Philips HQ7617 User manual

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Warning
Please read these instructions before using the
appliance.
◗Only use the HQ800 powerplug supplied to
charge the appliance.
◗The HQ800 powerplug transforms 100-240
volts to 12 volts. Only use the powerplug that
comes with the appliance to guarantee safe
transformation.
C◗Make sure the HQ800 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.
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time
of up to 45 minutes.
Charging
Recharge, store and use the appliance at a
temperature between 5cC and 35cC.
The powerplug is suitable for mains voltages
ranging from 100 to 240V.
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You cannot use the shaver when it is charging,
because the appliance does not work while its
batteries are being charged.
Do not leave the shaver connected to the mains
continuously.
C1Put the appliance plug in the shaver.
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 12 hours.
Charging normally takes approx. 8 hours.
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time
of up to 45 minutes.
4Remove the powerplug from the socket
and pull the appliance plug out of the
shaver when the batteries have been fully
charged.
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.
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Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get
accustomed to the Philishave 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.
Replace the shaving heads (type HQ6 Quadra)
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 and the hair
chamber every day with hot water (60cC-80cC).
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
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accidentally mix up the sets, it could take several
weeks before optimal shaving performance is
restored.
Every day: 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 (1) and open the
shaving unit (2).
C3Clean the shaving unit and the hair
chamber by rinsing them under a hot tap
(60cC-80cC) for some time.
4Close 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.
C5Open 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.
Trimmer
Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.
1Switch the shaver off, remove the
powerplug from the wall socket and pull
the appliance plug out of the shaver.
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C2Clean the trimmer with the brush
supplied.
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 (1) to open the
shaving unit (2).
C3Turn the wheel anti-clockwise (1) and
remove the retaining frame (2).
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.
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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 (1)
and turn it clockwise (2).
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with
Philishave HQ6 Quadra shaving heads only.
Storing
C◗Put the protection cap on the shaver to
prevent damage.
◗The appliance can be stored in the pouch
supplied.
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
batteries to a Philips Service Centre, which will
dispose of them in an environmentally safe way.
Only remove the batteries if they are completely
empty.
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1Remove the powerplug from the socket
and pull the appliance plug out of the
shaver.
C2Let the shaver run until it stops, open the
trimmer, 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
BCause 1: the shaving heads are dirty.
BThe 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◗Turn the wheel anti-clockwise (1) and remove
the retaining frame (2).
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
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take several weeks before optimal shaving
performance is restored.
◗Remove the hairs with the brush supplied.
◗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 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.
3Shaving unit has come off shaver
C◗If the shaving unit becomes detached from the
shaver, check whether the hinge spring is still
properly attached, i.e. has not come loose and
does not show any cracks or damage. If the
hinge spring is still properly attached, the
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shaving unit can be easily put back on the
shaver again. However, if the hinge spring has
come loose, is cracked or damaged, please
contact your Philips dealer or the nearest
Philips service centre to avoid damage to your
shaver.
Accessories
The following accessories are available:
- HQ6 Quadra Philishave Shaving Heads.
- HQ8000 powerplug.
- HQ100 Philishave Action Clean (shaving head
cleaner).
- HQ101 Philishave Action Refill (shaving head
cleaning liquid).
- HQ110 Philishave Head Cleaner (shaving head
cleaning spray).
Information & 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.
◗Keep these instructions for use for future
reference.
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