Charging
Charge the appliance when the motor stops or starts
running slower.
When you charge the shaver for the first time or after
a long period of disuse, let it charge continuously for 12
hours. Charging normally takes approx. 8 hours.
Do not leave the appliance connected to the mains for
more than 24 hours.
1 Switch off the shaver before you start charging it.
2 Press the release (1) button and fold out the
foldable plug (2) (‘click’) (Fig. 3).
3 Insert the foldable plug unit into the wall
socket (Fig. 4).
, The charging light goes on to indicate that the
appliance is charging (Fig. 5).
4 Remove the shaver from the wall socket when the
battery is fully charged.
5 Press the release button (1) and fold the foldable
plug back into the appliance (2) (‘click’) (Fig. 6).
Cordless shaving time
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time of
approximately 30 minutes.
Using the appliance
The shaver cannot be used directly from the mains.
1 Remove the protection cap.
2 Push the on/off slide upwards to switch on the
shaver (Fig. 7).
3 Move the shaving heads over your skin. Make both
straight and circular movements (Fig. 8).
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 Push the on/off slide downwards 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 after use to
prevent damage and to avoid dirt accumulation in
the shaving heads (Fig. 9).
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 Customer
Care Centre in your country about the availability of this
accessory.
After every shave: shaving unit and hair
chamber
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Clean the top of the appliance with the cleaning
brush supplied (Fig. 10).
3 Pull the shaving unit straight up off the
shaver (Fig. 11).
4 Clean the inside of the shaving unit with the
cleaning brush (Fig. 12).
5 Clean the hair chamber with the cleaning
brush (Fig. 13).
6 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver (Fig. 14).
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.
2 Pull the shaving unit straight up off the
shaver (Fig. 11).
3 To remove the retaining frame, push the sides of
the central spring towards each other (1).Then
lift the retaining frame out of the shaving unit
(2) (Fig. 15).
4 Slide the shaving heads out of the retaining frame.
Remove and clean one shaving head at a time.
Each shaving head consists of a cutter and a
guard (Fig. 16).
Note: Do not clean more than one cutter and guard at a
time, since they are 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. 17).
6 Clean the cutter with the short-bristled side of the
cleaning brush. Brush carefully in the direction of
the arrows (Fig. 18).
7 Clean the guard with the long-bristled side of the
cleaning brush (Fig. 19).
8 Put the cutter back into the guard after
cleaning (Fig. 20).
9 Slide the shaving heads back into the retaining
frame (Fig. 21).
10 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit
(‘click’) (Fig. 22).
11 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver (Fig. 14).
Storage
Keep the appliance dry.
Use and 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. 9).
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every two years for optimal
shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with Philips
shaving heads only (HQ4+ for China or HQ56 for the
rest of the world).
For instructions on how to remove the shaving heads, see
chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’, section ‘Every two
months: shaving heads’.
Accessories
To retain 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 shaving
heads only (HQ4+ for China or HQ56 for the rest
of the world) (Fig. 23).
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 official collection point for recycling. By doing
this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 24).
- The built-in rechargeable battery contains substances
that may pollute the environment. Always remove
the battery before you discard and hand in the
appliance at an official collection point. Dispose of
the battery at an official 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. 25).
Removing the rechargeable
battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery when it is
completely empty.
1 Make sure the appliance is disconnected from the
mains.
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. 26).
3 Remove the rechargeable battery (Fig. 27).
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after you
have removed the battery.
Guarantee and service
If you need service or information or if you have a
problem, please visit the Philips website at www.philips.
com or contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in
your country. You find its phone number in the worldwide
guarantee leaflet. 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, 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
shaver
thoroughly
before you
continue
shaving. See
chapter
‘Cleaning and
maintenance’.
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