Manual Philips HQ986 Shaver

Manual

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Introduction

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General description (Fig. 1)

1 Protection cap

2 Shaving heads

3 Shaving unit

4 Hair chamber

5 Charging light

(HQ916: with battery-low indication)

6 On/off button

7 Socket for small plug

8 Wheel of retaining frame

9 Retaining frame

10 Cutter

11 Guard

12 Release button

13 Cleaning brush

14 Adapter

15 Small plug

16 Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110)

(Optional)

Important

Read this user manual carefully before you

use the appliance and save it for future

reference.

Danger

- Warning: Keep the adapter dry.

- This symbol means: Forbidden to rinse

the adapter under a running tap (Fig. 2).

Warning

- The adapter contains a transformer.

Do not cut off the adapter to replace

it with another plug, as this causes

a hazardous situation.

- This washable shaver is not suitable

for shaving in the shower (Fig. 3).

- Warning: Do not use this appliance

close to a bathtub, shower or other

containers lled with water.

- This appliance can be used by

children aged 8 or above and by

persons with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities or lack

of experience and knowledge if they

have been given instructions in safe

use of the appliance or supervision to

establish safe use and if they have been

made aware of the hazards involved.

- Do not allow children to play with the

appliance.

- Children are only allowed to clean the

appliance under supervision.

Caution

- Do not use the shaver or the adapter

if it is damaged.

- Only use the adapter supplied.

- If the adapter is damaged, always have

it replaced with one of the original type

in order to avoid a hazard.

- Charge, use and store the shaver at a

temperature between 5°C and 35°C.

- Warning: Remove the detachable cord

from the handheld part before cleaning

this part in water.

- Be careful with hot water. Always check

if the water is not too hot, to avoid

burning your hands.

- Do not immerse the shaver in water

or another liquid

- Do not use the shaver in combination

with pre-shave lotions, creams, foams,

gels or other cosmetic products.

General

- This shaver can be safely cleaned

under the tap.

- This symbol means: Suitable to be

cleaned under a running tap (Fig. 4).

- The adapter transforms 100-240 volts

to a safe low voltage of less than

24 volts.

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 scientic evidence

available today.

- This shaver complies with the

applicable IEC safety standards.

Charging

Make sure the shaver is switched off when

you start to charge it.

When you charge the shaver for the rst

time or after a long period of non-use, let

it charge continuously for 16 hours.

Charging normally takes approx. 8 hours.

For optimal performance, only charge the

shaver when the battery is low.

Do not leave the appliance connected

to the mains for more than 24 hours.

Charge indications

Charging

- When the shaver is charging,

the charging light lights up green

continuously (Fig. 5).

Battery low

- HQ916: the charging light lights

up orange continuously.

- HQ988/HQ986/HQ917/HQ916/

HQ915/HQ912/HQ909: the motor

stops or starts running slower.

Charging the appliance

Charge the appliance when the charging

light lights up orange (HQ916) or when

the motor stops or starts running slower

(HQ988//HQ986/HQ917/HQ916/HQ915/

HQ912/HQ909).

1 Put the small plug in the shaver (Fig. 6).

2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.

, The charging light goes on to indicate

that the appliance is charging (Fig. 5).

Note: Charge the shaver for at least 8 hours

but not more than 24 hours.

3 Remove the adapter from the wall

socket and pull the small plug out of

the shaver when the battery is fully

charged (Fig. 7).

Note: The shaver does not run from the mains.

When the battery is empty, you have to

recharge the battery before you can use the

shaver again.

Cordless shaving time

When the shaver is fully charged, it has a

shaving time of approximately 30 minutes.

Using the appliance

Note: The shaver cannot be used directly

from the mains.

1 Remove the protection cap.

2 Press the on/off button to switch

on the shaver (Fig. 8).

3 Move the shaving heads over your

skin. Make both straight and circular

movements (Fig. 9).

Note: Shave on a dry face only. Do not use the

shaver in combination with gel, foam or water.

Note: Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get

accustomed to the Philips shaving system.

4 Press the on/off button to switch off

the shaver.

5 Clean the shaver after every shave

(see chapter ‘Cleaning and

maintenance’).

6 Put the protection cap on the shaver

to prevent damage and to avoid

dirt accumulation in the shaving

heads (Fig. 10).

Note: Make sure that the lug of the protection

cap covers the release button.

Cleaning and maintenance

Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning

agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol

or acetone to clean the appliance.

Clean the shaver after every shave to

guarantee better shaving performance.

For the best cleaning result, we advise you

to use Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110).

Ask your Philips dealer for information.

Note: Philips Shaving Head Cleaning

Spray (HQ110) may not be available in all

countries. Contact the Consumer Care Centre

in your country about the availability of this

accessory.

After every shave: shaving unit

and hair chamber

Warning: Remove the detachable cord

from the handheld part before cleaning

this part in water.

Be careful with hot water. Always check if

the water is not too hot, to avoid burning

your hands.

1 Switch off the shaver, remove the

adapter from the wall socket and

pull the small plug out of the shaver.

2 Rinse the outside of the shaving

unit under a hot tap for some

time (Fig. 11).

3 Press the release button (1) and pull

the shaving unit in a straight upward

movement off the shaver (2). (Fig. 12)

4 Rinse the inside of the shaving

unit under a hot tap for some

time (Fig. 13).

5 Rinse the hair chamber under a hot

tap for some time (Fig. 14).

6 Put the shaving unit back onto the

shaver (Fig. 15).

Every two months: shaving heads

Note: Do not use cleaning agents or alcohol

to clean the shaving heads. Only use Philips

Cleaning Spray (HQ110).

1 Switch off the shaver, remove the

adapter from the wall socket and

pull the small plug out of the shaver.

2 Press the release button (1) and pull

the shaving unit in a straight upward

movement off the shaver (2) (Fig. 12).

3 Turn the orange wheel anticlockwise

(1) and remove the retaining frame

(2) (Fig. 16).

4 Remove and clean one shaving head

at a time. Each shaving head consists

of a cutter and a guard (Fig. 17).

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 guard from the

cutter (Fig. 18).

6 Clean the cutter with the short-

bristled side of the cleaning brush.

Brush carefully in the direction of the

arrows (Fig. 19).

7 Clean the guard with the long-bristled

side of the cleaning brush (Fig. 20).

8 Put the cutter back into the guard

after cleaning (Fig. 21).

9 Put the shaving heads back into the

shaving unit (Fig. 22).

10 Put the retaining frame back into the

shaving unit (1) and turn the orange

wheel clockwise (2) (Fig. 23).

11 Put the shaving unit back onto the

shaver (Fig. 15).

Storage

Store the appliance in a dry place.

Store the appliance at a temperature

between 5°C and 35°C.

1 Switch off the shaver.

2 Put the protection cap on the shaver

after use to prevent damage and to

avoid dirt accumulation in the shaving

heads (Fig. 10).

Note: Make sure that the lug of the protection

cap covers the release button.

Replacement

Replace the shaving heads every two

years for optimal shaving results. Replace

damaged or worn shaving heads with Philips

HQ56 shaving heads only. For instructions

on how to remove the shaving heads,

see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’,

section ‘Every two months: shaving heads’.

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

leaet for contact details). To retain the top

performance of your shaver, make sure you

clean it regularly and replace its shaving

heads at the recommended time.

Shaving heads

- We advise you to replace your shaving

heads every two years. Always replace

them with Philips HQ56 shaving heads

only (Fig. 24).

Cleaning

- Use Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110)

to clean the shaving heads thoroughly.

Environment

- 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. 25).

- The built-in rechargeable battery

contains substances that may pollute

the environment. Remove the battery

before you discard and hand in the

appliance at an ofcial collection point.

Dispose of the battery at an ofcial

collection point for batteries. If you

have trouble removing the battery, you

can also take the appliance 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. 26).

Removing the rechargeable

battery

Only remove the rechargeable battery if it

is completely empty.

1 Remove the adapter from the wall

socket and pull the small plug out of

the shaver.

2 Let the shaver run until it stops and

undo the screw at the bottom of the

shaver (Fig. 27).

3 Remove the battery compartment (1)

and remove the battery (2) (Fig. 28).

Do not connect the shaver to the mains

again after you have removed the battery.

Guarantee and support

If you need information or support, please

visit www.philips.com/support or read

the separate worldwide guarantee leaet.

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,

contact the Consumer Care Centre in

your country.

Problem Possible

cause

Solution

The shaver

does not

shave as

well as it

used to.

The shaving

heads are

dirty. You

have not

cleaned the

shaver well

enough or

you have

not cleaned

it for a long

time.

Clean the

shaving

heads

thoroughly

before you

continue

shaving.

See chapter

‘Cleaning

and mainte-

nance’.

Long hairs

obstruct

the shaving

heads.

Clean the

cutters and

guards with

the cleaning

brush

supplied.

See chapter

‘Cleaning

and mainte-

nance’,

section

‘Every two

months:

shaving

heads’.

The shaving

heads are

damaged

or worn.

Replace

the shaving

heads. See

chapter

‘Replace-

ment’.

The shaver

does not

work when

I press the

on/off

button.

The re-

chargeable

battery is

empty.

Recharge

the battery.

See chapter

‘Charging’.

My skin is

irritated

after

shaving.

Your skin

needs time

to get

used to

the Philips

shaving

system.

Skin irritation

during

the rst

2-3 weeks

of use is

possible.

After this

period, the

skin irrita-

tion usually

disappears.

The rota-

tion speed

of the

shaving

heads is

slower

than usual.

Too much

dirt has

collected in

the shaving

heads.

Clean the

shaving

heads. See

chapter

‘Cleaning

and mainte-

nance’.

The re-

chargeable

battery is

low.

Recharge

the battery.

See chapter

‘Charging’.

The charg-

ing light

lights up

orange

(HQ916

only).

The re-

chargeable

battery is

low.

Recharge

the battery.

See chapter

‘Charging’.

The

appliance

becomes

warm

during

charging.

This is

normal.

No action

required.

Problem Possible

cause

Solution

The appli-

ance makes

a strange

noise.

Too much

dirt has

collected in

the shaving

heads.

Clean the

shaving

heads. After

cleaning,

lubricate

the central

point on

the inside of

the guards

with Philips

Clean-

ing Spray

(HQ110).

See chapter

‘Cleaning

and mainte-

nance’.

The shaving

heads are

damaged

or worn.

Replace

the shaving

heads. See

chapter

‘Replace-

ment’.

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