Charging
Do not charge the shaver in the packaging.
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Put the small plug in the shaver.
3 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
, The light on the adapter lights up to
show that the shaver is charging.
Note: The light on the adapter does not
change colour and does not go out when the
shaver is fully charged.
Using the shaver
Note: You can use this shaver while it is
connected to the mains. However, it does not
operate from the mains when the battery is
empty. In this case, rst charge the shaver for
at least 1 hour.
Shaving
Skin adaptation period
Your rst shaves may not bring you the
result you expect and your skin may even
become slightly irritated. This is normal. Your
skin and beard need time to adapt to any
new shaving system.
We advise you to shave regularly (at least
3 times a week) for a period of 3 weeks to
allow your skin to adapt to the new shaver.
During this period, use your new electric
shaver exclusively and do not use other
shaving methods. If you use different shaving
methods, it is more difcult for your skin to
adapt to the new shaving system.
1 Move the on/off slide upwards to
switch on the shaver.
2 Move the shaving heads over your
skin. Make both straight and circular
movements (Fig. 5).
3 Move the on/off slide downwards to
switch off the shaver.
4 Clean the shaver after every
shave (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
Cleaning and maintenance
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning
agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol
or acetone to clean the shaver and its
accessories.
- Clean the shaver after every shave.
- Clean the shaving heads frequently
with Philips Shaving Head Cleaning
Spray (HQ110) for optimal shaving
performance.
- You can clean the outside of the
shaver with a damp cloth. Do not clean
the shaving unit with a cloth.
Cleaning the shaving unit
Be careful with hot water. Always check if
the water is not too hot, to prevent your
hands from getting burnt.
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Rinse the shaving unit under a hot tap
for some time (Fig. 6).
Note: You can also clean the shaving unit with
the cleaning brush supplied.
3 After rinsing the appliance under the
tap, hold it upright for 10-15 seconds
to allow water to run out of the
bottom.
4 Press the release buttons on the
shaving unit (1) and pull the shaving
head holder off the shaving unit
(2). (Fig. 7)
5 Rinse the shaving head holder under a
hot tap for 30 seconds (Fig. 8).
Note: You can also clean the shaving head
holder with the cleaning brush supplied.
6 Carefully shake off excess water and
let the shaving head holder dry.
Never dry the shaving head holder with
a towel or tissue, as this may damage the
shaving heads.
7 Reattach the shaving head holder
to the shaving unit (‘click’) (Fig. 9).
Extra-thorough cleaning method
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Press the release buttons on the
shaving unit (1) and pull the shaving
head holder off the shaving unit
(2) (Fig. 10).
3 To unlock the orange retaining ring,
turn it in the direction of the arrows
indicated in and on the retaining
ring (Fig. 11).
4 Lift the retaining ring out of the
shaving head holder. (Fig. 12)
5 Remove the cutter and the shaving
guard (Fig. 13).
Note: Do not clean more than one cutter
and shaving 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
performance is restored.
6 Clean the cutter with the cleaning
brush supplied (Fig. 14).
7 Clean the inside of the shaving
guard (Fig. 15).
8 After cleaning, place the shaving guard
back into the shaving head holder.
Make sure the two wings t exactly
into the recesses of the shaving head
holder (Fig. 16).
9 Place the cutter back into the shaving
guard with the cutter legs pointing
downwards (Fig. 17).
10 Place the retaining ring back onto the
shaving head holder (1). To reattach
the retaining ring, turn it against the
direction of the arrows indicated in
and on the retaining ring (2) (Fig. 18).
Note: Make sure the retaining ring is xed
properly. The four wings of the retaining ring
have to be located exactly under the recesses
of the shaving head holder (Fig. 19).
11 Reattach the shaving head holder to
the shaving unit (‘click’). (Fig. 9)
Note: If the shaving unit does not close
smoothly, check if you have positioned the
shaving heads properly and if the retaining
rings are xed properly.
Storage
Note: Make sure the shaving unit is dry before
you store the shaver.
1 Put the protection cap on the shaver
after use to prevent damage and to
avoid dirt accumulation in the shaving
heads (Fig. 20).
Replacement
For maximum shaving performance, we
advise you to replace the shaving heads
every two years. Replace damaged shaving
heads right away.
Only replace the shaving heads with original
RQ32 Philips shaving heads. See also
chapter ‘Ordering accessories’.
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Press the release buttons on the
shaving unit and pull the shaving head
holder off the shaving unit (Fig. 7).
3 To unlock the orange retaining ring,
turn it in the direction of the arrows
indicated in and on the retaining
ring (Fig. 11).
4 Lift the retaining ring out of the
shaving head holder (Fig. 12).
5 Remove the shaving heads and place
new ones in the shaving head holder.
Make sure the two wings of the shaving
heads t exactly into the recesses.
6 Place the retaining ring back onto the
shaving head holder (1). To reattach
the retaining ring, turn it against the
direction of the arrows indicated in
and on the retaining ring (2) (Fig. 18).
Note: Make sure the retaining ring is xed
properly. The four wings of the retaining ring
have to be located exactly under the recesses
of the shaving head holder (Fig. 19).
7 Reattach the shaving head holder to
the shaving unit (‘click’) (Fig. 9).
Note: If the shaving unit does not close
smoothly, check if you have positioned the
shaving heads properly and if the retaining
rings are xed properly.
Ordering accessories
To purchase accessories for this
appliance, please visit our online shop at
www.shop.philips.com/service. If the
online shop is not available in your country,
go to your Philips dealer or a Philips service
centre. If you have any difculties obtaining
accessories for your appliance, please
contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre
in your country. You nd its contact details
in the worldwide guarantee leaet.
The following accessories are available:
- RQ32 Philips shaving heads
- HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning
Spray
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance
with the normal household waste at
the end of its life, but hand it in at an
ofcial collection point for recycling.
By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment (Fig. 21).
- The built-in rechargeable shaver battery
contains substances that may pollute
the environment. Always remove the
battery before you discard or hand in
the shaver at an ofcial collection point.
Dispose of the battery at an ofcial
collection point for batteries. If you
have trouble removing the battery, you
can also take the appliance to a Philips
service centre. The staff of this centre
will remove the battery for you and will
dispose of it in an environmentally safe
way (Fig. 22).
Removing the rechargeable
shaver battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery
when you discard the shaver. Make sure
the rechargeable battery is completely
empty when you remove it.
Be careful, the battery strips are sharp.
1 Undo the screw in the back panel of
the shaver with a screwdriver (1) and
remove the back panel (2) (Fig. 23).
2 Bend the hooks aside and remove the
power unit (Fig. 24).
3 Break the snap hooks (1) and remove
the front panel of the power unit
(2) (Fig. 25).
4 Take out the battery holder (1) and
cut the battery tags with a pair of
cutting pliers (2) (Fig. 26).
5 Remove the rechargeable battery.