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General description
1 Click-on shaving unit
2 Handle
3 Socket for small plug
4 Battery charge indicator with 1 light
5 Battery charge indicator with 3 lights
6 Unplug for use symbol
7 Travel lock symbol
8 Replacement reminder
9 Cleaning reminder
10 Supply unit
11 Small plug
12 Pouch
Important safety information
Read this important information carefully before
you use the appliance and save it for future
reference.
Danger
- Keep the supply unit dry.
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Warning
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- The appliance is a Class III construction.
- To charge the battery, only
use the detachable supply unit
(type HQ8505) provided with
the appliance.
- The supply unit contains a
transformer. Do not cut o 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.
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Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
- Always unplug the shaver
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.
- Do not open the appliance
to replace the rechargeable
battery.
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Caution
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- Never immerse the cleaning
system or the charging stand in
water and do not rinse it under the tap.
- Never use water hotter than
80°C to rinse the shaver.
- 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.
- If your shaver comes with a
cleaning system, always use the
original Philips cleaning uid
(cartridge or bottle, depending
on the type of cleaning system).
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- Always place the cleaning
system on a stable, level and
horizontal surface to prevent
leakage.
- If your cleaning system uses a
cleaning cartridge, always make
sure the cartridge compartment
is closed before you use the
cleaning system to clean or
charge the shaver.
- When the cleaning system is
ready for use, do not move it
to prevent leakage of cleaning
uid.
- Water may drip 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.
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- 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.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
- This Philips appliance complies with all
applicable standards and regulations regarding
exposure to electromagnetic elds.
General
- This shaver is waterproof. It is suitable for use
in the bath or shower and for cleaning under
the tap. For safety reasons, the shaver can
therefore only be used without cord.
- The appliance 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
Charging
Battery charge indicator with 3 lights
(specic types only)
Quick charge: When you connect the shaver 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 to ash slowly.
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While the appliance continues to charge, rst the
bottom light of the battery charge indicator ashes
and then lights up continuously. Then the second
light ashes and then lights up continuously,
and so on until the appliance is fully charged.
Battery fully charged
Battery fully charged
When the battery is fully charged, all lights of
the the battery charge indicator light up white
continuously.
Note: This appliance can only be used without
cord. If you press the on/o button during
charging, the 'unplug for use' symbol ashes white
to remind you that you have to disconnect the
appliance from the power outlet.
Note: When the battery is full, the display switches
o automatically after 30 minutes.
Battery low
When the battery is almost empty, the battery
charge indicator ashes orange.
When the battery is almost empty, the bottom light
of the battery charge indicator ashes orange.
Remaining battery charge
Battery charge indicator
The remaining battery charge is shown by the
lights of the battery charge indicator that light up
continuously.
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’Unplug for use’ reminder
The appliance is equipped with an ‘unplug for
use’ reminder. The ‘unplug for use’ symbol ashes
to remind you that you have to disconnect the
appliance from the supply unit before you can
switch it on.
Cleaning reminder
Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal
performance. When you switch o the appliance,
the cleaning reminder ashes to remind you to
clean the appliance.
Travel lock
You can lock the appliance when you are going to
travel. The travel lock prevents the appliance from
being switched on by accident.
Activating the travel lock
1 Press the on/o button for 3 seconds to enter
the travel lock mode.
3 sec.
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While you activate the travel lock, the travel
lock symbol lights up continuously. When the
travel lock is activated, the travel lock symbol
ashes.
Deactivating the travel lock
1 Press the on/o button for 3 seconds.
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The travel lock symbol ashes and then lights
up continuously. The appliance is now ready
for use again.
Replacing shaving heads
For maximum shaving performance, we advise
you to replace the shaving heads every two years.
The appliance is equipped with a replacement
reminder which reminds you to replace the
shaving heads. The shaving unit symbol lights up
and the arrows ash to indicate that you have to
replace the shaving heads.
Note: After replacing the shaving heads, you need
to reset the replacement reminder by pressing the
on/o button for 7 seconds.
Charging
Charge the shaver before you use it for the rst
time and when the display indicates that the
battery is almost empty.
Charging takes approx. 1 hour.A fully charged
shaver has a shaving time of up to 50 minutes.
Note: You cannot use the appliance while it is
charging.
Charging with the supply unit
1 Make sure the appliance is switched o.
2 Put the supply unit in the wall socket and put
the small plug in the appliance.
3 After charging, remove the supply unit from the
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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 o
- To switch on the appliance, press the on/o
button once.
- To switch o the appliance, press the on/o
button once.
Shaving
Skin adaption 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) and exclusively with this shaver for a
period of 3 weeks to allow your skin to adapt to
the new shaver.
Dry shaving
1 Switch on the appliance.
2 Move the shaving heads over your skin in
circular movements.
Note: Circular movements provide better shaving
results than straight movements.
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3 Clean the appliance after use
(see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
Wet shaving
You can also use this appliance on a wet face with
shaving foam or shaving gel.
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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.
Note: Rinse the shaving unit regularly to ensure
that it continues to glide smoothly over your skin.
6 Dry your face.
7 Clean the appliance after use (see 'Cleaning
and maintenance').
Note: Make sure you rinse all foam or shaving gel
o the appliance.
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Cleaning and maintenance
The accessories supplied may vary for dierent
products. The box shows the accessories that have
been supplied with your appliance.
Cleaning the shaver under the tap
Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal
performance.
Caution: 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.
1 Switch on the appliance.
2 Rinse the shaving unit under a warm tap.
3 Switch o the appliance. Pull the shaving head
holder o the bottom part of the shaving unit.
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4 Rinse the hair chamber under the tap.
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5 Rinse the shaving head holder under a warm
tap.
6 Carefully shake o excess water and let the
shaving head holder dry.
7 Attach the shaving head holder to the bottom
part of the shaving unit (‘click’).
Storage
Shaver
1 Store the appliance in the pouch (if supplied).
Note: Make sure the appliance is dry before you
store it in the pouch.
Replacement
Replacing the shaving heads
For maximum shaving performance, we advise
2yrs
you to replace the shaving heads every two years.
Replace damaged shaving heads immediately.
Always replace the shaving heads with original
Philips shaving heads (see 'Ordering accessories').
Replacement reminder
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The replacement reminder indicates that the
shaving heads need to be replaced.The shaving
unit symbol and arrows light up when you switch
o the appliance.
1 Switch o the appliance.
2 Pull the shaving head holder o the bottom
part of the shaving unit.
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3 Turn the retaining rings anticlockwise and
remove them.
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4 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving
head holder.
5 Throw away the used shaving heads
immediately to avoid mixing them with the new
shaving heads.
6 Place the shaving heads in the shaving head
holder.
Note: Make sure the notches on both sides of the
shaving heads t exactly onto the projections in
the shaving head holder.
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7 Place the retaining rings back onto the shaving
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heads and turn them clockwise to reattach the
retaining ring.
- Each retaining ring has two recesses that t
exactly into the projections of the shaving head
holder. Turn the ring clockwise until your hear a
click to indicate that the ring is xed.
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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 when you do this, as this may
cause damage.
8 Attach the shaving head holder to the bottom
part of the shaving unit (‘click’).
9 To reset the replacement reminder, press and
hold the on/o button for approx. 7 seconds.
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit
www.shop.philips.com/service or go to your
Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips
Consumer Care Centre in your country (see the
worldwide guarantee leaet for contact details).
The following accessories and spare parts are
available:
- HQ8505 supply unit
- SH90 Philips shaving heads
- HQ110 Philips shaving head cleaning spray
Note: The availability of the accessories may dier
by country.
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Recycling
- Do not throw away the product with the
normal household waste at the end of its life,
but hand it in at an ocial collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve
the environment.
- This product contains a built-in rechargeable
battery which shall not be disposed of with
normal household waste. We strongly advise
you to take your product to an ocial collection
point or a Philips service centre 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 appliance battery
Warning: Only remove the rechargeable battery
when you discard the appliance. Before you
remove the battery, make sure that the appliance
is disconnected from the mains and that the
battery is completely empty.
Warning: Take any necessary safety precautions
when you handle tools to open the appliance.
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Caution: Be careful, the battery strips are sharp.
1 Remove the screw in the back panel with a
screwdriver. Then remove the back panel.
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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.
Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit
www.philips.com/support or read the separate
worldwide guarantee leaet.
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 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
for a list of frequently asked questions or contact
the Consumer Care Center in your country.
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Shaver
ProblemPossible causeSolution
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The appliance
does not work
when I press the
on/o button.
The rechargeable
The travel lock is
The appliance does not
shave as well as
it used to.
Hairs or dirt obstruct
The appliance is
still attached 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.
the shaving heads.
Unplug the appliance and
press the on/o button to
switch on the appliance.
Recharge the battery
(see 'Charging').
Press the on/o button for
3 seconds to deactivate the
travel lock.
Clean the shaving heads
thoroughly or replace
them. Also see 'Hairs or dirt
obstruct the shaving heads'
for a detailed description of
how to clean the shaving
heads thoroughly.
Replace the shaving heads.
Clean the shaving heads
in the regular way or clean
them thoroughly.
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ProblemPossible causeSolution
To clean the shaving heads
I replaced
the shaving
heads, but the
replacement
reminder is still
showing.
A shaving
head symbol
has suddenly
appeared on the
display.
Water is leaking
from the bottom
of the appliance.
You have not reset
the appliance.
This symbol is
a replacement
reminder.
During cleaning,
water may collect
between the inner
body and the
outer shell of the
appliance.
thoroughly, remove the
shaving heads from the
shaving head holder one
by one. Then separate the
cutter from its guard and
rinse each matching set
under the tap. After rinsing,
place the cutter back into
its corresponding guard.
Finally, put the shaving
heads back into the
shaving head holder.
Reset the appliance by
pressing the on/o button
for approx. 7 seconds.
Replace the shaving heads
(see 'Replacement').
This is normal and not
dangerous because all
electronics are enclosed in
a sealed power unit inside
the appliance.