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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.
Use and store the appliance at a temperature
between 5°C and 35°C.
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.
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.
Two new batteries offer a cordless shaving time of 60
minutes.
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).
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:
1 Switch off the shaver.
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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.
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.
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).
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.
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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).
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.
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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