Philips HQ914, HQ912 User Manual

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to

Philips! To fully benet from the support that Philips offers,

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

(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

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).

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-

shave lotions, creams, foams, gels or other cosmetic

products.

Compliance with standards

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 scientic 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.

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

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 Whenyouhavenishedshaving,presstheon/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

Neverusescouringpads,abrasivecleaningagentsor

aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.

Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is

nottoohot,toavoidburningyourhands.

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 Switchofftheshaver,removetheadapterfromthe

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 Switchofftheshaver,removetheadapterfromthe

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

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

household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial 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 ofcial collection point. Dispose of the battery at an ofcial 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 leaet). 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.

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