Philips PQ227, PQ226, PQ225, PQ222 User manual

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PQ227, PQ226, PQ225, PQ222

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- Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.

Caution

- Do not use the shaver or the adapter if
it is damaged.

- Only use the adapter supplied to
charge the appliance.

- If the adapter is damaged, always have
it replaced with one of the original type
in order to avoid a hazard.

- Charge, use and store the shaver at a
temperature between 5°C and 35°C.

- Do not use the shaver in combination
with pre-shave lotions, creams, foams,
gels or other cosmetic products.

General

- The adapter transforms 100-240 volts
to a safe low voltage of less than 24 volts.

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.

- This shaver complies with the
applicable IEC safety standards.

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 non-use, let it
charge continuously for 12 hours. Charging
normally takes approx. 8 hours.
Charge the appliance when the motor
stops or starts running slower.
For optimal performance, only charge the
shaver when the battery is low.

Do not leave the appliance connected to
the mains for more than 24 hours.

1 Put the micro USB plug in the

shaver (Fig. 3).

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 24 hours.

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Introduction

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General description (Fig. 1)

1 Protection cap

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2 Shaving heads
3 Shaving unit
4 Hair chamber
5 On/off button
6 Charging light
7 Socket for micro USB plug
8 Wheel of retaining frame
9 Retaining frame
10 Cutter
11 Guard
12 Release button
13 Cleaning brush
14 Adapter
15 Micro USB plug
16 Storage pouch (PQ288 only)
17 Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110)

(Optional)

Important

Read this user manual carefully before you

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use the appliance and save it for future
reference.

Danger

- Warning: Keep the appliance and the
adapter dry.

- This symbol means: Forbidden to clean
under a running tap (Fig. 2).

Warning

- The adapter contains a transformer.
Do not cut off the adapter to replace
it with another plug, as this causes a
hazardous situation.

- Warning: Do not use this appliance
close to a bathtub, shower or other

containers lled with water.

- 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.

3 Remove the adapter from the wall

socket and pull the micro USB 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

Note: 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: 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 Press the on/off button 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).

Note: Make sure that the lug of the protection
cap covers the release button.

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 Consumer 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

adapter from the wall socket and pull
the micro USB plug out of the shaver.

2 Clean the top of the appliance with

the cleaning brush supplied (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 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

adapter from the wall socket and pull
the small plug out of the shaver.

2 Press the release button (1) and pull

the shaving unit in a straight upward
movement off the shaver (2) (Fig. 10).

3 Turn the orange wheel anticlockwise

(1) and remove the retaining frame
(2) (Fig. 14).

4 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 Put the shaving heads back into the

shaving unit (Fig. 20).

10 Put the retaining frame back into the

shaving unit (1) and turn the orange
wheel clockwise (2) (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).

Note: Make sure that the lug of the protection
cap covers the release button.

3 Put the shaver in the storage pouch

(PQ288 only).

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’.

Ordering accessories

To purchase accessories for this
appliance, please visit our online shop at
www.shop.philips.com/service. If the
online shop is not available in your country,
go to your Philips dealer or a Philips service

centre. If you have any difculties obtaining

accessories for your appliance, please
contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre

in your country. You nd its contact details
in the worldwide guarantee leaet.

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

ofcial 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. 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. 24).

Removing the rechargeable
battery

Only remove the rechargeable battery
when you discard the shaver. Make
sure the battery is completely empty
when you remove it.

1 Remove the adapter from the wall

socket and pull the micro USB plug
out of the shaver.

2 Let the shaver run until it stops and

undo the screw at the back of the
shaver (Fig. 25).

3 Remove the back panel of the shaver

with a screwdriver.

4 Remove the rechargeable battery.

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/support 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, visit
www.philips.com/support for a list of
frequently asked questions or contact the
Consumer Care Centre in your country.

Problem Possible

The
shaver
does not
shave as
well as it
used to.

cause

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.

Solution

Clean the
shaving heads
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’.