Philips RQ1100 Series Manual

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RQ1100 series

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RQ1180,RQ1160,RQ1150
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Introduction
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Please read this user manual, as it contains
information about the features of this shaver as
well as some tips to make shaving easier and more
enjoyable.
General description (Fig. 1)
A Shaver
1 Display
2 Shaver on/off button
3 Protection cap
4 RQ11 Shaving unit
B CRP331 Trimmer (specic types only)
C Jet Clean System (specic types only)
5 Shaver holder
6 ’Cleaning chamber empty’ symbol
7 Cleaning symbol
8 Drying symbol
9 Jet Clean System on/off button
10 Cleaning chamber release button
D Adapter
E Foldable charger
F Cleaning brush
G HQ200 Cleaning uid (specic types only)
H Pouch (specic types only)
Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
shaver and the Jet Clean System and save it for
future reference.
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Note: In this user manual the term ‘appliances’ refers
to the shaver and the Jet Clean System. If your shaver
does not come with a Jet Clean System, it refers to the
shaver only.
General
Danger
- Make sure the adapter does not get wet.
Warning
- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut
off the adapter to replace it with another plug, as
this causes a hazardous situation.
- These appliances are 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
these appliances by a person responsible for their
safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the shaver and the Jet Clean
System.
- Be careful with hot water when you clean the
appliances.Always check if the water is not too
hot, to prevent your hands from getting burnt.
Caution
- Never immerse the Jet Clean System and the
charger in water nor rinse them under the tap.
- The appliances and accessories are not
dishwasher-proof.
- Always place and use the appliances on a surface
that is uid-resistant.
- Use, charge and store the shaver at a temperature
between 5°C and 35°C.
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- Only use the accessories supplied with this shaver
or that have been specically developed for this
shaver.
- If the adapter or any of the other accessories is
damaged, always have it replaced with one of the
original type in order to avoid a hazard.
- The adapter transforms 100-240 volts to a safe
low voltage of less than 24 volts.
- Do not use the appliances and accessories if they
are damaged.
- Water may leak from the socket at the bottom
of the shaver when you rinse it.This is normal
and not dangerous because all electronics are
enclosed in a sealed power unit inside the shaver.
Jet Clean system (specic types only)
Caution
- Only use the Jet Clean System with the original
HQ200 cleaning uid.
- Always place and use the Jet Clean System on a
stable, level and horizontal uid-resistant surface
to prevent leakage.
- Never immerse the Jet Clean System in water.
- Empty the cleaning chamber and clean it
thoroughly by rinsing it with hot tap water every
15 days.
- The Jet Clean System thoroughly cleans but does
not disinfect your shaver, therefore do not share
the shaver with others.
- The cleaning chamber of the Jet Clean System is
not dishwasher-proof.
- When the Jet Clean System is ready for use, do
not move it to prevent leakage of cleaning uid.
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Compliance with standards
- This shaver complies with the internationally
approved safety regulations and can be safely used
in the bath or shower and cleaned under the tap.
- These Philips appliances comply with all standards
regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this
user manual, the appliances are safe to use based
on scientic evidence available today.
The display
Note: If there is a protective foil on the display, remove
it before you use the shaver for the rst time.
The various shaver types have different displays,
which are shown in the gures below.
- RQ1180
- RQ1160
- RQ1150
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Charging
- Charging takes approx. 1 hour.
RQ1180
- When the shaver is charging, rst the bottom
charging light ashes, then the second charging
light, and so on until the shaver is fully charged.
- Quick charge:When the shaver contains enough
energy for one shave, the bottom charging light
alternately ashes orange and white.
RQ1160/RQ1150
Note:The displays of the various shaver types look
different, but work in the same way.
- When the shaver is charging, rst the plug symbol
and the battery symbol ash alternately. After
some time, the plug symbol goes out and the
battery symbol continues to ash until the shaver
is fully charged.
- Quick charge:When the shaver contains enough
energy for one shave, the alternate ashing of the
plug symbol and battery symbol stops and only
the battery symbol ashes.
Battery fully charged
RQ1180
- When the battery is fully charged, all charging
lights light up continuously.After approx. 30
minutes, the display automatically switches off
again.
RQ1160/RQ1150
Note:The displays of the various shaver types look
different, but work in the same way.
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- When the battery is fully charged, the battery
symbol lights up continuously.After approx. 30
minutes, the display automatically switches off
again.
Battery low
RQ1180
- When the battery is almost empty (when there
are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the
bottom charging light ashes orange.
- When you switch off the shaver, the bottom
charging light continues to ash for a few seconds.
RQ1160/RQ1150
Note:The displays of the various shaver types look
different, but work in the same way.
- When the battery is almost empty (when there
are only 5 or fewer shaving minutes left), the plug
symbol ashes.
- When you switch off the shaver, the plug
symbol continues to ash for a few seconds.
Remaining battery capacity
RQ1180
- The remaining battery capacity is indicated by the
number of charging lights that are on.
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Travel lock
You can lock the shaver when you are going to
travel.The travel lock prevents the shaver from being
switched on by accident.
Activating the travel lock
1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds to enter
the travel lock mode.
,The lock symbol lights up on the display.
Note:The displays of the various shaver types look
different, but show the same symbol.
Deactivating the travel lock
1 Press the on/off button for 3 seconds.
,The motor starts running to indicate that the
travel lock has been deactivated.
The shaver is now ready for use again.
Note:When you place the shaver in the plugged-
in charger or Jet Clean System, the travel lock is
automatically deactivated.
Replace shaving head holder
Note:The displays of the various shaver types look
different, but show the same symbol.
For maximum shaving performance, we advise you
to replace the shaving head holder every 12 months.
- To remind you to replace the shaving head holder,
the appliance is equipped with a replacement
reminder which is activated automatically after
approx. 12 months.The replacement reminder is
repeated at 9 successive shaves or until you reset
the shaver.
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Charging
Charging takes approx. 1 hour.
RQ1180/RQ1160:A fully charged shaver has a
shaving time of up to 50 minutes or 15 days.
RQ1150:A fully charged shaver has a shaving time of
up to 40 minutes or 12 days.
Charge the shaver before you use it for the rst
time and when the display indicates that the battery
is almost empty (see section ‘Battery low’ in chapter
‘The display’).
Quick charge
After the shaver has charged for 5 minutes,
it contains enough energy for one shave.
Charging in the charger
1 Insert the small plug into the charger.
2 Unfold the charger (‘click’).
3 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
4 Put the shaver in the charger (1) and press it
backwards until it locks into place (2).
,The display shows that the shaver is charging
(see section ‘Charging’ in chapter ‘The display’).
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Charging in the Jet Clean System (specic
types only)
1 Put the small plug in the Jet Clean System.
2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
3 Hold the shaver upside down above the holder
with the back of the shaver pointing towards
the holder.
Note: RQ1180 only: when you turn the shaver upside
down, the battery indication on the display is also
turned upside down so you can still see to what level
the battery is charged.
4 Place the shaver body in the holder behind the
two clips (1) and press it down until it locks
into place (2).
Note:The shaver cannot be placed in the Jet Clean
System when the protection cap is on the shaving unit
or when the trimmer is placed on the shaver.
,The display shows that the shaver is charging
(see chapter ‘The display’).
Using the shaver
Shaving
Skin adaptation period
Your rst shaves may not bring you the result you
expect and your skin may even become slightly
irritated.This is normal.Your skin and beard need
time to adapt to any new shaving system.
We advise you to shave regularly (at least 3 times
a week) for a period of 3 weeks to allow your skin
to adapt to the new shaver. During this period, use
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your new electric shaver exclusively and do not use
other shaving methods. If you use different shaving
methods, it is more difcult for your skin to adapt to
the new shaving system.
1 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
shaver.
,RQ1180: The display lights up for a few seconds.
2 Move the shaving heads over your skin in
circular movements.
- Do not make straight movements.
3 Press the on/off button once to switch off the
shaver.
,RQ1180: The display lights up for a few seconds
and then shows the remaining battery capacity.
Wet shaving
You can also use this shaver on a wet face with
shaving foam or shaving gel.
To shave with shaving foam or shaving gel, follow the
steps below:
1 Apply some water to your skin.
2 Apply shaving foam or shaving gel to your skin.
3 Rinse the shaving unit under the tap to ensure
that the shaving unit glides smoothly over your
skin.
4 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
shaver.
5 Move the shaving heads over your skin in
circular movements.
Note: Rinse the shaver under the tap regularly to
ensure that it continues to glide smoothly over your
skin.
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6 Dry your face and thoroughly clean the
shaver after use (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
Note: Make sure you rinse all foam or shaving gel off
the shaver.
Using the trimmer (specic types only)
You can use the trimmer to groom your sideburns
and moustache.
1 Pull the shaving unit straight off the shaver.
Note: Do not twist the shaving unit while you pull it off
the shaver.
2 Insert the lug of the trimmer into the slot in
the top of the shaver (1). Then press down the
trimmer (2) to attach it to the shaver (‘click’).
3 Press the on/off button once to switch on the
trimmer.
,RQ1180: The display lights up for a few seconds.
4 You can now start trimming.
5 Press the on/off button once to switch off the
trimmer.
,RQ1180: The display lights up for a few seconds
to show the remaining battery capacity.
6 Pull the trimmer straight off the shaver.
Note: Do not twist the trimming unit while you pull it
off the shaver.
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7 Insert the lug of the shaving unit into the slot
in the top of the shaver (1). Then press down
the shaving unit (2) to attach it to the shaver
(‘click’).
Cleaning and maintenance
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents
or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to
clean the shaver, its accessories and the Jet Clean
System (specic types only).
- The best and most hygienic way to clean the
shaver is in the Jet Clean System (specic types
only). You can also rinse the shaver under the tap
or clean it with the brush supplied.
- Clean the shaver after every shave for optimal
shaving performance.
- You can clean the outside of the shaver with a
damp cloth.
- Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving
performance.
Cleaning the shaving unit
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
1 Switch off the shaver. Remove it from the
charger or remove it from the Jet Clean
System (specic types only).
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2 Rinse the shaving unit under a hot tap for some
time.
Note:You can also clean the shaving unit with the
cleaning brush supplied.
3 Pull the shaving head holder off the bottom
part of the shaving unit and rinse it under a hot
tap for 30 seconds.
Note:You can also clean the shaving head holder with
the cleaning brush supplied.
4 Carefully shake off excess water and let the
shaving head holder dry.
Never dry the shaving unit with a towel or tissue,
as this may damage the shaving heads.
5 Reattach the shaving head holder to the
bottom part of the shaving unit (‘click’).
Cleaning the shaving unit in the Jet Clean
System (specic types only)
The Jet Clean System has an automatic cleaning
program.When you press the on/off button, the
Jet Clean System starts cleaning in this automatic
cleaning program.
Preparing the Jet Clean System for use
Fill the cleaning chamber before rst use.
1 Put the small plug in the Jet Clean System.
2 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
,The holder automatically moves to the highest
position.
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3 Simultaneously press the release buttons on
both sides of the cleaning chamber (1). Then lift
the Jet Clean System off the cleaning chamber
(2).
,The cleaning chamber remains behind.
4 Fill the cleaning chamber with HQ200 cleaning
uid to a level between the two lines.
5 Place the Jet Clean System back onto the
cleaning chamber.
Make sure the release buttons click back into place.
Using the Jet Clean System
Note: If you use the shaver with shaving foam or
shaving gel, we advise you to rinse it under the hot tap
before you clean it in the Jet Clean System.This
guarantees an optimal lifetime for the cleaning uid.
1 Hold the shaver upside down above the holder
with the back of the shaver pointing towards
the holder.
2 Place the shaver body in the holder behind the
two clips (1) and press it down until it locks
into place (2).
,The display shows that the shaver is charging
(see chapter ‘The display’).
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3 Press the on/off button on the Jet Clean
System to start the cleaning program.
,The shaver display stops showing the charging
indication.
,The cleaning light starts to ash and the shaver is
automatically lowered into the cleaning uid.
,The cleaning light ashes throughout the
cleaning program, which takes a few minutes.
,During the rst phase of the cleaning program,
the shaver automatically switches on and off
several times and moves up and down.
,During the second phase of the cleaning
program, the shaver is placed in the drying
position, indicated by the ashing drying symbol.
This phase takes approx. 2 hours. The shaver
stays in this position until the end of the
program.
,After the cleaning program, the charging
indication appears on the shaver display (see
chapter ‘The display’).
Note: If you press the on/off button of the Jet
Clean System during the cleaning program, the
program aborts. In this case, the cleaning or drying
light stops ashing and the holder moves to the
highest position.
Note: If you remove the adapter from the wall socket
during the cleaning program, the program aborts.The
holder remains in its current position.When you put
the adapter back into the wall socket, the holder moves
to the highest position.
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