Philips HQ42/15 User manual

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ENGLISH
Important.
Read these instructions for use
carefully before using the appliance
and save them for future reference.
◗Keep the appliance and the
mains cord dry (fig. 1).
◗Do not use a damaged mains
cord.
◗If the mains cord is damaged,
always have it replaced by one
of the original type in order to
avoid a hazard.
◗Store and use the appliance at a
temperature between 5cC and
35cC.
Inserting batteries.
The appliance runs on two R6 AA
1.5-volt batteries. Preferably use
Philips alkaline batteries.
Make sure that your hands are dry
when inserting the batteries.
1Remove the lid of the battery
compartment (fig. 2).
2Place two batteries in the
battery compartment (fig. 3).
Make sure the + and - indications on
the batteries match the indications in
the battery compartment.
The shaver does not work if the
batteries have been placed
incorrectly.
3Put the lid of the battery
compartment back onto the
appliance. First insert the top
part of the lid (1) and then press
the bottom part down until you
hear a click (2) (fig. 4).
◗To avoid damage due to battery
leakage:
- do not expose the appliance to
temperatures higher than 35cC;
- remove the batteries if the
appliance is not going to be used
for a month or more;
- do not leave empty batteries in
the appliance.
Cordless shaving time
Two new batteries offer a cordless
shaving time of 60 minutes.
Mains operation
You can also shave without batteries
by connecting the shaver to the
mains.
1Put the appliance plug in the
shaver (fig. 5).
2Put the mains plug in the wall
socket.
Using the appliance.
Shaving
1Switch the appliance on by
pressing the switch lock and
pushing the on/off slide upwards
(fig. 6).
The switch lock prevents accidental
switching on of the appliance.
2Move the shaving heads quickly
over your skin, making both
straight and circular movements
(fig. 7).
Shaving on a dry face gives the best
results.
Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to
get accustomed to the Philips shaving
system.
1Switch the shaver off by pushing
the on/off slide downwards.
2Put the protection cap on the
shaver every time you have
used it, to prevent damage (fig.
8).
Cleaning and maintenance.
Regular cleaning guarantees better
shaving performance.
Every week: shaving unit
and hair chamber
1Switch the shaver off, remove
the mains plug from the wall
socket and pull the appliance
plug out of the shaver.
2Clean the top of the appliance
first, using the brush supplied
(fig. 9).
3Press the release button (1) and
remove the shaving unit (2)
(fig. 10).
4Clean the inside of the shaving
unit and the hair chamber with
the brush (fig. 11).
5Put the shaving unit back onto
the shaver.
Every two months: shaving
heads
1Switch the shaver off, remove
the mains plug from the wall
socket and pull the appliance
plug out of the shaver.
2Press the release button (1) and
remove the shaving unit (2)
(fig. 10).
3Remove the retaining frame by
pushing the sides of the central
spring towards each other (1)
and lifting the retaining frame
out of the shaving unit (2)
(fig. 12).
4Slide the shaving heads out of
the retaining frame and clean
them one by one (fig. 13).
Do not mix up the cutters and the
guards.
This is essential since each cutter has
been ground with its corresponding
guard for optimal performance. If you
accidentally mix the sets up, it could
take several weeks before optimal
shaving performance is restored.
5Clean the cutter with the
short-bristled side of the brush
(fig. 14).
Brush carefully in the direction of the
arrow.
6Brush the guard (fig. 15).
7Slide the shaving heads back into
the retaining frame and put the
retaining frame back into the
shaving unit (fig. 16).
8Put the shaving unit back onto
the shaver.
◗For extra thorough cleaning,
clean the shaving heads by
putting them in a degreasing
liquid (e.g. alcohol) every six
months. To remove the shaving
heads, follow steps 1 to 4
described above. After cleaning,
lubricate the central point on
the inside of the guards with a
drop of sewing machine oil to
prevent wear of the shaving
heads (fig. 17).
Storage.
◗Put the protection cap on the
shaver to prevent damage (fig. 8).
Replacement.
Replace the shaving heads every two
years for optimal shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving
heads with HQ4«Philips shaving
heads only.
1Switch the shaver off, remove
the mains plug from the wall
socket and pull the appliance
plug out of the shaver.
2Press the release button (1)
and remove the shaving unit (2)
(fig. 10).
3Remove the retaining frame by
pushing the sides of the central
spring towards each other (1)
and lifting the retaining frame
out of the shaving unit (2)
(fig. 13).
4Slide the shaving heads out of
the retaining frame (fig. 14).
5Slide new shaving heads into the
retaining frame (fig. 16).
6Put the retaining frame back
into the shaving unit (fig. 18).
7Put the shaving unit back onto
the shaver.
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Accessories.
The following accessories are
available:
- HQ4«Philips shaving heads.
- HQ110 Philips shaving head
cleaner (shaving head cleaning
spray).
Environment.
Batteries contain substances that may
pollute the environment.
Do not throw batteries away with
the normal household waste, but
hand them in at an official collection
point.
Guarantee & service.
If you need information or if you
have a problem, please visit the
Philips Web site at www.philips.com
or contact the Philips Customer Care
Centre in your country (you will find
its phone number in the worldwide
guarantee leaflet). If there is no
Customer Care Centre in your
country, turn to your local Philips
dealer or contact the Service
Department of Philips Domestic
Appliances and Personal Care BV.
Troubleshooting.
1Reduced shaving performance
BCause 1: the shaving heads are
dirty.
BThe shaver has not been cleaned
well enough or has not been
cleaned for a long time.
◗Clean the shaver thoroughly
before you continue shaving.
See chapter 'Cleaning and
maintenance'.
BCause 2: long hairs are obstructing
the shaving heads.
◗Clean the cutters and guards
with the brush supplied. See
chapter 'Cleaning and
maintenance', section 'Every
two months: shaving heads'.
BCause 3: the shaving heads are
damaged or worn.
◗Replace the shaving heads. See
chapter 'Replacement'.
2The shaver does not work
when the on/off slide is pushed
upwards.
BCause 1: the batteries are empty
◗Replace the batteries. See
chapter 'Inserting batteries'.
BCause 2: the shaver is not
connected to the mains.
◗Put the mains plug in the wall
socket.
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