Philips HP6578 manual Epilator, Removing the rechargeable batteries

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The built-in rechargeable batteries of the epilator contain substances that may pollute the environment. Always remove the batteries before you discard and hand in the epilator at an official collection point. Dispose of the batteries at an official collection point for batteries. If you have trouble removing the batteries, you can also take the appliance to a Philips service centre. The staff of this centre will remove the batteries for you and will dispose of them in an environmentally safe way (Fig. 44).

Removing the rechargeable batteries

Remove the adapter from the wall socket and let the appliance run until it stops. Repeat this step until you can no longer switch on the epilator.

Remove the epilating head.

Remove the side panels of the epilator with a screwdriver (Fig. 45).

Insert a screwdriver into the groove next to the socket for the appliance plug in the bottom of the appliance.Turn the screwdriver to separate the two housing halves (Fig. 46).

Remove the battery holder with the batteries from the appliance. Remove the batteries from the battery holder with a screwdriver (Fig. 47).

Cut the wires with a pair of household scissors and dispose of the batteries properly (Fig. 48).

Do not allow metal objects to contact the rechargeable battery terminals or short-circuit the batteries.

Do not try to reassemble the appliance in order to connect it to the mains.This is dangerous.

Precision epilator and Smart Tweezers

Non-rechargeable batteries contain substances that may pollute the environment. Do not throw away non-rechargeable batteries with the normal household waste, but dispose of them at an official collection point for batteries. Always remove the non-rechargeable batteries before you discard and hand in the appliance at an official collection point (precision epilator) or dispose of it with the normal household waste (Smart Tweezers).

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.

Troubleshooting

This chapter summarises the most common problems you could encounter with the appliances. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.