Philips PQ228/17 instructions for use [pr]

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PQ228

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- This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and

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General description (Fig. 1)

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1 Protection cap
2 Shaving heads
3 Shaving unit
4 Hair chamber
5 On/off button

11 12 13

6 Charging light
7 Socket for USB plug
8 Wheel of retaining frame
9 Retaining frame
10 Cutter

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11 Guard
12 Release button
13 Travel pouch
14 USB cable
15 Cleaning brush

17 18 19

16 USB wall adapter (HX9200)*
17 Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110)*
* These parts are not supplied with the
appliance, but are available separately. If you

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want to obtain a USB wall adapter, only buy
the Philips USB wall adapter, type HX9200.
See chapter ‘Ordering accessories’ for more
information on how to obtain the USB wall
adapter and the Philips Cleaning Spray.

Important

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Read this user manual carefully before you
use the appliance and save it for future
reference.

Danger

- Warning: Keep the appliance, the USB
cable and the USB wall adapter* dry.

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

Warning

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

containers lled with water.

- If you want to charge the shaver with
an adapter, only use the Philips USB
wall adapter*, type HX9200.

- Check if the voltage indicated on the
USB wall adapter* corresponds to the
local mains voltage before you connect
the appliance.

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.

Caution

- Only use a USB port (e.g. computer,
USB wall adapter* or USB charger) to
charge the appliance.

- Do not use the shaver, the USB
cable or the USB wall adapter* if it is
damaged.

- If the USB cable or the USB wall
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.

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.

* The USB wall adapter is not supplied with
the appliance, but is available separately.
If you want to charge the shaver with
an adapter, only use the Philips USB wall
adapter (HX9200). Contact the Consumer
Care Centre to obtain this adapter (see
chapter ‘Ordering accessories’).

Charging

The shaver can be charged with the USB
cable supplied with the appliance. You can
either plug the USB cable into a computer
or into a Philips USB wall adapter, which is
available separately (see chapter ‘Ordering
accessories’).

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 USB port for more than 24 hours.

1 Insert the plugs of the USB cable

into the shaver (1) and the USB port
(2) (Fig. 3).

, 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.

2 Remove the USB plugs from the

shaver (1) and the USB port (2) when
the battery is fully charged (Fig. 5).

Note: You cannot use the shaver when it is
connected to a USB port. 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: You cannot use the shaver when it is
connected to a USB port.

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

Note: Make sure the shaver is switched off
and disconnected from the USB cable before
you clean the shaver.

1 Clean the top of the appliance with

the cleaning brush supplied (Fig. 9).

2 Press the release button (1) and pull

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

3 Clean the inside of the shaving unit

with the cleaning brush (Fig. 11).

4 Clean the hair chamber with the

cleaning brush (Fig. 12).

5 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).

Note: Make sure the shaver is switched off
and disconnected from the USB cable before
you clean the shaving heads.

1 Press the release button (1) and pull

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

2 Turn the orange wheel anticlockwise

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

3 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.

4 Remove the guard from the

cutter (Fig. 16).

5 Clean the cutter with the short-

bristled side of the cleaning brush.
Brush carefully in the direction of the
arrows (Fig. 17).

6 Clean the guard with the long-bristled

side of the cleaning brush (Fig. 18).

7 Put the cutter back into the guard

after cleaning (Fig. 19).

8 Put the shaving heads back into the

shaving unit (Fig. 20).

9 Put the retaining frame back into the

shaving unit (1) and turn the orange
wheel clockwise (2) (Fig. 21).

10 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 Store the shaver in the travel pouch.

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. You can

also visit www.philips.com/support.
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).

USB wall adapter

If you would like to purchase a USB wall
adapter to be able to charge the shaver
from the mains, only buy the Philips USB
wall adapter, type HX9200, available through
the Philips Consumer Care Centre.

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 USB plugs from the USB

port and 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 USB
port 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

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

The shaver
does not
work when
I press
the on/off
button.

Possible 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.

You mixed
up the
cutters and
guards when
you placed
them back
into the
retaining
frame after
cleaning.

The shaving
heads are
damaged or
worn.

The re­chargeable
battery is
empty.

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’.

Put each
cutter in the
other guard.
If you do not
switch the
cutters, it
may take 2
to 3 weeks
until optimal
shaving
performance
is restored.

Replace
the shaving
heads. See
chapter ‘Re­placement’.

Recharge
the battery.
See chapter
‘Charging’.

Problem

My skin is

irritated
after shav­ing.

The rota­tion speed
of the shav­ing heads is
slower than
usual.

The appli­ance makes
a strange
noise.

I want to
charge the
shaver from
the mains,
but I do
not have a
USB wall
adapter.

Possible cause

Your skin
needs time
to get used
to the Philips
shaving
system.

Too much
dirt has
collected in
the shaving
heads.

The re­chargeable
battery is
low.

Too much
dirt has
collected in
the shaving
heads.

The shaving
heads are
damaged or
worn.

Solution

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’.

Clean the
shaving
heads. After
cleaning,
lubricate
the central
point on the
inside of the
guards with
Philips Clean­ing Spray
(HQ110).
See chapter
‘Cleaning and
maintenance’.

Replace
the shaving
heads. See
chapter ‘Re­placement’.

To nd out

where to
purchase
a USB wall
adapter,
contact the
Consumer
Care Centre
in your coun-

try. You nd

its contact
details in the
worldwide
guarantee

leaet. You

can also visit
www.philips.
com/support.

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Descripción general (fig. 1)

1 Tapa protectora
2 Cabezales de afeitado
3 Unidad de afeitado
4 Cámara de recogida del pelo
5 Botón de encendido/apagado
6 Piloto de carga
7 Toma para conector USB
8 Rueda del marco de retención

9 Marco de retención

10 Cuchilla
11 Protector
12 Botón de liberación

13 Estuche de viaje

14 Cable USB
15 Cepillo de limpieza
16 Adaptador USB de pared (HX9200)*
17 Spray limpiador de Philips (HQ110)*

* Estas piezas no se incluyen con el

aparato, pero están disponibles por
separado. Si desea obtener un adaptador
USB de pared, sólo tiene que comprar el
adaptador USB de pared de Philips, modelo
HX9200. Consulte el capítulo “Solicitud de
accesorios” para obtener más información
sobre el adaptador USB de pared y el spray
limpiador de Philips.

Importante

Antes de usar el aparato, lea atentamente
este manual de usuario y consérvelo por si
necesitara consultarlo en el futuro.

Peligro

- Advertencia: Mantenga el aparato,
el cable USB y el adaptador USB de
pared* secos.

- Este símbolo signica: prohibido limpiar

bajo el grifo (g. 2).

Advertencia

- Advertencia: No utilice este aparato
cerca de una bañera, ducha u otro
recipiente lleno de agua.

- Si desea cargar la afeitadora con un
adaptador, utilice sólo el adaptador USB
de pared de Philips*, modelo HX9200.

- Antes de enchufar el adaptador
USB de pared, compruebe si el

voltaje indicado en el adaptador se
corresponde con el voltaje de red local.

- Este aparato no debe ser usado por
personas (adultos o niños) con su
capacidad física, psíquica o sensorial
reducida, ni por quienes no tengan
los conocimientos y la experiencia
necesarios, a menos que sean
supervisados o instruidos acerca del
uso del aparato por una persona
responsable de su seguridad.

- Asegúrese de que los niños no jueguen
con este aparato.

Precaución

- Sólo utilice un puerto USB (por

ejemplo ordenador, adaptador USB de

pared* o cargador USB) para cargar el
aparato.

- No utilice la afeitadora, el cable USB ni
el adaptador USB de pared* si están
dañados.

- Si el cable USB o adaptador USB
de pared están dañados, sustitúyalos
siempre por otros del modelo original
para evitar situaciones de peligro.

- Cargue, utilice y guarde la afeitadora a
una temperatura entre 5°C y 35°C.

- No utilice la afeitadora junto con
lociones para antes del afeitado, cremas,
espumas, geles u otros productos
cosméticos.

Cumplimiento de normas

- Este aparato Philips cumple todos
los estándares sobre campos

electromagnéticos (CEM). Si se utiliza

correctamente y de acuerdo con
las instrucciones de este manual, el
aparato se puede usar de forma segura

según los conocimientos cientícos

disponibles hoy en día.

- Esta afeitadora cumple las normas de

seguridad IEC aplicables.

* El adaptador USB de pared no se incluye

en el aparato, pero está disponible por
separado. Si desea cargar la afeitadora con
un adaptador, utilice sólo el adaptador USB
de pared Philips (HX9200). Póngase en
contacto el Servicio de Atención al Cliente
para obtener este adaptador (consulte
capítulo “Solicitud de accesorios”).

Carga

La afeitadora puede cargarse con el cable
USB suministrado con el aparato. Puede
conectar el cable USB a un ordenador a
un adaptador USB de pared de Philips, a
la venta por separado (consulte capítulo
“Solicitud de accesorios”).
Asegúrese de que la afeitadora esté
apagada cuando comience a cargarla.
Cuando cargue la afeitadora por primera
vez o después de un largo periodo

sin usarla, déjela cargando durante

12 horas seguidas. La carga normal dura
aproximadamente 8 horas. Cargue el
aparato cuando el motor se pare o
empiece a funcionar más despacio.
Para un rendimiento óptimo, cargue la
afeitadora sólo cuando la batería tenga poca
carga.

No deje el aparato conectado al puerto
USB más de 24 horas.

1 Inserte las clavijas del cable USB en

la afeitadora (1) y al puerto USB
(2) (fig. 3).

, El piloto de carga se enciende

para indicar que el aparato se está
cargando (fig. 4).

Nota: Cargue la afeitadora durante al menos
8 horas, pero nunca más de 24 horas.

2 Extraiga los conectores USB de la

afeitadora (1) y el puerto USB (2)
cuando la batería esté completamente
cargada (fig. 5).

Nota: No puede utilizar la afeitadora cuando
está conectada a un puerto USB. Cuando
la batería esté vacía, tiene que recargar la
batería antes de poder utilizar la afeitadora
otra vez.

Tiempo de afeitado sin cable

Una afeitadora completamente cargada
proporciona un tiempo de afeitado sin
cable de aproximadamente 30 minutos.