Philips HQ420/15, HQ422/16 User Manual
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HQ422, HQ420
Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before
using the appliance and save them for future
reference.
◗ Store and use the appliance at a temperature
between 5cC and 35cC.
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◗ Keep the appliance dry.
Inserting batteries
The appliance runs on three R6 AA 1.5-volt
batteries. Preferably use Philips alkaline batteries.
Make sure that your hands are dry when inser ting
the batteries.
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1 Slide the lid of the battery compartment
backwards (1) and open it (2).
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2 Put three batteries in the battery
compartment.
Make sure the + and - indications on the
batteries match the indications in the battery
compartment.
3 Push the lid of the battery compartment
down onto the appliance and slide it
upwards to close it.
◗ To avoid damage due to battery leakage:
- do not expose the appliance to temperatures
higher than 35cC;
- remove the batteries if the appliance is not
going to be used for a month or more;
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- do not leave empty batteries in the appliance.
Shaving time
Three new batteries offer a shaving time of
60 minutes.
Using the appliance
Shaving
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1 Switch the appliance on by pressing the
switch lock (1) and pushing the on/off slide
upwards (2).
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The switch lock prevents accidental switching on of
the appliance.
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2 Move the shaving heads quickly over your
skin, making both straight and circular
movements.
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 the shaver off by pushing the on/off
slide downwards.
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4 Put the protection cap on the shaver every
time you have used it, to prevent damage.
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Trimming (HQ422 only)
For grooming sideburns and moustache.
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1 Open the trimmer by pushing the slide
upwards.
The trimmer can be activated while the motor is
running.
Cleaning and maintenance
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving
performance.
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◗ For easy and optimal cleaning, the Philips
Action Clean (shaving head cleaner, type
HQ100) is available.Ask your Philips dealer
for information.
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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.
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2 Clean the top of the appliance first, using
the brush supplied.
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3 Press the release button (1) and remove
the shaving unit (2).
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4 Clean the inside of the shaving unit and the
hair chamber with the brush.
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5 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
Every two months: shaving heads
1 Switch the shaver off.
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2 Press the release button (1) and remove
the shaving unit (2).
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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).
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4 Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining
frame and clean them one by one.
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.
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5 Clean the cutter with the short-bristled
side of the brush.
Brush carefully in the direction of the arrow.
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6 Brush the guard.
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7 Slide the shaving heads back into the
retaining frame and put the retaining frame
back into the shaving unit.
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.
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