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Introduction
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Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference.
Warning
-This appliance 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 appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
-Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Caution
-Use and store the appliance at a temperature between 5°C and 35°C.
-This shaver is not waterproof and cannot be cleaned under the tap. Keep the shaver dry (Fig. 1).
Compliance with standards
-This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific evidence available today.
Charging
When you charge the shaver for the first time or after
a long period of disuse, let it charge continuously for 12 hours. Charging normally takes approx. 8 hours. Charge the appliance when the motor stops or starts running slower.
When the shaver is fully charged, it has a shaving time of up to 30 minutes.
Do not leave the appliance connected to the mains for more than 24 hours.
1Make sure the appliance is switched off when you start to charge it.
2Fold out the slide pin unit (‘click’) (Fig. 2).
3Insert the slide pin unit into the wall socket (Fig. 3).
,The charging light goes on to indicate that the appliance is charging (Fig. 4).
4After charging, remove the shaver from the wall socket
5Press the release button (1) and fold the slide pin unit back into the appliance (2) (‘click’) (Fig. 5).
Using the appliance
1Remove the protection cap.
2Push the on/off slide upwards to switch on the shaver (Fig. 6).
3Move the shaving heads quickly over your skin. Make both straight and circular movements (Fig. 7).
Note: Shaving on a dry face gives the best results.
Note:Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed to the Philips shaving system.
4Push the on/off slide downwards to switch off the shaver.
5Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent damage to the shaving heads (Fig. 8).
Cleaning and maintenance
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving performance.
Every week: shaving unit and hair chamber
1Switch off the shaver.
2Brush the outside of the shaving unit with the brush supplied (Fig. 9).
3Pull the shaving unit off the shaver (Fig. 10).
4Brush the inside of the shaving unit (Fig. 11).
5Brush the hair chamber (Fig. 12).
6Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
Every two months: shaving heads
Note: Do not use cleaning agents or alcohol to clean the shaving heads. Only use the HQ110 Shaving Head Cleaning Spray.
1Switch off the shaver.
2Pull the shaving unit off the shaver (Fig. 10).
3Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining frame (2) (Fig. 13).
4Remove the shaving heads from the shaving unit one by one (Fig. 14).
Note: Do not clean more than one cutter and guard at a time, since they are all matching sets. If you accidentally mix up the cutters and guards, it may take several weeks before optimal shaving performance is restored.
5Remove the cutter from the guard (Fig. 15).
6Clean the cutter with the
7Brush the guard (Fig. 17).
8Put the shaving heads back into the shaving unit.
9Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit and turn the wheel clockwise.
10Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
Tip: For optimal shaving performance, we advise you to lubricate the shaving heads with a drop of sewing machine oil every six months.
Storage
-Put the protection cap on the shaver after use to prevent damage to the shaving heads (Fig. 8).
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every two years for optimal shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ4+
Philips Micro+ Lift & Cut Shaving Heads.
1Switch off the shaver.
2Pull the shaving unit off the shaver (Fig. 10).
3Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining frame (2) (Fig. 13).
4Remove the shaving heads from the shaving unit and replace them with new ones (Fig. 14).
5Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit and turn the wheel clockwise.
6Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
Accessories
The following accessories are available:
-HQ4+ Philips Micro+ Lift & Cut Shaving Heads
-HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (not available in some countries)
Environment
-Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 18).
-Batteries contain substances that may pollute the environment. Do not throw away empty batteries with the normal household waste, but dispose of them at an official collection point for batteries. Always remove the rechargeable batteries before you discard and hand in the appliance at an official collection point.
Disposal of the rechargeable battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery when it is completely empty.
1Make sure the appliance is disconnected.
2Let the shaver run until it stops, undo the screw on the back of the shaver (1) and lift the back panel off the shaver (2) (Fig. 19).
3Remove the rechargeable battery (Fig. 20).
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after the battery has been removed.
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in your country (you find its phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet).
If there is no Customer Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
Guarantee restrictions
The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not covered by the terms of the international guarantee because they are subject to wear.
Troubleshooting
Problem | Solution |
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The | You may not have cleaned the appliance |
shaver | properly. Clean the shaving heads |
does not | thoroughly (see chapter ‘Cleaning and |
shave as | maintenance’). |
well as it |
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used to. |
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| Long hairs may be obstructing the shaving |
| heads. Clean the cutters and guards |
| properly with the brush supplied (see |
| chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’). |
| The shaving heads may be damaged or |
| worn. Replace the shaving heads (see |
| chapter ‘Replacement’). |
| The batteries may be running low. |
| Recharge the shaver (see chapter |
| ‘Charging’). |
The | The batteries may be empty. Recharge the |
shaver | shaver (see chapter ‘Charging’). |
does not |
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switch on |
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when I |
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push the |
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on/off |
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slide |
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upwards. |
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