Philips HQ7780 User manual

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HQ7782, HQ7780

Introduction
The shaver comes with two different kinds of
NIVEA FOR MEN cartridges: Extra Fresh Shaving
Gel for a fresh sensation during and after shaving
and Moisturising Shaving Lotion for sensitive skin.
This gives you the opportunity to try them out
and discover which one suits your skin type best.
Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before
using the appliance and save them for future
reference.
◗Only use the powerplug and the charging
stand 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 will cause a hazardous
situation.
◗Do not use a damaged powerplug or charging
stand.
◗If the powerplug or charging stand is
damaged, always have it replaced by one of the
original type in order to avoid a hazard.
◗Charge, store and use the appliance at a
temperature between 5cC and 35cC.
C◗Make sure the powerplug does not get wet.
◗Never immerse the charging stand in water
nor rinse it under the tap.
◗Do not leave the shaver in the plugged-in
charging stand for more than 24 hours.
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C◗The appliance is watertight and can be
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.
C◗The appliance complies with the
internationally approved IEC safety regulations
and can be safely used in the bath or shower.
◗Check if the gel and lotion supplied with the
appliance contain ingredients (see back of
cartridge) to which you are allergic before
you start using the appliance. Do not use the
gel and/or lotion if you are allergic to one or
more ingredients.
◗Noise level: Lc = 63 dB [A]
The display
Living Light Display
This model features the unique Living Light
display.This 3D colour LED display gives you all
the information you need with special 'living light'
effects.
◗Remove any sticker or protective foil from
the Living Light Display.
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Demonstration program
The appliance has a unique demonstration
program.
1Press the on/off button for 7 seconds.
The demonstration will start automatically.
◗When the demonstration starts, all indications
light up at the same time.Then all indications
of the shaver are shown separately for 3
seconds in the following order:
„Charging/Battery full indication
ÊShaving
±Shaving gel indication
ÂCleaning reminder/„Battery capacity
ÊShaving
±Shaving gel indication
„Battery low indication
ÂCleaning reminder/„Battery low indication
ŒShaving head check indication
‰Travel lock indication
BThe whole demonstration program lasts approx.
1 minute (including intervals).
2You can stop the demonstration by
pressing the on/off button.
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Indications during use
All indications mentioned below are shown
during every shaving session and they are always
displayed in the same order, which makes it very
easy for you to maintain a regular shaving ritual
As a result, some symbols will light up even when
you have already taken the appropriate action.
BWhen you switch the appliance on, the battery
capacity indication appears briefly. After this, the
shaving gel indication blinks three times. If you
have already applied enough shaving gel or lotion,
you can ignore this indication.
BWhen you switch the appliance off, the cleaning
reminder is displayed.This cleaning reminder
consists of a green tap (lights up) and a green
water jet (blinks). If you have already cleaned the
shaver before switching it off, you can ignore the
cleaning reminder.
After the cleaning reminder has been displayed,
the battery capacity indication appears briefly.
Charging
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.
Do not leave the shaver in the plugged-in
charging stand for more than 24 hours.
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Charge indications
Battery running low
C◗When the battery is running low, the bottom
battery light burns red during shaving.
◗When you switch the shaver off while the
battery is nearly empty, the bottom battery
light blinks red twice.This will happen four
times with brief pauses in between.
◗When you start charging the shaver while the
battery is running low, the bottom battery
light blinks red for max. 3 minutes.
Battery fully charged
◗During charging the three battery lights blink
green until the shaver is fully charged (approx.
1 hour).
C◗The three battery lights burn green
continuously when the battery is fully
charged.
Battery indications during shaving
The three battery lights show the remaining
battery capacity for 5 seconds after you switch
the shaver on or off.
- The lower two battery lights burn green:
66% of the entire battery capacity is left.
- The bottom battery light burns green: 33% of
the battery capacity is left.
- The bottom battery light burns red: the battery
is almost empty (see also section 'Battery
running low').
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Charging the appliance
Charge the shaver before using it for the first time
and when the shaver indicates that the battery is
running low.
1Insert the small plug into the charging
stand and put the powerplug in the wall
socket.
C2Place the shaver in the charging stand.
The shaver automatically switches off when it is
placed in the charging stand.
3Remove the powerplug from the wall
socket and pull the small plug out of the
charging stand when the battery has been
fully charged.You can then leave the
appliance in the charging stand.
Cordless shaving time
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time
of up to 55 minutes.
Cartridges
Cartridges with NIVEA FOR MEN shaving
gel/lotion are available in boxes containing five
cartridges and one small plastic pump.
The NIVEA FOR MEN shaving gel/lotion in the
cartridges will keep for 32 months when stored
at temperatures between 0cC and +40cC.
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Only use Philips NIVEA FOR MEN Cool Skin
(HQ170 and HQ171) cartridges.
One Philips NIVEA FOR MEN Cool Skin
cartridge contains enough gel/lotion for approx.
10 shaves.
For hygienic reasons, we advise you to insert a
new pump when you start using a new set of five
cartridges.
Do not throw the pump away when you replace
an empty cartridge.You will need it for all five
cartridges.
Remove the shaving gel/lotion cartridge from the
appliance when you are not going to use the
shaver for more than one week.
When you have run out of shaving gel/lotion
cartridges and you do not know where to buy
them, contact the Customer Care Centre in your
country (see 'Guarantee & service').
Inserting cartridges
C1When you start using a new set of
cartridges, take the pump out of its bag
and push it into a cartridge until it locks
into position with a click.
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C2Press the release button 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.
4Close the cover (you will hear a click).
5Press the yellow pump button a few times
until the NIVEA FOR MEN shaving
gel/lotion appears.The shaver is now ready
for use.
Replacing cartridges
Do not throw the pump away when you replace
an empty cartridge.You will need it for the other
cartridges.
C1Press the release button and open the
cover of the cartridge compartment.
2Remove the empty cartridge and pull out
the pump.
C3Push the pump into a new cartridge until it
locks into position with a click.
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C4Slide 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.
Storing cartridges
C◗You can conveniently store the other
cartridges by attaching them to the wall
holder supplied.The holder has suction caps
which allow you to attach it to the wall easily.
In this way you always have the cartridges
close at hand, which is very convenient,
especially when you shave in the shower.
NB:The wall holder is only suitable for storing
cartridges. Never hang or place the shaver on the
wall holder. If you do, the shaver may fall!
Using the appliance
Shaving
Switching the shaver on
1Switch the shaver on by pressing the on/off
button once.
After the battery capacity has been shown briefly,
the yellow teardrop-shaped shaving gel light ±
blinks 3 times to indicate that shaving gel/lotion
can be applied.
If the shaver does not go on when you press the
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on/off button, the travel lock may have been
activated. Deactivate the travel lock (see chapter
'Travel lock').
C2Press the yellow pump button to apply
NIVEA FOR MEN shaving gel/lotion to
your skin.
3Move the shaving heads over your skin,
making both straight and circular
movements.
C4While shaving, press the pump button
frequently to apply more NIVEA FOR
MEN shaving gel/lotion 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 before shaving.
◗For the best shaving results, shaving gel/lotion
should be pumped up frequently.
◗The shaver will not perform optimally when
used without shaving gel/lotion.
◗Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get
accustomed to the Philips system.
Switching the shaver off
1Switch the shaver off by pressing the on/off
button once.
The cleaning reminder Â(green tap symbol with
blinking water jet) lights up for 6 seconds to
indicate that the shaver should be cleaned.
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After this, the remaining battery capacity is shown
for 5 seconds.
2Clean the shaver (see chapter 'Cleaning
and maintenance').
Rinse the shaver after each shave. Remove the
cartridge if you are not going to use the appliance
for more than one week.
3If necessary, check the remaining battery
capacity by pressing the on/off button.
One or more pilot lights will go on for
5 seconds to indicate the remaining
battery capacity.
C4Put the protection cap on the shaver every
time you have used it, to prevent damage.
5If necessary, activate the travel lock (see
chapter 'Travel lock').
Trimming
For grooming sideburns and moustache.
Attaching the trimmer
1Switch the shaver off.
Clean the shaver before you attach the trimmer
(see chapter 'Cleaning and maintenance').
C2Press the release button (1) and pull the
shaving unit off the shaver (2).
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C3Tilt the trimmer slightly backwards.
C4Fit the trimmer onto the shaver (you will
hear a click).The trimmer is now ready for
use.
5Activate the trimmer by pressing the
on/off button once.
Removing the trimmer
1Switch the shaver off.
2Remove the trimmer by pressing the
release button again and pulling the
trimmer off the shaver.
3Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
Travel lock
If you are going to store the shaver for a longer
period or if you are going to travel, it is possible
to lock the shaver.The travel lock prevents the
shaver from being switched on by accident.
Activating the travel lock
1Press the on/off button for 3 seconds.The
motor is switched off.
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2The travel lock indication ‰, a yellow key
symbol, blinks 3-4 times and then burns
continuously for 4 seconds.The travel lock
has now been activated.
The yellow key symbol goes out.
Deactivating the travel lock
1Press the on/off button for at least
3 seconds.The yellow key symbol lights up.
2The yellow key symbol blinks 3-4 times.
Then the motor starts running to indicate
that the shaver has been unlocked.The
shaver is now ready for use again.
The yellow key symbol goes out.
BThe shaver unlocks automatically when you place
the shaver in the plugged-in charging stand.
Checking if the appliance is locked
1Press the on/off button briefly (less than
3 seconds).
2The yellow key symbol lights up for
3 seconds to confirm that the travel lock
is active.
Cleaning and maintenance
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving
performance.
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To maintain optimal shaving performance and to
keep the shaver clean, you have to thoroughly
rinse the shaving unit and hair chamber with hot
water after every shave.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
Cleaning reminder
◗When you have switched the shaver off, the
cleaning reminder Â(green tap symbol with
blinking water jet) lights up for 6 seconds to
remind you that the shaver should be cleaned.
◗If the red shaving unit symbol Œand the
cleaning reminder Âlight up together, the
shaving heads have become so dirty or
damaged that they might cause the motor to
become blocked. If the shaving heads are dirty,
you have to clean them. If the shaving heads
are damaged, you have to replace them (see
chapter 'Replacement').
BWe advise you to avoid this situation by cleaning
the shaving heads regularly.
Cleaning
The shaver reminds you that it needs to be
cleaned by showing the cleaning reminder Âafter
every shaving session.
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Shaving unit: Quick Clean after every
shave
1Make sure the appliance is switched on.
2Keep the shaving unit closed.
C3Rinse the shaving unit and the hair
chamber under a hot tap by letting the
water run through the openings below the
shaving unit for at least 30 seconds.
4Shake off excess water.
Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue
as this may damage the shaving heads.
Shaving unit and hair chamber: every
week
We advise you to clean the appliance thoroughly
at least once a week to maintain optimal shaving
performance.
You can also follow this procedure when the
shaving heads have to be cleaned.
1Switch the shaver off.
C2Press the release button to open the
shaving unit.
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C3Rinse the inside of the shaving unit.
C4Rinse the outside of the shaving unit.
C5Rinse the hair chamber.
6Make sure the inside of the shaving unit
and the hair chamber have been cleaned
properly.
7Close the shaving unit and shake off excess
water.
8Open the shaving unit again and leave it
open to let the appliance dry completely.
Charging stand
1Unplug the charging stand.
2Clean the charging stand with a moist
cloth.
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Trimmer
1Clean the outside of the trimmer with the
brush supplied after every use.
The trimmer can also be cleaned by rinsing it
under the tap.
C2If the trimmer is used frequently, lubricate
the trimmer teeth with a drop of sewing
machine oil every six months.
Storage
Charging stand
C◗The shaver can be stored in the charging
stand, even when it is wet.
Always unplug the charging stand before storing
the wet or dry shaver in it.
Pouch
◗The shaver can be stored in the pouch
supplied.There is also room for two NIVEA
FOR MEN Cool Skin cartridges.The pouch
will provide extra protection during travel.
Hanging cord
◗The shaver can also be stored by hanging it
from the hanging cord supplied. Storing the
shaver by means of the hanging cord ensures
optimal drying conditions.
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Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every two years for
optimal shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with
HQ177 Philips Cool Skin shaving heads only.
Shaving head check indication
After two years of use the red shaving unit
symbol Œwill blink for 30 seconds during
7 shaves to indicate that you should check the
condition of the shaving heads.This indication is
based on an average shaving time of 3 minutes
per shave.When the shaving head symbol blinks,
all other symbols and lights are out.When the
shaver is switched off, the shaving unit symbol
disappears.
When the red shaving unit symbol starts blinking,
you should check the shaving heads for possible
damage. If the shaving heads are damaged in any
way, they must be replaced in order to obtain
optimal shaving results.
Replacing the shaving heads
1Switch the shaver off.
C2Press the release button to open the
shaving unit.
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C3Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and
remove the retaining frame (2).
C4Remove the shaving heads and place new
ones in the shaving unit.
C5Put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit, press the wheel (1) and turn it
clockwise (2).
Accessories
The following accessories are available:
- HQ8000 powerplug.
- HQ177 Philips Cool Skin shaving heads.
- HQ170 NIVEA FOR MEN Cool Skin
Moisturising Shaving Lotion.
- HQ171 NIVEA FOR MEN Cool Skin Extra
Fresh Shaving Gel.
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