PHILIPS RQ-1250 User Manual

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RQ1200 series

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FRANÇAIS (CANADA) 34

RQ1280,RQ1260,RQ1250

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome

to Philips! To fully benet from the support that

Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
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
1 Display
2 Shaver on/off button
3 Protection cap
4 RQ12 Shaving unit
5 Trimmer
6 Trimmer on/off slide
B Foldable charger

C Jet Clean System (specic types only)

7 ’Cleaning chamber empty’ symbol
8 Cleaning symbol
9 Drying symbol
10 Jet Clean System on/off button (RQ1008 only:

up/down button for program selection)

11 Cleaning chamber release button
12 Shaver holder
D Cleaning brush

E HQ200 Cleaning uid

F Pouch
G Adapter

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Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the
shaver and the Jet Clean System and save it for
future reference.

Note: In this user manual the term ‘appliances’ refers
to the shaver and the Jet Clean System. If your shaver
does not come with a Jet Clean System, it refers to the
shaver only.

General

Danger

- Make sure the adapter does not get wet.

Warning

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

- These appliances 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
the appliances by a person responsible for their
safety.

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

- Be careful with hot water when you clean the
appliances. Always check if the water is not too
hot, to prevent your hands from getting burnt.

Caution

- Never immerse the Jet Clean System and the
charger in water nor rinse them under the tap.

- The appliances and accessories are not
dishwasher-proof.

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- Always place and use the appliances on a surface

that is uid-resistant.

- Use, charge and store the appliances at a
temperature between 5°C and 35°C.

- Only use the accessories supplied.

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

- Do not use the appliances and accessories if
they are damaged.

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

- 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.

Jet Clean system (specic types only)

Caution

- Only use the Jet Clean System with the original

HQ200 cleaning uid.

- Always place the Jet Clean System on a stable,
level and horizontal surface to prevent leakage.

- Never immerse the Jet Clean System in water.

- 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.

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Compliance with standards

- This shaver complies with the internationally
approved safety regulations and can be safely used
in the bath or shower and cleaned under the tap.

- These Philips appliances comply with all standards

regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled

properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliances are safe to use based

on scientic evidence available today.

The display

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Note: Before you use the shaver for the rst time,

remove the protective foil from the display.

The various shaver types have different displays,

which are shown in the gures below.

- RQ1280

- RQ1260

- RQ1250

Charging

- Charging takes approx. 1 hour.

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RQ1280

- When the shaver is charging, the minutes

indication ashes.

- The shaving minutes increase until the shaver is
fully charged.

- Quick charge: When the shaver contains enough
energy for one shave, the display shows 5 minutes
in red.

RQ1260/RQ1250

Note: The displays of the various shaver types look
different, but the charging lights work in the same way.

- 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.

Battery fully charged

RQ1280

- When the battery is fully charged, the minutes
indication lights up continuously. After approx.
30 minutes, the display automatically switches off
again.

Note: The shaver is equipped with an intelligent self­learning system that monitors the shaver’s energy
consumption and converts the remaining battery
capacity into shaving minutes. The energy consumption
and therefore the remaining number of shaving
minutes depend on your skin and beard type and your
shaving behaviour (e.g. the use of shaving gel). If the
number of shaving minutes of the fully charged shaver
is less than 60 minutes, this is completely normal and
does not mean that the battery capacity of the shaver
has diminished.

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RQ1260/RQ1250

Note: The displays of the various shaver types look
different, but the charging lights work in the same way.

- When the battery is fully charged, all charging
lights light up continuously. After approx. 30
minutes, the display automatically switches off
again.

Battery low

RQ1280

- When the battery is almost empty (when there

are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the
minutes indication starts to ash.

- When you switch off the shaver, the shaving

minutes continue to ash for a few more seconds.

You hear a beep when there are no shaving
minutes left.

RQ1260/RQ1250

Note: The displays of the various shaver types look
different, but the charging lights work in the same way.

- 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 orange for a few

seconds.

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Remaining battery capacity

RQ1280

- The remaining battery capacity is indicated by the
number of shaving minutes shown on the display.

RQ1260/RQ1250

Note: The displays of the various shaver types look
different, but the charging lights work in the same way.

- The remaining battery capacity is indicated by the

ashing charging lights.

Clean shaver

For optimal shaving performance, we advise you to
clean the shaver after every use.

Note: The displays of the various shaver types look
different, but show the same symbol.

- The tap symbol ashes to remind you to clean the
shaver.

Replace shaving unit

For maximum shaving performance, we advise you
to replace the shaving unit every 12 months.

Note: The displays of the various shaver types look
different, but show the same symbol.

- To remind you to replace the shaving unit, the
appliance is equipped with a replacement reminder
which is activated automatically after approx. 12
months. The replacement reminder is repeated at 9

successive shaves (specic types only) or until you
reset the shaver (specic types only).

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Travel lock (RQ1280/RQ1260/RQ1250 only)

You can lock the shaver when you are going to
travel. The travel lock prevents the shaver from being
switched on by accident.

Note: The displays of the various shaver types look
different, but show the same symbol.

Activating the travel lock

1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds to enter

the travel lock mode.

, RQ1280: The display starts to count down

from 3. At 1, the appliance beeps to indicate that
it is locked.

, The lock symbol lights up on the display. After a

few seconds it goes out.

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.

Note: When you place the shaver in the plugged­in charger or Jet Clean System, the travel lock is
automatically deactivated.

Blocked shaving heads

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Note: The displays of the various shaver types look
different, but show the same symbol.

- If the shaving heads are blocked, the shaving unit
symbol, the tap symbol and the exclamation mark

ash. In this case, the motor cannot run because

the shaving heads are soiled or damaged.

- When this happens, you have to clean the shaving
unit or replace it.

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- The shaving unit symbol, the tap symbol and

the exclamation mark continue to ash until you

unblock the shaving heads.

Charging

Charging takes approx. 1 hour.
RQ1280/RQ1260: A fully charged shaver has a
shaving time of up to 60 minutes or 20 days.

Note: RQ1280: When the battery is fully charged, the
display shows the actual remaining shaving minutes
(see section ‘Battery fully charged’ in chapter ‘The
display’).

RQ1250: A fully charged shaver has a shaving time of
up to 50 minutes or 16 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 Insert the small plug into the charger.

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2 Unfold the charger (‘click’).

3 Put the adapter in the wall socket.

4 Put the shaver in the charger.

, The display shows that the shaver is charging

(see chapter ‘The display’).

Charging in the Jet Clean System (specic

types only)

1 Put the small plug in the Jet Clean System.

2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.

3 Hold the shaver upside down above the holder

with the back of the shaver pointing towards
the holder.

Note: The shaver cannot be placed in the Jet Clean
System when the protection cap is on the shaving unit.

4 Place the shaver body in the holder behind the

two clips (1) and press it down until it locks
into place (2).

, The display shows that the shaver is charging

(see section ‘Charging’ in chapter ‘The display’).

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Using the shaver

Shaving

Skin adaptation period

Your rst shaves may not bring you the result you

expect and your skin may even become slightly
irritated. This is normal. Your skin and beard need
time to adapt to any new shaving system.
We advise you to shave regularly (at least 3 times

a week) for a period of 3 weeks to allow your skin

to adapt to the new shaver. During this period, use
your new electric shaver exclusively and do not use
other shaving methods. If you use different shaving

methods, it is more difcult for your skin to adapt to

the new shaving system.

1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the

shaver.

, The display lights up for a few seconds.

2 Move the shaving heads over your skin in

circular movements.

- Do not make straight movements.

3 Press the on/off button once to switch off the

shaver.

, 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.

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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 over your skin in

circular movements.

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.

Using the trimmer

You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns
and moustache.

1 Pull the shaving unit straight off the shaver.

Note: Do not twist the shaving unit while you pull it off
the shaver.

2 Press the on/off button once to switch on the

shaver.

, The display lights up for a few seconds.

3 Slide the trimmer slide forwards to slide out

the trimmer.

4 You can now start trimming.

5 Slide the trimmer slide backwards to retract

the trimmer.

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6 Press the on/off button once to switch off the

shaver.

, The display lights up for a few seconds and

shows the remaining battery capacity.

7 Insert the lug of the shaving unit into the slot

in the top of the shaver (1). Then press down
the shaving unit (2) to attach it to the shaver
(‘click’).

Cleaning and maintenance

Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents
or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to
clean the shaver, its accessories and the Jet Clean
System (specic types only).

- The best and most hygienic way to clean the

shaver is in the Jet Clean System (specic types
only). You can also rinse the shaver under the tap

or clean it with the cleaning brush supplied.

- Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.

- Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal
shaving performance.

- You can clean the outside of the shaver with a
damp cloth.

- Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving
performance.

Cleaning the shaving unit

Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from

getting burnt.

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1 Rinse the shaving unit under a hot tap for some

time.

2 Pull open the three shaving heads one by one.

3 Rinse all three shaving heads and all three hair

chambers under a hot tap for 30 seconds.

Note: You can also brush the shaving heads and hair
chambers with the cleaning brush supplied.

Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from

getting burnt.

4 Carefully shake off excess water and leave the

shaving heads open to let the shaving unit dry
completely.

Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue,
as this may damage the shaving heads.

Cleaning the shaving unit in the Jet Clean

System (specic types only)

The Jet Clean System comes in two types:

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- Type RQ1008 has three cleaning programs: the
eco program, the auto program and the intensive
program. Press the up/down button to select the
cleaning program you prefer.

Note: The eco program has a shorter drying time, to
save energy. The intensive program is a more thorough
cleaning program.

- Type RQ1007 has one automatic cleaning
program. When you press the on/off button,
the Jet Clean System starts cleaning in the
automatic cleaning program.

Preparing the Jet Clean System for use

Fill the cleaning chamber before rst use.

1 Put the small plug in the Jet Clean System.

2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.

, The holder automatically moves to the highest

position.

3 Simultaneously press the release buttons on

both sides of the cleaning chamber (1). Then lift
the Jet Clean System off the cleaning chamber
(2).

, The cleaning chamber remains behind.

4 Fill the cleaning chamber with HQ200 cleaning

uid to a level between the two lines.

5 Place the Jet Clean System back onto the

cleaning chamber.

Make sure the release buttons click back into place.