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 5cC and 35cC.
◗ Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.
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◗ Keep the appliance dry.
Charging
Make sure the appliance is switched off before
you start charging it.
When you charge the shaver for the first time or
after a long period of disuse, let it charge
continuously for 12 hours. Charging normally
takes approx. 8 hours.
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.
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1 Push the slide pins out of the appliance by
means of the slide.
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2 Insert the slide pins into the wall socket.
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◗ 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.
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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CHARGE
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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.
Trimming
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.
B
The Philips Action Clean may not be available in
all countries. Contact the Customer Care Centre in
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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.
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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.
Trimmer
Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.
1 Switch the shaver off.
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2 Clean the trimmer with the brush
supplied.
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3 Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop
of sewing machine oil every six months.
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Storage
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◗ Put the protection cap on the shaver to
prevent damage.
◗ The appliance can be stored in the pouch
supplied.
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every two years for
optimal shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with
HQ4« Philips shaving heads only.
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.
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