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Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using
the appliance and save them for future reference.
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 cC and 35 cC.
Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.
Keep the appliance dry.
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.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
properly and in accordance with the instructions in
this instruction manual, the appliance is safe to use
according to scientic evidence available today.
Charging
Make sure the appliance is switched off before you
start charging it.
When you charge the shaver for the rst time
or after a long period of disuse, let it charge
continuously for 12 hours. Charging normally takes
approx. 8 hours.
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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.
Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.
1 Push the slide pins out of the appliance by
means of the slide.
2 Insert the slide pins into the wall socket.
As soon as you start charging the empty shaver,
the green pilot light goes on.
3 Remove the appliance from the wall socket
when the battery has been fully charged.
Shaving time
A fully charged shaver has a shaving time of up to
30 minutes.
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Using the appliance
Shaving
1 Switch the appliance on by pressing the switch
lock (1) and pushing the on/off slide upwards
(2).
Note: 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.
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.
4 Put the protection cap on the shaver every
time you have used it, to prevent damage.
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.
Note: 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:
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Every week: shaving unit and hair chamber
1 Switch the shaver off.
2 Cleanthetopoftheappliancerst,usingthe
brush supplied.
3 Press the release button (1) and remove the
shaving unit (2).
4 Clean the inside of the shaving unit and the
hair chamber with the brush.
5 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
Every two months: shaving heads
1 Switch the shaver off.
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).
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.
5 Clean the cutter with the short-bristled side of
the brush.
Brush carefully in the direction of the arrow.
6 Brush the guard.
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
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