This document is a user manual for the battery charger by Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. The manual contains important safety instructions and operating guidelines. The charger is designed for charging Ni-MH batteries only and should not be used with other types of batteries. The manual also provides information on battery insertion, maintenance, and cleaning precautions.
This manual explains the safe use of the Philips SCB5365NB Ni‑MH battery charger. It includes important safety warnings, proper battery insertion, and care instructions such as keeping the unit dry, unplugging before cleaning, and disposing of batteries separately.
The charger can handle two or four AA/AAA Ni‑MH cells at a time, shows a green POWER LED when connected and a red CHARGE LED while charging, and automatically switches to trickle charge when batteries are full. It operates in ambient temperatures from 0 °C to 40 °C and can be powered from a household outlet or a 12 V car accessory socket.
| Battery type | Ni‑MH only |
|---|---|
| Supported battery sizes | 2 or 4 AA/AAA cells |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F‑104 °F) |
| Power source (car) | 12 V DC cigarette‑lighter socket |
| Power LED color | Green |
| Charge LED color | Red |
Only Ni‑MH batteries may be charged; other battery chemistries are not supported.
The charger can charge two or four AA or AAA Ni‑MH cells at the same time, and all cells must be the same size and type.
The green POWER LED shows the charger is connected to power, while the red CHARGE LED lights while charging and turns off when the batteries are fully charged.