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introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! 

To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register 

your product at www.philips.com/welcome.

important

Read this important information booklet carefully before 

you use the appliance and save it for future reference.

Danger

 - Keep the adapter dry (Fig. 1).

Warning

 - Check if the voltage indicated on the adapter 

corresponds to the local mains voltage before you 

connect the appliance.

 - The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off 

the adapter to replace it with another plug, as this 

causes a hazardous situation.

 - This appliance 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 appliance by a 

person responsible for their safety.

 - This appliance is not intended for use by children. 

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do 

not play with the appliance.

 - Always check the appliance before you use it.  

Do not use the appliance if it is damaged, as this may 

cause injury.

Caution

 - Use, charge and store the appliance at a temperature 

between 5°C and 35°C.

 - Only use the adapter and the charger supplied. 

 - Never immerse the charger in water nor rinse it under 

the tap.

 - If the appliance is subjected to a major change in 

temperature, pressure or humidity, let the appliance 

acclimatise for 30 minutes before you use it.

 - If the adapter or charger is damaged, always have it 

replaced with one of the original type in order to 

avoid a hazard.

 - Do not use the appliance if any of its parts is damaged 

or broken, as this may cause injury.

 - Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive 

cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or 

acetone to clean the appliance. 

 - Maximum noise level: Lc= 75dB(A)

Compliance with standards

 - The appliance complies with the internationally 

approved IEC safety regulations and can be safely 

used in the bath or shower (Fig. 2).

 - This Philips appliance complies with all standards 

regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled 

properly and according to the instructions in this 

user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on 

scientific evidence available today.

Environment

 - Do not throw away the appliance with the normal 

household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in 

at an official collection point for recycling. By doing 

this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 3).

 - The built-in rechargeable battery contains substances 

that may pollute the environment. Always remove 

the battery before you discard and hand in the 

appliance at an official collection point. Dispose of 

the battery at an official collection point for batteries. 

If you have trouble removing the battery, you can 

also take the appliance to a Philips service centre. 

The staff of this centre will remove the battery for 

you and will dispose of it in an environmentally safe 

way. (Fig. 4)

Removing the rechargeable battery

Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard 

the appliance. Make sure the battery is completely 

empty when you remove it.
Be careful, the battery strips and housing parts are 

very sharp.

 1 

 Check if there are any screws in the back or front 

of the appliance. If so, remove them. 

 2 

 Remove the back and/or front panel of the 

appliance with a screwdriver. If necessary, also 

remove additional screws and/or parts until you 

see the printed circuit board with the rechargeable 

battery.

 3 

 If necessary, cut the wires to separate the printed 

circuit board and the rechargeable battery from 

the appliance.

guarantee and service

If you need service or information or if you have a 

problem, please visit the Philips website at  

www.philips.

com 

or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in 

your country (you find its phone number in the 

worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Consumer 

Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips 

dealer. 

guarantee restrictions

Cutting units are not covered by the terms of the 

international guarantee because they are subject to wear.

Important Information Booklet

BG2038, BG2036, BG2028, BG2026, 

BG2025, BG2024, TT2039, TT2040, 

QG3280

4222.002.8162.6

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