Philips QG33 Series User manual

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Deutsch 38
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to
Philips! To fully benefit from the support that
Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Full size trimmer
2 Attachment connector
3 Handle
4 On/off slide
5 Detail trimmer
6 Detail foil shaver
7 Nose trimmer rotary
8 Eyebrow and detail comb
9 Beard and stubble comb (1-18mm)
10 Body comb (3-12mm)
11 Beard comb (1-12mm)
12 Hair comb (3-20mm)
13 Supply unit
14 Small plug
15 Comb
16 Cleaning brush
17 Pouch
The accessories supplied may vary for different
products. The box shows the accessories that have
been supplied with your appliance.
Important safety information
Read this important information carefully before
you use the appliance and its accessories and save
it for future reference. The accessories supplied
may vary for different products.
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Danger
- Keep the supply unit dry.
Warning
- To charge the battery, only use the
detachable supply unit (A00390) provided
with the appliance.
- The supply unit contains a transformer. Do
not cut off the supply unit to replace it with
another plug, as this causes a hazardous
situation.
- This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
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- Always unplug the appliance before you
clean it under the tap.
- Always check the appliance before you use
it. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged,
as this may cause injury. Always replace a
damaged part with one of the original type.
- Do not open the appliance to replace the
rechargeable battery.
Caution
- Never immerse the charging
stand in water and do not rinse
it under the tap.
- Never immerse the appliance in
water. Do not use the appliance
in the bath or shower.
- Never use water hotter than
60°C to rinse the appliance.
- Only use this appliance for its
intended purpose as shown in
the user manual.
- For hygienic reasons, the
appliance should only be used
by one person.
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- Do not use the supply unit in or
near wall sockets that contain
an electric air freshener to
prevent irreparable damage to
the supply unit.
- Never use compressed air,
scouring pads, abrasive
cleaning agents or aggressive
liquids such as petrol or
acetone to clean the appliance.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This Philips appliance complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure to
electromagnetic fields.
General
- This appliance can be safely cleaned under the
tap.
- The supply unit is suitable for mains voltages
ranging from 100 to 240 volts.
- The supply unit transforms 100-240 volts to a
safe low voltage of less than 24 volts.
Charging
Charge the appliance before you use it for the first
time and when the battery is almost empty.
Charging takes approx. 10 hours.
A fully charged appliance, has an operating time of
up to 60 minutes (QG3352, QG3347, QG3344,
QG3342, QG3340, QG3339, QG3337, QG3335,
QG3332, QG3330, QG3329, QG3327, QG3322,
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QG3320) or 45 minutes (QG3338, QG3334, QG3321,
QG3341, QG410).
Charging with the supply unit
Note: This appliance can only be used without
cord.
1Make sure the appliance is switched off.
2Put the small plug in the appliance and put the
supply unit in the wall socket.
3After charging, remove the supply unit from the
wall socket and pull the small plug out of the
appliance.
Using the appliance
The accessories supplied may vary for different
products. The box shows the accessories that have
been supplied with your appliance.
Always check the appliance and all accessories
before use. Do not use the appliance or any
accessory if it is damaged, as this may cause
injury. Always replace a damaged part with one of
the original type.
Trimming tips
- If you are trimming for the first time, be careful.
Do not move the appliance too fast. Make
smooth and gentle movements
- Since all hairs do not grow in the same
direction, you may want to try different
trimming positions (i.e. upwards, downwards, or
across). Practice is best for optimum results.
- Always make smooth and gentle movements
and be sure the surface of the comb always
stays in contact with your skin.
Note: This appliance can only be used without
cord.
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Switching the appliance on and off
1To switch on the appliance, slide the on/off
button up.
2To switch off the appliance, slide the on/off
button down.
Detaching and attaching combs
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1To detach a comb from a cutting element, press
the length setting selector, grab the sides and
pull it upwards off the cutting element.
2To attach any type of comb on a cutting
element,slide it into the guiding grooves on
both sides of the handle.
Detaching and attaching cutting elements
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1To detach a cutting element, turn it anti-
clockwise and pull it upwards off the handle.
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2To attach a cutting element, place it on the
handle and turn it clockwise.
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Precision attachments for use on face
- Make controlled movements against the hair
growth and move it over the part that needs
trimming.
Nose trimming
You can use the nose trimmer attachment to trim
your nose hair and ear hair.
- Make sure your nostrils are clean. Make sure
your outer ear channels are clean and free from
wax.
- Do not insert the tip more than 0.5cm and make
controlled movements.
Nosetrimmer rotary
Trimming nose hair:
1Gently move the tip in and out your nose while
turning it round to remove unwanted hairs.
2Switch off and clean the appliance after each
use (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
Trimming ear hair:
1Slowly move the tip round the ear to remove
hairs that stick out beyond the rim of the ear.
2Gently move the tip in and out the outer ear
channel to remove unwanted hairs.
3Switch off and clean the appliance after each
use (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
Detail trimmer
You can use the detail trimmer without comb to
create fine lines and contours around your facial
style, close to the skin (to a length of 0.5mm).
1Hold the detail trimmer perpendicular to the
skin and move it upwards or downwards with
gentle pressure.
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2Switch off and clean the appliance after each
use (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
Eyebrow and detail comb
You can use the 21mm detail trimmer with
thedetail comb attached for tidying up your
eyebrows or trimming your sideburns.
1Slide the detail comb onto the detail trimmer.
2Comb your eyebrows in the direction of hair
growth.
3Move the comb over the eyebrow from the
outer tip of the eyebrow towards the base of
the nose (against the direction of hair growth).
4Switch off and clean the appliance after each
use (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
Detail foil shaver
You can use the detail foil shaver to shave
unwanted hairs on your cheeks and chin with
precision.
1Gently press the detail foil shaver onto the skin
and shave along contoured edges to remove
any hairs.
2Switch off and clean the appliance after each
use (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
Attachments for use on beard
- We advise you to start at the highest setting to
familiarize yourself with the appliance.
- Make controlled movements against the hair
growth and move it over the part that needs
trimming.
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Full size trimmer
You can use the full size trimmer without comb to
trim hair close to the skin or to get clean lines
around your beard, neck and sideburns (to a
length of 0.5mm).
1To trim hair close to the skin, place the flat side
of the trimming head against your skin and
make strokes in the desired direction.
2For contouring, hold the trimming head
perpendicular to the skin and move the
trimming head upwards or downwards with
gentle pressure.
3Switch off and clean the appliance after each
use (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
Beard and stubble comb (1-18mm)
You can use the beard and stubble comb attached
to the full size trimmer to evenly trim your beard,
stubble and moustache. You can choose any
setting between 1 and 18mm in steps of 1mm.
1Attach the beard and stubble comb onto the
appliance.
2Press the length selector and then slide it up or
down to select the desired hair length setting.
3To trim most effectively, move the appliance
against the hair growth direction. Make sure
that the surface of the comb always stays in
contact with the skin.
4Switch off and clean the appliance after each
use (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
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Beard comb (1-12mm)
You can use the beard comb attached to the full
size trimmer to evenly trim your beard and
moustache. You can choose any setting between 1
and 12mm in steps of 1mm.
1Attach the beard and stubble comb onto the
appliance.
2Select the desired hair length setting.
3To trim most effectively, move the appliance
against the hair growth direction.
Note: Make sure that the surface of the comb
always stays in contact with the skin.
4Switch off and clean the appliance after each
use (see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
Attachments for use on head
Hair clipping with comb:
1Comb the hair in the growth direction.
2Slowly move the trimmer against the hair
growth direction. Press lightly.
3Since hair grows in different directions, you
need to move the appliance in different
directions as well (upward, downward or
across).
- Always make sure that the flat part of the comb
is in full contact with the scalp to obtain an
even result.
- When you trim for the first time, start at the
highest length setting (20mm) to familiarise
yourself with the appliance.
Hair clipping without comb:
Be careful when you trim without comb because
the cutting unit removes every hair it touches.
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1Before you start to contour the hairline around
the ears, with any comb attachment, comb the
hair ends over the ears
2Tilt the appliance in such a way that only one
edge of the trimmer touches the hair.
3Only cut the hair ends. The hairline should be
close to the ear.
4To contour the neckline and sideburns, turn the
appliance and make downward strokes.
5Move the appliance slowly and smoothly.
Follow the natural hairline.
Full size trimmer
You can use the full size trimmer without comb to
clip hair very close to the skin (to a length of
0.5mm) or to create contours around your ears or
neck.
Switch off and clean the appliance after each use
(see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
Hair comb (3-20mm)
You can use the hair comb attached to the full size
trimmer for an even haircut.You can choose any
setting between 3 and 20mm in steps of 1mm.
Switch off and clean the appliance after each use
(see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
Attachments for use on body
Body trimming with comb
- It is recommended to trim your body hair when
it is dry because wet hair tends to stick to the
body.
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- Take your time when you first start to trim
sensitive areas. You have to acquire practice
with the appliance. Your skin also needs some
time to adjust to the procedure.
- When you trim sensitive areas, we advise you
not to use the trimmer without the trimming
comb.
- When too many hairs have accumulated on the
appliance, blow out before use, for best
trimming results.
Body trimming (3-12mm)
You can use the body comb attached to the full
size trimmer, to trim hairs below the neckline. You
can choose any setting between 3 and 12mm in
steps of 1 mm.
Switch off and clean the appliance after each use
(see 'Cleaning and maintenance').
Cleaning and maintenance
Regular cleaning guarantees better grooming
results.
Never clean, remove or replace a shaving or
cutting unit while the appliance is switched on.
Always check if the water is too hot, to prevent
burning your hands.
Never dry cutting units or shaving foils with a
towel or tissue, as this may cause damage.
Never use compressed air, scouring pads,
abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids
such as petrol or acetone to clean the
appliance.
Cleaning and storage
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning
agents or aggressive liquids such as petrol or
acetone to clean the appliance.
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Always switch off the appliance and disconnect it
from the wall socket before cleaning.
Never dry the trimmer teeth with a towel or
tissue, as this may damage the trimmer teeth.
1Remove any comb or attachment from the
appliance.
2Blow and/or shake out any hair that has
accumulated in the attachments and/or combs.
3Clean the attachments, the combs and the
appliance under lukewarm water after every
use.
4Carefully shake off excess water and let all parts
air dry completely.
5Store the appliance and its attachments in the
storage pouch to prevent damage.
Cleaning shaving foils
The shaving foil is very delicate. Handle it carefully.
Replace the shaving foil if it is damaged.
Detail foil shaver
1Pull the top part of the detail-foil shaver off the
bottom part.
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2Blow and/or shake out any hair that has
accumulated inside the detail-foil shaver.
3Clean the top part of the detail-foil shaver
under a lukewarm tap.
4Carefully shake off excess water and let air dry
completely.
Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit
www.shop.philips.com/service or go to your
Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips
Consumer Care Center in your country (see the
international warranty leaflet for contact details).
Recycling
- This symbol means that this product shall not
be disposed of with normal household waste
(2012/19/EU).
- This symbol means that this product contains a
built-in rechargeable battery which shall not be
disposed of with normal household waste
(2006/66/EC). Please take your product to an
official collection point or a Philips service
center to have a professional remove the
rechargeable battery.
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- Follow your country’s rules for the separate
collection of electrical and electronic products
and rechargeable batteries. Correct disposal
helps prevent negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery when
you discard the product. Before you remove
the battery, make sure that the product is
disconnected from the wall socket and that
the battery is completely empty.
Take any necessary safety precautions
when you handle tools to open the product
and when you dispose of the rechargeable
battery.
1Make sure the appliance is disconnected from
the mains.
2Remove the attachment.
3Remove the on/off button of the appliance with
a flathead screwdriver.
4Remove the front panel of the appliance with a
flathead screwdriver.
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5To pull out the inner body, apply a tilting force
in the indicated hole with a flathead
screwdriver. Pull upward on the top cover.
6Separate the inner body and the tube.
7Remove the on/off contact.
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