
Charge indications
Charging
- When the shaver is charging, the charging
light lights up green continuously (Fig. 5).
Battery low
- HQ916: the charging light lights up
orange continuously.
- HQ988/HQ915/HQ912: the motor
stops or starts running slower.
Charging the appliance
Charge the appliance when the charging
light lights up orange (HQ916) or when
the motor stops or starts running slower
(HQ988/HQ915/HQ912).
1 Put the small plug in the shaver (Fig. 6).
2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
,The charging light goes on to indicate
that the appliance is charging (Fig. 5).
Note: Charge the shaver for at least 8 hours
but not more than 24 hours.
3 Remove the adapter from the wall
socket and pull the small plug out of
the shaver when the battery is fully
charged (Fig. 7).
Note:The shaver does not run from the mains.
When the battery is empty, you have to recharge
the battery before you can use the shaver again.
Cordless shaving time
When the shaver is fully charged, it has a
shaving time of approximately 30 minutes.
Using the appliance
Note:The shaver cannot be used directly from
the mains.
1 Remove the protection cap.
2 Press the on/off button to switch on
the shaver (Fig. 8).
3 Move the shaving heads over your
skin. Make both straight and circular
movements (Fig. 9).
Note: Shave on a dry face only. Do not use the
shaver in combination with gel, foam or water.
Note:Your skin may need 2 or 3 weeks to get
accustomed to the Philips shaving system.
4 Press the on/off button to switch off
the shaver.
5 Clean the shaver after every shave (see
chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
6 Put the protection cap on the
shaver to prevent damage and to
avoid dirt accumulation in the shaving
heads (Fig. 10).
Note: Make sure that the lug of the protection
cap covers the release button.
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 to
guarantee better shaving performance. For
the best cleaning result, we advise you to
use Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110). Ask
your Philips dealer for information.
Note: Philips Shaving Head Cleaning
Spray (HQ110) may not be available in all
countries. Contact the Consumer Care Centre
in your country about the availability of this
accessory.
After every shave: shaving unit and
hair chamber
Warning: Remove the detachable cord
from the handheld part before cleaning
this part in water.
Be careful with hot water.Always check if
the water is not too hot, to avoid burning
your hands.
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the
adapter from the wall socket and pull
the small plug out of the shaver.
2 Rinse the outside of the shaving
unit under a hot tap for some
time (Fig. 11).
3 Press the release button (1) and pull
the shaving unit in a straight upward
movement off the shaver (2). (Fig. 12)
4 Rinse the inside of the shaving
unit under a hot tap for some
time (Fig. 13).
5 Rinse the hair chamber under a hot
tap for some time (Fig. 14).
6 Put the shaving unit back onto the
shaver (Fig. 15).
Every two months: shaving heads
Note: Do not use cleaning agents or alcohol
to clean the shaving heads. Only use Philips
Cleaning Spray (HQ110).
1 Switch off the shaver, remove the
adapter from the wall socket and pull
the small plug out of the shaver.
2 Press the release button (1) and pull
the shaving unit in a straight upward
movement off the shaver (2) (Fig. 12).
3 Turn the orange wheel anticlockwise
(1) and remove the retaining frame
(2) (Fig. 16).
4 Remove and clean one shaving head
at a time. Each shaving head consists
of a cutter and a guard (Fig. 17).
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 guard from the
cutter (Fig. 18).
6 Clean the cutter with the short-
bristled side of the cleaning brush.
Brush carefully in the direction of the
arrows (Fig. 19).
7 Clean the guard with the long-bristled
side of the cleaning brush (Fig. 20).
8 Put the cutter back into the guard
after cleaning (Fig. 21).
9 Put the shaving heads back into the
shaving unit (Fig. 22).
10 Put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit (1) and turn the orange
wheel clockwise (2) (Fig. 23).
11 Put the shaving unit back onto the
shaver (Fig. 15).
Storage
Store the appliance in a dry place.
Store the appliance at a temperature
between 5°C and 35°C.
1 Switch off the shaver.
2 Put the protection cap on the shaver
after use to prevent damage and to
avoid dirt accumulation in the shaving
heads (Fig. 10).
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 HQ56 shaving heads only.
For instructions on how to remove the
shaving heads, see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’, section ‘Every two months:
shaving heads’.
Accessories
To retain the top performance of your
shaver, make sure you clean it regularly
and replace its shaving heads at the
recommended time.
Shaving heads
- We advise you to replace your shaving
heads every two years. Always replace
them with Philips HQ56 shaving heads
only (Fig. 24).
Cleaning
- Use Philips Cleaning Spray (HQ110) to
clean the shaving heads thoroughly.
Environment
- Do not throw away the appliance with
the normal household waste at the end of
its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection
point for recycling. By doing this, you help
to preserve the environment (Fig. 25).
- The built-in rechargeable battery
contains substances that may pollute the
environment. Remove the battery before
you discard and hand in the appliance
at an ofcial collection point. Dispose
of the battery at an ofcial 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 (Fig. 26).
Removing the rechargeable battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery if it
is completely empty.
1 Remove the adapter from the wall
socket and pull the small plug out of
the shaver.
2 Let the shaver run until it stops and
undo the screw at the bottom of the
shaver (Fig. 27).
3 Remove the battery compartment (1)
and remove the battery (2) (Fig. 28).
Do not connect the shaver to the mains
again after you have removed the battery.
Guarantee and 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 leaet. 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.You
have not
cleaned the
shaver well
enough or
you have
not cleaned
it for a long
time.
Clean the shaving
heads thoroughly
before you con-
tinue shaving. See
chapter ‘Cleaning
and maintenance’.
Long
hairs ob-
struct the
shaving
heads.
Clean the cutters
and guards with the
cleaning brush sup-
plied. See chapter
‘Cleaning and main-
tenance’, section
‘Every two months:
shaving heads’.