3 Remove the adapter from the wall
socket and pull the micro USB plug
out of the shaver when the battery is
fully charged (Fig. 5).
Note: The shaver does not run from the mains.
When the battery is empty, you have to recharge
the battery before you can use the shaver again.
Cordless shaving time
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving
time of approximately 30 minutes.
Using the appliance
Note: The shaver cannot be used directly from
the mains.
1 Remove the protection cap.
2 Press the on/off button to switch on
the shaver (Fig. 6).
3 Move the shaving heads over your
skin. Make both straight and circular
movements (Fig. 7).
Note: Shave on a dry face only. Do not use the
shaver in combination with gel, foam or water.
Note: Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get
accustomed to the Philips shaving system.
4 Press the on/off button to switch off
the shaver.
5 Clean the shaver after every shave
(see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
6 Put the protection cap on the shaver
to prevent damage and to avoid
dirt accumulation in the shaving
heads (Fig. 8).
Note: Make sure that the lug of the protection
cap covers the release button.
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 Consumer 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
adapter from the wall socket and pull
the micro USB plug out of the shaver.
2 Clean the top of the appliance with
the cleaning brush supplied (Fig. 9).
3 Press the release button (1) and pull
the shaving unit in a straight upward
movement off the shaver (2). (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
adapter from the wall socket and pull
the small plug out of the shaver.
2 Press the release button (1) and pull
the shaving unit in a straight upward
movement off the shaver (2) (Fig. 10).
3 Turn the orange wheel anticlockwise
(1) and remove the retaining frame
(2) (Fig. 14).
4 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 Put the shaving heads back into the
shaving unit (Fig. 20).
10 Put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit (1) and turn the orange
wheel clockwise (2) (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).
Note: Make sure that the lug of the protection
cap covers the release button.
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’.
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.
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. Remove the battery before
you discard and hand in the appliance
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. 24).
Removing the rechargeable
battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery
when you discard the shaver. Make
sure the battery is completely empty
when you remove it.
1 Remove the adapter from the wall
socket and pull the micro USB plug
out of the shaver.
2 Let the shaver run until it stops and
undo the screw at the back of the
shaver (Fig. 25).
3 Remove the back panel of the shaver
with a screwdriver.
4 Remove the rechargeable battery.
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/support 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, visit
www.philips.com/support for a list of
frequently asked questions or 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
shaving heads
thoroughly
before you
continue
shaving. See
chapter
‘Cleaning and
maintenance’.
Long
hairs ob-
struct the
shaving
heads.
Clean the
cutters and
guards with
the clean-
ing brush
supplied.
See chapter
‘Cleaning and
maintenance’,
section ‘Every
two months:
shaving heads’.
You mixed
up the
cutters
and guards
when you
placed
them back
into the
retaining
frame after
cleaning.
Put each
cutter in the
other guard.
If you do not
switch the
cutters, it
may take
2 to 3 weeks
until optimal
shaving
performance
is restored.