Philips SENSOTEC HQ8890 User manual

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NEDERLANDS 38
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Warning
◗Please read these instructions before using
the appliance.
◗Only use the HQ8000 powerplug supplied to
charge the appliance.
◗The HQ8000 powerplug transforms 100-240
volts to a safe voltage lower than 24 volts.
Only use the powerplug that comes with the
appliance to guarantee safe transformation.
C◗Make sure the HQ8000 powerplug does not
get wet.
C◗The shaver is watertight and can be cleaned
under the tap. Do not rinse with water hotter
than 80cC.
The display
The appliance has a unique 1-minute
demonstration programme. Press the on/off
button a few seconds until all symbols appear on
the display. During the demonstration, the
appliance will automatically be switched on three
times.You can interrupt the demonstration by
pressing the on/off button.
The display provides the following information:
C◗Charging
As soon as you connect the cord, the light in the
display goes on, the plug symbol appears and the
minute indication starts blinking.
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C◗Batteries fully charged
As soon as the batteries have been fully charged,
the display starts blinking and the word 'FULL'
appears.
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time
of up to 70 minutes.
C◗Remaining shaving time
The number on the display shows the remaining
shaving time in minutes.The segments indicate
how much energy there is still left in the batteries.
The shaving time of a fully charged shaver is up to
70 minutes, depending on your type of beard and
your shaving behaviour, and is calculated by the
built-in computer.
C◗Cleaning reminder
The tap symbol with blinking water reminds you
that the appliance is due to be cleaned, which will
be approx. once a week in case of normal use.
C◗Batteries running low
When the batteries are running low, the plug
symbol will start blinking after you have switched
the shaver off and you will hear a few beeps.
When you switch the shaver on or off, the light in
the display goes on for approx. 10 seconds.
Charging
Recharge and keep the appliance at a
temperature between 5cC and 35cC.
The powerplug is suitable for mains voltages
ranging from 100 to 240V.
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You can also shave without charging by
connecting the shaver to the mains.
Do not leave the shaver connected to the mains
continuously.
C1Insert the appliance plug into the
appliance. Insert the powerplug into the
wall socket.
Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.
2When charging for the first time or after a
long period of disuse: leave the shaver to
charge continuously for 4 hours.
Charging normally takes approx. 1 hour.
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time
of up to 70 minutes.
3Remove the powerplug from the socket
and pull the appliance plug out of the
shaver when the batteries have been fully
charged.
Shaving
C◗The Personal Comfort Control adapts the
shaver to your skin type.
- 'Normal' for a fast and comfortable close
shave.
- 'Sensitive' for a comfortable close shave with
optimal skin comfort.
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C◗The …position is a neutral position.
C◗The 'S' position is best suited for a sensitive
skin.
C◗The 'N' position is best suited for a normal
skin.
1Switch the shaver on by pressing the on/off
button once.
C2Move 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.
3Switch the shaver off.
C4Put the protection cap on the shaver to
prevent damage.
Replace the shaving heads (type HQ8 Sensotec)
every 2 years for optimal shaving results.
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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
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving
performance.
The easiest and most hygienic way to clean the
appliance is to rinse the shaving unit and the hair
chamber every day with hot water (60cC-80cC).
C◗For easy and optimal cleaning, the Philishave
Action Clean (shaving head cleaner, type
HQ100) is available.Ask your Philishave dealer
for information.
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
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.
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Every day: shaving unit and hairchamber
1Switch the shaver off, remove the
powerplug from the wall socket and pull
the appliance plug out of the shaver.
C2Press the release button and open the
shaving unit.
C3Clean the shaving unit and the hair
chamber by rinsing them under a hot tap
for some time.
Make sure the inside of the shaving unit and the
hair chamber have been cleaned properly.
4Rinse the outside of the appliance.
5Close 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.
C6Leave the shaving unit open to let the
appliance dry completely.
◗You can also clean the shaving unit and hair
chamber without water by using the brush
supplied.
- Brush the top of the shaving unit carefully clean.
- Brush the inside of the shaving unit and the hair
chamber carefully clean.
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Every six months: trimmer
1Switch the shaver off, remove the
powerplug from the wall socket and pull
the appliance plug out of the shaver.
C2Brush the trimmer.
C3Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop
of sewing machine oil every six months.
Replacing the shaving heads
Replace the shaving heads every two years for
optimal shaving results.
1Switch the shaver off, remove the
powerplug from the socket and pull the
appliance plug out of the shaver.
C2Press the release button to open the
shaving unit.
C3Turn the wheel anti-clockwise and remove
the retaining frame.
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C4Remove the shaving heads and place the
new ones in the shaving unit in such a way
that the parts with the small holes point
towards the centre of the shaving unit.
Make sure that the projections of the shaving
heads fit exactly into the recesses.
C5Reassemble the shaving unit by replacing
the retaining frame. Press the wheel and
turn it clockwise.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with
Philishave HQ8 Sensotec shaving heads only.
Storing
C◗Put the protection cap on the shaver to
prevent damage.
C◗Store the appliance in the stand.
Disposal of batteries
The built-in rechargeable batteries contain
substances that may pollute the environment.
Remove the batteries when you discard the
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shaver. Do not throw the batteries away with the
normal household waste, but hand them in at an
official collection point.You can also take the
batteries to a Philips Service Centre, which will
dispose of them in an environmentally safe way.
Only remove the batteries if they are completely
empty.
1Remove the mains plug from the socket
and pull the appliance plug out of the
shaver.
C2Let the shaver run until it stops, undo the
screws and open the shaver.
3Remove the batteries.
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again
after the batteries have been removed.
Troubleshooting
1Reduced shaving performance
BCause 1: the shaving heads are dirty.
BThe shaver has not been rinsed long enough or
the water used was not hot enough.
◗Clean the shaver thoroughly before you
continue shaving (see 'Cleaning').
BCause 2: long hairs are obstructing the shaving
heads.
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