Philips HQ 7742 User manual

HQ7742, HQ7740
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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.
Electromagnetic elds (EMF)
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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Charge indications
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.
Cordless shaving time
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time of
up to 45 minutes.
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Cartridges
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’).
Inserting cartridges
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.
Replacing cartridges
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.
Storing cartridges
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!
Using the appliance
Shaving
Switching on the shaver
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.
Switching off the shaver
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.
Removing the trimmer
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
Shaving unit: Quick Clean after every shave
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.
Shaving unit and hair chamber: every week
We advise you to clean the appliance thoroughly
at least once a week to maintain optimal shaving
performance.
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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.
Charging stand
1 Unplug the charging stand.
2 Clean the charging stand with a moist cloth.
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