Philips HQ8260 User manual

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HQ8290CC, HQ8270CC, HQ8260CC
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DEUTSCH 29
ESPAÑOL 53
FRANÇAIS 77
ITALIANO 101
NEDERLANDS 125
PORTUGUÊS 149
TÜRKÇE 173
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome
to Philips!To fully benefit 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
shaver and the Jet Clean System. 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.
The shaver and the Jet Clean System are 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 appliances by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the shaver and the Jet Clean
System.
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Caution
Do not use the shaver or the Jet Clean System if
it is damaged.
Never immerse the shaver in water.
Charge, 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, the Jet Clean System 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.
Never immerse the Jet Clean System in water nor
rinse it under the tap.
If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced
with one of the original type in order to avoid a
hazard.
Only use the Jet Clean System with the original
HQ200 cleaning fluid.
Use and store the Jet Clean System at a
temperature between 10°C and 35°C.
Always place the Jet Clean System on a stable,
level and horizontal surface to prevent leakage.
Always place the Jet Clean System on a fluid-
resistant surface.
The Jet Clean System thoroughly cleans but does
not disinfect your shaver, therefore do not share
the shaver with others.
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Compliance with standards
The shaver complies with the internationally
approved IEC safety regulations and can be safely
cleaned under the tap.
The shaver and the Jet Clean system comply with
all standards regarding electromagnetic fields
(EMF). If handled properly and according to the
instructions in this user manual, the appliances are
safe to use based on scientific evidence available
today.
General
The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe
low voltage of less than 24 volts.
Overview (Fig. 5)
AProtection cap
BShaving unit
CShaving unit release button
DShaver on/off button with power-on symbol
EDisplay
FTrimmer
GStorage pouch
HJet Clean System
ILocking lever
JCleaning symbol, drying symbol and ‘fluid low’
symbol
KJet Clean System on/off button
LCleaning chamber release button
MShaver holder
NCleaning brush
OAdapter
PSmall plug
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The display
HQ8290: Before you use the shaver for the first
time, remove the protective foil from the display.
The three shaver types (HQ8290, HQ8270 and
HQ8260) have different displays, which are shown in
the figures below.
HQ8290
HQ8270
HQ8260
Charging
Charging takes approx. 60 minutes.
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time
of up to 55 minutes, which is enough for approx. 17
shaves.
HQ8290
When the shaver is charging, the minutes
indication and the plug symbol flash.
The shaving minutes increase until the shaver is
fully charged.
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HQ8270/HQ8260
When the shaver is charging, the battery level
lights go on in a rising pattern as the battery
charges.
Battery fully charged
HQ8290
When the battery is fully charged, the minutes
indication is visible on the display and the plug
symbol disappears from the display.
Note:The actual shaving time is calculated by the
shaver. If you have a heavy beard, the shaving time may
be less than 55 minutes.The shaving time may also
vary over time, depending on your shaving behaviour,
cleaning habits and beard type.
After 4 hours of charging, the display automatically
switches off and the charging process stops.
HQ8270/HQ8260
When the battery is fully charged, all battery level
lights light up continuously.
After 4 hours of charging, the battery level lights
go out automatically and the charging process
stops.
Battery low
Note: If the rechargeable battery runs low during
shaving, you can connect the shaver to the mains to
finish the shave.
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HQ8290
When the battery is almost empty (when
there are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left),
the minutes indication and the plug symbol
start flashing.
When you switch off the shaver, the shaving
minutes and the plug symbol continue to flash for
a few more seconds.
HQ8270/HQ8260
When the battery is almost empty (when there
are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the
orange plug symbol lights up.
When you switch off the shaver, the plug symbol
flashes for a few seconds.
Remaining battery capacity
The remaining battery capacity is shown when you
switch the shaver on or off:
HQ8290
The remaining battery capacity is indicated by the
number of shaving minutes shown on the display.
HQ8270/HQ8260
The remaining battery capacity is indicated by the
number of battery level lights that are on.
Travel lock
You can lock the shaver when you are going to
travel.The travel lock prevents the shaver from being
switched on by accident.
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Note:The travel lock cannot be activated when the
shaver is connected to the mains.
Activating the travel lock
1 Press the on/off button for 4 seconds to enter
the travel lock mode (your display may differ
from the one shown in the figure).
The lock symbol appears on the display and the
power-on symbol lights up for a few seconds to
indicate that the travel lock has been activated.
Note:When you push the on/off button during less
than 4 seconds while the shaver is in the travel lock
mode, the lock symbol and the power-on symbol in the
on/off button flash for a few seconds.
Deactivating the travel lock
1 Press the on/off button for 4 seconds.
The lock symbol disappears and the motor
starts running to indicate that the travel lock has
been deactivated.
The shaver is now ready for use again.
Note:When you start charging, the travel lock is
automatically deactivated.
Charging
It takes approx. 60 minutes to fully charge the
battery.
When you charge the shaver for the first time or
after a long period of disuse, let it charge for 4 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
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can also charge the shaver in between shaves, even if
the battery is not completely empty yet.
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time
of up to 55 minutes, which is enough for approx. 17
shaves.
The actual shaving time is calculated by the shaver.
If you have a heavy beard, the shaving time may be
less than 55 minutes.The shaving time may also vary
over time, depending on your shaving behaviour,
cleaning habits and beard type.
Charging for one shave
HQ8290:As the shaver charges, the display shows
the number of shaving minutes available. Depending
on the number of minutes you usually need for one
shave, you can determine when the shaver contains
enough energy for one shave.
HQ8270/HQ8260:When the orange plug symbol
goes out, the shaver contains enough energy for one
shave.
Charging in the Jet Clean System
1 Put the small plug in the Jet Clean System.
2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
3 Place the shaver upside down in the holder.
Note:The shaver cannot be placed in the Jet Clean
System when the protection cap is on the shaving unit.
4 Push the lever down completely to lock the
shaver into place.
The battery symbol on the Jet Clean System
goes on to indicate that the shaver is being
charged.
Note:When the Jet Clean System is performing the
cleaning program, the battery symbol is out.
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When the battery is fully charged, the battery
symbol on the Jet Clean System goes out and
the charging process stops.
5 To remove the shaver from the Jet Clean
System: move the lever upwards until it does
not go any further (1) and remove the shaver
(2).
Charging with the adapter
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 display shows that the shaver is charging
(see chapter ‘The display’).
Using the shaver
Note:You can also use the appliance without charging.
Simply connect the appliance to the mains.
Shaving
1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
shaver.
The power-on symbol in the on/off button lights
up.
2 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.
3 Press the on/off button once to switch off the
shaver.
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4 Clean the shaver (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
Trimming
You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns
and moustache.
1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
shaver.
The power-on symbol in the on/off button lights
up.
2 Push the trimmer slide downwards to open
the trimmer.
You can now start trimming.
3 After trimming, close the trimmer (‘click’) and
switch off the shaver.
Cleaning and maintenance
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents
or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to
clean the shaver and the Jet Clean System.
Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal
shaving performance.
The best and most hygienic way to clean the
shaver is in the Jet Clean System.You can also
rinse the shaver under the tap or clean it with the
brush supplied.
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 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 in the Jet Clean
System
The Jet Clean System cleans the shaving unit.
Preparing the Jet Clean System for use
Fill the cleaning chamber before first use and
when the ‘fluid low’ symbol flashes to indicate
that the fluid level is too low.When the fluid level
drops below the minimum level, the cleaning
symbol and the ‘fluid low’ symbol start to flash
with intervals and the holder returns to its starting
position.
1 Simultaneously press the release buttons on
both sides of the cleaning chamber (1).Then lift
the Jet Clean System off the cleaning chamber
(2).
The cleaning chamber remains behind.
2 Unscrew the cap from the bottle with
HQ200 cleaning fluid and remove the airtight
seal.
3 Fill the cleaning chamber with HQ200 cleaning
fluid up to the MAX indication.
Note: Make sure the cleaning chamber is always filled
above the MIN indication.
4 Place the Jet Clean System back onto the
cleaning chamber.
Make sure that the release buttons snap back into
place.
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When the cleaning chamber is filled with
cleaning fluid, do not move it to prevent leakage of
cleaning fluid.
5 Put the small plug in the Jet Clean System and
put the adapter in the wall socket.
The holder automatically moves to the highest
position.
The Jet Clean System is now ready for use.
Using the Jet Clean System
1 Place the shaver upside down in the holder and
push the lever down completely to lock the
shaver into place.
The battery symbol on the Jet Clean System
goes on to indicate that the shaver is being
charged.
Note:The shaver cannot be placed in the Jet Clean
System when the protection cap is on the shaving unit.
2 Press the on/off button on the Jet Clean
System to start the cleaning program.
The cleaning program has two phases, the cleaning
and drying phase.
The battery symbol on the Jet Clean System
goes out.
During the first phase of the cleaning program,
the cleaning symbol starts to flash and the
shaver is automatically lowered into the cleaning
fluid.
The shaver automatically switches on and off
several times and moves up and down.
The cleaning symbol flashes throughout the
cleaning program, which takes 8 minutes.
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During the second phase of the cleaning
program, the shaver is placed in the drying
position, indicated by a flashing drying symbol.
This phase takes approx. 4 hours.The shaver
stays in this position until the end of the
program.
After the cleaning program, the battery symbol
on the Jet Clean System goes on to indicate that
the shaver is being charged.
Note: If you press the on/off button of the Jet
Clean System during the cleaning program, the
program aborts and resets. In this case, the cleaning
or drying symbol stops flashing and the holder returns
to its starting position.The shaver may still be wet
and dirty, because the cleaning program has not been
finished.
Note: If you remove the adapter from the wall socket
during the cleaning program, the program aborts.The
holder remains in its current position.When you put
the adapter back into the wall socket, the holder moves
to the highest position.
When the fluid level drops below the minimum
level, the cleaning symbol and the ‘fluid low’
symbol start to flash with intervals and the holder
returns to its starting position.
Cleaning the Jet Clean System
Empty the cleaning chamber and clean it thoroughly
by rinsing it with hot tap water every 15 days if you
use the Jet Clean System daily. Otherwise empty and
clean the cleaning chamber at least once a month.
1 Clean the outside of the Jet Clean System with
a moist cloth.
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Never immerse the Jet Clean System in water nor
rinse it under the tap.
2 Simultaneously press the release buttons on
both sides of the Jet Clean System (1).Then lift
the Jet Clean System off the cleaning chamber
(2).
The cleaning chamber remains behind.
3 Pour any remaining cleaning fluid out of the
cleaning chamber.
You can simply pour the cleaning fluid down the sink,
this is not harmful to the environment.
4 Rinse the cleaning chamber under a hot tap.
Be careful with hot water.Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
The cleaning chamber is not dishwasher-proof.
5 Fill the cleaning chamber with HQ200 cleaning
fluid up to the MAX indication.
Note: Make sure the cleaning chamber is always filled
above the MIN indication.
6 Place the Jet Clean System back onto the
cleaning chamber.
Make sure that the release buttons snap back into
place.
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.
Cleaning the trimmer with the brush
supplied
Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.
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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 three ways to store the shaver or to take
it with you when you travel:
put the shaver in the Jet Clean system. Make sure
the protection cap is not on the shaving unit.
Note: If you do not want the shaver to charge while it is
stored it in the Jet Clean System, just leave the lever in
the upright position
put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent
damage.
store the appliance in the pouch supplied.
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