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Introduction
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Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Warning
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.
Caution
Use and store the appliance at a temperature between
5°C and 35°C.
This shaver is not waterproof and cannot be cleaned
under the tap. Keep the shaver dry (Fig. 1).
Compliance with standards
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 scientic
evidence available today.
Charging
When you charge the shaver for the rst time or after
a long period of disuse, let it charge continuously for 12
hours. Charging normally takes approx. 8 hours.
Charge the appliance when the motor stops or starts
running slower.
When the shaver is fully charged, it has a shaving time of
up to 30 minutes.
Do not leave the appliance connected to the mains for
more than 24 hours.
1 Make sure the appliance is switched off when you
start to charge it.
2 Fold out the slide pin unit (‘click’) (Fig. 2).
3 Insert the slide pin unit into the wall socket (Fig. 3).
The charging light goes on to indicate that the
appliance is charging (Fig. 4).
4 After charging, remove the shaver from the wall
socket
5 Press the release button (1) and fold the slide pin
unit back into the appliance (2) (‘click’) (Fig. 5).
Using the appliance
1 Remove the protection cap.
2 Push the on/off slide upwards to switch on the
shaver (Fig. 6).
3 Move the shaving heads quickly over your skin.
Make both straight and circular movements (Fig. 7).
Note: Shaving on a dry face gives the best results.
Note: Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed to
the Philips shaving system.
4 Push the on/off slide downwards to switch off the
shaver.
5 Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent
damage to the shaving heads (Fig. 8).
Cleaning and maintenance
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving performance.
Every week: shaving unit and hair chamber
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Brush the outside of the shaving unit with the
brush supplied (Fig. 9).
3 Pull the shaving unit off the shaver (Fig. 10).
4 Brush the inside of the shaving unit (Fig. 11).
5 Brush the hair chamber (Fig. 12).
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6 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
Every two months: shaving heads
Note: Do not use cleaning agents or alcohol to clean the
shaving heads. Only use the HQ110 Shaving Head Cleaning
Spray.
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Pull the shaving unit off the shaver (Fig. 10).
3 Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and remove the
retaining frame (2) (Fig. 13).
4 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving unit
one by one (Fig. 14).
Note: 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.
5 Remove the cutter from the guard (Fig. 15).
6 Clean the cutter with the short-bristled side of the
brush (Fig. 16).
7 Brush the guard (Fig. 17).
8 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving unit.
9 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit
and turn the wheel clockwise.
10 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
Tip: For optimal shaving performance, we advise you to
lubricate the shaving heads with a drop of sewing machine
oil every six months.
Storage
Put the protection cap on the shaver after use to
prevent damage to the shaving heads (Fig. 8).
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every two years for optimal
shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ4+
Philips Micro+ Lift & Cut Shaving Heads.
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Pull the shaving unit off the shaver (Fig. 10).
3 Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and remove the
retaining frame (2) (Fig. 13).
4 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving unit
and replace them with new ones (Fig. 14).
5 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit
and turn the wheel clockwise.
6 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
Accessories
The following accessories are available:
HQ4+ Philips Micro+ Lift & Cut Shaving Heads
HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (not
available in some countries)
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. 18).
Batteries contain substances that may pollute the
environment. Do not throw away empty batteries with
the normal household waste, but dispose of them at
an ofcial collection point for batteries. Always remove
the rechargeable batteries before you discard and hand
in the appliance at an ofcial collection point.
Disposal of the rechargeable battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery when it is
completely empty.
1 Make sure the appliance is disconnected.
2 Let the shaver run until it stops, undo the screw on
the back of the shaver (1) and lift the back panel off
the shaver (2) (Fig. 19).
3 Remove the rechargeable battery (Fig. 20).
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after the
battery has been removed.
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Guarantee & service
If you need service or information or if you have a
problem, please visit the Philips website at www.phi
lips.com 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
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 batteries may be running low.
Recharge the shaver (see chapter
‘Charging’).
The shaver does
not switch on
when I push
the on/off slide
upwards.
The batteries may be empty.
Recharge the shaver (see chapter
‘Charging’).
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