Philips HQ 8870 User manual

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Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before
using the appliance and save them for future
reference.
◗Only use the HQ8000 powerplug supplied to
charge the appliance.
◗The HQ8000 powerplug transforms 100-240
volts to a safe low voltage of less than
24 volts.
◗Only use the powerplug that comes with the
appliance to guarantee safe transformation.
C◗Make sure the HQ8000 powerplug does not
get wet.
◗The powerplug contains a transformer.Do
not cut off the powerplug to replace it with
another plug,as this will cause a hazardous
situation.
C◗The appliance complies with the
internationally approved IEC safety regulations
and can be safely 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.
Charging
Charge indications
C◗During charging
As soon as you start charging the empty shaver,
the 20% charge indication starts to burn green.
When there is sufficient power for one shave,the
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20% indication starts blinking.As charging
continues,more and more charge percentage
indications will start to burn green to indicate to
what level the batteries have been charged.
C◗Batteries fully charged
As soon as the batteries have been fully charged,
all charge percentage indications burn green.
C◗Remaining shaving time
As the energy level of the batteries decreases,the
number of charge percentage indications that
burn green decreases too.
C◗Batteries running low
When the batteries are running low,the 20%
charge percentage indication turns red.When you
switch the shaver off,the 20% charge indication
blinks red for 4 seconds.
Charging the appliance
Recharge,store and use the appliance at a
temperature between 5cC and 35cC.
Charge the shaver before using it for the first
time,when the shaver indicates that the battery is
running low or when the motor stops running.
When charging for the first time or after a long
period of disuse:leave the shaver to charge
continuously for 4 hours.Charging normally takes
approx.1 hour.
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You can also shave without charging by
connecting the shaver to the mains.
Do not leave the shaver connected to the mains
continuously.
Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.
C1Insert the appliance plug into the appliance
and insert the powerplug into the wall
socket.
2Remove the powerplug from the wall
socket and pull the appliance plug out of
the shaver when the batteries have been
fully charged.
◗Cordless shaving time
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time
of up to 70 minutes.
Using the appliance
Shaving
C◗The Personal Comfort Control system allows
you to adapt the shaver to your skin type.
- You can set the shaver to 'Normal' for a fast
and comfortable close shave.
- You can set the shaver to 'Sensitive' for a
comfortable close shave with optimal skin
comfort.
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C◗The …position is the neutral position.
C◗The 'S' position is best suited for sensitive
skin.
C◗The 'N' position is best suited for normal
skin.
1Switch the shaver on by pressing the on/off
button once.
C2Move the shaving heads quickly over your
skin,making both straight and circular
movements.
Shaving on a dry face gives the best results.
Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get
accustomed to the Philishave system.
3Switch the shaver off.
C4Put the protection cap on the shaver every
time you have used it,to prevent damage.
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Trimming
For grooming sideburns and moustache.
C1Open the trimmer by pushing the slide
upwards.
The trimmer can be activated while the motor is
running.
Cleaning and maintenance
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving
performance.
The easiest and most hygienic way to clean the
appliance is to rinse the shaving unit and the hair
chamber with hot water every time you have
used the shaver.
Hot water may cause burns.Always check if the
water is not too hot before you start cleaning the
shaver under the tap.
Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue
as this may damage the shaving heads.
C◗For easy and optimal cleaning,the Philishave
Action Clean (shaving head cleaner,type
HQ100) is available.Ask your Philishave dealer
for information.
BThe PhilishaveAction Clean may not be available
in all countries.Contact the Customer Care Centre
in your country about the availability of this
accessory.
When you clean the appliance,it is not necessary
to take the shaving heads (cutters and guards)
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apart.If you want to take them apart,be sure not
to mix up the cutters and guards,since grinding of
the cutters in the guards only guarantees optimal
performance for each matching set.If you
accidentally mix up the sets,it could take several
weeks before optimal shaving performance is
restored.
Every day:shaving unit and hair chamber
1Switch the shaver off,remove the
powerplug from the wall socket and pull
the appliance plug out of the shaver.
C2Press the release button to open the
shaving unit.
C3Clean the shaving unit and the hair
chamber by rinsing them under a hot tap
for some time.
Make sure the inside of the shaving unit and the
hair chamber have been cleaned properly.
4Rinse the outside of the appliance.
5Close the shaving unit and shake off excess
water.
C6Open the shaving unit again and leave it
open to let the appliance dry completely.
◗You can also clean the shaving unit and hair
chamber without water by using the brush
supplied.
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- Carefully clean the top of the shaving unit with
the brush.
- Carefully clean the inside of the shaving unit
and the hair chamber with the brush.
Every six months:trimmer
1Switch the shaver off,remove the
powerplug from the wall socket and pull
the appliance plug out of the shaver.
C2Clean the trimmer with the brush.
C3Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop
of sewing machine oil every six months.
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every 2 years for
optimal shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with
HQ8 Philishave Sensotec shaving heads only.
1Switch the shaver off,remove the
powerplug from the wall socket and pull
the appliance plug out of the shaver.
C2Press the release button to open the
shaving unit.
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C3Turn the wheel anticlockwise and remove
the retaining frame.
C4Remove the shaving heads and place new
ones in the shaving unit in such a way that
the parts with the small holes point
towards the centre of the shaving unit.
Make sure that the projections of the shaving
heads fit exactly into the recesses.
C5Put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit.Press the wheel and turn it
clockwise.
Storage
C◗Put the protection cap on the shaver to
prevent damage.
◗You can store the appliance in the pouch
supplied.
Environment
Disposal of the batteries
The built-in rechargeable batteries contain
substances that may pollute the environment.
Remove the batteries when you discard the
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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
appliance to a Philips service centre,which will
remove the batteries for you and will dispose of
them in an environmentally safe way.
Only remove the batteries if they are completely
empty.
1Remove the powerplug from the wal
socket and pull the appliance plug out of
the shaver.
C2Let the shaver run until it stops,undo the
screws and open the shaver.
3Remove the batteries.
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again
after the batteries have been removed.
Accessories
The following accessories are available:
- HQ8000 powerplug.
- HQ8 Philishave Sensotec shaving heads.
- HQ100 Philishave Action Clean
(shaving head cleaner).
- HQ101 Philishave Action Clean refill
(shaving head cleaning liquid).
- HQ110 Philishave shaving head cleaner
(shaving head cleaning spray).
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