Philips HQ9080 User manual

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Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
- 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.
- Only use the powerplug supplied.
- The powerplug transforms 100-240 volts to a safe
low voltage of less than 24 volts.
- The powerplug contains a transformer. Do not cut
off the powerplug to replace it with another plug,
as this causes a hazardous situation.
- Do not use a damaged powerplug.
- If the powerplug is damaged, always have it
replaced with one of the original type in order to
avoid a hazard.
- Charge and store the shaver at a temperature
between 5°C and 35°C.
- Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.
- Make sure the powerplug does not get wet.
- Always unplug the shaver before cleaning it under
the tap.
- The appliance complies with the internationally
approved IEC safety regulations and can be safely
cleaned under the tap.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the water
is not too hot, to prevent your hands from getting
burnt.
- Noise level: Lc = 61dB(A)
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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.
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Make sure the appliance is switched off before you
start to charge it.
Charging takes approx. 1 hour.
You can also shave without charging by connecting
the shaver to the mains.
Do not leave the appliance connected to the mains
for more than 24 hours.
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When you connect the appliance to the mains to
charge it:
,HQ9080: the power symbol lights up.
,HQ9070: the battery symbol lights up.
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When the battery has been fully charged:
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,HQ9080: the battery symbol starts to ash
green.
,HQ9070: the battery symbol starts to ash
green.
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- HQ9080: When the battery is running low, the
battery symbol starts burning red. When you
switch off the shaver, this symbol ashes red.
- HQ9070: There is no warning or indication when
the battery is running low. The appliance switches
off automatically when the battery is completely
empty.
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Charge the appliance when the battery symbol
burns or ashes red (HQ9080) or when the motor
stops or starts running slower (HQ9070).
1 Put the appliance plug in the shaver.
2 Put the powerplug in the wall socket.
3 Remove the powerplug from the wall socket
and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver
when the battery has been fully charged.
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A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time of
up to 80 minutes.
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1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
shaver.
,The light ring goes on.
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2 Move the shaving heads quickly over your skin,
making 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.
4 Put the protection cap on the shaver every
time you have used it, to prevent damage.
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For grooming sideburns and moustache.
1 Open the trimmer by pushing the slide
upwards.
The trimmer can be activated while the motor is
running.
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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.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
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1 Switch off the shaver, remove the powerplug
from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug
out of the shaver.
2 Press the release button (1) and open the
shaving unit (2).
3 Clean the shaving unit and the hair chamber by
rinsing them under a hot tap for some time.
Make sure the inside of the shaving unit and the hair
chamber have been cleaned properly.
4 Rinse the outside of the appliance.
5 Close the shaving unit and shake off excess
water.
Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue,
as this may damage the shaving heads.
6 Open the shaving unit again and leave it open
to let the appliance dry completely.
You can also clean the hair chamber without water
by using the brush supplied.
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1 Open the shaving unit, pull it off the shaver and
remove the retaining frame.
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2 Clean the cutters and guards with the brush
supplied.
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.
3 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving
unit. Put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit.
Make sure that the projections of the shaving heads
t into the recesses.
4 Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver and
close it.
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Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the powerplug
from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug
out of the shaver.
2 Clean the trimmer with the brush supplied.
3 Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop of
sewing machine oil every six months.
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,Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent
damage.
,Store the appliance in the luxury pouch or place
the appliance in the stand.
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Replace the shaving heads every two years for
optimal shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ9
Philips SmartTouch shaving heads only.
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the powerplug
from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug
out of the shaver.
2 Open the shaving unit and remove the
retaining frame.
You can also remove the shaving unit by pulling it off
the shaver.
3 Remove the shaving heads and place new ones
in the shaving unit. Put the retaining frame back
into the shaving unit.
Make sure that the projections of the shaving heads
t into the recesses.
4 Close the shaving unit.
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The following accessories are available:
- HQ9 SmartTouch Shaving Heads
- HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray
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- 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.
- The built-in rechargeable shaver battery contains
substances that may pollute the environment.
Always remove the battery before you discard
and 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 shaver
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.
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Only remove the battery if it is completely empty.
1 Remove the powerplug from the wall socket
and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver.
2 Let the shaver run until it stops, undo the
screws and open the shaver.
3 Remove the battery.
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after
the battery has been removed.
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If you need information or if you have a problem,
please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com
or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre
in your country (you nd its phone number in
the worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no
Customer Care Centre in your country, go to
your local Philips dealer or contact the Service
Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and
Personal Care BV.
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The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not
covered by the terms of the international guarantee
because they are subject to wear.
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1 Reduced shaving performance.
- Cause 1: the shaving heads are dirty. The shaver
has not been rinsed long enough or the water
used was not hot enough.
Clean the shaver thoroughly before you continue
shaving. See chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’.
- Cause 2: long hairs are obstructing the shaving
heads.
Clean the cutters and guards with the brush
supplied. See chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’,
section ‘Every six months: shaving heads’.
- Cause 3: the shaving heads are damaged or worn.
Replace the shaving heads. See chapter
‘Replacement’.
2 The shaver does not work when the on/off
button is pressed.
- Cause 1: the battery is empty.
Recharge the battery. See chapter ‘Charging’.
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