English Introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. Please read this user manual, as it contains information about the features of this shaver as well as some tips to make shaving easier and more enjoyable.
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English Danger - Keep the supply unit dry. Warning - To charge the battery, only use the detachable supply unit (type HQ8505) provided with the appliance. - The supply unit contains a transformer. Do not cut off the supply unit to replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
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English - Always unplug the shaver before you clean it under the tap. - Always check the appliance before you use it. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged, as this may cause injury. Always replace a damaged part with one of the original type. - Do not open the appliance to replace the rechargeable battery.
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- If your shaver comes with a cleaning system, always use the original Philips cleaning fluid (cartridge or bottle, depending on the type of cleaning system). - Always place the cleaning...
Electromagnetic fields (EMF) This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields. General This shaver is waterproof. It is suitable for use in the bath or shower and for cleaning under the tap.
English The display Note: Before you use the shaver for the first time, remove the protective foil from the display. Charging When the shaver is charging, first the bottom light of the battery charge indicator flashes, then the second light, and so on until the shaver is fully charged.
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English Remaining battery charge The remaining battery charge is shown by the lights of the battery charge indicator that light up continuously. Cleaning reminder Clean the shaver after every use for optimal performance (see 'Cleaning and maintenance'). When you turn off the product, the cleaning reminder flashes to remind you to clean the shaver.
English While you deactivate the travel lock, the travel lock symbol lights up briefly and the shaver produces a short sound. The appliance switches on and is now ready for use again. Note: You can also deactivate the travel lock by connecting the appliance to the wall socket.
English Blocked shaving heads If the shaving heads are blocked, the notification symbol lights up orange continuously. The replacement reminder and the cleaning reminder flash white alternately and the shaver beeps. In this case, the motor cannot run because the shaving heads are soiled or damaged.
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English Switching the appliance on and off To switch on the appliance, press the on/off button once. The display lights up for a few seconds. To switch off the appliance, press the on/off button once. The display lights up for a few seconds and shows the remaining battery charge.
English 2 Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular movements to catch all hairs growing in different directions. Make sure each shaving head is fully in contact with the skin. Exert gentle pressure for a close, comfortable shave. Note: Do not press too hard, as this can cause skin irritation.
English 5 Move the shaving heads over your skin in circular movements to catch all hairs growing in different directions. Make sure each shaving head is fully in contact with the skin. Exert gentle pressure for a close, comfortable shave. Note: Rinse the shaving unit regularly to ensure that it continues to glide smoothly over your skin.
English Attach the attachment to the appliance (‘click’). 2 Switch on the appliance. The display lights up for a few seconds. 3 Hold the trimmer attachment perpendicular to the skin and move the appliance downwards while you exert gentle pressure. 4 Clean the attachment after use.
English 6 Gently move the brush across your skin from the nose towards the ear. Do not push the brush too hard onto the skin to make sure that the treatment remains comfortable. Do not cleanse the sensitive area around your 20 sec.
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English Note: Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the shaving heads. 1 Switch on the appliance. 2 Rinse the shaving unit under a warm tap. 3 Switch off the appliance. Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom part of the shaving unit.
English Thorough cleaning We advise you to clean the shaving heads thoroughly once a month or when the shaver does not shave as well as it used to. Switch off the shaver. 2 Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom part of the shaving unit.
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English 6 Clean the cutter and guard under the tap. Shake off excess water. 8 Put the cutter back into the guard. 9 Place the shaving heads in the shaving head holder. 10 Place the retaining ring on the shaving head. 11 Align the arrows on the retaining ring with the projections in the shaving head holder.
English Cleaning click-on attachments Cleaning the trimmer attachment Never dry trimmer or beard styler attachments with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the trimming teeth. Clean the trimmer attachment after each use. 1 Switch on the appliance with the precision trimmer attachment attached.
Replace damaged shaving heads immediately. Always replace the shaving heads with original Philips shaving heads (see 'Ordering accessories'). Replacement reminder The replacement reminder indicates that the shaving heads need to be replaced. The shaving...
English Ordering accessories To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.philips.com/parts-and-accessories or go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Center in your country (see the international warranty leaflet for contact details). The following accessories and spare parts are...
English Removing the rechargeable shaver battery Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard the shaver. Before you remove the battery, make sure that the shaver is disconnected from the wall socket and that the battery is completely empty. Take any necessary safety precautions when you handle tools to open the shaver and when you dispose of the rechargeable battery.
7 Bend the battery tags aside with a screwdriver. 8 Remove the rechargeable batteries. Warranty and support If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or read the international warranty leaflet. Warranty restrictions The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not covered by the terms of the international warranty because they are subject to wear.
This chapter summarizes 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 Center in your country.
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English Problem Possible cause Solution I replaced the You have not reset Reset the appliance by shaving heads, the appliance. pressing the on/off button but the display for approx. 7 seconds. still shows the replacement reminder. A shaving This symbol Replace the shaving heads unit symbol reminds you to...