Philips HQ6740 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 HQ600 powerplug and the
charging stand supplied to charge the shaver.
◗The powerplug is suitable for mains voltages
ranging from 100 to 240 volts.
◗The powerplug contains a transformer. Do
not cut off the powerplug to replace it with
another plug, as this will cause a hazardous
situation.
◗The powerplug transforms 100-240 volts to
12 volts.
C◗Make sure the HQ600 powerplug and the
charging stand do 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 the shaver with
water hotter than 80cC.
◗For the best shaving results, shaving emulsion
should be pumped up frequently.
◗If the mains cord of this appliance is damaged,
it must always be replaced by Philips or a
service centre authorised by Philips in order
to avoid hazardous situations.
Charge indications
◗When the batteries are almost empty, the red
pilot light blinks a few times after the shaver
has been switched off.
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C◗As soon as you start charging the empty
shaver, the green pilot light goes on.
◗When the batteries have been fully charged,
the green pilot light starts blinking.
Charging
Recharge, store and use the appliance at a
temperature between 5cC and 35cC.
1Insert the small plug into the charging
stand and put the powerplug in the wall
socket.
C2Place the shaver in the charging stand.
C3Press until you hear a click.
The shaver automatically switches off when
placed in the charging stand.
4When charging for the first time or after a
long period of disuse: leave the shaver to
charge continuously for 24 hours.
Charging normally takes approx. 8 hour.
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time
of up to approx. 55 minutes.
Inserting cartridges
The cartridges with moisturising NIVEA FOR
MEN shaving emulsion are available in boxes
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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.
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 upwards. 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.
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Do not throw the pump away when you replace
an empty cartridge.You will need it for the other
cartridges.
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 2-3 weeks to get
accustomed to the Philishave system.
4Switch the shaver off.
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C5Put the protection cap on the shaver every
time you have used it, to prevent damage.
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.
Trimming
The shaver has a separate trimmer for grooming
sideburns and moustache.
1Switch the shaver off.
Clean the shaver before you attach the trimmer.
C2Press the release button to open the
shaving unit and pull the shaving unit off
the shaver.
C3Tilt the trimmer slightly backwards and fit
it onto the shaver.
4Remove the trimmer by pressing the
release button again and pulling the
trimmer off the shaver.
Cleaning
Shaving unit
Rinse the shaving unit and the hair chamber with
hot water (60cC - 80cC) after every use.
1Switch the shaver off.
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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.
Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue
as this may damage the shaving heads.
C4Rinse the outside of the shaver.
Make sure the inside of the shaving unit and the
hair chamber have been cleaned properly. Close
the shaving unit and shake off excess water.
Charging stand
1Unplug the charging stand.
2Clean the charging stand with a moist
cloth.
Trimmer
1Clean the outside of the trimmer with the
brush supplied after every use.
C2Open the trimmer to clean it on the
inside.
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C3Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop
of sewing machine oil every six months.
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.
C3Turn the wheel anticlockwise and remove
the retaining frame.
C4Remove the shaving heads and place the
new ones in the shaving unit.
C5Put the retaining frame back onto the
shaving unit, 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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Storage
C◗After cleaning, the wet shaver can be placed in
the charging stand.
◗The appliance and the trimmer can be stored
in the pouch or cassette supplied.Whether
you have a pouch or a cassette depends on
your type of your shaver.
Disposal of batteries
The built-in rechargeable batteries contain
substances that may pollute the environment.
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
appliance to a Philips service centre, which will
remove them for you and 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 put the shaver back into the charging
stand after the batteries have been removed.
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Tip
◗The shaver comes with two different kinds of
shaving emulsion: an emulsion for 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
1The shaving 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').
BCause 2: long hairs are obstructing the shaving
heads.
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