Philips HQ8251 User manual

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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.
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Overview
AProtection cap
BShaving unit
CShaving unit release button
DShaver on/off button with power-on symbol
EDisplay (all types except HQ8200)
FTrimmer
GCleaning brush
HStorage pouch (your pouch may differ from the
one shown in the gure)
IAdapter
JSmall plug
KBathroom stand (HQ8251/HQ8250 only)
The display (all types except HQ8200)
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.
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When the shaver is charging, the CHARGE light is
on continuously.
’Battery fully charged’ indication
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.
’Battery low’ indication (HQ8251/HQ8250
only)
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.
Charging (all types except HQ8200)
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.
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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.
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.
Using the shaver
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.
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