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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.
Warning
- 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
- Use and store the appliance at a temperature
between 5°C and 35°C.
- The shaver complies with the internationally
approved IEC safety regulations and can be safely
cleaned under the tap (Fig. 1).
- Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water
is not too hot, to avoid burning your hands.
- This washable shaver is not suitable for shaving in the
shower.
- Do not immerse the shaver in water (Fig. 2).
- Remove the batteries from the appliance if you are
not going to use it for a month or more.
- Do not use the shaver in combination with pre-
shave lotions, creams, foams, gels or other cosmetic
products.
Compliance with standards
- 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.
Preparing for use
The appliance runs on two R6 AA 1.5-volt alkaline
batteries. Preferably use Philips batteries to achieve
optimal shaving performance.
Inserting batteries
Make sure your hands and the appliance are dry when
you insert the batteries.
1
Remove the battery compartment cover (Fig. 3).
2
Put two batteries in the battery
compartment (Fig. 4).
Make sure the + and - poles point in the right direction.
Note: The appliance does not work if the batteries have
been placed incorrectly.
3
Slide the battery compartment cover back onto the
appliance (‘click’) (Fig. 5).
Avoiding damage due to battery leakage
- Do not expose the appliance to temperatures higher
than 35°C.
- Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the
appliance for a month or more.
- Do not leave empty batteries in the appliance.
Using the appliance
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: Shaving on a dry face gives the best results.
Note: Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed to
the Philips shaving system.
4
When you have finished shaving, press the on/off
button again to switch off the appliance.
5
Clean the shaver after every use (see chapter
‘Cleaning’).
6
Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent
damage to 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.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is
not too hot, to avoid burning your hands.
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving performance.
The easiest and most hygienic way to clean the appliance
is to rinse the shaving unit and the hair chamber with hot
water every time you have used the appliance.
After every use: shaving unit and hair
chamber
Never rinse the shaver when the battery compartment
is open. Always make sure the battery compartment
cover is properly attached before you start rinsing the
shaver.
1
Switch off the shaver.
2
Rinse the outside of the shaving unit under a hot
tap for some time (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
Rinse the inside of the shaving unit under a hot tap
for some time (Fig. 11).
5
Rinse the hair chamber under a hot tap for some
time (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 HQ110 Shaving Head Cleaning
Spray.
1
Switch off the shaver.
2
Press the release button (1) and pull the shaving
unit off the shaver (2) (Fig. 10).
3
Turn the orange wheel anticlockwise (1) and
remove the retaining frame (2) (Fig. 14).
4
Remove the shaving heads from the shaving unit
one by one (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 cutter from the guard (Fig. 16).
6
Clean the cutter with the short-bristled side of
the brush. Brush carefully in the direction of the
arrows (Fig. 17).
7
Clean the guard with the brush (Fig. 18).
8
Put the shaving heads back into the shaving unit.
9
Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit
and turn the orange wheel clockwise.
10
Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
Storage
- Put the protection cap on the shaver after use to
prevent damage to 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
HQ55 shaving heads.
For instructions on how to remove the shaving heads,
see section ‘Every two months: shaving heads’ in chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
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 recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 19).
- Batteries contain substances that may pollute
the environment. Do not throw away empty
batteries with the normal household waste, but
dispose of them at an official collection point for
batteries. Always remove the batteries before you
discard and hand in the appliance at an official
collection point (Fig. 20).
Guarantee & service
If you need service or information or if you have a
problem, please visit the Philips website at
www.philips.com
or contact the Philips Consumer Care
Centre in your country (you find its phone number in
the worldwide guarantee leaflet). 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, 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.
Clean the shaving
heads thoroughly
before you
continue shaving
(see chapter
‘Cleaning’).
Long
hairs obstruct
the shaving
heads.
Clean the cutters
and guards
properly with the
brush supplied
(see chapter
‘Cleaning’).
The shaving
heads are
damaged or
worn.
Replace the
shaving heads
(see chapter
‘Replacement’).
The batteries
are low.
Replace the
batteries
(see chapter
‘Preparing for
use’).
The
shaver
does not
go on
when I
press the
on/off
button.
The batteries
are placed
incorrectly.
Make sure the +
and - indications
on the batteries
match the
indications in
the battery
compartment.
The batteries
are empty.
Replace the
batteries
(see chapter
‘Preparing for
use’).
My skin is
irritated
after
shaving.
Your skin
needs time
to get used
to the Philips
shaving system.
Skin irritation
during the first
2-3 weeks of
use is normal.
After this
period, the skin
irritation usually
disappears.
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