The Philips Series 5000 Shaver is designed for individuals seeking a versatile and comfortable shaving experience. Its key strength lies in its ability to provide both wet and dry shaves, coupled with an intuitive, easy-to-clean design. While offering great convenience, users new to electric shaving may require a brief adaptation period to achieve optimal results compared to traditional blade shaving.
Wet & Dry Use: Enjoy a comfortable dry shave or a refreshing wet shave with gel or foam, even in the shower.
Fully Flexible Head: The shaver head moves in multiple directions to effortlessly follow the contours of your face, ensuring maximum skin contact for a smooth shave.
Ergonomic Grip: Designed for secure and comfortable handling, providing better control during your shave, especially when wet.
One-touch Open for Easy Cleaning: Simply press a button to open the shaver head for quick and effortless rinsing under the tap, ensuring hygiene and extending the shaver's life.
Durable Self-Sharpening Blades: Equipped with blades designed to maintain their sharpness over time, providing a consistently close shave.
Long-Lasting Battery: Provides consistent power for multiple shaves on a single charge, ideal for daily use or travel.
Skin Protection System: Engineered to glide smoothly over your skin while protecting it from nicks and cuts, suitable for sensitive skin.
Versatile Shaving: Use it for a quick dry shave or a refreshing wet shave.
Comfortable Handling: The ergonomic grip ensures easy and secure use.
Effortless Cleaning: One-touch open design makes rinsing quick and hygienic.
Adapts to Face Contours: Flexible head captures hair effectively across jawlines and neck.
Gentle on Skin: Designed to minimize irritation, suitable for sensitive skin.
Adaptation Period: New users, especially those coming from blade shaving, may need time to adjust their technique for optimal results.
Beard Type Sensitivity: Performance might vary slightly based on beard thickness and growth direction.
Initial Investment: Higher upfront cost compared to disposable razors.
Versatile Shaving: Use it for a quick dry shave or a refreshing wet shave.
Comfortable Handling: The ergonomic grip ensures easy and secure use.
Effortless Cleaning: One-touch open design makes rinsing quick and hygienic.
Adapts to Face Contours: Flexible head captures hair effectively across jawlines and neck.
Gentle on Skin: Designed to minimize irritation, suitable for sensitive skin.
Adaptation Period: New users, especially those coming from blade shaving, may need time to adjust their technique for optimal results.
Beard Type Sensitivity: Performance might vary slightly based on beard thickness and growth direction.
Initial Investment: Higher upfront cost compared to disposable razors.
The Philips Series 5000 Shaver excels in providing a smooth and comfortable shave, whether you prefer dry or wet shaving.
Dry Shave: Ensure your skin is clean and dry. Shave against the direction of hair growth, using light pressure and small circular motions. This helps the flexible head capture hairs efficiently.
Wet Shave: Apply shaving gel or foam to your face. The shaver is fully waterproof, allowing for a comfortable and refreshing shave in the shower. The wet shave provides extra skin protection and a smoother glide.
Flexible Head Benefit: The shaver's fully flexible head is designed to hug the curves of your face, including the jawline and neck. Apply consistent, gentle pressure to allow the head to adapt to your facial contours, ensuring all hairs are captured without needing to press hard.
Pre-Shave Routine: For longer stubble, a pre-trimmer (if available with your model, or a separate trimmer) can help achieve a closer shave and reduce pulling. For best results, shave before washing your face in the morning, as skin tends to be less puffy.
Maintaining Performance: Regular cleaning is crucial. The one-touch open feature makes daily rinsing simple, preventing hair and skin debris buildup that can hinder performance.
First Use: Before the first use, fully charge your shaver. Connect the charging cable to the shaver and a power outlet. A full charge typically takes approximately one hour.
Compatibility: The shaver is designed to be used globally with its multi-voltage adapter. It is compatible with standard household power outlets.
Daily Cleaning (One-touch Open):
After each use, switch off the shaver.
Press the 'one-touch open' button to release the shaver head assembly.
Rinse the shaver head thoroughly under warm running tap water. Ensure all hair and debris are flushed out.
Shake off excess water and allow the shaver to air dry with the head open before closing or storing.
Deep Cleaning (Weekly/Bi-weekly):
Once a week, detach the shaving heads completely.
Rinse each shaving head and the internal hair chamber under warm running water.
You may use a small brush (often included) to dislodge stubborn hair particles from the inner parts of the shaving heads.
Ensure all parts are completely dry before reassembling.
Blade Replacement: For optimal shaving performance, it is recommended to replace the shaving heads approximately every 12 months. Refer to your user manual for the specific replacement head model number (e.g., SH50/50).
Storage: Store the shaver in a cool, dry place. Ensure it is fully dry if stored immediately after a wet shave or cleaning. Keep the protective cap on when not in use to prevent damage to the shaving heads.