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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
1 Click-on shaving unit
2 On/off button
3 Turbo button
4 Socket for small plug
5 Supply unit
6 Small plug
7 Pouch
8 Battery charge indicator with 3 lights
9 Unplug for use symbol
10 Travel lock symbol
11 Click-on precision trimmer attachment
Important safety information
Read this important information carefully before
you use the appliance and its accessories and save
it for future reference. The accessories supplied
may vary for different products.
Danger
- Keep the supply unit dry.
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Warning
- To charge the battery, only use the
detachable supply unit (HQ8505) provided
with the appliance.
- The supply unit contains a transformer. Do
not cut off the supply unit to replace it with
another plug, as this causes a hazardous
situation.
- This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
- Always unplug the appliance before you
clean it under the tap.
- Always check the appliance before you use
it. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged,
as this may cause injury. Always replace a
damaged part with one of the original type.
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- This appliance contains batteries that are
non-replaceable.
- Do not open the appliance to replace the
rechargeable battery.
Caution
- Never use water hotter than 60°C to rinse
the appliance.
- Only use this appliance for its intended
purpose as shown in the user manual.
- For hygienic reasons, the appliance should
only be used by one person.
- Never use compressed air, scouring pads,
abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive
liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean
the appliance.
- Water may drip from the socket at the
bottom of the appliance when you rinse it.
This is normal and not dangerous because
all electronics are enclosed in a sealed
power unit inside the appliance.
- Do not use the supply unit in or near wall
sockets that contain an electric air freshener
to prevent irreparable damage to the supply
unit.
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Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic fields.
General
- This appliance is waterproof. It is suitable for
use in the bath or shower and for cleaning
under the tap. For safety reasons, the appliance
can therefore only be used without cord.
- The supply unit is suitable for mains voltages
ranging from 100 to 240 volts.
- The supply unit transforms 100-240 volts to a
safe low voltage of less than 24 volts.
The display
Battery charge indicator
Quick charge: When the battery is empty and you
connect the appliance to the wall socket, the lights
of the battery charge indicator light up one after
the other repeatedly. When the appliance contains
enough energy for one shave, the bottom light of
the battery charge indicator starts flashing slowly.
While the appliance continues to charge, first the
bottom light of the battery charge indicator flashes
and then lights up continuously. Then the second
light flashes and then lights up continuously, and
so on until the appliance is fully charged.
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Battery fully charged
When the battery is fully charged, all lights of the
battery charge indicator light up white
continuously.
Note: When the battery is full, the display switches
off automatically after 30 minutes.
Battery low
When the battery is almost empty, the bottom light
of the battery charge indicator flashes orange. At
this point there is enough energy left for one
shave.
Remaining battery charge
The remaining battery charge is shown by the
lights of the battery charge indicator that light up
continuously.
’Unplug for use’ reminder
The ‘unplug for use’ symbol flashes to remind you
that you have to disconnect the appliance from
the wall socket before you can switch it on.
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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.
While you activate the travel lock, the travel lock
symbol lights up continuously. When the travel
lock is activated, the travel lock symbol flashes.
While you deactivate the travel lock, the travel lock
symbol lights up briefly and the shaver produces a
short sound. The appliance switches on and is now
ready for use again.
Charging
Charging with the supply unit
Charge the appliance before you use it for the first
time and when the battery charge indicator
indicates that the battery is almost empty (see
'Battery charge indicator').
Charging takes approx. 1 hour. A fully charged
appliance has a cordless operating time of up to
50 minutes.
Note: You cannot use the appliance while it is
charging.
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2 Put the small plug in the appliance and put the
supply unit in the wall socket.
The battery charge indicator indicates that the
appliance is charging.
3 After charging, remove the supply unit from the
wall socket and pull the small plug out of the
appliance.
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Using the appliance
Note: This appliance can only be used without
cord.
Switching the appliance on and off
To switch the appliance on or off, press the on/off
button once.
The display lights up for a few seconds to show the
remaining battery status.
Shaving
Skin adaptation period
Your first 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. To allow
your skin to adapt to this new appliance, we advise
you to shave regularly (at least 3 times a week) and
exclusively with this appliance for a period of 3
weeks.
Note: This appliance can only be used without
cord.
Dry shaving
1 Switch on the appliance.
2 Move the shaving heads over your skin in
circular movements to catch all hairs growing in
different directions. Make sure each shaving
head is fully in contact with the skin. Exert
gentle pressure for a close, comfortable shave.
Note: Do not press too hard, as this can cause
skin irritation.
3 Switch off and clean the appliance after each
use.
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Wet shaving
For a more comfortable shave, you can also use
this appliance 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 Switch on the appliance.
5 Move the shaving heads over your skin in
circular movements to catch all hairs growing in
different directions. Make sure each shaving
head is fully in contact with the skin. Exert
gentle pressure for a close, comfortable shave.
Note: Do not press too hard, as this can cause
skin irritation.
Note: Rinse the shaving unit regularly to ensure
that it continues to glide smoothly over your
skin.
6 Dry your face.
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7 Switch off and clean the appliance after each
use.
Note: Make sure you rinse all foam or shaving gel
off the appliance.
Turbo setting
This appliance is equipped with a Turbo setting.
This allows you to shave hard-to-reach areas more
quickly.
1 Switch on the appliance.
2 To activate the Turbo setting, press the Turbo
button once when the appliance is switched on.
3 Move the shaving heads over your skin in
circular movements to catch all hairs growing in
different directions. Make sure each shaving
head is fully in contact with the skin. Exert
gentle pressure for a close, comfortable shave.
Note: Do not press too hard, as this can cause
skin irritation.
4 To deactivate the Turbo setting, press the Turbo
button once.
Using the click-on attachments
Removing or attaching the click-on
attachments
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2 Pull the attachment straight off the appliance.
Note: Do not twist the attachment while you
pull it off the appliance.
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3 Insert the lug of the attachment into the slot in
the top of the appliance. Then press down the
attachment to attach it to the appliance (‘click’).
Using the precision trimmer attachment
You can use the precision trimmer attachment to
touch up your beard, sideburns and moustache.
1 Attach the attachment to the appliance (‘click’).
2 Switch on the appliance.
3 Hold the precision trimmer attachment
perpendicular to the skin and move the
appliance downwards while you exert gentle
pressure.
4 Clean the attachment after use.
Cleaning
Cleaning the shaver under the tap
Clean the shaver after every use for optimal
performance.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent burning your
hands.
Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue,
as this may damage the shaving heads.
While rinsing the shaving unit, water may drip out
of the base of shaver. This is a normal occurrence.
1 Switch on the appliance.
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2 Rinse the shaving unit under a warm tap.
3 Switch off the appliance. Press the release
button to open the shaving unit.
4 Rinse the hair chamber under the tap.
5 Rinse the shaving head holder under a warm
tap.
6 Carefully shake off excess water and let the
shaving head holder air-dry completely.
7 Close the shaving head holder ('click').
Thorough cleaning method
1 Switch off the appliance.
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2 Press the release button to open the shaving
unit.
3 Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom
part of the shaving unit.
4 Turn the retaining rings anticlockwise and
remove them.
5 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving
head holder. Each shaving head consists of a
cutter and guard.
Note: Do not clean more than one cutter and
guard at a time since they are all matching sets.
If you accidentally put a cutter in the wrong
shaving guard, it may take several weeks before
optimal shaving performance is restored.
6 Clean the cutter and guard under the tap.
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7 Put the cutter back into the guard.
8 Place the shaving heads in the shaving head
holder.
Note: Make sure that the projections of the
shaving heads fit exactly into the recesses of
the shaving head holder.
9 Place the retaining rings back onto the shaving
head holder and turn them clockwise ('click').
- Each retaining ring has two recesses and two
projections that fit exactly in the projections
and recesses of the shaving head holder.
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- Turn the ring clockwise until you hear a click
and the ring is fixed.
Note: Hold the shaving head holder in your
hand when you reinsert the shaving heads and
reattach the retaining rings. Do not place the
shaving head holder on a surface, as this may
cause damage to the shaving heads.
10 Reinsert the hinge of the shaving head holder
into the slot of the shaving unit. Close the
shaving head holder.
Cleaning the trimmer attachment
Clean the trimmer attachment after each use.
1 Switch on the appliance with the precision
trimmer attachment attached.
2 Rinse the attachment under a warm tap.
3 Switch off the appliance.
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4 Carefully shake off excess water and let the
attachment air-dry completely.
Note: Never dry the trimmer attachment with a
towel or tissue, as this may damage the trimming
teeth.
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For optimal performance, lubricate the teeth of the
attachment with a drop of sewing machine oil
every six months.
Storage
We advise you to let the appliance and its
attachments dry before you put the protection
caps on the attachments or store the shaver in the
pouch.
Note: The accessories supplied may vary for
different products. The box shows the accessories
that have been supplied with your product.
Replacing the shaving heads
For maximum shaving performance, we advise you
to replace the shaving heads every two years.
Replace damaged shaving heads immediately.
Always replace the shaving heads with original
Philips shaving heads.
1 Switch off the appliance.
2 Press the release button to open the shaving
unit.
3 Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom
part of the shaving unit.
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4 Turn the retaining rings anticlockwise and
remove them. Place them aside in a safe place.
5 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving
head holder.
Discard the used shaving heads immediately to
avoid mixing them with the new shaving heads.
6 Place the new shaving heads in the shaving
head holder.
Note: Make sure that the projections of the
shaving heads fit exactly into the recesses of
the shaving head holder.
7 Place the retaining rings back onto the shaving
heads.
Each retaining ring has two recesses and two
projections that fit exactly in the projections
and recesses of the shaving head holder.
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8 Turn the ring clockwise until your hear a click to
indicate that the ring is fixed.
Note: Hold the shaving head holder in your
hand when you reinsert the shaving heads and
reattach the retaining rings. Do not place the
shaving head holder on a surface, as this may
cause damage to the shaving heads.
9 Reinsert the hinge of the shaving head holder
into the slot of the shaving unit. Close the
shaving head holder (‘click’).
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit
www.philips.com/parts-and-accessories or go to
your Philips dealer. You can also contact the
Philips Consumer Care Center in your country (see
the international warranty leaflet for contact
details).
The following accessories and spare parts are
available:
- SH50 Philips shaving heads
- HQ110 Philips shaving head cleaning spray
- RQ111 Philips beard styler attachment
- HQ8505 supply unit
Note: The availability of the accessories may differ
by country.
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Recycling
- This symbol means that this product shall not
be disposed of with normal household waste
(2012/19/EU).
- This symbol means that this product contains a
built-in rechargeable battery which shall not be
disposed of with normal household waste
(2006/66/EC). Please take your product to an
official collection point or a Philips service
center to have a professional remove the
rechargeable battery.
- Follow your country’s rules for the separate
collection of electrical and electronic products
and rechargeable batteries. Correct disposal
helps prevent negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery when
you discard the product. Before you remove
the battery, make sure that the product is
disconnected from the wall socket and that
the battery is completely empty.
Take any necessary safety precautions
when you handle tools to open the product
and when you dispose of the rechargeable
battery.
Be careful, the battery strips are sharp.
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1 Remove the screw in the back panel with a
screwdriver. Then remove the back panel.
2 Bend the hooks aside and remove the power
unit.
3 Break the snap hooks and remove the front
panel of the power unit.
4 Take out the battery holder and cut the battery
tags with a pair of cutting pliers.
Warranty and support
If you need information or support, please visit
www.philips.com/support or read the
international warranty leaflet.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summarizes 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
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for a list of frequently asked questions or contact
the Consumer Care Center in your country.
ProblemPossible causeSolution
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Theappliance
does not shave
as well as it
used to.
The appliance
does not work
when I press
the on/off
button.
The rechargeable
The travel lock is
Water is leaking
from the
bottom of the
appliance.
The shaving heads are
damaged or worn.
Hairs or dirt obstruct the
shaving heads.
The appliance is still
connected to the wall
socket. For safety
reasons, the appliance
can only be used
without cord.
battery is empty.
activated.
The shaving unit is
soiled or damaged to
such an extent that the
motor cannot run.
The shaving heads are
damaged or worn.
During cleaning, water
may collect between the
inner body and the
outer shell of the
appliance.
Replace the shaving
heads (see 'Replacing
the shaving heads ').
Clean the shaving heads
by following steps of the
thorough cleaning
method (see 'Thorough
cleaning method').
Unplug the appliance
and press the on/off
button to switch on the
appliance.
Charge the battery (see
'Charging').
Press the on/off button
for 3 seconds to
deactivate the travel
lock.
Clean the shaving heads
(see 'Cleaning') or
replace them (see
'Replacing the shaving
heads ').
Replace the shaving
heads. (see 'Replacing
the shaving heads ')
This is normal and not
dangerous because all
electronics are enclosed
in a sealed power unit
inside the appliance.