Philips HQ6879/16 User manual

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TÜRKÇE 88
HQ6879

Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before
using the appliance and save them for future
reference.
◗Only use the mains cord supplied.
◗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.
◗The appliance is equipped with an automatic
voltage selector and is suitable for mains
voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts.
◗Charge, store and use the appliance at a
temperature between 5cC and 35cC.
◗Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.
C◗Keep the appliance and the mains cord dry.
Charging
Make sure the appliance is switched off before
you start charging it.
When you charge the shaver for the first time or
after a long period of disuse, let it charge
continuously for 4 hours. Charging normally takes
approx. 1 hour.
You can also shave without charging by
connecting the shaver to the mains.
Do not leave the appliance connected to the
mains for more than 24 hours.
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Charge indications
Charging
◗When you start charging the empty shaver,
the bottom pilot light starts burning green.
When there is enough power for one shave,
this pilot light starts blinking green.
◗As charging continues, more and more green
pilot lights go on to indicate to what level the
batteries have been charged.The blinking pilot
light indicates the amount of power available.
Batteries fully charged
C◗When the batteries have been fully charged,
all green pilot lights are on.
Remaining battery capacity
◗During shaving the pilot lights go out one by
one to indicate how much power has already
been consumed.When the bottom pilot light
turns red, there is just enough power left to
finish your shave.
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Batteries running low
C◗When the batteries are running low, the
bottom pilot light turns red.When you switch
the shaver off, this pilot light blinks red for
4 seconds.
Charging the appliance
Charge the appliance when the bottom pilot light
blinks red.
Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.
C1Put the appliance plug in the shaver.
2Put the mains plug in the wall socket.
3Remove the mains plug 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.
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Using the appliance
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 Philips system.
3Switch the shaver off by pressing the on/off
button once.
C4Put the protection cap on the shaver every
time you have used it, to prevent damage.
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.
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C◗For easy and optimal cleaning, the Philips
Action Clean (shaving head cleaner, type
HQ100) is available.Ask your Philips dealer
for information.
BThe Philips Action Clean may not be available in
all countries. Contact the Customer Care Centre in
your country about the availability of this
accessory.
You can also clean the shaver in the following way:
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.
C2Clean the top of the appliance first, using
the brush supplied.
C3Press the release button (1) and remove
the shaving unit (2).
C4Clean the inside of the shaving unit and the
hair chamber with the brush.
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C5Put 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.
C2Press the release button (1) and remove
the shaving unit (2).
C3Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and
remove the retaining frame (2).
C4Remove and clean the shaving heads
(cutters and guards) one by one.
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.
C5Clean the cutter with the short-bristled
side of the brush.
Brush carefully in the direction of the arrow.
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C6Brush the guard.
C7Put the shaving heads back into the shaving
unit. Put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit (1) and turn the wheel
clockwise (2).
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.
Trimmer
Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.
1Switch the shaver off, remove the mains
plug from the wall socket and pull the
appliance plug out of the shaver.
C2Clean the trimmer with the brush
supplied.
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C3Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop
of sewing machine oil every six months.
Storage
C◗Put the protection cap on the shaver to
prevent damage.
◗The appliance can be stored in the luxury
pouch supplied.
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every two years for
optimal shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with
HQ55 Philips Super Reflex shaving heads only.
1Switch the shaver off, remove the mains
plug from the wall socket and pull the
appliance plug out of the shaver.
C2Press the release button (1) and remove
the shaving unit (2).
C3Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and
remove the retaining frame (2).
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C4Remove the shaving heads and place new
ones in the shaving unit.
C5Put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit (1) and turn the wheel
clockwise (2).
6Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
Accessories
The following accessories are available:
- HQ55 Philips Super Reflex shaving heads.
- HQ100 Philips Action Clean
(shaving head cleaner).
- HQ101 Philips Action Clean refill
(shaving head cleaning liquid).
- HQ110 Philips shaving head cleaner
(shaving head cleaning spray).
Environment
C◗Do not throw the appliance away with the
normal household waste at the end of its life,
but hand it in at an official collection point for
recycling. By doing this you will help to
preserve the environment.
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