Manual Philips HQ40 Shaver

Manual

Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the

appliance and save it for future reference.

- Keep the appliance dry (Fig. 1).

- This appliance is 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 appliance by a person

responsible for their safety.

- Children should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the appliance.

- Use and store the appliance at a temperature

between 5°C and 35°C.

Electromagnetic elds (EMF)

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.

Inserting batteries

The appliance runs on two R6 AA 1.5-volt

batteries. Preferably use Philips alkaline batteries.

Make sure that your hands are dry when inserting

the batteries.

1 Remove the lid of the battery

compartment (Fig. 2)

2 Place two batteries in the battery

compartment (Fig. 3).

Make sure the + and - indications on the batteries

match the indications in the battery compartment.

The shaver does not work if the batteries have

been placed incorrectly.

3 Put the lid of the battery compartment back

onto the appliance. First insert the top part of

the lid (1) and then press the bottom part

down until you hear a click (2) (Fig. 4).

, To avoid damage due to battery leakage:

- do not expose the appliance to temperatures

higher than 35 cC;

- remove the batteries if the appliance is not

going to be used for a month or more;

- do not leave empty batteries in the appliance.

Cordless shaving time

Two new batteries offer a cordless shaving time of

60 minutes.

Using the appliance

Shaving

1 Switch on the shaver by pressing the switch

lock and pushing the on/off slide

upwards (Fig. 5).

The switch lock prevents accidental switching on of

the appliance.

2 Move the shaving heads quickly over your

skin, making both straight and circular

movements (Fig. 6).

Shaving on a dry face gives the best results.

Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get

accustomed to the Philips shaving system.

3 Switch off the shaver by pushing the on/off

slide downwards.

4 Put the protection cap on the shaver every

time you have used it, to prevent

damage (Fig. 7).

Cleaning and maintenance

Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving

performance.

, For easy and optimal cleaning, the Philips

Action Clean (shaving head cleaner, type

HQ100) is available. Ask your Philips dealer

for information (Fig. 8).

Note: The Philips Action Clean may not be available in

all countries. Contact the Customer Care Centre in

your country about the availability of this accessory.

You can also clean the shaver in the following way:

Every week: shaving unit and hair

chamber

1 Switch off the shaver.

2 Cleanthetopoftheappliancerst,usingthe

brush supplied (Fig. 9).

3 Press the release button (1) and remove the

shaving unit (2) (Fig. 10).

4 Clean the inside of the shaving unit and the

hair chamber with the brush (Fig. 11).

5 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.

Every two months: shaving heads

1 Switch off the shaver.

2 Press the release button (1) and remove the

shaving unit (2) (Fig. 10).

3 Remove the retaining frame by pushing the

sides of the central spring towards each other

(1) and lifting the retaining frame out of the

shaving unit (2) (Fig. 12).

4 Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining

frame and clean them one by one (Fig. 13).

Do not mix up the cutters and the guards.

This is essential since each cutter has been ground

with its corresponding guard for optimal

performance. If you accidentally mix the sets up, it

could take several weeks before optimal shaving

performance is restored.

5 Clean the cutter with the short-bristled side

of the brush (Fig. 14).

Brush carefully in the direction of the arrow.

6 Brush the guard (Fig. 15).

7 Slide the shaving heads back into the retaining

frame and put the retaining frame back into

the shaving unit (Fig. 16).

8 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.

, For extra thorough cleaning, clean the shaving

heads by putting them in a degreasing liquid

(e.g. alcohol) every six months. To remove the

shaving heads, follow steps 1 to 4 described

above. After cleaning, lubricate the central

point on the inside of the guards with a drop

of sewing machine oil to prevent wear of the

shaving heads (Fig. 17).

Storage

, Put the protection cap on the shaver to

prevent damage (Fig. 7).

Replacement

Replace the shaving heads every two years for

optimal shaving results.

Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with

HQ4 Ç Philips shaving heads only.

1 Switch off the shaver.

2 Press the release button (1) and remove the

shaving unit (2) (Fig. 10).

3 Remove the retaining frame by pushing the

sides of the central spring towards each other

(1) and lifting the retaining frame out of the

shaving unit (2) (Fig. 12).

4 Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining

frame (Fig. 13).

5 Slide new shaving heads into the retaining

frame (Fig. 16).

6 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving

unit (Fig. 18).

7 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.

Accessories

The following accessories are available:

- HQ4 Ç Philips shaving heads.

- HQ100 Philips Shaving Head Cleaner (not

available in China).

- HQ101 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning uid

(not available in China).

- HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray

(not available in China).

Environment

- Batteries contain substances that may pollute

the environment. Remove the batteries when

they are empty or when you discard the

appliance. Do not throw away the batteries

with the normal household waste, but hand

them in at an ofcial collection point.

- 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. 19).

Guarantee & service

If you need information or if you have a problem,

please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com

or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in

your country (you nd its phone number in the

worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no

Customer Care Centre in your country, go to your

local Philips dealer or contact the Service

Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and

Personal Care BV.

The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not

covered by the terms of the international

guarantee because they are subject to wear.

Troubleshooting

1 Reduced shaving performance

, Cause 1: the shaving heads are dirty.The

shaver has not been cleaned well enough or

has not been cleaned for a long time.

- Clean the shaver thoroughly before you

continue shaving. See chapter ‘Cleaning and

maintenance’.

, Cause 2: long hairs are obstructing the

shaving heads

- Clean the cutters and guards with the brush

supplied. See chapter ‘Cleaning and

maintenance’, section ‘Every two months:

shaving heads’.

, Cause 3: the shaving heads are damaged or

worn.

- Replace the shaving heads. See chapter

‘Replacement’.

2 The shaver does not work when the on/off

slide is pushed upwards.

, Cause: the batteries are empty

- Replace the batteries. See chapter ‘Inserting

batteries’.

ENGLISH

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