Philips Philishave HQ 642 User manual

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Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before
using the appliance and save them for future
reference.
◗Only use the powerplug supplied to connect
the appliance to the mains.
◗If the powerplug is damaged, always have it
replaced by one of the original type in order
to avoid a hazard.
◗The powerplug transforms 220-240 volts to a
safe low voltage of less than 24 volts. Only the
powerplug supplied guarantees safe
transformation.
◗The powerplug contains a transformer. Do
not cut off the powerplug to replace it with
another plug, as this will cause a hazardous
situation.
C◗Make sure the powerplug does not get wet.
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.
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Using the appliance
Shaving
C1Put the appliance plug in the shaver.
2Put the powerplug in the wall socket.
3Switch the shaver on by pressing the on/off
button once.
C◗The green pilot light goes on.
C4Move 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 Philishave system.
5Switch the shaver off by pressing the on/off
button once.
C6Put 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
upwards.
The trimmer can be activated while the motor is
running.
Cleaning and maintenance
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving
performance.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
C◗For easy and optimal cleaning, the Philishave
Action Clean (shaving head cleaner, type
HQ100) is available.Ask your Philishave dealer
for information.
BThe Philishave Action Clean may not be available
in all countries. Contact the Customer Care Centre
in your country about the availability of this
accessory.
Shaving unit
When you clean the appliance, it is not necessary
to take the shaving heads (cutters and guards)
apart. If you want to take them apart, be sure not
to mix up the cutters and guards, since grinding of
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the cutters in the guards only guarantees optimal
performance for each matching set. If you
accidentally mix up the sets, it could take several
weeks before optimal shaving performance is
restored.
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.
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.
4Close 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.
C5Open 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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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.
C3Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop
of sewing machine oil every six months.
Storage
C◗Put the protection cap on the shaver to
prevent damage.
◗Store the shaver in the pouch.
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every 2 years for
optimal shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with
HQ6 Philishave Quadra shaving heads only.
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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 wheel anticlockwise (1) and
remove the retaining frame (2).
C4Remove the shaving heads and place new
ones in the shaving unit in such a way that
the projections fit exactly into the
recesses in the shaving unit.
5Put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit, press the wheel and turn it
clockwise.
6Close the shaving unit.
C◗If the shaving heads have been properly
inserted, the shiny parts are pointing inwards
and towards each other.
Accessories
The following accessories are available:
- HQ8000 powerplug.
- HQ6 Philishave Quadra shaving heads.
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- HQ100 Philishave Action Clean (shaving head
cleaner).
- HQ101 Philishave Action Clean refill (shaving
head cleaning liquid).
- HQ110 Philishave shaving head cleaner (shaving
head cleaning spray).
Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem,
please visit the Philips Web site 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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C◗Remove the retaining frame from the shaving
unit by turning the wheel anticlockwise.
◗Remove the shaving heads from the shaving
unit.
C◗Remove the hairs from the cutters and the
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
could take several weeks before optimal shaving
performance is restored.
◗Put the shaving heads back into the shaving
unit. Put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit, press the wheel and turn it
clockwise.
BCause 3: the shaving heads are damaged or worn.
◗Remove the retaining frame.
◗Remove the old shaving heads from the
shaving unit and replace them with new ones.
Damaged or worn shaving heads (cutters and
guards) may only be replaced with original HQ6
Philishave Quadra shaving heads.
◗Put the retaining frame back into the shaving
unit, press the wheel and turn it clockwise.
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Wichtig
Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung vor der
ersten Benutzung des Geräts sorgfältig durch und
bewahren Sie sie zur späteren Einsichtnahme auf.
◗Schließen Sie das Gerät nur mit dem
mitgelieferten Netzteil an das Stromnetz an.
◗Ist das Netzteil defekt, muss es aus
Sicherheitsgründen durch ein Original-
Ersatznetzteil ausgetauscht werden.
◗Das Netzteil wandelt Netzspannungen von
220 bis 240Volt in eine sichere
Betriebsspannung von weniger als 24Volt um.
Nur mit dem mitgelieferten Netzteil ist eine
sichere Spannungsumwandlung gewährleistet.
◗Das Netzteil enthält einen Transformator.
Ersetzen Sie das Netzteil keinesfalls durch
einen anderen Stecker, da dies den Benutzer
gefährdet.
C◗Achten Sie darauf, dass das Netzteil nicht nass
wird.
C◗Das Gerät erfüllt die internationalen IEC
Sicherheitsvorschriften und kann ohne
Bedenken unter fließendem Wasser gereinigt
werden.
Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit heißem Wasser um.
Achten Sie darauf, dass das Wasser nicht zu heiß
ist und Sie sich nicht die Hände verbrühen.
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