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.
- Use and store 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.
Inserting batteries
The appliance runs on two R6 AA 1.5-volt
batteries. Preferably use Philips alkaline batteries.
Make sure that your hands are dry when inserting
the batteries.
1 Remove the lid of the battery
compartment (Fig. 2)
2 Place two batteries in the battery
compartment (Fig. 3).
Make sure the + and - indications on the batteries
match the indications in the battery compartment.
The shaver does not work if the batteries have
been placed incorrectly.
3 Put the lid of the battery compartment back
onto the appliance. First insert the top part of
the lid (1) and then press the bottom part
down until you hear a click (2) (Fig. 4).
, To avoid damage due to battery leakage:
- do not expose the appliance to temperatures
higher than 35 cC;
- remove the batteries if the appliance is not
going to be used for a month or more;
- do not leave empty batteries in the appliance.
Cordless shaving time
Two new batteries offer a cordless shaving time of
60 minutes.
Using the appliance
Shaving
1 Switch on the shaver 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.
2 Cleanthetopoftheappliancerst,usingthe
brush 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.
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.
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 uid
(not available in China).
- HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray
(not available in China).
Environment
- Batteries contain substances that may pollute
the environment. Remove the batteries when
they are empty or when you discard the
appliance. Do not throw away the batteries
with the normal household waste, but hand
them in at an ofcial collection point.
- 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).
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 batteries are empty
- Replace the batteries. See chapter ‘Inserting
batteries’.
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