User Manual Philips S6540/90 Wet And Dry Electric Shaver

You can use any type of shaving foam or gel available in the supermarket or drugstore with your wet and dry Philips Shaver. If you have sensitive skin, we advise you to use a shaving foam or gel for sensitive skin.
Does using a foam of gel effect my shaver’s performance?
Wet shaving with foam or gel uses more energy and can thus drain your shaver’s battery much faster. If you use your Philips Shaver for dry shaving only, the battery can last much longer.
Is it better to dry or wet shave with my Philips Shaver?
Both dry and wet shaving have their own advantages. It comes down to your personal choice of shaving. Some points to consider are as follows:
Dry shaving can be done almost anywhere, even on the go, and there is hardly any cleaning involved.
Wet shaving feels refreshing and is often beneficial for sensitive skin as it reduces friction and irritation caused by a blade.

To find out how to clean your Philips Shaver, follow our instructions below based on the shaver you have. Before cleaning your shaver always make sure it is waterproof, by looking for a tap or bath symbol printed on its back.

We advise cleaning your shaver after every shave for optimal performance. Depending on your shaver model, you may see a notification symbol flashing on your shaver as a reminder to clean it.
For exact cleaning instructions of your shaver model, refer to the user manual.
Shavers with one-touch open system
Some of the latest Philips Shaver models have a one-touch open system (see image).

To clean these shavers, follow the steps below.
Switch on the shaver.
Rinse the shaving unit under a warm tap.
Switch off the shaver. Press the release button to open the shaving unit.
Rinse the hair chamber under a warm tap.
Rinse the shaving head holder under a warm tap.
Carefully shake off excess water and let the shaving head holder air-dry completely.
Close the shaving unit.

Cleaning the pop-up trimmer of Philips Shaver
If a pop-up trimmer is attached to your shaver, find here the instructions on how to clean it.
Clean the trimmer after each use to prevent clogging and damage.
Make sure that the appliance is switched off and disconnected from the wall socket.
Push the trimmer release slide down to open the pop-up trimmer.
Switch on the appliance and rinse the pop-up trimmer with warm water.
After cleaning, switch off the appliance.
Carefully shake off excess water and let the pop-up trimmer air dry.
Close the trimmer.
Tip: For optimal performance, lubricate the teeth of the pop-up trimmer with a drop of mineral oil every six months.
Note: Never dry the trimmer teeth with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the trimmer teeth.
Cleaning Philips Shaver with a Philips SmartClean system
Some Philips Shavers can be cleaned in the Philips SmartClean system. Please see the instructions below on how to clean your shaver in the SmartClean system.
Rinse the shaver under a warm water tap and shake off excess water from it.
Press the top part of your Philips SmartClean system to open the area where you can place your shaver. Hold your shaver upside down pointing towards the SmartClean system and place it in the SmartClean holder.
Tilt the shaver backward and press down the top cap of the SmartClean system until you hear a click sound, confirming that the shaver is locked in.
Press the on/off button on the SmartClean system to start the cleaning program. You will see a cleaning symbol blinking on the SmartClean system confirming that the cleaning program is working.
If you have more questions regarding the cleaning instructions of your Philips Shaver, refer to your user manual or call us for support.

Depending on the model you have, you can charge your Philips Shaver in different ways. Always use the original charger that came with your shaver, as not all chargers are compatible with all shavers.
Charging your Philips Shaver with a Standard Plug-in charger
1. Make sure that the shaver is switched off.
2. Insert the small plug of the charger into the bottom of the shaver and put the supply unit in the wall socket. Depending on the shaver model, the charging time may vary from 1 to 8 hours.
3. After charging, remove the supply unit from the wall socket and pull the small plug out of the appliance.
Charging in the charging stand
Some Philips Shavers come with a charging stand. Find out here how to use these.
Make sure the shaver is switched off.
Put the small plug of the charger in the charging stand and put the supply unit in the wall socket.
Place the shaver in the charging stand.
After charging, remove the supply unit from the wall socket and pull the small plug out of the charging stand.
Light indication:
Some of the latest model charging stands have a light ring at the bottom. When the shaver is charging, the light ring lights up and rotates quickly.
- After approximately 5 minutes, the light ring rotates slower. The battery now contains enough energy for one shave.
- As the appliance continues to charge, the light ring becomes brighter and rotates slower.
- When the appliance is fully charged, the light ring lights up fully and stops rotating.
Charging with the wireless QI pad
Find out here how to charge your Philips Shaver with a wireless QI pad.
Plug the wireless Qi pad in a working electric socket.
Dry your shaver to remove any excess water from it. Now place it horizontally on the charging pad. Make sure the shaver fits into the cavity of the wireless charger.
The wireless charger beeps and the ring on the pad lights up when the shaver is correctly placed and connected for charging.
Charging your shaver on the Qi pad can take approximately 3 hours. Once charged, you can keep your shaver on the Qi pad as long as you want to. This does not affect its battery or performance.

Quick charge: After approximately 18 minutes charging, the shaver contains enough battery power for one shave.
Charging with the Philips SmartClean System
Hold the shaver upside down above the holder. Make sure the front of the shaver points towards the SmartClean system and then follow the steps below:
Place the shaver in the Smart Clean holder
Tilt the shaver backward
Press down the top cap of the SmartClean system until you hear a click sound, confirming that the shaver is locked in.
You will see a battery symbol flashing on your SmartClean system indicating that the shaver is charging.