Philips Q8290 User manual

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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.
Please read this user manual, as it contains
information about the wonderful features of this
shaver as well as some tips to make shaving easier
and more enjoyable.

Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance. Save the user manual for future reference.

- Make sure the adapter does not get wet.

- Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut
off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as
this causes a hazardous situation.
- 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.
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
- Never immerse the shaver or the charger in water.
- Charge, use and store the shaver at a temperature
between 10°C and 35°C.
- Always put the protection cap on the shaver
to protect the shaving heads when you are
travelling.
- The shaver and the other accessories are not
dishwasher-proof.
- Never use water hotter than 80°C to rinse the
shaver.
- Do not use the shaver in the bath or in the
shower.
- Only use the adapter supplied.
- Do not use the shaver, the adapter or the
charger if it is damaged.
- If the adapter or charger is damaged, always have
it replaced with one of the original type in order
to avoid a hazard.

- The shaver complies with the internationally
approved IEC safety regulations and can be safely
cleaned under the tap.
- 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.

- The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe
low voltage of less than 24 volts.
- Noise level: Lc = 64 dB [A]
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
 Protection cap
 Shaving unit
 Shaving unit release button
 Shaver on/off button with power-on symbol
 Display
 Trimmer
 Cleaning brush
 Storage pouch
 Adapter
 Small plug
 Charger

HQ8290: Before you use the shaver for the rst
time, remove the protective foil from the display.
The ve shaver types (HQ8290, HQ8271, HQ8270,
HQ8261 and HQ8260) have different displays,
which are shown in the gures below.
- HQ8290
- HQ8271/HQ8270
- HQ8261/HQ8260
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
Charging takes approx. 60 minutes.
A fully charged shaver provides up to 17 cordless
shaves.
Note: If you have a heavy beard, the shaver may
provide less than 17 cordless shaves. The shaving time
may also vary over time, depending on your shaving
behaviour, cleaning habits and beard type.

- When the shaver is charging, the minutes
indication and the plug symbol ash.
- The shaving minutes increase until the shaver is
fully charged.
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- When the shaver is charging, the battery level
lights go on in a rising pattern as the battery
charges.
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
- When the battery is fully charged, the minutes
indication is visible on the display and the plug
symbol disappears from the display.
- After 4 hours of charging, the display automatically
switches off and the charging process stops.
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- When the battery is fully charged, all battery level
lights light up continuously.
- After 4 hours of charging, the battery level lights
go out automatically and the charging process
stops.
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
Note: If the rechargeable battery runs low during
shaving, you can connect the shaver to the mains to
nish the shave.

- When the battery is almost empty (when
there are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left),
the minutes indication and the plug symbol
start ashing.
- When you switch off the shaver, the shaving
minutes and the plug symbol continue to ash for
a few more seconds.
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- When the battery is almost empty (when there
are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the
orange plug symbol lights up.
- When you switch off the shaver, the plug symbol
ashes for a few seconds.
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The remaining battery capacity is shown when you
switch the shaver on or off:

- The remaining battery capacity is indicated by the
number of shaving minutes shown on the display.
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- The remaining battery capacity is indicated by the
number of battery level lights that are on.
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You can lock the shaver when you are going to
travel. The travel lock prevents the shaver from being
switched on by accident.
Note: The travel lock cannot be activated when the
shaver is connected to the mains.
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1 Press the on/off button for 4 seconds to enter
the travel lock mode (your display may differ
from the one shown in the gure).
, The lock symbol and the power-on symbol in
the on/off button ash for a few seconds to
indicate that the travel lock has been activated.
Note: When you press the on/off button for less than
4 seconds while the shaver is in the travel lock mode,
the lock symbol and the power-on symbol in the on/off
button ash for a few seconds.

1 Press the on/off button for 4 seconds.
,The lock symbol disappears and the motor
starts running to indicate that the travel lock has
been deactivated.
The shaver is now ready for use again.
Note: When you start charging, the travel lock is
automatically deactivated.

It takes approx. 60 minutes to fully charge the
battery.
When you charge the shaver for the rst time or
after a long period of disuse, let it charge for 4 hours.
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Tip: To optimise the battery capacity, fully charge the
shaver and then use it normally until the battery is
completely empty. Repeat this process three times in a
row. If you optimise the battery capacity in this way, you
can also charge the shaver in between shaves, even if
the battery is not completely empty yet.
A fully charged shaver provides up to 17 cordless
shaves.
If you have a heavy beard, the shaver may provide
less than 17 cordless shaves. The shaving time may
also vary over time, depending on your shaving
behaviour, cleaning habits and beard type.
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HQ8290: As the shaver charges, the display shows
the number of shaving minutes available. Depending
on the number of minutes you usually need for one
shave, you can determine when the shaver contains
enough energy for one shave.
HQ8271/HQ8270/HQ8261/HQ8260: When the
orange plug symbol goes out, the shaver contains
enough energy for one shave.

Do not charge the shaver in a closed pouch.
1 Put the small plug in the shaver.
2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
,The display shows that the shaver is charging
(see chapter ‘The display’).

You can also charge the appliance with the charger
supplied.
1 Put the small plug in the charger.
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2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
3 Place the shaver in the charger.
,The display shows that the shaver is charging
(see chapter ‘The display’).

Note: You can also use the appliance without charging.
Simply connect the appliance to the mains.

1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
shaver.
,The power-on symbol in the on/off button lights
up.
2 Move the shaving heads over your skin. Make
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 Clean the shaver (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).

You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns
and moustache.
1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
shaver.
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,The power-on symbol in the on/off button lights
up.
2 Push the trimmer slide downwards to open
the trimmer.
,You can now start trimming.
3 After trimming, close the trimmer (‘click’) and
switch off the shaver.
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Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents
or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to
clean the shaver and the charger.
- Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal
shaving performance.
- Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
- You can clean the charger and the outside of the
shaver with a damp cloth.
Note: Water may leak from the socket at the bottom of
the appliance when you rinse it. This is normal and not
dangerous.
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1 Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from
the mains.
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2 Press the release button to open the shaving
unit.
3 Rinse the shaving unit and hair chamber under
a hot tap for some time.
- Make sure that you clean the inside as well as the
outside of the shaving unit.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
4 Close the shaving unit and shake off excess
water.
Never dry the shaving unit and the hair chamber
with a towel or tissue, as this may damage the
shaving heads and the coupling spindles.
5 Open the shaving unit again and leave it open
to let the shaver dry completely.


1 Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from
the mains.
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2 Press the release button to open the shaving
unit.
3 Turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and remove the
retaining frame (2).
4 Clean the shaving heads with the brush
supplied. Each shaving head consists of a cutter
and a guard.
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 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving
unit.
6 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving
unit and turn the lock clockwise.
7 Close the shaving unit.
Note: If the shaving unit does not close smoothly, check
if you have positioned the shaving heads properly and
if the retaining frame is locked.


Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.
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1 Switch off the shaver and disconnect it from
the mains.
2 Push the trimmer slide downwards to open
the trimmer.
3 Clean the trimmer with the short-bristled side
of the cleaning brush. Brush up and down along
the trimmer teeth.
4 Close the trimmer (‘click’).
Tip: For optimal trimming performance, lubricate the
trimmer teeth with a drop of sewing machine oil every
six months.

There are three ways to store the shaver or to take
it with you when you travel:
- put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent
damage.
- store the appliance in the pouch supplied.
- store the shaver in the charger.

For maximum shaving performance, we advise
you to replace the shaving heads every two years.
Replace damaged shaving heads right away.
Only replace the shaving heads with original HQ9
Philips Shaving Heads.
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1 Switch off the shaver. Disconnect the shaver
from the mains or remove it from the charger.
2 Press the release button to open the shaving
unit.
3 Turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and remove the
retaining frame (2).
4 Remove the shaving heads and place new ones
in the shaving unit.
Make sure that the projections of the shaving
heads t exactly into the recesses.
5 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving
unit and turn the lock clockwise.
6 Close the shaving unit.
Note: If the shaving unit does not close smoothly, check
if you have positioned the shaving heads properly and
if the retaining frame is locked.

The following accessories are available:
- HQ8500 adapter
- HQ9 Philips Shaving heads
- HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray (not
available in some countries)
- HQ8010 car cord.
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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 or
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 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.

Only remove the rechargeable battery when you
discard the shaver. Make sure the rechargeable
battery is completely empty when you remove it.
1 Disconnect the shaver from the mains or
remove it from the charger.
2 Let the shaver run until it stops and undo the
two screws in the back of the shaver.
3 Undo the two screws in the hair chamber.
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4 Remove the back panel.
5 Remove the two side panels.
6 Bend the 4 hooks aside and take out the
power unit.
Be careful, the hooks are sharp.
7 Undo the three screws in the power unit.
8 Remove the power unit cover with a
screwdriver.
9 Remove the battery.
Be careful, the battery strips are sharp.
Do not put the shaver back into the plugged-
in charger after you have removed the
rechargeable battery.
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Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after
you have removed the rechargeable battery.

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.

The shaving heads (cutters and guards) are not
covered by the terms of the international guarantee
because they are subject to wear.

1 The shaver does not shave as well as it used to.
- The shaving heads may be damaged or worn.
Replace the shaving heads (see chapter
‘Replacement’).
- Long hairs may be obstructing the shaving heads.
Clean the cutters and guards with the brush
supplied (see chapter ‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
2 The shaver does not work when I press the
on/off button.
- The battery may be empty. Recharge the battery
(see chapter ‘Charging’) or connect the shaver to
the mains.
- The travel lock may be activated. Press the on/off
button for 4 seconds to deactivate the travel lock.
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- The temperature of the shaver may be too high.
In this case, the shaver does not work. As soon
as the temperature of the shaver has dropped
sufciently, you can switch on the shaver again.
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