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Important
.
Read these instructions for use carefully
before using the appliance and save them
for future reference.
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Keep the appliance dry (fig. 1).
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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
C and
35
c
C.
Charging
.
Make sure the appliance is switched off
before you start charging 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 by means of the slide (fig. 2).
2
Insert the slide pins into the wall
socket (fig. 3).
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As soon as you start charging the
empty shaver, the green pilot 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 the appliance 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.
1
Switch the shaver off by pushing the
on/off slide downwards.
2
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).
B
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 the shaver off or remove it
from the wall socket.
2
Clean the top of the appliance first,
using the 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 the shaver off 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.
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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
«
Philips shaving heads only.
1
Switch the shaver off 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
«
Philips shaving heads.
-
HQ100 Philips Action Clean (shaving
head cleaner).
-
HQ101 Philips Action Clean refill
(shaving head cleaning liquid).
-
HQ110 Philips shaving head cleaner
(shaving head cleaning spray).
Environment
.
The built-in rechargeable battery contains
substances that may pollute the
environment.
Disposal of the battery
Remove the battery when you discard the
appliance. Do not throw the battery away
with the normal household waste, but
hand it in at an official collection point.
You can also take the appliance to a
Philips service centre, which will remove
the battery for you and will dispose of it
in an environmentally safe way.
Only remove the battery if it is
completely empty.
1
Remove the shaver from the wall
socket.
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