Philips HQ6852/16 User manual

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HQ6852,HQ6851,HQ6850
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Important
◗Only use the HQ8000/ 6000 powerplug
supplied to charge the appliance.
◗The powerplug transforms 110-240 volts to
12 volts.
C◗Make sure the HQ8000/ 6000 powerplug
does 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 with water hotter
than 80cC.
Charge indications
C◗Charging
As soon as you start charging the empty shaver,
the green pilot light will go on.
C◗Batteries fully charged
When the batteries have been fully charged, the
green pilot light will start blinking.
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time
of up to 70 minutes.
C◗Batteries running low
When the batteries are running low,the lower
pilot light turns red.When you have switched off
the shaver,the red light will blink for 4 seconds.
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Charging
Recharge and keep the appliance at a
temperature between 5cC and 35cC.
The powerplug is suitable for mains voltages
ranging from 110 to 240V.
You can also shave without charging by
connecting the shaver to the mains.
To extend the lifetime of the batteries,remove
the powerplug from the wall socket and pull the
appliance plug out of the shaver when the
batteries have been fully charged.
C1Insert the appliance plug into the shaver as
far as the line on the plug.
2Put the powerplug in the wall socket.
Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.
3When 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.
4Remove the powerplug from the socket
and pull the appliance plug out of the
shaver when the batteries have been fully
charged.
With the special Philishave Car Cord (HQ6010),
you can also charge the appliance at 12 volts (e.g.
in a car).This cord is available from your Philishave
dealer.
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Shaving
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 to
prevent damage.
Replace the shaving heads (type HQ6 Quadra
Action) every 2 years for optimal shaving results.
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
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving
performance.
The easiest and most hygienic way to clean the
appliance is to rinse the shaving unit every week
with hot water (60cC-80cC).
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When you clean the appliance,it is not necessary
to take the shaving heads (cutters and guards)
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 week:shaving unit
1Switch the shaver off,remove the
powerplug from the wall socket and pull
the appliance plug out of the shaver.
C2Press the release button and open the
shaving unit.
C3Clean the shaving unit and the hair
chamber by rinsing them under a hot tap
for some time.
C4Leave the shaving unit open to let the
appliance dry completely.
You can also clean the hair chamber without
water by using the brush supplied.
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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 every time you have
used it.
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,remove the
powerplug from the socket and pull the
appliance plug out of the shaver.
C2Press the release button to open the
shaving unit.
C3Turn the wheel anti-clockwise and remove
the retaining frame.
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C4Remove the shaving heads and place the
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.
C5Reassemble the shaving unit by replacing
the retaining frame.Press the wheel and
turn it clockwise.
If the shaving heads have been properly inserted,
a shiny circle is visible on top of the shaving unit.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with
Philishave HQ6 Quadra Action shaving heads
only.
Storing
C◗Put the protective cap on the shaver to
prevent damage.
◗Store the appliance in the luxury pouch.
Disposal of batteries
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
batteries to a Philips Service Centre,which will
dispose of them in an environmentally safe way.
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Only remove the batteries if they are completely
empty.
1Remove the powerplug from the 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.
Troubleshooting
1Reduced shaving performance
◗Cause 1:the shaving heads are dirty.
The shaver has not been rinsed long enough or
the water used was not hot enough.
◗Clean the shaver thoroughly before you
continue shaving (see 'Cleaning').
BCause 2:long hairs are obstructing the shaving
heads.
C◗Remove the retaining frame.
◗Remove the hairs with the brush supplied.
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C◗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.
◗Put the retaining plate back onto the shaving
unit.
BCause 3:shaving heads are damaged or worn.
◗Remove the retaining frame.
◗Remove the old shaving heads from the
shaving unit and replace them with new ones
Damaged or worn shaving heads (cutters and
guards) must only be replaced with the original
Philishave HQ6 Quadra Action shaving heads.
◗Put the retaining plate back onto the shaving
unit.
2The shaver does not work when the
ON/OFF button is pressed
BCause:the batteries are empty.
◗Recharge the batteries.
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Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem,
please visit the PhilipsWeb 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.
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