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Please read this user manual, as it contains
information about the wonderful features of this
shaver as well as some tips to make shaving easier
and more enjoyable.
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Protection cap
2 Shaving unit
3 Shaving unit release button
4 Shaver on/off button
5 Shaving head symbol
6 Charging light
7 Cleaning brush
8 Adapter
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
Keep the adapter dry. -
- This symbol means: Forbidden to clean under a
running tap.
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
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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.
Always unplug the shaver before you clean it under the tap.
Caution
Never use water hotter than 80°C to rinse the shaver.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
The shaver and the other accessories are not dishwasher-proof.
Warning: Remove the detachable cord from the handheld part before cleaning this part in water.
Water may leak from the socket at the bottom of the shaver when you rinse it. This is normal
and not dangerous because all electronics are
enclosed in a sealed power unit inside the shaver.
Do not use the shaver, adapter or any other part if it is damaged, as this may cause injury. Always
replace a damaged adapter or part with one of
the original type.
Use, charge and store the appliance at a temperature between 10°C and 35°C.
Always place and use the shaver on a surface that -
is uid-resistant.
Only use the adapter and accessories supplied. Always put the protection cap on the shaver to protect the shaving heads when you are
travelling.
If the shaver is subjected to a major change in temperature, pressure or humidity, let
it acclimatise for 30 minutes before you use it.
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Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic elds (EMF).
General
- This symbol means: Suitable to be used in the
shower.
It is allowed to use this appliance close to a -
bathtub, shower or other containers lled with
water.
The adapter is equipped with an automatic voltage selector and is suitable for mains voltages
ranging from 100 to 240 volts.
The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less than 24 volts.
Charging
Note: The shaver cannot be used directly from the
mains.
It takes approx. 8 hours to fully charge the shaver.
When you charge the shaver for the rst time or
after a long period of disuse, let it charge until the
charging light lights up continuously.
A fully charged shaver provides up to 40 minutes of
shaving time.
The shaving time may be less than 40 minutes as
a result of your shaving behaviour, your cleaning
habits or your beard type.
Charge indications
Battery low
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- When the batter y is almost empty (when there
are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the
charging light starts to ash orange.
When you switch off the shaver, the charging light -
continues to ash orange for a few seconds.
Charging
- When the shaver is charging, the charging light
ashes green.
Battery fully charged
- When the batter y is fully charged, the charging
light lights up green continuously.
Note: After approx. 30 minutes, the charging light goes
out to save energy.
Charging
1 Put the small plug in the shaver.
2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
The charging light shows the charging status of ,
the shaver (see section ‘Charge indications’ in
this chapter).
Using the shaver
Note: This shaver can be used in the bath or shower.
For safety reasons, It can therefore not be used directly
from the mains.
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Shaving tips and tricks
This shaver is suitable for both wet and dry use. Use the shaver with shaving gel or foam for extra
skin comfort, or use the shaver dry for extra
convenience.
Note: We advise you to use the shaver with shaving gel
or foam when you use it for a wet shave. Do not use
thick shaving cream or shaving oil with this shaver.
For optimal shaving results, make circular movements during use.
The shaver is waterproof and can be used in the bath or shower.
Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed to the Philips shaving system.
Wet shaving
1 Apply some water to your skin.
2 Apply shaving foam or shaving gel to your skin.
3 Rinse the shaving unit under the tap to ensure
that the shaving unit glides smoothly over your
skin.
4 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
shaver.
5 Move the shaving heads in circular movements
over your skin.
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Note: Rinse the shaver under the tap regularly to
ensure that it continues to glide smoothly over your
skin.
6 After shaving, press the on/off button once to
switch off the shaver and dry your face.
7 Clean the shaver (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
Note: Make sure you rinse all foam or shaving gel off
the shaver.
Dry shaving
1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
shaver.
2 Move the shaving heads in circular movements
over your skin.
3 After shaving, press the on/off button once to
switch off the shaver.
4 Clean the shaver (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
Cleaning and maintenance
Remove the detachable cord from the handheld
part before cleaning this part in water.
Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive
cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol
or acetone to clean the appliance.
Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal shaving performance.
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving performance.
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Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
Note: Water may leak from the socket at the bottom
of the shaver when you rinse it. This is normal and not
dangerous because all electronics are enclosed in a
sealed power unit inside the shaver.
Cleaning the shaving unit under the tap
1 Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from
the mains.
2 Press the release button to open the shaving
unit.
3 Rinse the shaving unit and hair chamber under
a hot tap for 30 seconds.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
- Rinse the hair chamber and the inside of the
shaving unit.
- Rinse the outside of the shaving unit.
4 Close the shaving unit and shake off excess
water.
Be careful not to hit the shaving unit against
anything while shaking off excess water.
Never dry the shaving unit and the hair chamber
with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the
shaving unit.
5 Open the shaving unit again and leave it open
to let the shaver dry completely.
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Cleaning the shaving unit with the cleaning
brush
1 Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from
the mains.
2 Press the release button to open the shaving
unit.
3 Pull the shaving unit off the shaver.
4 Turn the lock anticlockwise (A) and remove
the retaining frame (B).
5 Remove and clean one shaving head at a time.
Each shaving head consists of a cutter and a
guard.
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.
Remove the cutter from the shaving guard and clean it with the brush.
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- Clean the inside and outside of the shaving guard
with the brush.
6 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving
unit.
7 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving
unit (A) and turn the lock clockwise (B).
8 Insert the lug of the shaving unit into the slot
in the top of the shaver. Then close the shaving
unit.
Note: If the shaving unit does not close smoothly, check
if you have inserted the shaving heads properly and if
the retaining frame is locked.
Storage
- Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent
damage.
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Replacement
For maximum shaving performance, we advise you
to replace the shaving heads every two years.
Replacement reminder
The shaving head symbol will light up to indicate
that the shaving heads need to be replaced. Replace
damaged shaving heads right away.
Only replace the shaving heads with HQ8 Philips
Shaving Heads.
1 The shaving head symbol lights up orange
continuously.
2 Switch off the shaver. Disconnect the shaver
from the mains, remove it from the Jet Clean
System or remove it from the charging stand.
3 Press the release button to open the shaving
unit.
4 Pull the shaving unit off the shaver.
5 Turn the lock anticlockwise (A) and remove
the retaining frame (B).
6 Remove the shaving heads and place new ones
in the shaving unit.
Note: Make sure that the projections of the shaving
heads t exactly into the recesses.
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7 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving
unit (A) and turn the lock clockwise (B).
8 Insert the lug of the new shaving unit into the
slot in the top of the shaver. Then close the
shaving unit.
Note: If the shaving unit does not close smoothly, check
if you have inserted the shaving heads properly and if
the retaining frame is locked.
9 Press and hold the on/off button for 5 seconds
to reset the replacement reminder on the
shaver. The orange light goes out.
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare par ts, visit www.
shop.philips.com/service or go to your Philips
dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer
Care Centre in your country (see the worldwide
guarantee leaet for contact details).
To retain the top performance of your shaver, make
sure you clean it regularly and replace its shaving
heads at the recommended time.
Shaving heads
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- We advise you to replace your shaving heads
every two years. Always replace them with HQ8
Philips Shaving Heads.
Environment
- 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.
- The built-in rechargeable shaver battery contains
substances that may pollute the environment.
Always remove the battery before you discard or
hand in the shaver at an ofcial collection point.
Dispose of the battery at an ofcial collection
point for batteries. If you have trouble removing
the battery, you can also take the appliance to a
Philips service centre. The staff of this centre will
remove the battery for you and will dispose of it
in an environmentally safe way.
Removing the rechargeable shaver battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery when you
discard the shaver. Make sure the rechargeable
battery is completely empty when you remove it.
1 Disconnect the shaver from the mains.
2 Let the shaver operate until it stops.
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3 Undo the screws in the back of the shaver and
in the hair chamber.
4 Remove the front panel and the back panel.
5 Bend the 6 hooks aside and take out the
power unit.
Be careful, the hooks are sharp.
6 Remove the rechargeable battery.
Be careful, the battery strips are sharp.
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after
you have removed the rechargeable battery.
Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit
www.philips.com/support or read the separate
worldwide guarantee leaet.
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, visit www.philips.com/support for a list of frequently asked questions or
contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
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The shaver does
not shave as well
as it used to.
The shaver does
not work when I
press the on/off
button.
The shaver does
not work, although
it is connected to
the mains.
The shaving
heads are
damaged or
worn.
Foam or gel
residues clog
up the shaving
heads.
Long hairs
obstruct the
shaving heads.
You have not
inserted the
shaving heads
properly.
The rechargeable
battery is empty.
The temperature
of the shaver is
too high. In this
case, the shaver
does not work.
If the shaver
does not work
when you press
the on/off button,
the battery is
empty.
Replace the shaving heads
(see chapter ‘Replacement’).
Rinse the shaving unit under a
hot tap (see chapter ‘Cleaning
and maintenance’).
Clean the shaving heads one
by one (see chapter ‘Cleaning
and maintenance’).
Make sure that the projections
of the shaving heads t exactly
into the recesses (see chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance.’).
Recharge the battery (see
chapter ‘Charging’).
As soon as the temperature
of the shaver has dropped
sufciently, you can switch on
the shaver again.
This shaver is not designed
to be used directly from the
mains, so you should recharge
the battery (see chapter
‘Charging’).