Philips HQ9170 User manual

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POLSKI 23
РУССКИЙ 43
УКРАЇНСЬКА 64
EESTI 84
LATVIEŠU 101
LIETUVIŠKAI 120
139
ROMÂNĂ 158
ČEŠTINA 177
MAGYAR 196
SLOVENSKY 215
HRVATSKI 234
SLOVENŠČINA 253
БЪЛГАРСКИ 272
SRPSKI 293
HQ9190, HQ9171, HQ9170

Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before
using the appliance and save them for future
reference.
◗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 will cause a
hazardous situation.
◗Do not use a damaged powerplug.
◗If the powerplug is damaged, always have it
replaced by one of the original type in order
to avoid a hazard.
C◗Make sure the powerplug does not get wet.
◗Charge and store the appliance at a
temperature between 5cC and 35cC.
C◗Never immerse the charging stand in water
nor rinse it under the tap.
◗Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.
◗Always unplug the shaver before cleaning it
under the tap.
C◗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 = 64 dB [A]
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The display
C◗This appliance offers you the unique
possibility to choose the display layout you
prefer: a number layout or a battery symbol
layout.
1Press the on/off button approx. 3 seconds
to enter the menu.
The menu has three different modes: the travel
lock mode and two display layout modes.
C◗You will enter the menu in the travel lock
mode, indicated by a rotating key symbol.
You can scroll through the three modes (travel
lock, battery symbol layout and number layout) by
pressing the on/off button briefly in quick
succession.
2To select one of the two display layouts,
stop pressing the on/off button when the
layout you prefer appears on the display.
Wait a few seconds without pressing the on/off
button until you hear a beep.This beep indicates
that the display has been set to the selected
layout.
BNote: the first mode you enter after pressing the
on/off button for 3 seconds is the travel lock mode
(indicated by a rotating key symbol). If you do not
press the on/off button again within a few
seconds, the travel lock is activated and the
display will not switch to the first display layout
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mode.To deactivate the travel lock, press the
on/off button for 3 seconds again (see chapter
'Storage').
You can change the display layout at any time.
BNote: when you start using the appliance for the
first time or after a long period of disuse, it could
take several minutes before anything appears on
the display.
The display provides the following information:
Charging
C◗Number layout:
When the shaver is being charged, the display
shows the minutes indication and the plug symbol
with a blinking power symbol.
C◗Battery symbol layout:
When the shaver is being charged, the display
shows the battery symbol and the plug symbol
with a blinking power symbol.
Battery fully charged
C◗As soon as the battery has been fully charged,
the word 'FULL' runs across the display.
◗After a few hours the word 'FULL' stops
appearing.The display shows the minutes
indication and the plug symbol.
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Battery running low
C◗Number layout:
When the battery is running low, the display
shows a blinking minutes indication and blinking
plug symbol when you switch the shaver off.
HQ9190 only: you will also hear a few short
beeps.
C◗Battery symbol layout:
When the battery is running low, the display
shows a blinking battery symbol and blinking plug
symbol when you switch the shaver off. HQ9190
only: you will also hear a few short beeps.
Battery empty
C◗To indicate that the battery voltage is too low
to operate the appliance, "LO" appears on the
display.
◗Recharge the battery. See chapter 'Charging'.
Cleaning shaver
C◗When the shaver is due to be cleaned, the tap
symbol with blinking water drops appears on
the display.
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Replacing shaving heads
C◗When the shaving heads need to be replaced
(every two years), the shaving unit symbol
starts blinking when you switch the shaver off.
HQ9190 only: at the same time you will hear
a beep.
- If you do not replace the shaving heads right
away, the shaving unit symbol remains visible
during the next 7 shaves.
- You can reset the appliance by pressing the
on/off button for 3 seconds while the shaving
unit symbol is blinking.The shaving unit symbol
then disappears. HQ9190 only: you will hear a
short confirming beep.
- If you have not reset the system after these
7 shaves, the system will automatically reset
itself.
Demonstration program
The appliance has a unique demonstration
program.
◗Press the on/off button for 6 seconds.
After 3 seconds the lock symbol appears; keep
the on/off button pressed.
The demonstration will start automatically. During
the demonstration the appliance will be
automatically switched on 2 times.You can
interrupt the demonstration by pressing the
on/off button.
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Charging
Make sure the appliance is switched off before
you start charging it.
Charging normally takes approx. 1 hour.
You can also shave without charging by
connecting the shaver to the mains.
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time
of up to 30 days.
Charging the appliance
C1Put the appliance plug in the shaver.
2Put the powerplug in the wall socket.
3Remove the powerplug from the wall
socket and pull the appliance plug out of
the shaver when the battery has been fully
charged.
Charging stand
◗You can also charge the appliance by placing it
in the charging stand.
C◗Place the shaver properly in the plugged-in
charging stand.
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C◗Lift the shaver from the stand without tilting
it.
Removing and inserting the clock
C1Turn the clock anticlockwise (1) ('click')
and pull it out (2).
C2Insert the clock (1) and turn it clockwise
(2) ('click').
Setting the time
C◗Set the time by pressing the small button at
the back of the clock.
The time can only be set forward.
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Replacing the battery
C1Remove the cap.Then remove the battery
by means of a miniature screwdriver.
C2Insert a new battery and put the cap back
into place.
Using the appliance
Personal Comfort Control
C◗The Personal Comfort Control system allows
you to adapt the shaver to your skin type.
- You can set the shaver to 'Normal' for a fast
and comfortable close shave.
- You can set the shaver to 'Sensitive' for a
comfortable close shave with optimal skin
comfort.
C◗The 'S' position is best suited for sensitive
skin.
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C◗The 'N' position is best suited for normal
skin.
◗The in-between positions are suitable for skin
types between normal and sensitive.
C◗HQ9190 only: the display shows the position
selected.
Shaving
1Switch the shaver on by pressing the on/off
button once.
When you switch the shaver on or off, all lights
and symbols go on and then the remaining
battery capacity is shown for a few seconds.
C2Move 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.
3Switch the shaver off by pressing the on/off
button once.
C4Put the protection cap on the shaver every
time you have used it, to prevent damage.
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Trimming
For grooming sideburns and moustache.
C1Open the trimmer by pushing the slide
downwards.
The trimmer can be activated while the motor is
running.
C2Close the trimmer with your index finger.
Cleaning and maintenance
Clean the shaver when the tap symbol with
blinking water drops appears on the display.
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving
performance.
The normal way to clean the appliance is to rinse
the shaving unit and the hair chamber with hot
water every time you have used the shaver.
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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Every day: shaving unit and hair chamber
1Switch the shaver off, remove the
powerplug from the wall socket and pull
the appliance plug out of the shaver.
C2Press the release button to open the
shaving unit.
C3Clean 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.
C4Rinse the outside of the appliance.
5Close 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.
C6Open 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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Every six months: shaving heads
C1Open the shaving unit, turn the lock
anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining
frame (2).
2Clean 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.
3Put the shaving heads back into the shaving
unit. Put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit and turn it clockwise.
4Close the shaving unit.
Trimmer
Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.
1Switch the shaver off, remove the
powerplug from the wall socket and pull
the appliance plug out of the shaver.
C2Clean the trimmer with the brush
supplied.
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C3Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop
of sewing machine oil every six months.
Charging stand
Never immerse the charging stand in water nor
rinse it under the tap.
You can clean the charging stand with a moist
cloth.
Storage
C◗Put the protection cap on the shaver to
prevent damage.
C◗Store the appliance in the luxury
cassette/pouch or place the appliance in the
charging stand.
Travel lock
If you are going to travel, it is possible to lock the
shaver.The travel lock prevents the shaver from
being switched on by accident.
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Activating the travel lock
◗Press the on/off button for 3 seconds to enter
the travel lock mode (indicated by a rotating
key symbol).
◗Wait a few seconds without pressing the
on/off button to activate the travel lock.
C◗The motor switches off and the key symbol is
visible on the display to indicate that the
travel lock has been activated.
BNote: if you press the on/off button again within a
few seconds after entering the travel lock mode,
the travel lock will not be activated. Instead, you
will have entered one of the two display layout
modes. If you want to return to the travel lock
mode, press the on/off button two more times
until you are back in the travel lock mode
(indicated by rotating the key symbol).Then wait a
few seconds without pressing the on/off button to
activate the travel lock.
◗You can always return to the menu by
pressing the on/off button for 3 seconds.
Deactivating the travel lock
◗Press the on/off button for 3 seconds.
The motor starts running to indicate that the
shaver has been unlocked.The shaver is now
ready for use again.
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads when the shaving unit
symbol appears on the display.
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Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with
HQ9 Philips shaving heads only.
1Switch the shaver off, remove the
powerplug from the wall socket and pull
the appliance plug out of the shaver.
C2Press the release button to open the
shaving unit.
C3Turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and
remove the retaining frame (2).
C4Remove the shaving heads and place new
ones in the shaving unit.
Make sure that the projections of the shaving
heads fit exactly into the recesses.
C5Put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit (1) and turn the lock
clockwise (2).
6Close the shaving unit.
◗The shaving unit symbol will go out if you
keep the on/off button pressed for 3 seconds.
Accessories
The following accessories are available:
- HQ8000 powerplug.
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- HQ9 Philips shaving heads.
- HQ110 Philips shaving head cleaner
(shaving head cleaning spray).
- HQ8010 car cord.
Environment
C◗Do not throw the appliance away with the
normal household waste at the end of its life,
but hand it in at an official collection point for
recycling. By doing this you will help to
preserve the environment.
◗The built-in rechargeable battery contains
substances that may pollute the environment.
Always remove the battery before discarding
the appliance or handing it in at an official
collection point. Dispose of the battery at an
official collection point for batteries. If you
have trouble removing the battery, you can
also take the appliance to a Philips service
centre, which will remove the battery for you
and will dispose of it in an environmentally
safe way.
Disposal of the shaver battery
Only remove the battery if it is completely empty.
1Remove the powerplug from the wall
socket and pull the appliance plug out of
the shaver.
C2Let the shaver run until it stops, undo the
screws and open the shaver.
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3Remove the battery.
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again
after the battery has been removed.
Guarantee & service
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 will find its
phone number in the worldwide guarantee
leaflet). If there is no Customer Care Centre in
your country, turn to your local Philips dealer or
contact the Service Department of Philips
Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.
Troubleshooting
1Reduced shaving performance
BCause 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'.
BCause 2: long hairs are obstructing the shaving
heads.
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◗Clean the cutters and guards with the brush
supplied. See chapter 'Cleaning and
maintenance', section 'Every six months:
shaving heads'.
BCause 3: the shaving heads are damaged or worn.
◗Replace the shaving heads. See chapter
'Replacement'.
2The shaver does not work when the on/off
button is pressed.
BCause 1: the battery is empty.
◗Recharge the battery. See chapter 'Charging'.
BCause 2: the appliance is not connected to the
mains.
◗Put the powerplug in the wall socket.
C3The shaving unit has come off the shaver.
BCause: the shaving unit has not been placed
correctly.
◗If the shaving unit becomes detached from the
shaver, you can easily reattach it ('click').
4The display shows the word CHECK and a
blinking shaving unit symbol and tap unit
symbol.
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BCause 1: long hairs and dirt are obstructing the
shaving heads.
◗Clean the shaver thoroughly before you
continue shaving. See chapter 'Cleaning and
maintenance'.
BCause 2: the shaving heads are damaged or worn.
◗Replace the shaving heads. See chapter
'Replacement'.
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