Philips HQ8241/17 User manual

HQ8251, HQ8250, HQ8241, HQ8240, HQ8200
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome
to Philips! To fully benet from the support that
Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.
com/welcome.
Please read this user manual, as it contains
information about the wonderful features of this
shaver as well as some tips to make shaving easier
and more enjoyable.
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance. Save the user manual for future reference.
Danger
Make sure the adapter does not get wet.
Warning
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut
off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as
this causes a hazardous situation.
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.
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Caution
Never immerse the shaver in water.
Charge (all types except HQ8200), use and store
the shaver at a temperature between 10°C and
35°C.
Always put the protection cap on the shaver
to protect the shaving heads when you are
travelling.
The shaver and the other accessories are not
dishwasher-proof.
Never use water hotter than 80°C to rinse the
shaver.
Do not use the shaver in the bath or in the
shower.
Only use the adapter supplied.
Do not use the shaver or the adapter if it is
damaged.
If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced
with one of the original type in order to avoid a
hazard.
Compliance with standards
The shaver complies with the internationally
approved IEC safety regulations and can be safely
cleaned under the tap.
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.
General
The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe
low voltage of less than 24 volts.
Noise level: Lc = 64 dB [A]
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Overview
A
B
C
D
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K
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Protection cap
BShaving unit
CShaving unit release button
DShaver on/off button with power-on symbol
EDisplay (all types except HQ8200)
FTrimmer
GCleaning brush
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HStorage pouch (your pouch may differ from the
one shown in the gure)
IAdapter
JSmall plug
Bathroom stand (HQ8251/HQ8250 only)
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The HQ8251, HQ8250, HQ8241 and
HQ8240 have different displays, which are shown in
the gures below.
HQ8251/HQ8250
HQ8241/HQ8240
Charging indication
Charging takes approx. 60 minutes.
A fully charged shaver provides up to 17 cordless
shaves.
When the shaver is charging, the CHARGE light is
on continuously.
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When the battery is fully charged, the CHARGE
light starts ashing.
Note:When you disconnect the shaver from the mains,
the CHARGE light stops ashing.
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Note: If the rechargeable battery runs low during
shaving, you can connect the shaver to the mains to
nish the shave.
When the battery is almost empty (when there
are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the
LOW light goes on.
When you switch off the shaver, the LOW light
ashes a few seconds.
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Note: The HQ8200 is not rechargeable.
HQ8251/HQ8250: Charge the shaver when the
LOW light goes on.
HQ8241/HQ8240: Charge the shaver when the
motor stops or starts running slower.
It takes approx. 60 minutes to fully charge the
battery.
When you charge the shaver for the rst time or
after a long period of disuse, let it charge for 12
hours.
Tip:To optimise the battery capacity, fully charge the
shaver and then use it normally until the battery is
completely empty. Repeat this process three times in a
row. If you optimise the battery capacity in this way, you
can also charge the shaver in between shaves, even if
the battery is not completely empty yet.
A fully charged shaver provides up to 17 cordless
shaves.
If you have a heavy beard, the shaver may provide
less than 17 cordless shaves.The shaving time may
also vary over time, depending on your shaving
behaviour, cleaning habits and beard type.
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Charging the shaver
Do not charge the shaver in a closed pouch.
1 Put the small plug in the shaver.
2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
The CHARGE light goes on.
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Note:The HQ8200 can only be used directly from the
mains.
Note for all types except HQ8200:You can also use
the appliance without charging. Simply connect the
appliance to the mains.
Shaving
1 HQ8200: Put the small plug in the shaver and
put the adapter in the wall socket.
2 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
shaver.
The power-on symbol in the on/off button lights
up.
3 Move the shaving heads over your skin. Make
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.
4 Press the on/off button once to switch off the
shaver.
5 HQ8200: Remove the adapter from the wall
socket and pull the small plug out of the shaver.
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6 Clean the shaver (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
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You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns
and moustache.
1 HQ8200: Put the small plug in the shaver and
put the adapter in the wall socket.
2 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
shaver.
The power-on symbol in the on/off button lights
up.
3 Push the trimmer slide downwards to open
the trimmer.
You can now start trimming.
4 After trimming, close the trimmer (‘click’) and
switch off the shaver.
5 HQ8200: Remove the adapter from the wall
socket and pull the small plug out of the shaver.
Cleaning and maintenance
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents
or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to
clean the appliance.
Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal
shaving performance.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
You can clean the bathroom stand (HQ8251/
HQ8250 only) and the outside of the shaver with
a damp cloth.
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Note:Water may leak from the socket at the bottom of
the appliance when you rinse it. This is normal and not
dangerous.
Cleaning the shaving unit under the tap
1 Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from
the mains.
2 Press the release button to open the shaving
unit.
3 Rinse the shaving unit and hair chamber under
a hot tap for some time.
Make sure that you clean the inside as well as the
outside of the shaving unit.
Be careful with hot water.Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
4 Close the shaving unit and shake off excess
water.
Never dry the shaving unit and the hair chamber
with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the
shaving heads and the coupling spindles.
5 Open the shaving unit again and leave it open
to let the shaver dry completely.
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Cleaning the shaving unit with the brush
supplied
1 Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from
the mains.
2 Press the release button to open the shaving
unit.
3 Turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and remove the
retaining frame (2).
4 Clean the shaving heads with the brush
supplied. Each shaving head consists of a cutter
and a guard.
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.
5 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving
unit.
6 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving
unit and turn the lock clockwise.
7 Close the shaving unit.
Note: If the shaving unit does not close smoothly, check
if you have positioned the shaving heads properly and
if the retaining frame is locked.
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