When you charge the shaver for the rst
time or after a long period of non-use, let it
charge continuously for 12 hours. Charging
normally takes approx. 8 hours. Charge the
appliance when the motor stops or starts
running slower.
For optimal performance, only charge the
shaver when the battery is low.
Do not leave the appliance connected to
the USB port for more than 24 hours.
1 Insert the plugs of the USB cable
into the shaver (1) and the USB port
(2) (Fig. 3).
, The charging light goes on to indicate
that the appliance is charging (Fig. 4).
Note: Charge the shaver for at least 8 hours
but not more than 24 hours.
2 Remove the USB plugs from the
shaver (1) and the USB port (2) when
the battery is fully charged (Fig. 5).
Note: You cannot use the shaver when it is
connected to a USB port. When the battery
is empty, you have to recharge the battery
before you can use the shaver again.
Cordless shaving time
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving
time of approximately 30 minutes.
Using the appliance
Note: You cannot use the shaver when it is
connected to a USB port.
1 Remove the protection cap.
2 Press the on/off button to switch on
the shaver (Fig. 6).
3 Move the shaving heads over your
skin. Make both straight and circular
movements (Fig. 7).
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. 8).
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
Note: Make sure the shaver is switched off
and disconnected from the USB cable before
you clean the shaver.
1 Clean the top of the appliance with
the cleaning brush supplied (Fig. 9).
2 Press the release button (1) and pull
the shaving unit in a straight upward
movement off the shaver (2). (Fig. 10)
3 Clean the inside of the shaving unit
with the cleaning brush (Fig. 11).
4 Clean the hair chamber with the
cleaning brush (Fig. 12).
5 Put the shaving unit back onto the
shaver (Fig. 13).
Every two months: shaving heads
Note: Do not use cleaning agents or alcohol
to clean the shaving heads. Only use Philips
Cleaning Spray (HQ110).
Note: Make sure the shaver is switched off
and disconnected from the USB cable before
you clean the shaving heads.
1 Press the release button (1) and pull
the shaving unit in a straight upward
movement off the shaver (2) (Fig. 10).
2 Turn the orange wheel anticlockwise
(1) and remove the retaining frame
(2) (Fig. 14).
3 Remove and clean one shaving head
at a time. Each shaving head consists
of a cutter and a guard (Fig. 15).
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.
4 Remove the guard from the
cutter (Fig. 16).
5 Clean the cutter with the short-
bristled side of the cleaning brush.
Brush carefully in the direction of the
arrows (Fig. 17).
6 Clean the guard with the long-bristled
side of the cleaning brush (Fig. 18).
7 Put the cutter back into the guard
after cleaning (Fig. 19).
8 Put the shaving heads back into the
shaving unit (Fig. 20).
9 Put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit (1) and turn the orange
wheel clockwise (2) (Fig. 21).
10 Put the shaving unit back onto the
shaver (Fig. 13).
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. 8).
Note: Make sure that the lug of the protection
cap covers the release button.
3 Store the shaver in the travel pouch.
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’.
Ordering accessories
To purchase accessories for this
appliance, please visit our online shop at
www.shop.philips.com/service. If the
online shop is not available in your country,
go to your Philips dealer or a Philips service
centre. If you have any difculties obtaining
accessories for your appliance, please
contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre
in your country. You nd its contact details
in the worldwide guarantee leaet. You can
also visit www.philips.com/support.
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 shaving heads only
(HQ4 for China or HQ56 for the rest of
the world) (Fig. 22).
USB wall adapter
If you would like to purchase a USB wall
adapter to be able to charge the shaver
from the mains, only buy the Philips USB
wall adapter, type HX9200, available through
the Philips Consumer Care Centre.
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
ofcial collection point for recycling.
By doing this, you help to preserve the
environment (Fig. 23).
- 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 ofcial collection point. Dispose
of the battery at an ofcial 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. 24).
Removing the rechargeable
battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery
when you discard the shaver. Make
sure the battery is completely empty
when you remove it.
1 Remove the USB plugs from the USB
port and the shaver.
2 Let the shaver run until it stops and
undo the screw at the back of the
shaver (Fig. 25).
3 Remove the back panel of the shaver
with a screwdriver.
4 Remove the rechargeable battery.
Do not connect the shaver to the USB
port 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/support 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.
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