
a division of Philips North America LLC 
P.O. Box 10313, Stamford, CT 06904
This symbol on the product’s 
nameplate means it is listed by 
Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.
Norelco and Tripleheader are registered 
trademarks of Philips North America LLC.
PHILIPS and Philips shield are registered 
trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V.
©2022 Philips North America LLC. All rights 
300008489771 (06/15/2022)
When using an electric product, basic 
precautions should always be followed, 
Read all instructions before using this 
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
 -To charge the product, only use a USB 
power source on a certied product 
with output rating 5V, ≥ 1A. For safe 
charging in a moist environment (e.g. in 
a bathroom), only use an IPX4 (splash-
proof) power source. A suitable power 
source (e.g. Philips HQ87) is available 
via www.philips.com/support. If you 
need support nding the correct USB 
power source, contact Philips support at 
1-800-243-3050. Using a non-certied USB 
power source may cause hazards or serious 
 -Keep the USB cable and the USB power 
Do not reach for a corded product that has 
fallen into water. Unplug immediately from 
 -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 
 -This product does not work while it is 
connected to the power outlet. Except 
when charging, always unplug this product 
 -Remove USB power source from power 
outlet and product before cleaning. 
To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric 
shock, or injury to persons:
 -This product 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 product 
by a person responsible for their safety. 
Children should be supervised to ensure 
that they do not play with the product.
 -Use this product only for its intended 
household use as described in this manual. 
Misuse can lead to hazards or serious 
injuries. Do not use attachments not 
recommended by Philips North America 
LLC. Accessories supplied may vary for 
 -Never operate this product if it has a 
damaged USB power source, if it is not 
working properly, after it has been dropped 
or damaged, or after the product or the 
USB power source has been dropped into 
water. For assistance call 1-800-243-3050.
 -Keep the USB cable and the USB power 
source away from heated surfaces.
 -Never drop or insert any object into any 
 -Do not use the USB power source in or near 
a power outlet that contains an electric air 
freshener to prevent damage to the USB 
 -Do not use product outdoors or operate 
where aerosol (spray) products are      
being used or where oxygen is being 
 -Always check shaving heads (guards and 
cutters) before using the product. Do not 
use the product if cutters or guards are 
damaged, as injury may occur.
 -Always attach the USB cable to the USB 
power source and the product rst, then 
attach the USB power source to the power 
outlet. To disconnect, set all controls to 
‘o’ position. Then remove the USB power 
source from the power outlet.
 -Plug USB power source directly into power 
outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
 -Unplug USB power source before plugging 
in or unplugging the product. 
 -Only use original Philips accessories or 
 -Charge, use and store the product at a 
temperature between 41 °F / 5°C and 
 -Keep product and batteries away from re 
and do not expose them to direct sunlight 
 -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 
 -If batteries are damaged or leaking, avoid 
contact with the skin or eyes. If this occurs, 
immediately rinse well with water and seek 
 -When you handle batteries, make sure that 
your hands, the product and the batteries 
 -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.
 -This product is waterproof (Fig. 3). It is 
suitable for use in the bath or shower 
and for cleaning under the tap. For safety 
reasons, the product can therefore only be 
 -Because of hygiene, only one person should 
 -Do not use a damaged appliance. Replace 
damaged parts with new Philips parts.
 -Before cleaning and storing the product, 
switch o the product and disconnect it 
 -Clean the product and the attachments 
after each use for optimal performance.
 -Never use compressed air, scouring pads, 
abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive 
liquids to clean the appliance.
 -Let the product and its attachments dry 
completely before storing.
 -Do not wrap cord around the product 
 -Store cord and other accessories in a safe 
location where these will not be cut or 
3  Shaving unit release button
7  Battery charge indicator
Note: A suitable power source 
(e.g. Philips HQ87) is available via 
Congratulations on your purchase and 
welcome to Philips Norelco! To fully benet 
from the support that Philips oers, register 
your product at  .www.philips.com/welcome
Danger: Keep the USB cable and the USB 
power source dry (Fig. 2).
Fully charge the product before rst use and 
when the display indicates that the battery is 
Charging takes approx. 1 hour. A fully charged 
shaver provides up to 50 minutes of shaving 
1  Make sure that the product is switched o.
2  Insert the small plug of the USB cable into 
the socket in the bottom of the product.
3  Insert the USB plug into the USB power 
source (not included) (Fig. 4).
4  Insert the USB power source into the power 
The battery indicator starts to ash white 
5  After charging, remove the power source 
from the power outlet, pull the USB plug 
out of the power source and then pull the 
small plug out of the product (Fig. 7).
When the battery is almost empty, the battery 
charge indicator ashes orange (Fig. 6).
While the product charges, the battery charge 
indicator continues to ash white (Fig. 8).
When the product is fully charged, the battery 
charge indicator lights up white continuously. 
After approx. 30 minutes, the lights go out 
Note: This product can only be used without 
‘Unplug before use’ reminder
The battery charge indicator ashes white to 
remind you to unplug the shaver rst.
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 
Note: This product can only be used without 
Removing or attaching the click-on 
1  Make sure the product is switched o.
2  To attach the click-on attachment, insert 
the lug of the attachment into the slot in 
the top of the product. Then press down 
the attachment to attach it to the product 
3  To remove the click-on attachment, twist 
the attachment and then pull it o the 
You can use this product either wet or dry, or 
For a wet shave, apply some water and 
shaving foam or gel to your skin and rinse the 
shaving heads under the tap with warm water 
before following the steps below.
1  Press the on/o button once to switch on 
2  Move the shaving heads over your skin in 
circular movements (Fig. 13) to catch all 
hairs growing in dierent directions. Make 
sure each shaving head is fully in contact 
with the skin. Exert gentle pressure for a 
close, comfortable shave.
Note: Do not press too hard, as this can 
Note: If you are shaving with gel or foam, 
rinse the shaving unit regularly during your 
shave to ensure that it continues to glide 
smoothly over your skin (Fig. 14).
3  Use the narrow sides of the shaving unit to 
shave in hard-to-reach areas such as along 
your jawline and under your nose (Fig. 15).
4  Switch o and clean the product after each 
use (see ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
Note: Make sure you rinse all foam or 
shaving gel o the product.
21-Day adaptation process
 -21 Day Trial and Conversion Process. It is a 
fact that your skin and beard need time to 
adjust to a new grooming system.
 -Use your new shaver exclusively for 3 weeks 
to fully enjoy the closeness of a Philips 
 -At rst 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 shaver.
 -Stick with it! If you alternate shaving 
methods during the adjustment period, it 
may make it more dicult to adapt to the 
Philips Norelco shaving system.
 -If you are still not convinced after 21 days, 
Philips Norelco will refund you the full 
purchase price as long as the request is 
received within 45 days of purchase.
1  Press the on/o button once to switch on 
2  Hold the trimmer perpendicular to the skin 
and move it downwards while exerting 
3  You can also use the trimmer to contour 
your beard (Fig. 16) and sideburns (Fig. 17). 
4  Switch o the product and clean the 
trimmer after each use to prevent clogging 
and damage. Switch o the product and 
clean the trimmer after each use to prevent 
Clean the product and the attachments after 
each use for optimal performance.
Cleaning the shaver under the tap
Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal 
Always check if the water is too hot, to 
prevent burning your hands.
Never dry the shaving unit with a towel 
or tissue, as this may damage the shaving 
While rinsing shaving heads, water may 
drip out of the base of shaver. This is a 
1  Press the on/o button once to switch on 
2  Rinse the shaving unit with cold or 
lukewarm water (Fig. 14).
3  Press the on/o button to switch o the 
product. Press the release button to open 
the shaving unit (Fig. 18).
4  Rinse the hair chamber under a warm tap 
5  Rinse the shaving head holder under the 
6  Carefully shake o excess water and let 
the shaving head holder air-dry completely 
7  Close the shaving unit (Fig. 22).
We advise you to clean the shaving heads 
thoroughly once a month or when the shaver 
does not shave as well as it used to. 
1  Make sure that the product is disconnected 
2  Press the on/o button once to switch o 
3  Press the release button on the shaving unit 
(Fig. 18) and pull the shaving head holder 
o the shaving unit (Fig. 23).
4  Turn the retaining rings counterclockwise 
and remove them (Fig. 24).
5  Remove the shaving heads from the 
shaving head holder. Each shaving head 
consists of a cutter and guard (Fig. 25).
Note: Do not clean more than one cutter 
and guard at a time, since they are all 
matching sets. If you accidentally put a 
cutter in the wrong shaving guard, it may 
take several weeks before optimal shaving 
6  Clean the cutter and guard under the tap 
7  Put the cutter back into the guard (Fig. 27).
8  Place the shaving heads in the shaving head 
Note: Make sure that the projections of the 
shaving heads t exactly into the recesses 
of the shaving head holder.
9  Place the retaining rings back onto the 
shaving head holder and turn them 
clockwise (‘click’) (Fig. 29).
 -Each retaining ring has two recesses and 
two projections that t exactly in the 
projections and recesses of the shaving 
10 Reinsert the hinge of the shaving head 
holder into the slot of the shaving unit 
(Fig.30). Close the shaving unit (Fig. 22).
Cleaning the click-on trimmer
Never dry the trimmer with a towel or 
tissue, as this may damage the trimming 
Clean the trimmer after each use.
1  Press the on/o button once to switch on 
2  Rinse the trimmer with cold or lukewarm 
3  After cleaning, press the on/button to 
4  Carefully shake o excess water and let the 
trimmer air-dry completely (Fig. 32).
5  For optimal performance, lubricate the 
teeth of the trimmer with a drop of mineral 
Put the protection cap on the product (Fig. 33) 
to protect it from dirt accumulation. We advise 
you to let the product dry before you store it. 
You can lock the shaver when you are going 
to travel to prevent it from switching on 
To activate or deactivate the travel lock, 
press the on/o button for 3 seconds. When 
the travel lock is activated or deactivated, 
the power-on light ring ashes three times 
Note: The product unlocks automatically when 
connected to a power outlet.
For maximum shaving performance, replace 
the shaving heads once a year (Fig. 35).
Replacement parts and accessories may 
be purchased at a store near you or on our 
website www.philips.com/store.
The following accessories and spare parts are 
 -SH30 Philips Norelco replacement shaving 
For assistance, visit our website: 
www.philips.com/support or call toll free 
 -This product contains a rechargeable 
lithium-ion battery which must be disposed 
 -Contact your local town or city ocials 
for battery disposal information. You 
can also call 1-800-822-8837 or visit 
www.call2recycle.org for battery drop-o 
 -For assistance, visit our website 
www.philips.com/support or call 
1-800-243-3050 toll free.
 -Your product is designed and 
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 
Philips North America LLC warrants this 
new product (except shaving heads) 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 
IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover 
damage resulting from accident, misuse or 
abuse, lack of reasonable care, the axing of 
any attachment not provided with the product 
or loss of parts or subjecting the product to 
any but the specied voltage or batteries.*
NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY 
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 
In order to obtain warranty service, simply go 
to  . It is suggested www.philips.com/support
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.
This warranty gives you specic 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 
*Read enclosed instructions carefully.
45-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
To enjoy the closest and most comfortable 
shave from your new Philips Norelco Men’s 
Shaver, the shaver should be used exclusively 
for 3 weeks. This allows your hair and skin 
enough time to adapt to the Philips Norelco 
Shaving System. If, after that period of time, 
you are not fully satised with your Philips 
Norelco Men’s Shaver, send the product 
back along with dated sales receipt 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 
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 
To obtain money-back guarantee service, 
please go to www.PhilipsMoneyBack.com.
Delivery of refund check will occur 
6–8weeks after receipt of returned 
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