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ENGLISH
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to
Philips! To fully benet from the support that Philips offers,
register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Warning
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
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(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.
Always unplug the shaver before cleaning it under
the tap.
Caution
Use and store the appliance at a temperature
between 5°C and 35°C.
The shaver complies with the internationally
approved IEC safety regulations and can be safely
cleaned under the tap (Fig. 1).
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water
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is not too hot, to avoid burning your hands.
This washable shaver is not suitable for shaving in the
shower.
Do not immerse the shaver in water (Fig. 2).
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Make sure the adapter does not get wet (your
adapter may differ from the one shown in the
gure) (Fig. 3).
Do not use the shaver in combination with pre-
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shave lotions, creams, foams, gels or other cosmetic
products.
Compliance with standards
This Philips appliance complies with all standards
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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
When you charge the shaver for the rst time or after
a long period of disuse, let it charge continuously for 16
hours. Charging normally takes approx. 8 hours.
When the shaver is fully charged, it has a shaving time of
up to 30 minutes.
For optimal performance, only charge the shaver when
the battery is low.
Do not leave the appliance connected to the mains for
more than 16 hours.
Charge indications
Charging
When the shaver is charging, the charging light lights
up green continuously (Fig. 4).
Battery low
HQ914: the charging light lights up orange
continuously.
HQ912: the motor stops or starts running slower.
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Charging the appliance
Charge the appliance when the charging light lights up
orange (HQ914) or when the motor stops or starts
running slower (HQ912).
1 Put the appliance plug in the shaver (Fig. 5).
2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
The charging light goes on to indicate that the
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appliance is charging (Fig. 4).
Note: Charge the shaver for at least 8 hours but not more
than 16 hours.
3 Remove the adapter from the wall socket and
pull the appliance plug out of the shaver when the
battery is fully charged.
Using the appliance
The shaver cannot be used directly from the mains.
1 Remove the protection cap.
2 Press the on/off button to switch on the
shaver (Fig. 6).
3 Move the shaving heads over your skin. Make both
straight and circular movements (Fig. 7).
Note: Shaving on a dry face gives the best results.
Note: Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed to
the Philips shaving system.
4 Whenyouhavenishedshaving,presstheon/off
button again to switch off the appliance.
5 Clean the shaver after every use (see chapter
‘Cleaning’).
6 Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent
damage to the shaving heads (Fig. 8).
Note: Make sure that the lug of the protection cap covers
the release button.
Cleaning
Neverusescouringpads,abrasivecleaningagentsor
aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the
appliance.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is
nottoohot,toavoidburningyourhands.
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.
After every use: shaving unit and hair
chamber
1 Switchofftheshaver,removetheadapterfromthe
wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the
shaver.
2 Rinse the outside of the shaving unit under a hot
tap for some time (Fig. 9).
3 Press the release button (1) and pull the shaving
unit in a straight upward movement off the shaver
(2). (Fig. 10)
4 Rinse the inside of the shaving unit under a hot tap
for some time (Fig. 11).
5 Rinse the hair chamber under a hot tap for some
time (Fig. 12).
6 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver (Fig. 13).
Every two months: shaving heads
Note: Do not use cleaning agents or alcohol to clean the
shaving heads. Only use HQ110 Shaving Head Cleaning
Spray.
1 Switchofftheshaver,removetheadapterfromthe
wall socket and pull the appliance plug out of the
shaver.
2 Press the release button and pull the shaving unit
off the shaver (Fig. 10).
3 Turn the orange wheel anticlockwise (1) and
remove the retaining frame (2) (Fig. 14).
4 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving unit
one by one (Fig. 15).
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.
5 Remove the guard from the cutter (Fig. 16).
6 Clean the cutter with the short-bristled side of
the brush. Brush carefully in the direction of the
arrows (Fig. 17).
7 Clean the guard with the brush (Fig. 18).
8 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving unit.
9 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit
and turn the orange wheel clockwise.
10 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
Storage
Put the protection cap on the shaver after use to
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prevent damage to the shaving heads (Fig. 8).
Note: Make sure that the lug of the protection cap covers
the release button.
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every two years for optimal
shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with Philips
HQ55 shaving heads.
For instructions on how to remove the shaving heads,
see section ‘Every two months: shaving heads’ in chapter
‘Cleaning’.
Environment
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
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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 (Fig. 19).
The built-in rechargeable battery contains substances
that may pollute the environment. Remove the
battery before you discard and hand in the appliance
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 (Fig. 20).
Removing the rechargeable battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery when it is
completely empty.
1 Make sure the appliance is disconnected from the
mains.
2 Let the shaver run until it stops.
3 Undo the screw at the bottom of the
shaver (Fig. 21).
4 Remove the battery compartment (1) and remove
the battery (2) (Fig. 22).
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after you
have removed the battery.
Guarantee & service
If you need service or information or if you have a
problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.
com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre
in your country (you nd its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no Consumer
Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips
dealer.
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, contact
the Consumer Care Centre in your country.