteries and do not use batteries with

different date codes.

Remove batteries from the product if you

are not going to use it for some time.

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.

Do not leave empty disposable batteries

inside the product.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Rinse the cutting element of the trimming

head with lukewarm water after each use

(Fig. 2).

Be careful to always keep the cutting

element away from eyes and eyelashes.

For hygienic reasons, the product should

only be used by one person.

Apply gentle pressure. Pressing too hard

may cause skin irritation, and the trimmer

will not function properly.

Do not use trimmer on sensitive areas or

irritated skin.

General description (Fig. 1)

1 Short eyebrow guard 1/8 in. (3 mm)

2 Long eyebrow guard 13/64 in. (5 mm)

3 Protection cap

4 Cutting element

5 Trimming head

6 'Unlocked' indication

7 'Locked' indication

8 Setting indicator

9 Handle

10 On/off slide

11 Detail trimmer

12 Rotary trimmer

13 AA battery

14 Cleaning brush

Not shown: pouch

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 printed inside

the battery compartment. You can access the

battery compartment by removing the lower

part of the handle.
The full model number (e.g. NT1234/56) is

located on the bottom of the packaging, your

receipt or order confirmation.

Preparing for use

Inserting the battery

1 To remove the battery compartment cover,

turn it clockwise (Fig. 3) until the setting

indicator points to the 'unlocked' indication

(^) (Fig. 4).

2 Pull the battery compartment cover off the

handle (Fig. 5).

3 Put the battery in the battery compartment.

Make sure the + and - poles of the battery

point in the right direction.
Note: The product operates on one

disposable 1.5 V AA alkaline battery

(included).

4 Slide the battery compartment cover back

onto the handle (Fig. 6).

5 Turn the battery compartment cover

counterclockwise until the setting indicator

points to the 'locked' indication (0) (Fig. 7).

Using the product

Switching the product on and off

1 To switch on the product, slide the on/off

slide upwards (Fig. 8).

2 To switch off the product, slide the on/off

slide downwards (Fig. 9).

Detaching and attaching the attachments

Note: Switch off the product before

attempting to detach or attach the

attachments.
3 To detach an attachment from the handle,

firmly grip the attachment below the

cutting element and turn it until the setting

indicator points to the 'unlocked' indication

(^). Then lift the attachment off of the

handle (Fig. 10).

4 To attach an attachment, place the

attachment on the handle with the setting

indicator pointing to the 'unlocked'

indication (^). Firmly grip the attachment

below the cutting element and turn it until

the setting indicator points to the 'locked'

indication (0) (Fig. 11).

Trimming eyebrows with the eyebrow

guard

1 Comb your eyebrows in the direction of

hair growth (Fig. 12).

2 Make sure the product is switched off. Slide

the eyebrow guard onto the trimming head

(Fig. 13). The short eyebrow guard trims the

hairs to a length of 1/8 in. (3 mm). The long

eyebrow guard trims the hairs to a length

of 13/64 in. (5 mm).

1/8 in.

(3 mm)

13/64 in.

(5 mm)

Max.

min

Note: Make sure the guard clicks into place.

3 Switch on the product (Fig. 8).
4 Place the trimmer in a position

perpendicular to your face. Make sure that

the back of the guard lies flat on the skin

(Fig. 14).

5 Slowly move the trimmer against the hair

growth direction (Fig. 15). Press lightly

and make sure that the surface of the

guard always stays in contact with the skin.

Repeat until all the hairs that should be cut

have been cut.

6 Clean thoroughly after each use (see

'Cleaning').

Trimming ear hair

Make sure your outer ear channels are clean

and free from wax.
Note: If there is an eyebrow guard attached

to the cutting element, remove it before

trimming nose or ear hair. (Fig. 16)
1 Switch on the product (Fig. 8).
2 Slowly move the trimming head along the

rim of the ear to remove hairs that stick out

beyond the rim.

3 Carefully insert the trimming head into the

outer ear channel.
Do not insert the cutting element too deep

into your ear channel, as this could damage

the eardrum (max. 15/32 in./12 mm).

4 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. 17).

5 Clean thoroughly after each use (see

'Cleaning').

Tip: You can also trim hairs in the outer ear

channel using the rotary trimmer (see 'Using

the rotary trimmer').

Using the rotary trimmer

The rotary trimmer attachment can also be

used to trim hairs in the nostrils or ears.
1 Attach the rotary trimmer to the product

(see 'Detaching and attaching the

attachments').

2 Gently insert the rotary trimmer into your

nostril or outer ear channel.
Do not insert the trimming head too deep

into your nostrils or ear channels (max.

3/16 in. / 5 mm).

3 When trimming both nose and ear hair,

make firm, rotary movements to ensure

that the trimming head reaches all the

hairs.

4 Clean the attachment thoroughly after

each use.

Cleaning

Make sure that the battery compartment is

properly closed before rinsing the product

under the tap.
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning

agents or aggressive liquids such as

gasoline or acetone to clean the product or

any attachments or accessories.
Do not tap on the cutting elements.
Do not use any sharp objects to clean the

cutting elements.

Clean the trimming head and eyebrow guards

immediately after use and when a lot of

hair or dirt has accumulated on the cutting

elements.
1 Use the cleaning brush to remove any

excess hair from the cutting element

(Fig. 20).

2 Rinse the cutting element with lukewarm

water under the tap.

3 Switch on the product and rinse the

cutting element again (Fig. 21) to remove

any remaining hairs. Then switch off the

product again.

4 If the rotary trimmer is attached, detach it

from the handle. Turn the rotary trimmer

upside down and rinse it with lukewarm

water (Fig. 22).
Tip: For a thorough clean, immerse the

trimming head in a glass with warm water

for ca. 30 minutes to soak and soften the

debris (Fig. 23). Be careful not to immerse

the handle in water. Then switch on the

product and rinse the cutting element under

the tap to remove stubborn hair/debris.

5 Rinse the eyebrow guards with lukewarm

water (Fig. 24). You can also use the

cleaning brush to clean the eyebrow

guards.

6 Carefully shake off excess water and let all

parts air-dry (Fig. 27).

Cleaning the detailer

Clean the detail trimmer immediately after use

and when a lot of hair or dirt has accumulated

on the cutting element.
1 Use the brush to remove any excess hair

from the detail trimmer (Fig. 25).

2 Switch on the product and rinse the detail

trimmer with lukewarm tap water (Fig. 26).

3 Switch off the product again.
4 Carefully shake off excess water and let all

parts air-dry (Fig. 27).

Let all parts dry completely before you use the

product again.

Storage

Store the product in a safe, dry location,

using the protection cap and pouch provided.

Ensure that the product and accessories are

completely dry before sliding the protection

cap into place and inserting them into the

pouch.

Assistance

For assistance, visit our website:

www.philips.com/support

call toll free 1-800-243-3050.

Disposal

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

This product contains batteries:

Dispose of batteries properly. Do not

incinerate. Batteries may explode if

overheated.

Do not wrap in metal or aluminum foil.

Tape the waste battery terminals before

discarding.

It is suggested that you contact your local

town or city to determine proper battery

redemption site(s) in your area.

Removing the disposable battery

To remove the disposable battery, see chapter

'Preparing for use'.

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.

Full Two-Year Warranty

Philips North America LLC warrants this new

product (except cutters and combs) 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.

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