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Please read this user manual, as it contains
information about the features of this shaver as
well as some tips to make shaving easier and more
enjoyable.
General description (Fig. 1)
A Shaver (RQ1180/RQ1160/RQ1150)
1 Trimmer
2 Protection cap
3 Shaving unit
4 Shaver
5 Shaver on/off button
6 Display
B Charger
C Jet Clean System (specic types only)
1 Shaver holder
2 ’Cleaning chamber empty’ symbol
3 Cleaning symbol
4 Drying symbol
5 Jet Clean System on/off button
6 Cleaning chamber release button
D Cleaning brush
E Cleaning uid
F Pouch (specic types only)
G Adapter
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Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
shaver, the Jet Clean System (specic types only)
and the charger. Save the user manual for future
reference.
General
Danger
- Keep the adapter dry.
- This symbol means: Forbidden to clean under a
running tap.
Warning
- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut
off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as
this causes a hazardous situation.
- The shaver and the Jet Clean System are 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 these appliances by
a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the shaver and the Jet Clean
System.
Caution
- Never immerse the shaver and the Jet Clean
System in water.
- This symbol means that the Jet Clean System and
the charger must be kept dry. Keep the Jet Clean
System and the charger away from water and do
not rinse them under the tap.
- The shaver, the Jet Clean System, the charger and
the other accessories are not dishwasher-proof.
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- Never use water hotter than 80°C to rinse the
shaver.
- Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
- Water may leak from the socket at the bottom
of the shaver when you rinse it. This is normal
and not dangerous because all electronics are
enclosed in a sealed power unit inside the shaver.
- Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive
cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol
or acetone to clean the shaver, the charger and
the Jet Clean System (specic types only).
- Use, charge and store the shaver at a temperature
between 5°C and 35°C.
- Always put the protection cap on the shaver
to protect the shaving heads when you are
travelling.
- Only use the adapter, the charger and the
accessories supplied.
- The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe
low voltage of less than 24 volts.
- Do not use the shaver, the Jet Clean System, the
charger or the adapter if it is damaged.
- If the adapter or charger is damaged, always have
it replaced with one of the original type in order
to avoid a hazard.
Jet Clean system (specic types only)
Caution
- Only use the Jet Clean System with the original
HQ200 cleaning uid.
- Always place and use the Jet Clean System on a
stable, level and horizontal uid-resistant surface
to prevent leakage.
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- Only use and store the Jet Clean System at a
temperature between 5°C and 35°C.
- Empty the cleaning chamber and clean it
thoroughly by rinsing it with hot tap water every
15 days.
- The Jet Clean System thoroughly cleans but does
not disinfect your shaver, therefore do not share
the shaver with others.
- The cleaning chamber of the Jet Clean System is
not dishwasher-proof.
- When the Jet Clean System is ready for use, do
not move it to prevent leakage of cleaning uid.
General
- This symbol means: Suitable to be used in the
shower.
- It is allowed to use this appliance close to a
bathtub, shower or other containers lled with
water.
Compliance with standards
- The shaver and the Jet Clean System comply
with all standards regarding electromagnetic elds
(EMF). If handled properly and according to the
instructions in this user manual, they are safe to
use based on scientic evidence available today.
- The shaver and the Jet Clean System comply with
the applicable IEC safety standards.
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The display
Note: Before you use the shaver for the rst time,
remove the protective foil from the display.
The three shaver types (RQ1180, RQ1160 and
RQ1150) have different displays, which are shown in
the gures below.
- RQ1180
- RQ1160
- RQ1150
Charging
- Charging takes approx. 1 hour.
RQ1180
- When the shaver is charging, rst the bottom
charging light ashes, then the second charging
light, and so on until the shaver is fully charged.
- Quick charge: When the shaver contains enough
energy for one shave, the bottom charging light
alternately ashes orange and white.
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RQ1160/RQ1150
- When the shaver is charging, the battery symbol
ashes until the shaver is fully charged.
- Quick charge: When the shaver contains enough
energy for one shave, the alternate ashing of
the plug and battery symbol stops and only the
battery symbol ashes.
Note: The displays of types RQ1160 and RQ1150 look
different, but work in the same way.
Battery fully charged
RQ1180
- When the battery is fully charged, all charging
lights light up continuously. After approx. 30
minutes the display automatically switches off
again.
RQ1160/RQ1150
- When the battery is fully charged, the battery
symbol lights up continuously. After approx. 30
minutes the display automatically switches off
again.
Note: The displays of types RQ1160 and RQ1150 look
different, but work in the same way.
Battery low
RQ1180
- When the battery is almost empty (when there
are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the
bottom charging light ashes orange.
- When you switch off the shaver, the bottom
charging light continues to ash for a few seconds.
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RQ1160/RQ1150
- When the battery is almost empty (when there
are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the plug
symbol ashes.
- When you switch off the shaver, the plug
symbol continues to ash for a few seconds.
Note: The displays of types RQ1160 and RQ1150 look
different, but work in the same way.
Remaining battery capacity
RQ1180
- The remaining battery capacity is indicated by the
number of charging lights that are on.
Travel lock
You can lock the shaver when you are going to
travel. The travel lock prevents the shaver from being
switched on by accident.
Activating the travel lock
1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds to enter
the travel lock mode.
, The lock symbol lights up on the display.
Note: The displays of types RQ1180, RQ1160 and
RQ1150 look different, but show the same symbol.
Deactivating the travel lock
1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds.
, The motor starts running to indicate that the
travel lock has been deactivated.
The shaver is now ready for use again.
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Note: When you place the shaver in the pluggedin charger or Jet Clean System, the travel lock is
automatically deactivated.
Charging
Charging takes approx. 1 hour.
RQ1180/RQ1160: A fully charged shaver has a
shaving time of up to 50 minutes/15 days.
RQ1150: A fully charged shaver has a shaving time of
up to 40 minutes/12 days.
Charge the shaver before you use it for the rst
time and when the display indicates that the battery
is almost empty (see section ‘Battery low’ in chapter
‘The display’).
Quick charge
After the shaver has charged for 5 minutes,
it contains enough energy for one shave.
Charging in the charger
1 Put the small plug in the charger.
2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
3 Put the shaver in the charger (1) and push it
backwards (2) (‘click’).
, The display shows that the shaver is charging
(see chapter ‘The display’).
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Charging in the Jet Clean System (specic
types only)
1 Put the small plug in the Jet Clean System.
2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
3 Place the shaver upside down in the holder
with the display pointing towards the front of
the Jet Clean System.
Note: RQ1180 only: when you turn the shaver upside
down, the battery indication on the display is also
turned upside down so you can still see to what level
the battery is charged.
4 Press the shaver tightly into the holder to lock
it into place.
Note: The shaver cannot be placed in the Jet Clean
System when the protection cap is on the shaving unit
or when the trimmer is placed on the shaver.
, The display shows that the shaver is charging
(see chapter ‘The display’).
Using the shaver
Shaving
1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
shaver.
, RQ1180: The display lights up for a few seconds.
2 Move the shaving heads over your skin.
Make circular movements.
- Do not make straight movements.
- Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get
accustomed to the Philips shaving system.
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3 Press the on/off button once to switch off the
shaver.
, RQ1180: The display lights up for a few seconds
and then shows the remaining battery capacity.
Wet shaving
You can also use this shaver on a wet face with
shaving foam or shaving gel.
To shave with shaving foam or shaving gel, follow the
steps below:
1 Apply some water to your skin.
2 Apply shaving foam or shaving gel to your skin.
3 Rinse the shaving unit under the tap to ensure
that the shaving unit glides smoothly over your
skin.
4 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
shaver.
5 Move the shaving heads in circular movements
over your skin.
Note: Rinse the shaver under the tap regularly to
ensure that it continues to glide smoothly over your
skin.
6 Dry your face and thoroughly clean the
shaver after use (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
Note: Make sure you rinse all foam or shaving gel off
the shaver.
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Trimming
You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns
and moustache.
1 Pull the shaving unit straight off the shaver.
Note: Do not turn the shaving unit while you pull it off
the shaver.
2 Insert the lug of the trimmer into the slot
in the top of the shaver (1). Then press the
trimmer downwards (2) to attach it to the
shaver (‘click’).
3 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
trimmer.
, RQ1180: The display lights up for a few seconds.
4 You can now start trimming.
5 Press the on/off button once to switch off the
trimmer.
, RQ1180: The display lights up for a few seconds
to show the remaining battery capacity.
6 Pull the trimmer straight off the shaver.
Note: Do not turn the trimming unit while you pull it off
the shaver.
7 Insert the lug of the shaving unit into the slot
in the top of the shaver (1). Then press the
shaving unit downwards (2) to attach it to the
shaver (‘click’).
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Cleaning and maintenance
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents
or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to
clean the appliance and the Jet Clean System.
- The best and most hygienic way to clean the
shaver is in the Jet Clean System (specic types
only). You can also rinse the shaver under the tap
or clean it with the brush supplied.
- Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal
shaving performance.
- You can clean the outside of the shaver with a
damp cloth.
- For thorough cleaning of the shaving heads, we
advise you to use Philips Shaving Head Cleaning
Spray HQ110.