Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
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.
Only use the powerplug supplied.
The powerplug transforms 100-240 volts to a safe
low voltage of less than 24 volts.
The powerplug contains a transformer. Do not cut
off the powerplug to replace it with another plug,
as this causes a hazardous situation.
Do not use a damaged powerplug.
If the powerplug is damaged, always have it
replaced with one of the original type in order to
avoid a hazard.
Charge and store the shaver at a temperature
between 5°C and 35°C.
Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.
Make sure the powerplug does not get wet.
Always unplug the shaver before cleaning it under
the tap.
The appliance complies with the internationally
approved IEC safety regulations and can be safely
cleaned under the tap.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water
is not too hot, to prevent your hands from getting
burnt.
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Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientic evidence available today.
Charging
Make sure the appliance is switched off before you
start to charge it.
When you charge the shaver for the rst time or
after a long period of disuse, let it charge for 4 hours.
Charging normally takes approx. 1 hour.
You can also shave without charging by connecting
the shaver to the mains.
Do not leave the appliance connected to the mains
for more than 24 hours.
Charge indications
Charging
When you start charging the empty shaver, the
,
green power symbol starts burning.
Battery fully charged
When the battery is fully charged, the green
,
power symbol starts to ash.
Battery running low
When the battery is running low, the red battery
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symbol starts burning. When you switch the
shaver off, the red battery symbol starts to ash.
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Charging the appliance
Charge the appliance when the red power symbol
burns or ashes or when the motor stops or starts
to run slower.
1 Put the appliance plug in the shaver.
2 Put the powerplug in the wall socket.
3 Remove the powerplug from the wall socket
and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver
when the battery has been fully charged.
Cordless shaving time
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time of
up to 40 minutes.
Using the appliance
Shaving
1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
shaver.
The light ring goes on.
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 Press the on/off button once to switch off the
shaver.
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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.
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.
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.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
Every day: shaving unit and hair chamber
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the powerplug
from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug
out of the shaver.
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2 Press the release button (1) and open the
shaving unit (2).
3 Clean the shaving unit and the hair chamber by
rinsing them under a hot tap for some time.
Make sure the inside of the shaving unit and the hair
chamber have been cleaned properly.
4 Rinse the outside of the appliance.
5 Close the shaving unit and shake off excess
water.
Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue,
as this may damage the shaving heads.
6 Open the shaving unit again and leave it open
to let the appliance dry completely.
You can also clean the hair chamber without water
by using the brush supplied.
Every six months: shaving heads
1 Open the shaving unit and pull it off the shaver.
You can also leave the shaving unit attached to the
shaver.
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2 Remove the retaining frame.
3 Clean the cutters and guards with the brush
supplied.
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.
4 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving unit
and then put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit.
Make sure that the projections of the shaving heads
t into the recesses.
5 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver by
inserting the hinge into the slot in the rim of
the hair chamber and pushing it home until it
locks into place (‘click’).
6 Close the shaving unit.
Trimmer
Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the powerplug
from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug
out of the shaver.
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2 Clean the trimmer with the brush supplied.
3 Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop of
sewing machine oil every six months.
Storage
Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent
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damage.
Store the appliance in the pouch.
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Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every two years for
optimal shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ8
Precise Cutting System Shaving Heads only.
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the powerplug
from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug
out of the shaver.
2 Open the shaving unit and pull it off the shaver.
You can also leave the shaving unit attached to the
shaver.
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3 Remove the retaining frame.
4 Remove the shaving heads and place new ones
in the shaving unit. Put the shaving heads back
into the shaving unit and then put the retaining
frame back into the shaving unit.
Make sure that the projections of the shaving heads
t into the recesses.
5 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver by
inserting the hinge into the slot in the rim of
the hair chamber and pushing it home until it
locks into place (‘click’).
6 Close the shaving unit.
Accessories
The following accessories are available:
HQ8500/HQ8000 powerplug
HQ8 Precise Cutting System Shaving Heads
HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (not
available in China)
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.
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Always remove the battery before you discard
and 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 shaver
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.
Disposal of the battery
Only remove the battery if it is completely empty.
1 Remove the powerplug from the wall socket
and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver.
2 Let the shaver run until it stops, undo the
screws and open the shaver.
3 Remove the battery.
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after
the battery has been removed.
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem,
please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com
or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre
in your country (you nd its phone number in
the worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no
Customer Care Centre in your country, go to
your local Philips dealer or contact the Service
Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and
Personal Care BV.
Guarantee restrictions
The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not
covered by the terms of the international guarantee
because they are subject to wear.
Frequently asked questions
QuestionAnswer
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Why doesn’t the
shaver shave as
well as it used to?
Why doesn’t the
shaver switch
on when I press
the on/off button?
The shaving unit
has come off
the shaver. What
should I do?
You may not have cleaned the appliance properly.
Clean the shaving heads thoroughly (see chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
Long hairs may be obstructing the shaving heads.
Clean the cutters and guards properly with
the brush supplied (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
The shaving heads may be damaged or worn.
Replace the shaving heads (see chapter
‘Replacement’).
The battery may be empty. Recharge the battery
(see chapter ‘Charging’) or put the powerplug in
the wall socket to shave directly from the mains.
Simply reattach the shaving unit by pressing it onto
the shaver (see chapter ‘Replacement’, item 5).