Philips HQ 7742 User manual

HQ7742, HQ7740
ENGLISH 4
DANSK 19
DEUTSCH 34
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SUOMI 69
NORSK 84
SVENSKA 99

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Introduction
The shaver comes with two different kinds of
NIVEA FOR MEN cartridges: Extra Fresh Shaving
Gel for a fresh sensation during and after shaving
and Moisturising Shaving Lotion for sensitive skin.
This gives you the opportunity to try them out and
discover which one suits your skin type best.
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
Only use the powerplug and the charging stand
supplied.
The powerplug transforms 100-240 volts to a safe
low voltage of less than 24 volts.
The powerplug contains a transformer. Do not cut
off the powerplug to replace it with another plug,
as this causes a hazardous situation.
Do not use a damaged powerplug or charging
stand.
If the powerplug or charging stand is damaged,
always have it replaced with one of the original
type in order to avoid a hazard.
Charge, store and use the appliance at a
temperature between 5°C and 35°C.
Make sure the powerplug does not get wet.
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Never immerse the charging stand in water nor
rinse it under the tap.
Do not leave the shaver in the plugged-in charging
stand for more than 24 hours.
The appliance is watertight and can be cleaned
under the tap.
Be careful with hot water.Always check if the water
is not too hot, to prevent your hands from getting
burnt.
The appliance complies with the internationally
approved IEC safety regulations and can be safely
used in the bath or shower.
Check if the gel and lotion supplied with the
appliance contain ingredients (see back of
cartridge) to which you are allergic before you
start using the appliance. Do not use the gel
and/or lotion if you are allergic to one or more
ingredients.
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This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientic evidence available today.
Charging
Charging takes approx. 8 hours.
Do not leave the shaver in the plugged-in charging
stand for more than 24 hours.
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Battery running low
When the battery is running low, the charging
light burns red during shaving.When you switch
off the shaver, the charging light ashes red for a
few seconds.
When you start charging the shaver while the
battery is running low, the charging light ashes
red for max. 24 minutes.
During charging
During charging the charging light burns green.
Charging the appliance
Charge the shaver before using it for the rst time
and when the shaver indicates that the battery is
running low.
1 Insert the small plug into the charging stand
and put the powerplug in the wall socket.
2 Place the shaver in the charging stand.
The shaver automatically switches off when it is
placed in the charging stand.
3 Remove the powerplug from the wall socket
and pull the small plug out of the charging
stand when the battery has been fully charged.
You can then leave the appliance in the
charging stand.
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A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time of
up to 45 minutes.
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Cartridges with NIVEA FOR MEN shaving gel/lotion
are available in boxes containing ve cartridges and
one small plastic pump.
The NIVEA FOR MEN shaving gel/lotion in the
cartridges will keep for 32 months when stored at
temperatures between 0 cC and +40 cC.
Only use Philips NIVEA FOR MEN Cool Skin
(HQ170 and HQ171) cartridges.
One Philips NIVEA FOR MEN Cool Skin cartridge
contains enough gel/lotion for approx. 10 shaves.
For hygienic reasons, we advise you to insert a
new pump when you start using a new set of ve
cartridges.
Do not throw the pump away when you replace
an empty cartridge. You will need it for all ve
cartridges.
Remove the shaving gel/lotion cartridge from the
appliance when you are not going to use the shaver
for more than one week.
When you have run out of shaving gel/lotion
cartridges and you do not know where to buy them,
contact the Customer Care Centre in your country
(see ‘Guarantee & service’).
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1 When you start using a new set of cartridges,
take the pump out of its bag and push it into
a cartridge until it locks into position with a
click.
2 Press the release button (1) and open the
cover of the cartridge compartment (2).
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3 Slide the cartridge with the pump into the
shaver. It only ts properly if the white side of
the pump is pointing upwards.
4 Close the cover (you will hear a click).
5 Press the yellow pump button a few times
until the NIVEA FOR MEN shaving gel/lotion
appears.The shaver is now ready for use.
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Do not throw the pump away when you replace
an empty cartridge.You will need it for the other
cartridges.
1 Press the release button and open the cover of
the cartridge compartment.
2 Remove the empty cartridge and pull out the
pump.
3 Push the pump into a new cartridge until it
locks into position with a click.
4 Slide the cartridge with the pump into the
shaver. It only ts properly if the white side of
the pump is pointing upwards. Close the cover.
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You can conveniently store the other cartridges
by attaching them to the wall holder supplied.
The holder has suction caps which allow you to
attach it to the wall easily. In this way you always
have the cartridges close at hand, which is very
convenient, especially when you shave in the
shower.
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The wall holder is only suitable for storing
cartridges. Never hang or place the shaver on the
wall holder. If you do, the shaver may fall!
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1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
shaver.
2 Press the yellow pump button to apply NIVEA
FOR MEN shaving gel/lotion to your skin.
3 Move the shaving heads over your skin, making
both straight and circular movements.
4 While shaving, press the pump button
frequently to apply more NIVEA FOR MEN
shaving gel/lotion 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
before shaving.
For the best shaving results, shaving gel/lotion
should be pumped up frequently.
The shaver will not perform optimally when
used without shaving gel/lotion.
Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get
accustomed to the Philips shaving system.
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1 Press the on/off button once to switch off the
shaver.
2 Clean the shaver (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
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Rinse the shaver after each shave. Remove the
cartridge if you are not going to use the appliance
for more than one week.
3 Put the protection cap on the shaver every
time you have used it, to prevent damage.
Trimming
For grooming sideburns and moustache.
Attaching the trimmer
1 Switch off the shaver.
Clean the shaver before you attach the trimmer (see
chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
2 Press the release button (1) and pull the
shaving unit off the shaver (2).
3 Tilt the trimmer slightly backwards.
4 Fit the trimmer onto the shaver (you will hear
a click).The trimmer is now ready for use.
5 Activate the trimmer by pressing the on/off
button once.
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1 Switch off the shaver.
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2 Remove the trimmer by pressing the release
button again and pulling the trimmer off the
shaver.
3 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
Cleaning and maintenance
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving
performance.
To maintain optimal shaving performance and to
keep the shaver clean, you have to thoroughly rinse
the shaving unit and hair chamber with hot water
after every shave.
Be careful with hot water.Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
Cleaning
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1 Make sure the appliance is switched on.
2 Keep the shaving unit closed.
3 Rinse the shaving unit and the hair chamber
under a hot tap by letting the water run
through the openings below the shaving unit
for at least 30 seconds.
4 Shake off excess water.
Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue,
as this may damage the shaving heads.
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We advise you to clean the appliance thoroughly
at least once a week to maintain optimal shaving
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You can also follow this procedure when the shaving
heads have to be cleaned.
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Press the release button to open the shaving
unit.
3 Rinse the inside of the shaving unit.
4 Rinse the outside of the shaving unit.
5 Rinse the hair chamber.
6 Make sure the inside of the shaving unit and
the hair chamber have been cleaned properly.
7 Close the shaving unit and shake off excess
water.
8 Open the shaving unit again and leave it open
to let the appliance dry completely.
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1 Unplug the charging stand.
2 Clean the charging stand with a moist cloth.
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Trimmer
1 Clean the outside of the trimmer with the
brush supplied after every use.
The trimmer can also be cleaned by rinsing it
under the tap.
2 If the trimmer is used frequently, lubricate the
trimmer teeth with a drop of sewing machine
oil every six months.
Storage
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The shaver can be stored in the charging stand,
even when it is wet.
Always unplug the charging stand before storing
the wet or dry shaver in it.
Pouch
The shaver can be stored in the pouch supplied.
There is also room for two NIVEA FOR MEN
Cool Skin cartridges.The pouch will provide
extra protection during travel.
Hanging cord
The shaver can also be stored by hanging it from
the hanging cord supplied. Storing the shaver
by means of the hanging cord ensures optimal
drying conditions.
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every two years for
optimal shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with
HQ177 Philips Cool Skin shaving heads only.
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1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Press the release button to open the shaving
unit.
3 Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and remove
the retaining frame (2).
4 Remove the shaving heads and place new ones
in the shaving unit.
5 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving
unit, press the wheel (1) and turn it clockwise
(2).
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The following accessories are available:
HQ8500/8000 powerplug.
HQ177 Philips Cool Skin shaving heads.
HQ170 NIVEA FOR MEN Cool Skin Moisturising
Shaving Lotion.
HQ171 NIVEA FOR MEN Cool Skin Extra Fresh
Shaving Gel.
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Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand
it in at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By
doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
The built-in rechargeable shaver battery contains
substances that may pollute the environment.
Always remove the battery before you discard
and hand in the shaver at an ofcial collection
point. Dispose of the battery at an ofcial
collection point for batteries. If you have trouble
removing the battery, you can also take the shaver
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.
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Only remove the battery if it is completely empty.
1 Let the shaver run until it stops, undo the
screws and open the shaver.
2 Remove the battery.
Do not put the shaver back into the charging stand
after the battery has been removed.
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If you need information or if you have a
problem, please visit the Philips website at
www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer
Care Centre in your country (you nd its phone
number in the worldwide guarantee leaet). If there
is no Customer Care Centre in your country, go
to your local Philips dealer or contact the Service
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Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and
Personal Care BV.
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1 The shaving heads do not move smoothly over
the skin.
Cause: not enough shaving gel/lotion has been
applied.
Press the pump button a few times until sufcient
NIVEA FOR MEN shaving gel/lotion has been
released to allow the shaving heads to move
smoothly over your face again.
2 Reduced shaving performance
Cause 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 chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
Cause 2: long hairs are obstructing the shaving
heads.
Press the release button to open the shaving unit.
Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and remove the
retaining frame (2).
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 shaving heads back into the shaving unit. Put
the retaining frame back into the shaving unit and
turn the lock clockwise.
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To prevent long hairs from obstructing the shaving
heads, remove the shaving heads once a month and
clean them with the brush supplied.
Cause 3: the shaving heads are damaged or worn.
Replace the shaving heads. See chapter
‘Replacement’.
3 The shaver does not work when the on/off
button is pressed.
Cause 1: the battery is empty.
Recharge the battery. See chapter ‘Charging’.
Cause 2: dried-up shaving gel/lotion is blocking the
shaving heads.
Clean the shaving heads thoroughly. See chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
Cause 3: the shaving heads are damaged.
Replace the shaving heads. See chapter
‘Replacement’.
4 The cover of the cartridge compartment
cannot be closed
Cause 1: the cartridge has not been inserted
correctly.
Insert the cartridge correctly. It only ts properly
into the shaver if the white side of the pump is
pointing upwards.
Cause 2: the cartridge has not been pushed far
enough into the shaver.
Press the cartridge until it is properly seated.
5 The NIVEA FOR MEN shaving gel/lotion has
changed colour or has turned watery.
Cause: the NIVEA FOR MEN shaving gel/lotion
has not been stored at the right temperature.
Insert a new cartridge.
6 Skin irritation occurs
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Cause 1: your skin has not yet become
accustomed to this shaving system.
Allow 2-3 weeks for your skin to get accustomed to
this shaving system.
Cause 2: the shaving gel/lotion irritates your skin.
Try the other type of NIVEA FOR MEN cartridge.
Wet your face before shaving with the shaving
gel/lotion.
If the irritation does not disappear within 24 hours,
we advise you to stop using the shaving gel/lotion.
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Shaveren leveres med to forskellige NIVEA FOR
MEN-tuber: Extra Fresh Shaving Gel, hvis du ønsker
en frisk fornemmelse under og efter barberingen, og
Moisturising Shaving Lotion beregnet til følsom hud.
Det giver dig mulighed for at prøve dem begge og
nde ud af, hvilken der passer bedst til din hudtype.
Vigtigt
Læs denne brugsvejledning omhyggeligt igennem,
inden apparatet tages i brug, og gem den til
eventuelt senere brug.
Dette apparat er ikke beregnet til at blive brugt af
personer (herunder børn) med nedsatte fysiske
og mentale evner, nedsat følesans eller manglende
erfaring og viden, medmindre de er blevet vejledt
eller instrueret i apparatets anvendelse af en
person, der er ansvarlig for deres sikkerhed.
Apparatet bør holdes uden for børns rækkevidde
for at sikre, at de ikke kan komme til at lege med
det.
Brug kun medfølgende net/transformerstik og
opladeenhed.
Net/transformerstikket omformer 100-240Volt til
en lav sikkerhedsspænding under 24Volt.
Netstikket indeholder en transformer. Derfor må
det aldrig klippes af og udskiftes med et andet stik,
da dette er meget farligt og risikabelt.
Brug aldrig et beskadiget net/transformerstik eller
en beskadiget opladeenhed.
Hvis stik eller opladeenhed beskadiges, må delene
kun udskiftes med tilsvarende originale dele af
samme type for at undgå enhver risiko.
Apparatet skal oplades, opbevares og anvendes
ved en temperatur mellem 5° C og 35° C.
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Sørg for, at netstikket ikke bliver vådt.
Opladeren må aldrig kommes ned i vand eller
skylles under vandhanen.
Efterlad aldrig shaveren i en strømtilsluttet
opladeenhed i mere end 24 timer.
Shaveren er vandtæt og kan skylles under
vandhanen.
Vær forsigtig med varmt vand. Kontrollér altid, at
vandet ikke er for varmt, så du ikke skolder dine
hænder.
Produktet opfylder de internationale IEC-
sikkerhedsregler og kan uden risiko bruges i
kar- eller brusebad.
Før du tager shaveren i brug, bør du kontrollere,
om den medfølgende gel og lotion indeholder
stoffer, som du er allergisk over for (se tubens
bagside). Undlad at bruge gel og/eller lotion,
hvis du er overfølsom over for et eller ere
indholdsstoffer.
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Dette Philips-apparat overholder alle standarder
for elektromagnetiske felter (EMF).Ved korrekt
anvendelse i overensstemmelse med instruktionerne
i denne brugsvejleding, er apparatet sikkert at
anvende, ifølge den videnskabelige viden, der er
tilgængelig i dag.
Opladning
En fuld opladning tager ca. 8 timer.
Efterlad aldrig shaveren i en strømtilsluttet
opladeenhed i mere end 24 timer.
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Når batteriet er ved at løbe tør for strøm, lyser
opladeindikatoren rødt. Når du slukker shaveren,
blinker opladeindikatoren rødt i et par sekunder.
Hvis du begynder at oplade shaveren, mens
batteriet næsten er løbet tør for strøm, blinker
opladeindikatoren rødt i maks. 24 minutter.
Under opladning
Under opladning lyser opladeindikatoren grønt.
Opladning
Oplad shaveren, før du bruger den første gang, og
når shaveren indikerer, at batteriet er ved at løbe tør
for strøm.
1 Sæt det lille stik på ledningen ind i
opladeenheden og strømstikket i en
stikkontakt.
2 Placér shaveren i opladeenheden.
Shaveren slukkes automatisk, når den placeres i
opladeenheden.
3 Træk strømstikket ud af stikkontakten og det
lille stik ud af opladeenheden, når batteriet
er fuldt opladet. Herefter kan shaveren blive
stående i opladeenheden.
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En fuldt opladet shaver giver op til 45 minutters
ledningsfri brugstid.
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NIVEA FOR MEN shaving gel/lotion fås i pakker med
5 tuber og 1 stk. lille plastpumpe.
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NIVEA FOR MEN shaving gel/lotion i tuber har en
holdbarhed på 32 måneder, når de opbevares ved
en temperatur mellem 0 cC and +40 cC.
Brug kun Philips NIVEA FOR MEN Cool Skin-tuber
(HQ170 og HQ171).
En tube Philips NIVEA FOR MEN Cool Skin
indeholder nok gel/lotion til ca. 10 barberinger.
Af hensyn til hygiejnen anbefales det at udskifte
pumpen hver gang, der tages hul på en ny pakke
med 5 tuber.
Smid ikke pumpen væk, når du udskifter en tom
tube, da pumpen er beregnet til hele pakken (5
tuber).
Tag tuben med shaving gel/lotion ud af shaveren, hvis
du ikke skal bruge shaveren i 1 uge eller mere.
Når du ikke har ere tuber med shaving gel/lotion,
og hvis du ikke ved, hvor du kan købe nye, kan
du kontakte det lokale Philips Kundecenter (se
“Reklamationsret og service”).
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1 Når du tager hul på en ny pakke tuber, skal du
tage pumpen ud af posen og trykke den ned i
en tube, indtil den klikker på plads.
2 Tryk på udløserknappen (1), og åbn dækslet til
tuberummet (2).
3 Skub tuben med isat pumpe ned i shaveren.
Den passer kun i shaveren, hvis den hvide side
af pumpen vender opad.
4 Luk dækslet (der lyder et “klik”).
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