Philips QG3340 User manual

QG3340, QG3330

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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 (32mm)
2 Attachment connector
3 On/off slide
4 Adapter
5 Small plug
6 Pouch
7 Beard and stubble comb (32mm)
8 Hair comb (32mm)
9 Detail comb (QG3340 only)
10 Nose trimmer rotary
11 Detail foil shaver (QG3340 only)
12 Detail trimmer (21mm)
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.
Danger
- Keep the adapter dry (Fig. 2).
Warning
- 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 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.
- Always unplug the appliance before you clean it under the tap.
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- 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 appliance in water. Do not use the appliance in the
bath or shower.
- Never use water hotter than 80°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.
- Do not use the adapter in or near wall sockets that contain or have
contained an electric air freshener to prevent irreparable damage to
the adapter.
- 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 (Fig. 3).
- The appliance is suitable for mains voltages ranging from 100 to 240
volts.
- The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe low voltage of less than
24 volts.
Charging
It takes approximately 10 hours to fully charge the appliance.
When the appliance is fully charged, it has an operating time of up to 60
minutes.
1Switch off the appliance.
2Insert the small plug into the appliance and put the adapter in the wall
socket (Fig. 4).
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Using the appliance
Warning: 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.
Note: The appliance can only be used without cord.
Detaching and attaching cutting elements
1To detach a cutting element, turn it anti-clockwise and pull it upwards
off the handle (Fig. 5).
2To attach a cutting element, place it on the handle and turn it
clockwise (Fig. 6).
Detaching and attaching combs
1To detach any type of comb from the cutting element, press the length
setting selector, grab the sides and pull it upwards off the cutting
element (Fig. 7).
2To attach any type of comb onto a cutting element,slide it into the
guiding grooves on both sides of the handle (Fig. 8).
Switching the appliance on and off
1To switch on the appliance, slide the on/off button up (Fig. 9).
2To switch off the appliance, slide the on/off button down.
Precision attachments for use on face
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.
Nose trimmer rotary
Trimming nose hair:
- Gently move the tip in and out of your nose while turning it round to
remove unwanted hairs (Fig. 10).
Trimming ear hair:
- Slowly move the tip round the ear to remove hairs that stick out
beyond the rim of the ear.
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- Gently move the tip in and out of the outer ear channel to remove
unwanted hairs (Fig. 11).
Detail trimmer (21mm)
You can use the detail trimmer without comb to create fine lines and
contours around your facial style, close to the skin (Fig. 12) (to a length of
0.5mm).
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 (Fig. 13).
Detail foil shaver
You can use the detail foil shaver to shave unwanted hairs on your cheeks
and chin with precision. Gently press the detail foil shaver onto the skin
and shave along contoured edges to remove any hairs (Fig. 14).
Attachments for use on beard
- We advise you to start at the highest length setting to familiarize
yourself with the appliance.
- Make controlled movements against the hair growth and move it over
the part that needs trimming.
Full-size trimmer 32mm
You can use the full-size metal trimmer without comb to get clean lines
around your beard, neck and sideburns close to the skin (Fig. 15) (to a
length of 0.5mm).
Beard and stubble comb
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 (Fig. 16).
Attachments for use on head
Hair clipping with comb
- Comb the hair in the growth direction.
- Slowly move the trimmer against the hair growth direction. Press
lightly.
- Since hair grows in different directions, you need to move the
appliance in different directions as well (upward, downward or across).
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- 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 trimmer removes
every hair it touches.
- Before you start to contour the hairline around the ears, with any
comb attachment, comb the hair ends over the ears.
- Tilt the appliance in such a way that only the edge of the trimmer
touches the hair.
- Only cut the hair ends. The hairline should be close to the ear.
- To contour the neckline and sideburns, turn the appliance and make
downward strokes.
- Move the appliance slowly and smoothly. Follow the natural hairline.
Full-size metal trimmer 32mm
You can use the full-size metal 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 (Fig. 17).
Hair comb
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
(Fig. 18).
Cleaning and storage
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids
such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
Always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the mains 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 (Fig. 19).
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3Clean the attachments, the combs and the appliance under a lukewarm
tap after every use (Fig. 20).
4Carefully shake off excess water and let all parts dry.
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. (Fig. 21)
2Blow and/or shake out any hair that has accumulated inside the detail
foil shaver. (Fig. 22)
3Clean the top part of the detail foil shaver under a lukewarm tap (Fig.
23).
4Shake off excess water and leave to dry completely.
Ordering accessories
To purchase accessories for this appliance, please visit our online shop at
www.shop.philips.com/service. If the online shop is not available in your
country, go to your Philips dealer or a Philips service centre. If you have
any difficulties obtaining accessories for your appliance, please contact the
Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country. You find its contact details
in the worldwide guarantee leaflet.
Disposal
This appliance contains a rechargeable battery which must be disposed of
properly. Contact your local town or city officials for battery disposal
information. You can also call 1-800-8-BATTERY or visit www.rbrc.com
for battery drop-off locations (Fig. 24).
For assistance, visit our website www.philips.com/support or call
1-800-243-3050 toll free.
Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please www.philips.com/support or
call toll free: 1-866-800-9311. To locate the nearest Philips warranty
depot, visit our website www.philips.com.
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