User manual
BT5502BT55
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>75 % recycled paper
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Manufactured for: Philips Personal Health
a division of Philips North America LLC
P.O. Box 10313, Stamford, CT 06904, USA
This symbol on the product’s nameplate
means it is listed by Underwriters’
Laboratories, Inc.
Norelco is a registered trademark of Philips
North America LLC.
PHILIPS and Philips shield are registered
trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V.
©2021 Philips North America LLC. All rights
reserved.
3000.072.4773.2 (12/21/2021)
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English
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Cutting unit
2 Length setting zoom wheel
4 Battery charge indicator
5 Supply unit
6 Small plug
7 Cleaning brush
8 Beard and stubble guard
Important safety information
Read this important information carefully
before you use the appliance and its
accessories and save it for future reference.
products.
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:
- Do not reach for a corded product that has
fallen into water. Unplug immediately from
the power outlet.
- Use product only in dry condition. Do not
use while bathing or in a shower.
- 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.
- Except when charging, always unplug this
product from the power outlet immediately
after use.
- Remove power cord from power outlet and
product before cleaning.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric
shock, or injury to persons:
- Close supervision is required when this
product is used by, on, or near children, or
persons with limited physical, sensory, or
mental capabilities or invalids.
- Use this product only for its intended
household use as described in this manual.
Do not use attachments not recommended
by Philips North America LLC.
- Never operate this product if it has a
damaged power cord, if it is not working
properly, after it has been dropped or
damaged, or after the product or power
cord has been dropped into water. For
assistance call 1-800-243-3050.
- Keep the power cord away from heated
surfaces.
- Never drop or insert any object into any
opening.
- Do not use the power cord in or near a
power outlet that contains an electric air
freshener to prevent damage to the power
cord.
- Do not use product outdoors or operate
where aerosol (spray) products are
being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
- Always check cutters, cutting unit and
guards before using the product. Do not
use the product if cutters, cutting unit or
guards are damaged, as injury may occur.
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then to power outlet. To disconnect, set
power cord from power outlet.
- Plug power cord directly into power outlet.
Do not use an extension cord.
- Unplug power cord before plugging in or
unplugging the product.
- The batteries used in this product may
mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above
IMPORTANT: The power plug contains a
replace it with another plug as this will cause a
hazardous condition.
- Only use original Philips accessories or
consumables. Only use detachable power
cord HQ8505.
- Charge, use and store the product at a
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and do not expose them to direct sunlight
or high temperatures.
- 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.
- Do not place products and their batteries in
microwave ovens or on induction cookers.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
www.norelco.com/register.
Charging
Battery status indicator
- When the battery is almost empty, the
- When the appliance is charging, the battery
- When the appliance is fully charged, the
battery charge indicator lights up green
continuously.
Note: After approx. 30 minutes, the light goes
out automatically.
Charging with the power cord
Charge the product fully before you use it for
- Charging or using the product at
lifespan of the battery.
- If the product is subjected to a major
change in temperature, pressure or
humidity, let the product acclimatize for
It takes approximately 1 hour to fully charge
the product. When it is fully charged, the
product has a cordless operating time of up to
100 minutes.
2 Insert the small plug into the product and
put the power plug in any 120 V AC outlet
(Fig. 2).
3 After charging, remove the power plug
from the wall outlet and pull the small plug
out of the product.
Note: An adapter plug may be necessary for
cord usage in some foreign countries. Use
an attachment plug adapter of the proper
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.
- Use this product for its intended household
use as described in this manual.
- For hygienic reasons, the product should
only be used by one person.
- Note: This appliance can be used without
cord or when it is connected to the wall
socket (Fig. 3).
Turning the product on and o
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Beard trimming
Trimming with guard
at a length setting that is longer than what
you are used to, to familiarize yourself with
the product.
Use the trimming guard attached to the
cutting element to trim your beard, stubble
and mustache in your preferred style.This
product comes with one beard and stubble
guard.
2 Slide the guard into the guiding grooves on
both sides of the product (‘click’) (Fig. 5).
3 Turn the zoom wheel to select the desired
length setting (Fig. 6). The selected length
setting is shown on the front of the handle.
For the beard and stubble guard: the silver
color refers to length settings ranging from
4 Turn on the product (Fig. 7).
against the hair growth direction. Make
sure that the surface of the guard always
stays in contact with the skin (Fig. 8).
Since all hairs do not grow in the same
trimming directions (i.e. upwards,
downwards, or across). Practice is best for
optimum results.
6 If a lot of hair has accumulated in the
guard, remove it from the product and
blow and/or shake out the hairs. Regularly
remove cut hair from the guard. The
selected length setting does not change
when the guard is removed.
use (see ‘Cleaning’).
Trimming without guard
If you trim without the guard (Fig. 4), your hair
can use the trimming head without the guard
to:
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- Trim nape of neck
- Remove single unwanted hairs
Always pull at the sides
4 Turn on the product.
5 Make well-controlled movements. Touch
the hair lightly with the trimmer.
- For a comfortable trim close to your skin,
against your skin and make strokes in
the desired direction (Fig. 10).
- For contouring, hold the trimming head
perpendicular to the skin and move the
trimming head upwards or downwards
with gentle pressure (Fig. 10).
use (see ‘Cleaning’).
Hair clipping
- For best results, use the product on clean,
dry hair. Do not use it on freshly washed
hair.
- Before you start clipping, comb the hair in
the direction of hair growth.
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the highest length setting to familiarize
yourself with the product.
- To achieve optimal clipping results, always
move the product slowly through the hair
against the direction of hair growth.
2 Slide the guard into the guiding grooves on
both sides of the product (‘click’) (Fig. 5).
3 Turn the zoom wheel to select the desired
length setting (Fig. 11). The selected
length setting is shown on the front of the
product.
- Short hair guard: select a length setting
from the silver color, ranging from
- Long hair guard: select a length
setting from the blue color, ranging
4 Turn on the product (Fig. 7).
5 Move the product slowly through the hair,
making sure the surface of the guard stays
in contact with the skin (Fig. 12).
- Regularly remove cut hairs from the
guard. If a lot of hairs have accumulated
in the guard, detach the guard from the
product and blow and/or shake the hairs
out of it.
use (see ‘Cleaning’).
Tip: Write down the settings you have used
to create a certain hairstyle as a reminder
for future clipping sessions.
Cleaning
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning
agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol
or acetone to clean the appliance.
Clean the product after each use.
the wall outlet.
2 Wipe the housing of the product with a dry
cloth.
3 Remove the guard (Fig. 9) and clean it with
the cleaning brush and/or rinse it under the
tap (Fig. 13).
4 Clean the cutting unit with the cleaning
brush and/or rinse it under the tap (Fig. 14).
all parts air-dry completely.
Never dry the trimmer teeth with a
towel or tissue, as this may damage the
trimmer teeth.
6 After cleaning, reattach the guard (Fig. 5)
to the product.
Every 3 months: cleaning trimming head
connector
the wall outlet.
2 Remove the guard (Fig. 9).
4 Clean the trimming head connector and
hair chamber with the cleaning brush
and/or rinse them under the tap (Fig. 16).
5 Clean the inside of the trimming head with
the cleaning brush and/or rinse it under the
tap (Fig. 17).
parts air-dry completely.
7 Press the trimming head back on the
product. Make sure the projection on the
the notch in the hair chamber (Fig. 18).
This product has no other user-serviceable
parts. For assistance call 1-800-243-3050.
Accessories
Accessories may be purchased at
a store near you or on our website
www.philips.com/store.
Assistance
For assistance, visit our website:
www.philips.com/support or call toll free
1-800-243-3050.
Online information is available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
Disposal
- This appliance contains a rechargeable
lithium-ion battery which must be disposed
of properly. Contact your local town or city
or visit www.call2recycle.org for battery
- For assistance, visit our website
www.philips.com/support or call
1-800-243-3050 toll free.
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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
Full Five-Year Warranty
Philips North America LLC warrants this new
product (except blade and guards) against
defects in materials or workmanship for a
and agrees to repair or replace any defective
product without charge.
IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover
damage resulting from accident, misuse or
any attachment not provided with the product
or loss of parts or subjecting the product to
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
In order to obtain warranty service, simply go
to www.philips.com/support for assistance.
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.
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.
45-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
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
6–8weeks after receipt of returned
product.
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