Philips S3243/91 - User Manual

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Tripleheader shaver

S3145

S3243

S3242

S3341

Trip

leheader sha

ver

Manufactured for:

Philips Personal Health

a division of Philips North America LLC

P.O. Box 10313, Stamford, CT 06904

This symbol on the product’s nameplate means it

is listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.

Norelco and Tripleheader are registered trademarks of

Philips North America LLC.

PHILIPS and Philips shield are registered trademarks of

Koninklijke Philips N.V.

©2024 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:

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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. 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, the USB power source and the

charging stand dry.

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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.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or

injury to persons:

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This product is only intended for shaving facial

hair and scalp hair. Scalp hair must be shorter than

1.5 mm.

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Only use this product on skin that is undamaged

and not affected by skin growths, skin disease or

severe skin irritation.

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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. Accessories supplied may vary for different

products.

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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 shaving heads (guards and cutters)

before using the product. Do not use the product

if cutters or guards are damaged, 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

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.philips.com/register

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General description (Fig. 1)

1 Protective cap

2 Shaving unit

3 Shaving unit release button

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On/off button

5 1-level charging light (S3145 only)

6 3-level charging light (S3242, S3243 and S3341

only)

7 Pop-up trimmer

8 Trimmer release slide

9 USB cable

Note: A suitable power source (e.g. Philips HQ87)

is available via www.philips.com/support.

10 Small plug

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Charging stand (S3341 only)

12 Travel pouch (S3243 and S3341 only)

Charge indications

S3145

Battery low

When the battery is almost empty (when there are

only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the charging

light flashes orange (Fig. 2).

When you switch off the product, the charging light

continues to flash orange for a few seconds.

Charging

When the shaver is charging, the charging light

flashes white (Fig. 2).

Battery fully charged

When the battery is fully charged, the charging light

lights up white continuously (Fig. 3).

Note: After approx. 30 minutes, the charging light

goes out to save energy.

Quick charge

When you start charging the empty battery, the

charging light flashes white quickly. After approx. 5

minutes the charging light flashes white slowly. The

shaver now contains enough energy for a 5-minute

shave.

S3242, S3243, S3341

Battery low

When the battery is almost empty (when there are

only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the bottom

charging light starts to flash orange (Fig. 4).

When you switch off the shaver, the bottom charging

light continues to flash orange for a few seconds.

Charging

While the shaver charges, first the bottom charging

light flashes and then lights up continuously. Next

the second charging light flashes and then lights

up continuously, and so on until the shaver is fully

charged (Fig. 4).

Battery fully charged

When the battery is fully charged, all charging lights

light up white continuously (Fig. 5).

Note: After approx. 30 minutes, the charging lights go

out to save energy.

Quick charge

When the shaver is in quick charge mode, the

charging lights light up one after the other. After

approx. 5 minutes, the bottom charging light flashes

white. The shaver now contains enough energy for a

5-minute shave.

Charging

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If the product is subjected to a major change

in temperature, pressure or humidity, let it

acclimatize for 30 minutes before using.

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Do not charge the shaver in a pouch or travel case.

Charge the shaver before you use it for the first time

and when the charging light indicates that the battery

is almost empty.

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Charging takes approx. 1 hour.

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Quick charge: After approx. 5 minutes of charging,

the battery contains enough energy for a 5-minute

shave.

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When the product is fully charged it has a cordless

operating time of up to 60 minutes.

Note: You cannot use the product while it is charging.

Danger: Keep the USB cable, the USB power

source and the charging stand dry.

Charging with a USB power source

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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.

3 Insert the USB plug into the USB power source (not

included) (Fig. 6).

4 Insert the USB power source into the power outlet

(Fig. 7).

5 The charging light on the product will indicate the

charging status (see 'Charge indications').

6 After charging, remove the USB power source

from the power outlet and pull the small plug out

of the product.

Charging with charging stand (S3341 only)

1

Make sure that the product is switched off.

2 Connect the small plug of the USB cable to the

charging stand.

3 Insert the USB plug into the USB power source (not

included) (Fig. 6).

4 Insert the USB power source into the power outlet

(Fig. 7).

5 Place the shaver in the charging stand in upright

position, making sure the charging contacts in the

bottom of the stand fit into recess in the bottom

of the shaver (Fig. 8).

6 The charging light on the product will indicate the

charging status (see 'Charge indications').

7 After charging, remove the shaver from the

charging stand by lifting it straight up. Do not tilt

the shaver.

Using the product

Always check the product and all accessories

before using. Do not use the product or any

accessory if it is damaged, as this may cause

injury. Always replace a damaged part with

one of the original type.

This product is only intended for household use.
For hygienic reasons, the product should only be

used by one person.

Note: This product is waterproof (Fig. 9). It is suitable

for use in the bath or shower and for cleaning under

the tap with water. For safety reasons, this product

can only be used without cord.

Switching the product on and off

To switch the product on or off, press the on/off

button once (Fig. 10).

Shaving

For the best results on skin comfort, pre-trim your

beard if you have not shaved for 3 days or longer.

You can use this product either wet or dry, or even

in the shower. For a wet shave, apply some water

and shaving foam or gel to your skin and rinse the

shaving heads under the tap with warm water before

following the steps below.

1 Switch on the shaver.

2 Move the shaver in circular movements over your

skin to catch hair growing in all directions (Fig. 11).

Make sure each shaving head is fully in contact

with the skin. Exert gentle pressure for a close,

comfortable shave.
Note: Do not press too hard, as this can cause skin

irritation.
Note: If you are shaving with gel or foam, rinse the

shaving unit regularly during your shave to ensure

that it continues to glide smoothly over your skin

(Fig. 12).

3 Use the narrow sides of the shaving unit to shave

in hard-to-reach areas such as along your jawline

and under your nose.

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Switch off and clean the product after each use

(see 'Cleaning and maintenance').

5 Put the protective cap on the product to protect

the shaving heads during storage and travel

(Fig. 13).

Note: Make sure you rinse all foam or shaving gel off

the product.

21-Day adaptation process

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21 Day Trial and Conversion Process. It is a fact that

your skin and beard need time to adjust to a new

grooming system.

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Use your new shaver exclusively for 3 weeks to

fully enjoy the closeness of a Philips Norelco shave.

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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 and you'll

soon experience the full joy of your new shaver.

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Stick with it! If you alternate shaving methods

during the adjustment period, it may make it more

difficult to adapt to the Philips Norelco shaving

system.

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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.

Trimming with pop-up trimmer

You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns and

moustache.

1 Push the trimmer release slide downwards to open

the trimmer (Fig. 14).

2

Press the on/off button once to switch on the

product (Fig. 10).

3 Hold the trimmer perpendicular to the skin and

move the product downwards, exerting gentle

pressure (Fig. 15).

4

Switch off the product and clean the trimmer after

each use to prevent clogging and damage (see

'Cleaning and maintenance').

5 Close the trimmer ('click').

Head shaving

Warning: Pre-trim your hair if it is longer than

1.5 mm.

You can use this product either wet or dry, or even

in the shower. For a wet shave, apply some water

and shaving foam or gel to your skin and rinse the

shaving heads under the tap with warm water before

following the steps below.
1 Switch on the shaver.

2 Move the shaver in circular movements over your

head, and shave in the direction of hair growth

(Fig. 16).

Note: Shaving against the direction of hair growth

may cause skin irritation.

3 Stretch your skin with your free hand so the blades

can lift and cut hair. Make sure each shaving

head is fully in contact with the skin. Exert gentle

pressure for a close, comfortable shave.
Note: Do not press too hard, as this can cause skin

irritation.
Note: Regularly remove cut hair from the hair

chamber.
Note: If you are shaving with gel or foam, rinse the

shaving unit regularly during your shave to ensure

that it continues to glide smoothly over your skin

(Fig. 12).

4

Switch off and clean the product after each use

(see 'Cleaning and maintenance').

5 Put the protective cap on the product to protect

the shaving heads during storage and travel

(Fig. 13).

Cleaning and maintenance

Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving results.
Never clean, remove or replace the shaving unit

while the shaver is switched on.
Do not touch shaving heads with hard objects

as this may dent or damage the precision-made

slotted shaving head.
Do not use abrasives, scourers or aggressive liquids

such as gasoline or acetone to clean the shaver.

Cleaning the shaver

Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal shaving

performance.

Always check if the water is too hot, to prevent

burning your hands.

While rinsing shaving heads, water may drip out

of the base of shaver. This is a normal occurrence.

Internal electric parts are in a waterproof

compartment so the shaver will be protected against

water damage.

1

Press the on/off button once to switch on the

product (Fig. 10). Rinse the shaving unit with cold

or lukewarm water (Fig. 12).

2

Press the on/off button to switch off the product.

Press the shaving unit release button to open the

shaving unit (Fig. 17). Rinse the shaving unit and

hair chamber with lukewarm water (Fig. 17).

3 Rinse the outside of the shaving unit with

lukewarm water.

4

Carefully shake off excess water and let the shaver

air dry.

Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or

tissue, as this may damage the shaving heads

(Fig. 18).

5 Close the shaving unit.

Cleaning the pop-up trimmer

Caution: Never dry the trimmer teeth with a towel

or tissue, as this may damage the trimmer teeth.

Clean the trimmer after each use to prevent clogging

and damage.

1

Switch off the shaver.

2 Push the trimmer release slide downwards to open

the trimmer (Fig. 14).

3 Switch on the shaver and rinse the pop-up trimmer

under warm water (Fig. 19).

4

Switch off the shaver after cleaning.

5

Carefully shake off excess water and let the pop-up

trimmer air dry.

6 Close the trimmer ('click').

Tip: For optimal performance, lubricate the teeth of

the pop-up trimmer with a drop of mineral oil every

six months (oil not included).

Replacement

Replacing the shaving heads

For maximum shaving performance, we advise you to

replace the shaving heads every two years (Fig. 20).

Replace damaged shaving heads immediately.

Always replace the shaving heads with original Philips

Norelco shaving heads (see 'Accessories').

1

Switch off the shaver.

2 Press the shaving unit release button to open the

shaving unit. Pull the shaving unit off the shaver

(Fig. 21).

3 Turn the lock counterclockwise and remove the

retaining frame. Place it aside in a safe place (Fig.

22).

4 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving unit.

Discard the used shaving heads immediately to

avoid mixing them with the new shaving heads

(Fig. 23).

5 Place new shaving heads in the shaving unit

(Fig. 24).

Note: Make sure that the shaving heads with

the projections fit exactly onto the hooks of the

shaving head holder when placing them (Fig. 25).

The shaving heads supplied with the shaver either

have notches or projections. Both shaving systems

are the same.

6 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit

and turn the lock clockwise (Fig. 26).

7 Insert the hinge of the shaving unit into the slot in

the top of the shaver. Then close the shaving unit

(Fig. 27).

Note:If the shaving unit does not close smoothly,

check if you have inserted the shaving heads

properly and if the retaining frame is locked.

This product has no other user-serviceable parts. For

assistance call 1-800-243-3050.

Storage

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Make sure the product is switched off. Remove the

USB power source from the power outlet and the

product before storing the product in a safe, dry

location where it will not be crushed, banged, or

subject to damage.

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Do not wrap cord around the product when

storing.

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Store cord and other accessories in a safe location

where these will not be cut or damaged.

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Do not place or store the product where it can

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

liquid while plugged in.

Put the protective cap on the shaver to prevent

damage (Fig. 13).

Note: Always let the shaver dry completely before

storing.

Storage in travel pouch (S3243 and S3341

only)

Store the shaver in the travel pouch supplied.
Note: Make sure the shaver is dry before you store it in

the travel pouch.

Accessories

Replacement parts and accessories may be

purchased at a store near you or on our website

www.philips.com/store

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The following accessory is available:

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SH30 Philips Norelco replacement shaving heads

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. 28).

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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

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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.*

The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not

covered by the terms of this warranty because they

are subject to wear and tear.

NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY

SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES.

In order to obtain warranty service, simply go to

www.philips.com/support

. 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 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.

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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