Philips CoolSkin HQ 671 User manual

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Important
◗Only use the HQ8000/600 powerplug
supplied to charge the shaver.
◗The powerplug transforms 100-240 volts to
12 volts.
C◗Make sure the HQ8000/600 powerplug does
not get wet.
C◗The shaver runs at a safe low voltage of
12 volts.It is watertight and can be cleaned
under the tap.Do not rinse with water hotter
than 80cC.
◗For the best shaving results,shaving emulsion
should be pumped up frequently.
Charge indications
C◗As soon as you start charging the empty
shaver,the green pilot light will go on.
Charging
Recharge and keep the appliance at a
temperature between 5cC and 35cC.
The powerplug is suitable for mains voltages
ranging from 100 to 240V.
◗You cannot use the shaver when it is charging,
because the appliance does not work while its
batteries are being charged.
C1Put the appliance plug in the shaver.
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2Put the powerplug in the wall socket.
Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch or
cassette.
3When charging for the first time or after a
long period of disuse:leave the shaver to
charge continuously for 12 hours.
Charging normally takes approx.8 hours.
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time
of up to 25 minutes.
4To extend the lifetime of the batteries,
remove the powerplug from the wall
socket and pull the appliance plug out of
the shaver when the batteries have been
fully charged.
The shaver does not work if it is connected to
the mains.
Inserting cartridges
The cartridges with moisturising NIVEA FOR
MEN shaving emulsion are available in boxes
containing five cartridges and one small plastic
pump.Do not throw the pump away:you will
need it for all five cartridges!
Use only Philishave NIVEA FOR MEN Cool Skin
(HQ160 or HQ161) cartridges.
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For hygienic reasons,we advise you to insert a
new pump when you start using a new set of five
cartridges.
Inserting the first cartridge
C1Take one cartridge from the box.Take the
pump (supplied in the same box) out of its
bag and push it into the cartridge until it
locks into position with a click.
C2Move the release slide downwards and
open the cover of the cartridge
compartment.
C3Slide the cartridge with the pump into the
shaver.It only fits properly if the white side
of the pump is pointing downwards.Close
the cover.
4Press the yellow pump button a few times
until the NIVEA FOR MEN shaving
emulsion appears.The shaver is now ready
for use.
Do not throw the pump away when you replace
an empty cartridge.You will need it for the other
cartridges.
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The NIVEA FOR MEN shaving emulsion in this
cartridge will keep when stored at temperatures
between 0cC and +40cC.
Shaving
1Switch the shaver on by pressing the on/off
button once.
C2Press the yellow pump button to apply
NIVEA FOR MEN shaving emulsion to
your skin.Move the shaver over your skin,
making both straight and circular
movements.
3While shaving,press the pump button
frequently to apply more NIVEA FOR
MEN shaving emulsion so that the shaver
keeps gliding smoothly over your face.
Do not press the shaver too hard against your
skin while shaving.
If you prefer,you can wet your face first.
◗When you have run out of shaving emulsion,
you can also use the shaver without it on a
dry face.
◗Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get
accustomed to the Philishave system.
4Switch the shaver off.
C5Put the protection cap on the shaver to
prevent damage.
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Remove the cartridge and clean the shaver if you
are not going to use the appliance for more than
one week.Rinse the shaver after each shave.
Cleaning
Shaving unit
Rinse the shaving unit and the hair chamber with
hot water (60cC - 80cC) after every use.
1Switch the shaver off.
C2Press the release button and flip the
shaving unit open.
C3Clean the shaving unit and the hair
chamber by rinsing them under a hot tap
for some time.
Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue
as this may damage the shaving heads.
C4Rinse the outside of the appliance.
Make sure the inside of the shaving unit and the
hair chamber have been cleaned properly.Close
the unit and shake off excess water.
◗If the shaving unit becomes detached from the
shaver accidentally,reattach it by pushing the
hooks into the holes on the rear side of the
appliance.
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5Leave the shaving unit open to let the
appliance dry completely.
Replacing the shaving heads
Replace the shaving heads every two years for
optimal shaving results.
1Switch the shaver off.
C2Press the release button to open the
shaving unit and pull the shaving unit off
the shaver.
C3Hold the shaving unit in one hand and
squeeze the S-clip in the centre of the
retaining plate with the other hand and lift
it out.
C4Remove the shaving heads and place the
new ones in the shaving unit.
C5Reassemble the shaving unit by placing
back the retaining frame.Press the wheel
and turn it clockwise.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with
Philishave HQ167 Cool Skin shaving heads only.
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Storing
◗The appliance can be stored in the pouch or
cassette supplied.Whether you have a pouch
or a cassette depends on your shaver version.
The pouch has been designed to hold the
appliance,its protection cap,two spare cartridges
and the powerplug.The pouch is washable;wash
it separately (see washing instructions on the
inside of the pouch).
The cassette has been designed to hold the
appliance,its protection cap,five spare cartridges
and the powerplug.
Disposal of batteries
Remove the batteries when you discard the
shaver. Do not throw the batteries away with the
normal household waste, but hand them in at an
official collection point.You can also take the
batteries to a Philips Service Centre, which will
dispose of them in an environmentally safe way.
Only remove the batteries if they are completely
empty.
C1Let the shaver run until it stops,undo the
screws and open the shaver.
2Remove the batteries.
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again
after the batteries have been removed.
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Tip
◗The shaver comes with cartridges containing
two different kinds of shaving emulsion:an
emulsion for a sensitive skin and a fresh gel.
This gives you the opportunity to try them
out and discover which one suits your skin
type best.
Troubleshooting
1Shaving heads do not move smoothly over
the skin.
BCause:not enough shaving emulsion has been
applied.
◗Press the pump button a few times until a
sufficient amount of NIVEA FOR MEN shaving
emulsion has been released to allow the
shaving heads to move smoothly over your
face again.
2Reduced shaving performance.
BCause 1:the shaving heads are dirty.The shaver
has not been cleaned immediately after use
and/or has not been rinsed long enough and/or
the water used to rinse the shaver was not hot
enough.
◗Clean the shaver thoroughly before you
continue shaving (see 'Cleaning').
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BCause 2:long hairs are obstructing the shaving
heads.
C◗Remove the retaining frame.
C◗Clean the cutters and guards.
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.
◗Remove the hairs with the brush supplied.
◗Put the retaining frame back onto the shaving
unit.
BCause 3:shaving heads are damaged or worn.
◗Remove the retaining frame.
◗Remove the old shaving heads from the
shaving unit and replace them with new ones.
Damaged or worn shaving heads (cutters and
guards) must only be replaced with the original
Philishave HQ167 Cool Skin shaving heads.
◗Put the retaining frame back onto the shaving
unit.
3Shaver does not work when the on/off
button is pressed:
BCause 1:the shaver is still connected to the mains.
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