Philips Electric Shaver 4853 User Manual

4853/52XL  
Rechargeable Cordless  
Razor  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
FEATURES  
2-3  
60-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE  
To enjoy the closest and most comfortable shave from your new Norelco Men’s  
Razor, the razor should be used exclusively for 3 weeks. This allows your hair  
and skin enough time to adapt to the Norelco Shaving System. If, after that  
period of time, you are not fully satisfied with your Norelco Men’s Razor, send  
the product back and we’ll refund you the full purchase price.  
INDICATIONS  
CHARGING  
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4-5  
The razor must be shipped prepaid by insured mail, insurance prepaid,  
and have the sales slip, indicating purchase price and the date of  
purchase, enclosed. The razor must be postmarked no later than 60 days  
after the date of purchase. Norelco reserves the right to verify the purchase  
price of the razor and limit refunds not to exceed suggested retail price.  
SHAVING  
5-6  
TRIMMING  
6-7  
Send dated sales slip, your complete name and address as indicated  
below, and the razor, prepaid to:  
CLEANING  
7-10  
Norelco Consumer Products Company  
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation  
P.O. Box 1116  
ASSISTANCE  
ACCESSORIES  
BATTERY REMOVAL  
WARRANTY  
11  
Skokie, IL 60076  
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Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of check. (Please Print)  
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Name_________________________________________________________  
Address________________________________________________________  
City___________________________________________________________  
State_________________Zip______________________________________  
Back Cover  
Telephone No. (____)____________________________________________  
AREA CODE  
REASON FOR RETURNING:______________________________________  
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2.  
3.  
FEATURES  
Micro Action  
Pop-Up Trimmer  
Shaving System  
Automatic  
WorldwideVoltage  
Razor Head Assembly  
Protective Razor  
Head Cap  
Cleaning Brush  
Travel/Storage Pouch  
(Model 4853XL Only)  
Hair Chamber captures  
shaven hair  
Rechargeable-Initial  
4-Hour Full Charge for  
Up To 45 Minutes of  
Cordless Shave Time  
Locking ON/OFF Switch  
+LED Battery  
Full Indicator  
Quick Charge  
-LED Low  
Battery Indicator  
Cord/Cordless-To Shave  
With or Without a Cord  
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Full 2-Year Warranty  
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60-Day Money-Back  
Guarantee  
4853XL  
®
How the Norelco  
Lift and Cut Patented  
Shaving System Makes Close Comfortable:  
Groove channels beard  
closer to cutting system  
Lifter raises hair  
Blade cuts hair which  
then drops below skin level  
 
4.  
5.  
INDICATIONS  
B An adaptor plug may be necessary for cord usage in  
some foreign countries.Your new razor will  
automatically convert internally to work on 100V to  
240V AC/DC systems.  
B Low Battery Indicator  
If the batteries run low, the red indicator light will turn  
on while shaving.After razor has been switched off, the  
red indicator light will blink.  
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2
First time charging and recharging after non-use for  
1 month or more requires a full 4 hours.When  
batteries have been fully charged the green LED light  
will blink.  
4853XL  
B Charging Indicator  
When you charge razor, the green LED light will light up  
and stay lit to indicate razor is charging.  
B Recharging  
B Full Charge Indicator  
When the batteries have been fully charged, the green  
LED light will blink.  
1
After initial 4 hour charge recharging requires  
approximately 1 hour.  
CHARGING  
2
Disconnect the cord. Do not keep razor permanently  
connected to the outlet.  
B Battery performance is best if you recharge only when  
the batteries are (almost) completely empty.  
B Quick Charge  
B Charging or recharging at temperatures below 40ºF or  
When batteries are totally depleted recharging the  
razor for approximately 6-minutes gives enough energy  
for a 3-minute shave.  
higher than 95ºF adversely affects lifetime of batteries.  
B Continuously recharging or continuously using a cord  
will reduce life of batteries.  
PUT IT TO THE TEST & SHAVING TIPS  
B You may also shave using the cord provided.  
This razor will not recharge while being used corded.  
21 Days Trial and Conversion process. It is a fact that  
your skin and beard need time to adjust to a new shaving  
system. Use your new razor exclusively for 3 weeks  
to fully enjoy the closeness of a Norelco shave.*  
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 razor.  
B Recharge razor only when red light is on and starts  
blinking.  
B Do not charge razor in pouch.  
1
Connect cord to razor. Plug into any 120V to 240V  
AC/DC outlet. Use only the cord provided.The green  
indicator light lights up to indicate razor is (re)charging.  
You can shave immediately (corded).  
* Stick with it! If you alternate shaving methods during  
the adjustment period, it may make it more difficult to  
adapt to the Norelco shaving system.  
 
6.  
7.  
3
Hold Trimmer as shown and move in downward strokes  
with gentle pressure.  
If you are still not convinced after 21days, Norelco will  
refund you the full purchase price, guaranteed.  
HOWTO SHAVE WITH AN ELECTRIC RAZOR  
Shaving with skin dry gives the best results.  
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5
Close Trimmer by sliding Trimmer switch down.  
1
Turn razor ON or plug in if using corded. Shave against  
the direction of beard growth using both straight and  
circular movements.  
Turn razor OFF.  
CLEANING  
B Once A Week: Razor  
2
Stretch your skin with your free hand so blades can lift  
and cut whiskers. Gently press razor to skin, so the  
floating heads can follow the contours of your face. DO  
NOT press too hard. Too much pressure can pinch the  
skin into the combs.  
1
Turn razor OFF (disconnect cord from razor and outlet  
if using razor corded).  
2
Clean the top of the razor with the supplied brush.  
3
4
Turn razor OFF.  
Put the protective razor head cap on the razor to  
protect razor heads.  
3
Remove Razor Head Assembly off the razor unit.  
5
Replace your Norelco Micro Action razor heads  
(model # HQ4) once a year for optimal shaving results.  
TRIMMING  
B To groom sideburns and moustache:  
4
5
Brush the inside of housing and Razor Head Assembly.  
Replace the Razor Head Assembly back on to razor.  
1
Turn razor ON.  
2
Push up Trimmer Slide Switch.  
B EveryTwo Months: Razor Heads  
Turn razor OFF and disconnect from outlet.  
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8.  
9.  
2
Remove Razor Head Assembly off the razor  
unit.  
9
Only brush the cutter in an upward motion.  
Use the short bristled side of the brush.  
3
4
Brush the inside of the housing.  
10 Brush the slots of the razor head. For optimum  
performance, razor cutters and combs should be  
cleaned in a degreasing liquid (e.g. Norelco Razor  
Cleaner RC1776 or alcohol) and lubricated with  
Norelco Razor Lubricant, model AL80, or one  
drop of mineral oil (in the center of the head).  
Turn Razor Head Assembly over so that the  
underside is exposed.  
5
Press down and turn wheel of frame counterclockwise.  
11 Replace the cutter and razor head in the Head Assembly.  
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7
Remove the frame and brush clean.  
12 Repeat the process for the other two razor heads  
(cutters and combs).  
Remove and clean one cutter and head at a time.  
• Be careful not to mix up cutters and heads.They  
are a matched set and if interchanged, it will greatly  
affect shaving performance.  
13 Replace the frame.  
8
Separate the cutter from the comb.  
 
10.  
11.  
ASSISTANCE  
B
For assistance or the Authorized Norelco Service  
Location nearest you, call toll free:  
14 Press down and turn the wheel clockwise until it locks  
into place.  
1-800-243-3050  
B
B
B
Authorized Norelco Service Location information is  
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  
ACCESSORIES  
Replacement Heads  
Model HQ4 - For maximum razor performance, replace  
your Norelco Micro Action razor heads once a year.  
15 Replace the Razor Head Assembly back on razor.  
B After Each Use:Trimmer  
Razor Lubricant & Cleaners  
RC1776 - Norelco Razor Cleaner  
AL80 - Norelco Razor Lubricant  
1
Turn razor OFF.  
Norelco Razor Accessories may be purchased at a store  
near you, an Authorized Norelco Service Location or by  
using the order form enclosed or visit our website:  
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3
4
Push Trimmer Slide Switch up to pop-up Trimmer.  
Clean Trimmer with brush every time you use it.  
Lubricate the Trimmer teeth with Norelco Razor  
Lubricant (model AL80), or with one drop of mineral  
oil every 6 months.  
BATTERY REMOVAL  
B
B
B
This Norelco razor contains rechargeable Nickel-  
Cadmium batteries, which must be disposed of properly.  
Batteries should only be removed when razor is to  
be discarded.  
Refer to enclosed instruction sheet for directions on  
removing the rechargeable batteries.  
5
Close Trimmer by sliding Trimmer switch down.  
 
FULLTWOYEAR WARRANTY  
Philips Electronics North America Corporation warrants each new Norelco Product, Model 4853/2XL  
(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.  
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.* Use of unauthorized replacement parts will void this warranty.  
PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION WILL NOT PAY FOR  
WARRANTY SERVICE PERFORMED BY A NON-AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICE ANDWILL  
NOT REIMBURSE THE CONSUMER FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM WARRANTY  
SERVICE PERFORMED BYA NON-AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICE. NO RESPONSIBILITY IS  
ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
In order to obtain warranty service, simply take or ship the product postage prepaid to the nearestAuthorized  
Norelco Service Location. 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 Electronics North America Corporation.  
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.  
Manufactured for:  
Norelco Consumer Products Company  
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corporation  
1010 Washington Blvd., Stamford, CT 06912-0015  
MADE IN HOLLAND.  
This symbol on the product’s nameplate means it is  
listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.  
Norelco, Lift and Cut, Micro Action, RAZORMATE and  
Philips Electronics North America Corporation.  
are Registered Trademarks of  
is a Trademark of Philips Electronics North America Corporation.  
PHILIPS and Philips Shield are Registered Trademarks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.  
© 2001 Philips Electronics North America Corporation. All Rights Reserved.  
 

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