Philips HQ7140/16 User manual

HQ7140
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Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
- Only use the powerplug supplied.
- The powerplug transforms 100-240 volts to a safe
low voltage of less than 24 volts.
- The powerplug contains a transformer. Do not cut
off the powerplug to replace it with another plug,
as this causes a hazardous situation.
- Do not use a damaged powerplug.
- If the powerplug is damaged, always have it
replaced with one of the original type in order to
avoid a hazard.
- Make sure the powerplug does not get wet.
- Charge and store the shaver at a temperature
between 5°C and 35°C.
- Always unplug the shaver before cleaning it under
the tap.
- 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.
- This washable shaver is not suitable for shaving in
the shower.
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- Do not immerse the shaver in water.
- Water may leak from the socket at the bottom
of the appliance when you rinse it.This is normal
and not dangerous because all electronics are
enclosed in a sealed power unit inside the shaver.
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This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientic evidence available today.
Charging
Make sure the appliance is switched off before you
start to charge it.
Charging takes at least 8 hours.
You can also shave without charging by connecting
the shaver to the mains.
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Charging
,When you start charging the empty shaver, the
charging light goes on.
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,When the battery is fully charged, the charging
light starts to ash.
When you unplug the shaver, the charging light goes
out.
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After charging, the shaver has a cordless shaving time
of up to 35 minutes.
Charging the appliance
Charge the appliance when the motor stops or
starts running slower.
1 Put the appliance plug in the shaver.
2 Put the powerplug in the wall socket.
3 Remove the powerplug from the wall socket
and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver
when the battery has been fully charged.
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1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
shaver.
The power-on lights go on to indicate that the
motor is running.
2 Move 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 shaving system.
3 Press the on/off button once to switch off the
shaver.
The power-on lights go out.
4 Clean the shaver (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
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5 Put the protection cap on the shaver every
time you have used it, to prevent damage to
the shaving heads.
Trimming
For grooming sideburns and moustache.
1 Open the trimmer by pushing the slide
downwards.
The trimmer can be activated while the motor is
running.
2 Close the trimmer (‘click’).
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Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving
performance.
Be careful with hot water.Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
Note:Water may leak from the socket at the bottom of
the appliance when you rinse it.This is normal and not
dangerous.
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1 Switch off the shaver, remove the powerplug
from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug
out of the shaver.
2 Press the release button to open the shaving
unit.
3 Clean the shaving unit and the hair chamber by
rinsing them under a hot tap for some time.
,Make sure you clean the inside as well as the
outside of the shaving unit.
4 Close the shaving unit and shake off excess
water.
Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue,
as this may damage the shaving heads.
5 Open the shaving unit again and leave it 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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1 Open the shaving unit, turn the lock
anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining
frame (2).
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2 Clean the cutters and guards with the brush
supplied.
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.
3 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving
unit. Put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit and turn the lock clockwise.
4 Close the shaving unit.
Trimmer
Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the powerplug
from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug
out of the shaver.
2 Clean the trimmer with the brush supplied.
3 Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop of
sewing machine oil every six months.
Storage
,Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent
damage to the shaving heads.
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Replacement
,Replace the shaving heads every two years for
optimal shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ8
Philips shaving heads only.
Note: Do not mix up the cutters and the guards to
guarantee optimal shaving performance.
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the powerplug
from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug
out of the shaver.
2 Press the release button to open the shaving
unit.
3 Turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and remove the
retaining frame (2).
4 Remove the shaving heads and place new ones
in the shaving unit. Put the retaining frame
back into the shaving unit and turn the lock
clockwise.
Make sure that the projections of the shaving
heads t exactly into the recesses.
5 Close the shaving unit.
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The following accessories are available:
- HQ8500/HQ8000 powerplug.
- HQ8 Philips Shaving Heads.
- HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray.
- HQ8010 car cord.
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- Do not throw away the appliance with the normal
household waste at the end of its life, but hand
it in at an ofcial collection point for recycling. By
doing this, you help to preserve the environment.
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The built-in rechargeable NiMH battery contains
substances that may pollute the environment.
Always remove the battery before you discard
and hand in the appliance at an ofcial collection
point. Dispose of the battery at an ofcial collection
point for batteries. If you have trouble removing the
battery, you can also take the appliance to a Philips
service centre.The staff of this centre will remove
the battery for you and will dispose of it in an
environmentally safe way.
Only remove the battery if it is completely empty.
1 Remove the powerplug from the wall socket
and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver.
2 Let the shaver run until it stops, undo the two
screws in the hair chamber and remove it.
3 Undo the two screws at the back of the shaver
and remove the back panel of the housing.
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4 Remove the side panels by pulling them off the
sealed power unit.
5 Undo the three screws in the sealed power
unit.
6 Remove the back panel of the sealed power
unit by means of a screwdriver.
7 Remove the battery.
Be careful, the battery strips are very sharp.
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after
the battery has been removed.
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If you need information or if you have a problem,
please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com
or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre
in your country (you nd its phone number in
the worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no
Customer Care Centre in your country, go to
your local Philips dealer or contact the Service
Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and
Personal Care BV.
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