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Important
.
Read these instructions for use
carefully before using the appliance
and save them for future reference.
◗
Keep the appliance dry (fig. 1).
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Store and use the appliance at a
temperature between 5
c
C and
35
c
C.
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
c
C;
-
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 the appliance on 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.
1
Switch the shaver off by pushing
the on/off slide downwards.
2
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).
B
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 the shaver off.
2
Clean the top of the appliance
first, 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 the shaver off.
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
«
Philips shaving
heads only.
1
Switch the shaver off.
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
«
Philips shaving heads.
-
HQ100 Philips Action Clean
(shaving head cleaner).
-
HQ101 Philips Action Clean refill
(shaving head cleaning liquid).
-
HQ110 Philips shaving head
cleaner (shaving head cleaning
spray).
Environment
.
◗
Batteries contain substances that
may pollute the environment.
Always remove the batteries
before discarding the appliance
or handing it in at an official
collection point. Dispose of the
batteries at an official collection
point for batteries.
◗
Do not throw the appliance
away 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 will help to preserve the
environment (fig. 19).
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