Philips HQ903 User manual

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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.
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Warning
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.
Caution
Use and store the appliance at a temperature between-
5°C and 35°C.
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IEC safety regulations and can be safely cleaned under
the tap (Fig. 1).
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water is -
not too hot, to avoid burning your hands.
This washable shaver is not suitable for shaving in the-
shower.
Do not immerse the shaver in water (Fig. 2).-
Remove the batteries from the appliance if you are not-
going to use it for a month or more.
Compliance with standards
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.
Preparing for use
The appliance runs on two R6 AA 1.5-volt alkaline batteries.
Preferably use Philips batteries to achieve optimal shaving
performance.
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Inserting batteries
Make sure your hands and the appliance are dry when
you insert the batteries.
1 Remove the battery compartment cover (Fig. 3).
2 Put two batteries in the battery compartment (Fig. 4).
Make sure the + and - poles point in the right direction.
Note:The appliance does not work if the batteries have been
placed incorrectly.
3 Slide the battery compartment cover back onto the
appliance (‘click’) (Fig. 5).
Avoiding damage due to battery leakage
Do not expose the appliance to temperatures higher -
than 35°C.
Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the-
appliance for a month or more.
Do not leave empty batteries in the appliance.-
Using the appliance
1 Remove the protection cap.
2 Press the on/off button to switch on the
shaver (Fig. 6).
3 Move the shaving heads over your skin. Make both
straight and circular movements (Fig. 7).
Note: Shaving on a dry face gives the best results.
Note:Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get accustomed to
the Philips shaving system.
4 When you have nished shaving, press the on/off
button again to switch off the appliance.
5 Clean the shaver after every use (see chapter
‘Cleaning’).
6 Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent
damage to the shaving heads (Fig. 8).
Note: Make sure that the lug of the protection cap covers the
release button.
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Cleaning and maintenance
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or
aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the
appliance.
Be careful with hot water.Always check if the water is not
too hot, to avoid burning your hands.
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving performance.
The easiest and most hygienic way to clean the appliance
is to rinse the shaving unit and the hair chamber with hot
water every time you have used the appliance.
After every use: shaving unit and hair chamber
Never rinse the shaver when the battery compartment is
open.Always make sure the battery compartment cover
is properly attached before you start rinsing the shaver.
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Rinse the outside of the shaving unit under a hot tap
for some time (Fig. 9).
3 Press the release button (1) and pull the shaving
unit in a straight upward movement off the shaver
(2) (Fig. 10).
4 Rinse the inside of the shaving unit under a hot tap
for some time (Fig. 11).
5 Rinse the hair chamber under a hot tap for some
time (Fig. 12).
6 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver (Fig. 13).
Every two months: shaving heads
Note: Do not use cleaning agents or alcohol to clean the
shaving heads. Only use HQ110 Shaving Head Cleaning Spray.
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Press the release button (1) and pull the shaving
unit off the shaver (2) (Fig. 10).
3 Turn the orange wheel anticlockwise (1) and remove
the retaining frame (2) (Fig. 14).
4 Remove the shaving heads from the shaving unit one
by one (Fig. 15).
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Note: 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 Remove the cutter from the guard (Fig. 16).
6 Clean the cutter with the short-bristled side of
the brush. Brush carefully in the direction of the
arrows (Fig. 17).
7 Clean the guard with the brush (Fig. 18).
8 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving unit.
9 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving unit and
turn the orange wheel clockwise.
10 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver.
Storage
Put the protection cap on the shaver after use to-
prevent damage to the shaving heads (Fig. 8).
Note: Make sure that the lug of the protection cap covers the
release button.
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every two years for optimal
shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with Philips HQ55
shaving heads.
For instructions on how to remove the shaving heads,
see section ‘Every two months: shaving heads’ in chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
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 (Fig. 19).
Batteries contain substances that may pollute the-
environment. Do not throw away empty batteries with
the normal household waste, but dispose of them at
an ofcial collection point for batteries. Always remove
the batteries before you discard and hand in the
appliance at an ofcial collection point (Fig. 20).
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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
This chapter summarises the most common problems you
could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to
solve the problem with the information below, contact the
Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The shaver
does not
shave as well
as it used to.
The shaving
heads are dirty.
Clean the shaving heads
thoroughly before you
continue shaving (see
chapter ‘Cleaning’).
Long
hairs obstruct
the shaving
heads.
Clean the cutters and
guards properly with
the brush supplied (see
chapter ‘Cleaning’).
The shaving
heads are
damaged or
worn.
Replace the shaving
heads (see chapter
‘Replacement’).
The batteries
are low.
Replace the batteries
(see chapter ‘Preparing
for use’).
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The shaver
does not
go on when
I press
the on/off
button.
The batteries
are placed
incorrectly.
Make sure the +
and - indications on
the batteries match
the indications in the
battery compartment.
The batteries
are empty.
Replace the batteries
(see chapter ‘Preparing
for use’).
My skin is
irritated
after shaving.
Your skin needs
time to get
used to the
Philips shaving
system.
Skin irritation during
the rst 2-3 weeks
of use is normal.
After this period, the
skin irritation usually
disappears.
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