20 Most Recent Philips DECT 2252S Cordless Phone - Page 4 Questions & Answers

You need to dry it out completely. A few centrifugal swings around your shoulder might remove much of the water. Then try one of these drying methods: Place it on a register or AC vent for a day or so might be the best way to get it dry. Afterwards, (if trying to operate it didn't short out a component,) it might work again.

With what kind of batteries you've renewed? Are they rechargeable?

Sorry you will need to pay for that info.

Generally the connectors are not interchangable, BUT make sure that the batteries are the same model. Also, they might be CHEAP knock offs that are faulty.

Reinitializing the base and then relinking the base to each handset may be necessary. You may have done these procedures when you first setup the phones. If the owners manual does not cover this procedure, you can try Philips technical support.

is there a phone call you missed and its letting you know, try that.

Call your phone company and ensure service to your landline is turned on. Page 36 of CD235 manual

It should say on the bottom of the base unit. I would expect 5-6 volt 500ma. That would be the size that would charge those batteries.