EnglisH
22
Problem
During use, the
epilator becomes
hot and suddenly
stops operating.
Then the speed
lights and the
charging light flash
red for 30 seconds.
During use, the
epilator suddenly
stops operating.
Then the speed
lights flash red for
5 seconds.
My skin is irritated
after shaving or
trimming.
The precision
epilator does not
work.
The precision
epilator is
operating, but its
performance is
poor.
Possible cause
Solution
The overheat
The epilator is equipped with integrated overhead protection,
protection has
which prevents the epilator from becoming too hot. If the
been activated.
overheat protection is activated, the appliance switches off
automatically. Then the speed lights and the charging light
flash red for 30 seconds. To reset the overheat protection, let
the epilator cool down and then switch it on again. To avoid
overheating of the epilator, do not press the epilator too hard
onto your skin.
The overload
If you press the epilating head too hard onto your skin or
protection has
when the rotating discs of the epilating head get blocked (for
been activated.
instance because a piece of clothing has got stuck between
the epilating discs), the epilator switches off automatically.
Then the speed lights flash red for 5 seconds. Turn the
epilating discs with your thumb until you can remove
whatever is blocking the epilating discs. Then switch on the
epilator again.
You move the
Slight skin irritation like red skin may occur. This is normal.
shaver (with or
To avoid irritated skin, make sure the shaving head (with or
without trimming
without trimming comb) is always in full contact with the skin
comb) in the
and that you gently move the appliance against the direction
wrong direction
of hair growth.
or you press too
hard.
Do not apply too much pressure during shaving and
trimming, as this may cause skin irritation.
Check if the shaving head or the trimming comb is broken.
Always replace damaged or broken parts with original Philips
parts.
The disposable
Replace the batteries or insert them correctly (see chapter
batteries are
'Using the precision epilator').
empty or have
been inserted
incorrectly.
After 40 minutes,
Insert new batteries (see chapter 'Using the precision
the disposable
epilator'). Only use disposable non-rechargeable AA 1.5V
alkaline batteries.
batteries are
almost empty and
no longer have
enough power to
guarantee good
performance.