Philips PQ215 Technical data
Register your product and get support at
www.philips.com/welcome
PQ215
4222.002.5272.1
2 5
6 9
10 13
14 17
18 21
22 25
26
3
7
11
15
19
23
4
8
12
16
20
24
1
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.
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Protection cap
2 Shaving heads
3 Shaving unit
4 Retaining frame
5 Central spring of retaining frame
6 Hair chamber
7 On/off slide
8 Front panel
9 Charging light
10 Socket for small plug
11 Cleaning brush
12 Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110)
(Optional)
13 Small plug
14 Mains cord with plug
15 Cutter
16 Guard
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
- Keep the appliance and the mains
cord dry.
- This symbol means: Forbidden to clean under a
running tap (Fig. 2).
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.
- Do not use the shaver or the mains cord if it is
damaged.
- If the mains cord is damaged, always have it replaced
with one of the original type in order to avoid a
hazard.
Caution
- Use, charge and store the appliance at a temperature
between 5°C and 35°C.
- Only use the mains cord supplied to charge the
appliance.
- Only use the cleaning brush supplied.
- Make sure the cleaning brush remains clean.
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 shaver is switched off when you start to
charge 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. Charge
the appliance when the motor stops or starts running
slower.
Do not leave the appliance connected to the mains for
more than 24 hours.
1 Put the small plug in the shaver (Fig. 3).
2 Put the plug in the wall socket.
, The charging light goes on to indicate that the
appliance is charging (Fig. 4).
3 Remove the plug from the wall socket and pull the
small plug out of the shaver when the battery is
fully charged (Fig. 5).
Note: The shaver does not run from the mains. When the
battery is empty, you have to recharge the battery before
you can use the shaver again.
Cordless shaving time
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time of
approximately 30 minutes.
Using the appliance
The shaver cannot be used directly from the mains.
1 Remove the protection cap.
2 Push the on/off slide upwards to switch on the
shaver (Fig. 6).
3 Move the shaving heads over your skin. Make both
straight and circular movements (Fig. 7).
Note: Shave on a dry face only. Do not use the shaver in
combination with gel, foam or water.
Note: Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed
to the Philips shaving system.
4 Push the on/off slide downwards to switch off the
shaver.
5 Clean the shaver after every shave (see chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
6 Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent
damage and to avoid dirt accumulation in the
shaving heads (Fig. 8).
Cleaning and maintenance
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or
aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the
appliance.
Clean the shaver after every shave to guarantee better
shaving performance. For the best cleaning result, we
advise you to use Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110). Ask
your Philips dealer for information.
Note: Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (HQ110) may
not be available in all countries. Contact the Customer
Care Centre in your country about the availability of this
accessory.
After every shave: shaving unit and hair
chamber
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the plug from the
wall socket and pull the small plug out of the
shaver.
2 Clean the top of the appliance with the cleaning
brush supplied (Fig. 9).
3 Pull the shaving unit straight up off the
shaver (Fig. 10).
4 Clean the inside of the shaving unit with the
cleaning brush (Fig. 11).
5 Clean the hair chamber with the cleaning
brush (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 Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110).
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the plug from the
wall socket and pull the small plug out of the
shaver.
2 Pull the shaving unit straight up off the
shaver (Fig. 10).
3 To remove the retaining frame, push the sides of
the central spring towards each other (1).Then lift
the retaining frame out of the shaving unit (2)
(Fig. 14).
4 Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining frame.
Remove and clean one shaving head at a time. Each
shaving head consists of a cutter
and a guard (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
cleaning brush. Brush carefully in the direction of
the arrows (Fig. 17).
7 Clean the guard with the long-bristled side of the
cleaning brush (Fig. 18).
8 Put the cutter back into the guard after
cleaning (Fig. 19).
9 Slide the shaving heads back into the retaining
frame (Fig. 20).
10 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit
(‘click’) (Fig. 21).
11 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver (Fig. 13).
Storage
Keep the appliance dry.
Use and store the appliance at a temperature between
5°C and 35°C.
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Put the protection cap on the shaver after use to
prevent damage and to avoid dirt accumulation in
the shaving heads (Fig. 8).
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every two years for optimal
shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with Philips
shaving heads only (HQ4+ for China or HQ56 for the
rest of the world).
For instructions on how to remove the shaving heads,
see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’, section ‘Every
two months: shaving heads’.
Accessories
To retain the top performance of your shaver, make sure
you clean it regularly and replace its shaving heads at the
recommended time.
Shaving heads
- We advise you to replace your shaving heads every
two years. Always replace them with Philips shaving
heads only (HQ4+ for China or HQ56 for the rest
of the world) (Fig. 22).
Cleaning
- Use Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110) to clean the
shaving heads thoroughly.
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 (Fig. 23).
- The built-in rechargeable battery contains substances
that may pollute the environment. 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 (Fig. 24).
Removing the rechargeable
battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery
if it is completely empty.
1 Remove the plug from the wall socket and pull the
small plug out of the shaver.
2 Let the shaver run until it stops, undo the screw on
the back of the shaver (1) and lift the back panel off
the shaver (2) (Fig. 25).
3 Remove the rechargeable battery (Fig. 26)
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after you
have removed the battery.
Guarantee and 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.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The shaver
does not
shave as
well as it
used to.
The shaver
does not
work when
I push the
on/off slide
upwards.
My skin is
irritated
after
shaving.
The
rotation
speed of
the shaving
heads is
slower than
usual.
The shaving
heads are dirty.
You have not
cleaned the
shaver well
enough or
you have not
cleaned it for a
long time.
Long hairs
obstruct the
shaving heads.
The shaving
heads are
damaged or
worn.
The battery is
empty.
Your skin needs
time to get
used to the
Philips shaving
system.
Too much dirt
has collected
in the shaving
heads.
The battery is
empty
Clean the shaver
thoroughly before
you continue shaving.
See chapter ‘Cleaning
and maintenance’.
Clean the cutters
and guards with
the cleaning brush
supplied. See chapter
‘Cleaning and
maintenance’, section
‘Every two months:
shaving heads’.
Replace the shaving
heads. See chapter
‘Replacement’.
Recharge the
battery. See chapter
‘Charging’.
Skin irritation during
the rst 2-3 weeks
of use is possible.
After this period, the
skin irritation usually
disappears.
Clean the shaving
heads. See chapter
‘Cleaning and
maintenance’.
Recharge the
battery. See chapter
‘Charging’.
Loading...