Problem Solution
The shaver
does not shave
as well as it
used to.
You may not have cleaned
the appliance properly. Clean
the shaving heads thoroughly
(see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
Long hairs may be obstructing
the shaving heads. Clean the
cutters and guards properly
with the brush supplied
(see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
The shaving heads may be
damaged or worn. Replace
the shaving heads (see chapter
‘Replacement’).
The shaver
does not
switch on
when I press
the on/off
button.
The battery may be empty.
Recharge the battery (see
chapter ‘Charging’).
The shaving
unit has come
off the shaver.
Simply reattach the shaving
unit by pressing it onto
the shaver (see chapter
‘Replacement’, step 5).
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with the
normal household waste at the end of its life,
but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve
the environment (Fig. 22).
- The built-in rechargeable shaver battery
contains substances that may pollute the
environment. Always remove the battery
before you discard and hand in the shaver at
an ofcial collection point. Dispose of the
battery at an ofcial collection point for
batteries. If you have trouble removing
the battery, you can also take the shaver
to a Philips service centre. The staff of this
centre will remove the battery for you and
will dispose of it in an environmentally safe
way (Fig. 23).
Disposal of the battery
Only remove the battery if it is completely empty.
1 Remove the adapter from the wall socket and
pull the appliance plug out of the shaver.
2 Let the shaver run until it stops, undo the
screws and open the shaver (Fig. 24).
3 Remove the battery.
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again
after the battery has been removed.
Guarantee and service
If you need information or if you have a
problem, please visit the Philips website at
www.philips.com/support or contact the
Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country.
You nd its phone number in the worldwide
guarantee leaet. If there is no Consumer Care
Centre in your country, go to your local Philips
dealer.
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 summarises 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 Centre in your country.
- HQ6076/HQ6075: Remove the retaining
frame and take out the shaving heads. (Fig. 14)
- HQ6073/HQ6071/HQ6070: Open the shaving
unit, turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and
remove the retaining frame (2). Then take out
the shaving heads (Fig. 15).
4 Put the new shaving heads in the shaving unit
and reassemble the shaving unit (Fig. 17).
- HQ6076/HQ6075: Make sure that the
projections of the shaving heads t into the
recesses when you put them in the shaving
unit. Then place the retaining frame back into
the shaving unit.
- HQ6073/HQ6071/HQ6070: Put the shaving
heads in the shaving unit. Put the retaining
frame back into the shaving unit and turn the
lock clockwise (your shaving heads may differ
from the one shown in the gure).
Note: If you removed the shaving unit from the
shaver, reattach it. First insert the hinge of the shaving
unit into the slot in the rim of the hair chamber and
then push the shaving unit home until it locks into
place (‘click’). (Fig. 18)
5 Close the shaving unit.
Ordering accessories
To retain the top performance of your
shaver, make sure you clean it regularly and
replace its shaving heads at the recommended
time.To purchase accessories for your shaver,
please visit our online shop at
www.shop.philips.com/service. If the online
shop is not available in your country, go to your
Philips dealer or a Philips service centre. If you have
any difculties obtaining accessories for your shaver,
please contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre
in your country. You nd its contact details in the
worldwide guarantee leaet.
Shaving heads
- We advise you to replace your shaving heads
every two years. Always replace with the
appropriate shaving heads for your type of
shaver (Fig. 21).
Cleaning
- Use Cleaning Spray HQ110 to clean the
shaving heads thoroughly.
Accessories available for this shaver
HQ8 Precise Cutting System Shaving Heads.
HQ8505 powerplug.
HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray.
Do not clean more than one cutter and guard
at a time, since they are all matching sets. If you
accidentally mix up the cutters and guards, it
may take several weeks before optimal shaving
performance is restored.
4 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving
unit and reassemble the shaving unit (Fig. 17).
- HQ6076/HQ6075: Make sure that the
projections of the shaving heads t into the
recesses when you put them back. Then place
the retaining frame back into the shaving unit.
- HQ6073/HQ6071/HQ6070: Put the shaving
heads back into the shaving unit. Put the
retaining frame back into the shaving unit and
turn the lock clockwise (your shaving heads
may differ from the one shown in the gure).
Note: If you removed the shaving unit from the
shaver, reattach it. First insert the hinge of the shaving
unit into the slot in the rim of the hair chamber and
then push the shaving unit home until it locks into
place (‘click’). (Fig. 18)
5 Close the shaving unit.
Trimmer
Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the adapter
from the wall socket and pull the appliance
plug out of the shaver.
2 Clean the trimmer with the brush
supplied (Fig. 19).
3 Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop of
sewing machine oil every six months (Fig. 20).
Storage
- To prevent damage to the shaving unit, put the
protection cap on the shaver (‘click’) (Fig. 8).
- HQ6076/HQ6075/HQ6073: Store the
appliance in the pouch.
Replacement
To maintain optimal shaving results, replace the
shaving heads every two years.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with
HQ8 Precise Cutting System Shaving Heads.
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the adapter
from the wall socket and pull the appliance
plug out of the shaver.
2 Open the shaving unit.
You can also pull the shaving unit off the shaver.
3 To remove the shaving heads, do the
following.
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