6 Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent
damage and to avoid dirt accumulation in the
shaving heads (Fig. 8).
Cleaning and maintenance
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or
aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the
appliance.
Clean the shaver after every shave to guarantee better
shaving performance. For the best cleaning result, we
advise you to use Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110). Ask
your Philips dealer for information.
Note: Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (HQ110) may
not be available in all countries. Contact the Customer
Care Centre in your country about the availability of this
accessory.
After every shave: shaving unit and hair
chamber
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the plug from the
wall socket and pull the small plug out of the
shaver.
2 Clean the top of the appliance with the cleaning
brush supplied (Fig. 9).
3 Pull the shaving unit straight up off the
shaver (Fig. 10).
4 Clean the inside of the shaving unit with the
cleaning brush (Fig. 11).
5 Clean the hair chamber with the cleaning
brush (Fig. 12).
6 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver (Fig. 13).
Every two months: shaving heads
Note: Do not use cleaning agents or alcohol to clean the
shaving heads. Only use Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110).
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the plug from the
wall socket and pull the small plug out of the
shaver.
2 Pull the shaving unit straight up off the
shaver (Fig. 10).
3 To remove the retaining frame, push the sides of
the central spring towards each other (1).Then lift
the retaining frame out of the shaving unit (2)
(Fig. 14).
4 Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining frame.
Remove and clean one shaving head at a time. Each
shaving head consists of a cutter
and a guard (Fig. 15).
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.
5 Remove the guard from the cutter (Fig. 16).
6 Clean the cutter with the short-bristled side of the
cleaning brush. Brush carefully in the direction of
the arrows (Fig. 17).
7 Clean the guard with the long-bristled side of the
cleaning brush (Fig. 18).
8 Put the cutter back into the guard after
cleaning (Fig. 19).
9 Slide the shaving heads back into the retaining
frame (Fig. 20).
10 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit
(‘click’) (Fig. 21).
11 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver (Fig. 13).
Storage
Keep the appliance dry.
Use and store the appliance at a temperature between
5°C and 35°C.
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Put the protection cap on the shaver after use to
prevent damage and to avoid dirt accumulation in
the shaving heads (Fig. 8).
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every two years for optimal
shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with Philips
shaving heads only (HQ4+ for China or HQ56 for the
rest of the world).
For instructions on how to remove the shaving heads,
see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’, section ‘Every
two months: shaving heads’.
Accessories
To retain the top performance of your shaver, make sure
you clean it regularly and replace its shaving heads at the
recommended time.
Shaving heads
- We advise you to replace your shaving heads every
two years. Always replace them with Philips shaving
heads only (HQ4+ for China or HQ56 for the rest
of the world) (Fig. 22).
Cleaning
- Use Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110) to clean the
shaving heads thoroughly.
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. 23).
- The built-in rechargeable battery contains substances
that may pollute the environment. Always remove
the battery before you discard and 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 shaver 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. 24).
Removing the rechargeable
battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery
if it is completely empty.
1 Remove the plug from the wall socket and pull the
small plug out of the shaver.
2 Let 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. 25).
3 Remove the rechargeable battery (Fig. 26)
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after you
have removed the battery.
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 nd its phone number in the worldwide
guarantee leaet. If there is no Consumer Care Centre in
your country, go to your local Philips dealer.
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
This chapter summarises the most common problems
you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable
to solve the problem with the information below, contact
the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The shaver
does not
shave as
well as it
used to.
The shaving
heads are dirty.
You have not
cleaned the
shaver well
enough or
you have not
cleaned it for a
long time.
Clean the shaver
thoroughly before
you continue shaving.
See chapter ‘Cleaning
and maintenance’.
Long hairs
obstruct the
shaving heads.
Clean the cutters
and guards with
the cleaning brush
supplied. See chapter
‘Cleaning and
maintenance’, section
‘Every two months:
shaving heads’.
The shaving
heads are
damaged or
worn.
Replace the shaving
heads. See chapter
‘Replacement’.
The shaver
does not
work when
I push the
on/off slide
upwards.
The battery is
empty.
Recharge the
battery. See chapter
‘Charging’.
My skin is
irritated
after
shaving.
Your skin needs
time to get
used to the
Philips shaving
system.
Skin irritation during
the rst 2-3 weeks
of use is possible.
After this period, the
skin irritation usually
disappears.
The
rotation
speed of
the shaving
heads is
slower than
usual.
Too much dirt
has collected
in the shaving
heads.
Clean the shaving
heads. See chapter
‘Cleaning and
maintenance’.
The battery is
empty
Recharge the
battery. See chapter
‘Charging’.