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introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome
to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that
Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.
com/welcome.
important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
Make sure the adapter does not get wet.
Warning
The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut
off the adapter to replace it with another plug,
as this causes a hazardous situation.
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.
Caution
Do not use the shaver or the adapter if it is
damaged.
Only use the adapter supplied.
If the adapter is damaged, always have it
replaced with one of the original type in order
to avoid a hazard.
Charge, use and store the shaver at a
temperature between 5°C and 35°C.
Always unplug the shaver before you clean it
under the tap.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to avoid burning your
hands.
The appliance complies with the internationally
approved IEC safety regulations and can be
safely cleaned under the tap (Fig. 1).
This washable shaver is not suitable for shaving
in the shower.
Do not immerse the shaver in water (Fig. 2).
Water may leak from the socket at the
bottom of the appliance when you rinse it.
This is normal and not dangerous because all
electronics are enclosed in a sealed power unit
inside the shaver (Fig. 3).
general
The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe
low voltage of less than 24 volts.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientific evidence available today.
Charging
Make sure the appliance is switched off when you
start to charge it.
Charging takes at least 8 hours.
You can also shave without charging by connecting
the shaver to the mains.
Charge indications
Charging
When you start charging the empty shaver, the
charging light goes on (Fig. 4).
Battery fully charged
When the battery is fully charged, the charging
light starts flashing.
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When you unplug the shaver, the charging light
goes out.
Cordless shaving time
After charging, the shaver has a cordless shaving
time of up to 35 minutes.
Charging the appliance
Charge the appliance when the motor stops or
starts running slower.
1
Put the appliance plug in the shaver (Fig. 5).
2
Put the adapter in the wall socket.
3
Remove the adapter from the wall socket and
pull the appliance plug out of the shaver when
the battery is fully charged.
Using the appliance
Shaving
1
Press the on/off button once to switch on the
shaver.
The power-on lights go on.
2
Move the shaving heads over your skin. Make
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
Press the on/off button once to switch off the
shaver.
The power-on lights go out.
4
Clean the shaver (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
5
Put the protection cap on the shaver every
time you have used it, to prevent damage to
the shaving heads (Fig. 7).
Trimming
You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns
and moustache.
1
Push the slide downwards to open the
trimmer (Fig. 8).
The trimmer can be activated while the motor is
running.
2
Close the trimmer after
trimming (‘click’) (Fig. 9).
Cleaning and maintenance
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving
performance.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to avoid burning your hands.
Note: Water may leak from the socket at the bottom
of the appliance when you rinse it. This is normal and
not dangerous.
Every day: shaving unit and hair
chamber
1
Switch off the shaver, remove the adapter
from the wall socket and pull the appliance
plug out of the shaver.
2
Press the release button to open the shaving
unit (Fig. 10).
3
Rinse the hair chamber and the inside of
the shaving unit under a hot tap for some
time (Fig. 11).
4
Rinse the outside of the shaving unit (Fig. 12).
5
Close the shaving unit and shake off excess
water.
Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue,
as this may damage the shaving heads.
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6
Open the shaving unit again and leave it open
to let the appliance dry completely (Fig. 13).
You can also clean the hair chamber without water
by using the brush supplied.
Every six months: shaving heads
1
Open the shaving unit, turn the lock
anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining
frame (2) (Fig. 14).
2
Clean the cutters and guards with the brush
supplied (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 could take several weeks before optimal shaving
performance is restored.
3
Put the shaving heads back into the
shaving unit. Put the retaining frame back
into the shaving unit and turn the lock
clockwise (Fig. 16).
4
Close the shaving unit.
Trimmer
Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.
1
Switch off the shaver, remove the adapter
from the wall socket and pull the appliance
plug out of the shaver.
2
Clean the trimmer with the brush
supplied (Fig. 17).
3
Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop of
sewing machine oil every six months (Fig. 18).
storage
Put the protection cap on the shaver to
prevent damage to the shaving heads (Fig. 7).
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every two years for
optimal shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with
HQ8 Philips shaving heads only.
Note: Do not mix up the cutters and the guards to
guarantee optimal shaving performance.
1
Switch off the shaver, remove the adapter
from the wall socket and pull the appliance
plug out of the shaver.
2
Press the release button to open the shaving
unit.
3
Turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and remove
the retaining frame (2) (Fig. 14).
4
Remove the shaving heads and place new
ones in the shaving unit. Put the retaining
frame back into the shaving unit and turn the
lock clockwise (Fig. 16).
Make sure that the projections of the shaving
heads fit exactly into the recesses.
5
Close the shaving unit.
Accessories
The following accessories are available:
HQ8500/HQ8000 adapter.
HQ8 Philips Shaving Heads.
HQ8010 car cord.
Note: Some accessories may not be available in all
countries. Contact the Consumer Care Centre in your
country about the availability of the accessories.
Environment
Do not throw away the appliance with the
normal household waste at the end of its life,
but hand it in at an official collection point for
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