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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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.
6 Clean the shaver (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
Trimming
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Cleaning the shaving unit with the brush
supplied
1 Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from
the mains.
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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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Cleaning the trimmer with the brush
supplied
Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.
1 Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from
the mains.
2 Push the trimmer slide downwards to open
the trimmer.
3 Clean the trimmer with the short-bristled side
of the cleaning brush. Brush up and down along
the trimmer teeth.
4 Close the trimmer (‘click’).
Tip: For optimal trimming performance, lubricate the
trimmer teeth with a drop of sewing machine oil every
six months.
Storage
There are several ways to store the shaver or to
take it with you when you travel:
put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent
damage.
store the appliance in the pouch supplied.
HQ8251/HQ8250: store the shaver in the
bathroom stand.
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Replacement
For maximum shaving performance, we advise
you to replace the shaving heads every two years.
Replace damaged shaving heads right away.
Only replace the shaving heads with original HQ9
Philips Shaving Heads.
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 Remove the shaving heads and place new ones
in the shaving unit.
Make sure that the projections of the shaving
heads t exactly into the recesses.
5 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving
unit and turn the lock clockwise.
6 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.
Accessories
The following accessories are available:
HQ8500 adapter
HQ9 Philips Shaving heads
HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (not
available in some countries)
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HQ8010 car cord.
Environment
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.
All types except HQ8200:The built-in
rechargeable shaver battery contains substances
that may pollute the environment.Always remove
the battery before you discard or hand in the
shaver 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.
Removing the rechargeable shaver battery
(all types except HQ8200)
Only remove the rechargeable battery when you
discard the shaver. Make sure the rechargeable
battery is completely empty when you remove it.
1 Disconnect the shaver from the mains.
2 Let the shaver run until it stops and undo the
two screws in the back of the shaver.
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3 Undo the two screws in the hair chamber.
4 Remove the back panel.
5 Remove the two side panels.
6 Bend the 4 hooks aside and take out the
power unit.
Be careful, the hooks are sharp.
7 Undo the three screws in the power unit.
8 Remove the power unit cover with a
screwdriver.
9 Remove the battery.
Be careful, the battery strips are sharp.
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Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after
you have removed the rechargeable battery.
Guarantee & service
If you need service or information or if you have a
problem, please visit the Philips website at
www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer
Care Centre in your country (you nd its phone
number in the worldwide guarantee leaet). If there
is no Consumer Care Centre in your country, go to
your local Philips dealer.
Guarantee restrictions
The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not
covered by the terms of the international guarantee
because they are subject to wear.
Troubleshooting
1 The shaver does not shave as well as it used to.
The shaving heads may be damaged or worn.
Replace the shaving heads (see chapter
‘Replacement’).
Long hairs may be obstructing the shaving heads.
Clean the cutters and guards with the brush
supplied (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
2 The shaver does not work when I press the
on/off button.
All types except HQ8200:The battery may
be empty. Recharge the battery (see chapter
‘Charging’) or connect the shaver to the mains.
HQ8200:The shaver is not connected to the
mains. Put the small plug in the shaver, put the
adapter in the wall socket and press the on/off
button again.
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The temperature of the shaver may be too high.
In this case, the shaver does not work. As soon
as the temperature of the shaver has dropped
sufciently, you can switch on the shaver again.
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