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Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Keep the appliance dry (Fig. 1).
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.
The appliance is equipped with an automatic voltage
selector and is suitable for mains voltages ranging
from 100 to 240 volts.
Charge, store and use the appliance at a temperature
between 5°C and 35°C.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user
manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientic
evidence available today.
Charging
Make sure the appliance is switched off before you start
to charge it.
Charging takes approx. 8 hours.
Do not leave the appliance connected to the mains for
more than 24 hours.
Charging the appliance
Charge the appliance when the motor stops or starts
running slower.
1 Push the slide pins out of the appliance with the
slide (Fig. 2).
2 Insert the slide pins into the wall socket (Fig. 3).
As soon as you start to charge the empty shaver,
the green pcharging light goes on (Fig. 4).
3 Remove the appliance from the wall socket when
the battery has been fully charged.
Cordless shaving time
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time of up
to 30 minutes.
Using the appliance
Shaving
1 Switch on the shaver on by pressing the switch lock
and pushing the on/off slide upwards (Fig. 5).
The switch lock prevents accidental switching on of the
appliance.
2 Move the shaving heads quickly over your skin,
making both straight and circular
movements (Fig. 6).
Shaving on a dry face gives the best results.
Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed to
the Philips shaving system.
3 Switch off the shaver by pushing the on/off slide
downwards.
4 Put the protection cap on the shaver every time
you have used it, to prevent damage (Fig. 7).
Cleaning and maintenance
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving performance.
For easy and optimal cleaning, the Philips Action
Clean (shaving head cleaner, type HQ100) is
available. Ask your Philips dealer for
information (Fig. 8).
Note: The Philips Action Clean may not be available in all
countries. Contact the Customer Care Centre in your country
about the availability of this accessory.
You can also clean the shaver in the following way:
Every week: shaving unit and hair chamber
1 Switch off the shaver or remove it from the wall
socket.
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2 Cleanthetopoftheappliancerst,usingthebrush
supplied (Fig. 9).
3 Press the release button (1) and remove the
shaving unit (2) (Fig. 10).
4 Clean the inside of the shaving unit and the hair
chamber with the brush (Fig. 11).
5 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
Every two months: shaving heads
1 Switch off the shaver or remove it from the wall
socket.
2 Press the release button (1) and remove the
shaving unit (2) (Fig. 10).
3 Remove the retaining frame by pushing the sides of
the central spring towards each other (1) and lifting
the retaining frame out of the shaving unit
(2) (Fig. 12).
4 Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining frame
and clean them one by one (Fig. 13).
Do not mix up the cutters and the guards.
This is essential since each cutter has been ground with
its corresponding guard for optimal performance. If you
accidentally mix the sets up, it could take several weeks
before optimal shaving performance is restored.
5 Clean the cutter with the short-bristled side of the
brush (Fig. 14).
Brush carefully in the direction of the arrow.
6 Brush the guard (Fig. 15).
7 Slide the shaving heads back into the retaining
frame and put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit (Fig. 16).
8 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
For extra thorough cleaning, clean the shaving
heads by putting them in a degreasing liquid (e.g.
alcohol) every six months. To remove the shaving
heads, follow steps 1 to 4 described above. After
cleaning, lubricate the central point on the inside of
the guards with a drop of sewing machine oil to
prevent wear of the shaving heads (Fig. 17).
Storage
Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent
damage (Fig. 7).
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every two years for optimal
shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ4 Ç
Philips shaving heads only.
1 Switch off the shaver or remove it from the wall
socket.
2 Press the release button (1) and remove the
shaving unit (2) (Fig. 10).
3 Remove the retaining frame by pushing the sides of
the central spring towards each other (1) and lifting
the retaining frame out of the shaving unit
(2) (Fig. 12).
4 Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining
frame (Fig. 13).
5 Slide new shaving heads into the retaining
frame (Fig. 16).
6 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving
unit (Fig. 18).
7 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
Accessories
The following accessories are available:
HQ4 Ç Philips shaving heads.
HQ100 Philips Shaving Head Cleaner (not available
in China).
HQ101 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Fluid (not
available in China).
HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (not
available in China).
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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. 19).
The built-in rechargeable shaver 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.
Disposal of the battery
Only remove the battery if it is completely empty.
1 Remove the shaver from the wall socket.
2 Let the shaver run until it stops, undo the screws
and open the shaver (Fig. 20).
3 Remove the battery (Fig. 21).
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 nd its phone number in the worldwide guarantee
leaet). 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.
The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not covered
by the terms of the international guarantee because they
are subject to wear.
Troubleshooting
1 Reduced shaving performance
Cause 1: the shaving heads are dirty. The shaver has
not been cleaned well enough or has not been
cleaned for a long time.
Clean the shaver thoroughly before you continue
shaving. See chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
Cause 2: long hairs are obstructing the shaving
heads.
Clean the cutters and guards with the brush supplied.
See chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’, section
‘Every two months: shaving heads’.
Cause 3: the shaving heads are damaged or worn.
Replace the shaving heads. See chapter ‘Replacement’.
2 The shaver does not work when the on/off slide is
pushed upwards.
Cause: the battery is empty.
Recharge the battery. See chapter ‘Charging’.
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