Philips SENSOTEC HQ8893 User manual

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DEUTSCH 18
NORSK 33
SVENSKA 47
SUOMI 61
DANSK 74
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HQ8893, HQ8890
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Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before
using the appliance and save them for future
reference.
◗Only use the powerplug supplied.
◗The powerplug transforms 100-240 volts to a
safe low voltage of less than 24 volts.
◗The powerplug contains a transformer. Do
not cut off the powerplug to replace it with
another plug, as this will cause a hazardous
situation.
◗Do not use a damaged powerplug.
◗If the powerplug is damaged, always have it
replaced by one of the original type in order
to avoid a hazard.
◗Charge, store and use the appliance at a
temperature between 5cC and 35cC.
◗Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.
C◗Make sure the powerplug does not get wet.
◗Always unplug the shaver before cleaning it
under the tap.
C◗The appliance complies with the
internationally approved IEC safety regulations
and can be safely cleaned under the tap.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot, to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
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The display
The display provides the following information:
Charging
C◗As soon as you connect the appliance to the
mains, the display lights up, the plug symbol
appears and the minute indication starts
blinking.
Batteries fully charged
C◗As soon as the batteries have been fully
charged, the word 'FULL' runs across the
display and the display light starts blinking.
Remaining shaving time
C◗The number on the display indicates the
remaining shaving time in minutes.The black
segments indicate how much energy there is
still left in the batteries.The shaving time of a
fully charged shaver can range from 55 to 70
minutes, depending on your type of beard and
your shaving behaviour, and is calculated by
the built-in computer.
During the first few charges, the shaving time
indicated is a conservative estimate, which will be
adjusted automatically to the actual shaving time
once the shaver has determined your shaving
behaviour.
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Cleaning reminder
C◗To remind you that the shaver is due to be
cleaned, which will be about once a week in
case of normal use, the tap symbol with
blinking water drops appears on the display.
Batteries running low
C◗When you switch the shaver off while the
batteries are running low, the plug symbol
starts blinking and you will hear a few beeps.
When you switch the shaver on or off, the display
lights up for approx. 10 seconds.
Demonstration program
◗The appliance has a unique 1-minute
demonstration program. 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.
Charging
Make sure the appliance is switched off before
you start charging it.
When you charge the shaver for the first time or
after a long period of disuse, let it charge
continuously for 4 hours. Charging normally takes
approx. 1 hour.
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You can also shave without charging by
connecting the shaver to the mains.
Do not leave the appliance connected to the
mains for more than 24 hours.
Charging the appliance
Charge the appliance when the plug symbol starts
blinking and you hear a few beeps.
Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.
C1Put the appliance plug in the shaver.
2Put the powerplug in the wall socket.
3Remove the powerplug from the wall
socket and pull the appliance plug out of
the shaver when the batteries have been
fully charged.
Cordless shaving time
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time
of up to 70 minutes.
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Using the appliance
Personal Comfort Control
C◗The Personal Comfort Control system allows
you to adapt the shaver to your skin type.
- You can set the shaver to 'Normal' for a fast
and comfortable close shave.
- You can set the shaver to 'Sensitive' for a
comfortable close shave with optimal skin
comfort.
C◗The …position is the neutral position.
C◗The 'S' position is best suited for sensitive
skin.
C◗The 'N' position is best suited for normal
skin.
Shaving
1Switch the shaver on by pressing the on/off
button once.
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N

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 by pressing the on/off
button once.
C4Put the protection cap on the shaver every
time you have used it, to prevent damage.
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 and maintenance
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 with hot water every time you have
used the appliance.
Be careful with hot water. Always check if the
water is not too hot to prevent your hands from
getting burnt.
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C◗For extra thorough cleaning, the Philishave
Action Clean (shaving head cleaner, type
HQ100) is available.Ask your Philishave dealer
for information.
BThe Philishave Action Clean may not be available
in all countries. Contact the Customer Care Centre
in your country about the availability of this
accessory.
You can also clean the shaver in the following way:
Every day: shaving unit and hair chamber
1Switch the shaver off, remove the
powerplug from the wall socket and pull
the appliance plug out of the shaver.
C2Press the release button (1) and open the
shaving unit (2).
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.
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C6Open the shaving unit again and leave it
open to let the appliance dry completely.
You can also clean the hair chamber without
water by using the brush supplied.
Every six months: shaving heads
C1Open the shaving unit, turn the wheel
anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining
frame (2).
2Clean the cutters and guards with the
brush supplied.
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.
3Put the shaving heads back into the shaving
unit. Put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit, press the wheel (1) and turn it
clockwise (2).
4Close the shaving unit.
Trimmer
Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.
1Switch the shaver off, remove the
powerplug from the wall socket and pull
the appliance plug out of the shaver.
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C2Clean the trimmer with the brush
supplied.
C3Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop
of sewing machine oil every six months.
Storage
C◗Put the protection cap on the shaver to
prevent damage.
C◗Store the appliance in the luxury pouch or
place the appliance in the stand to dry.
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads every two years for
optimal shaving results.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with
HQ8 Philishave Sensotec shaving heads only.
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1Switch the shaver off, remove the
powerplug from the wall socket and pull
the appliance plug out of the shaver.
C2Press the release button (1) and open the
shaving unit (2).
C3Turn the wheel anticlockwise (1) and
remove the retaining frame (2).
C4Remove the shaving heads and place 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.
C5Put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit, press the wheel (1) and turn it
clockwise (2).
6Close the shaving unit.
Accessories
The following accessories are available:
- HQ8000 powerplug.
- HQ8 Philishave Sensotec shaving heads.
- HQ100 Philishave Action Clean
(shaving head cleaner).
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- HQ101 Philishave Action Clean refill
(shaving head cleaning liquid).
- HQ110 Philishave shaving head cleaner
(shaving head cleaning spray).
Environment
The built-in rechargeable batteries contain
substances that may pollute the environment.
Disposal of the batteries
Remove the batteries when you discard the
appliance. 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
appliance to a Philips service centre, which will
remove the batteries for you and will dispose of
them in an environmentally safe way.
Only remove the batteries if they are completely
empty.
1Remove the powerplug from the wall
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.
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Guarantee & service
If you need information or if you have a problem,
please visit the Philips Web site at www.philips.com
or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in
your country (you will find its phone number in
the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no
Customer Care Centre in your country, turn to
your local Philips dealer or contact the Service
Department of Philips Domestic Appliances and
Personal Care BV.
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 chapter 'Cleaning and
maintenance'.
BCause 2: long hairs are obstructing the shaving
heads.
◗Clean the cutters and guards with the brush
supplied. See chapter 'Cleaning and
maintenance', section 'Every six months:
shaving heads'.
BCause 3: the shaving heads are damaged or worn.
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◗Replace the shaving heads. See chapter
'Replacement'.
2The shaver does not work when the on/off
button is pressed
BCause 1: the batteries are empty.
◗Recharge the batteries. See chapter 'Charging'.
BCause 2: the shaver is not connected to the mains.
◗Put the powerplug in the wall socket.
3There is scale on the metal housing of the
appliance
BCause: water stays behind on the metal parts of
the appliance after cleaning.
◗To prevent scale deposits on the metal parts
of the appliance, wipe the shaver dry with a
towel or tissue after rinsing.
Never wipe the shaving unit with a towel or a
tissue, as this could damage the shaving heads.
◗If the scale proves to be persistent, it can
easily be removed by using some descaler. Rub
some descaler onto the metal parts, leave it
to do its work and wipe the metal parts dry.
4The shaving unit has come off the shaver.
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BCause: the shaving unit has not been placed
correctly.
◗If the shaving unit becomes detached from the
shaver, check whether the hinge spring is still
properly attached, i.e. has not come loose and
does not show any cracks or damage. If the
hinge spring is still properly attached, the
shaving unit can be easily put back on the
shaver again. However, if the hinge spring has
come loose, is cracked or damaged, please
contact your Philips dealer or the nearest
Philips service centre to avoid damage to your
shaver.
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Wichtig
Lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung vor der
ersten Benutzung des Geräts sorgfältig durch und
bewahren Sie sie zur späteren Einsichtnahme auf.
◗Verwenden Sie ausschließlich das mitgelieferte
Netzteil.
◗Das Netzteil wandelt Netzspannungen von
100 bis 240Volt in eine sichere
Betriebsspannung von unter 24Volt um.
◗Das Netzteil enthält einen Transformator.
Ersetzen Sie das Netzteil keinesfalls durch
einen anderen Stecker, da dies den Benutzer
gefährdet.
◗Benutzen Sie keinesfalls ein beschädigtes
Netzteil.
◗Ist das Netzteil defekt, darf es nur durch ein
Original-Ersatznetzteil ausgetauscht werden,
um ein Sicherheitsrisiko zu vermeiden.
◗Laden und benutzen Sie das Gerät bei
Temperaturen zwischen 5cC und 35cC.
Bewahren Sie es auch in diesem
Temperaturbereich auf.
◗Nehmen Sie den Rasierer zum Laden aus der
Tasche.
C◗Achten Sie darauf, dass das Netzteil nicht nass
wird.
◗Ziehen Sie stets das Netzteil aus der
Steckdose, bevor Sie den Rasierer unter
fließendem Wasser reinigen.
C◗Das Gerät erfüllt die internationalen IEC
Sicherheitsvorschriften und kann ohne
Bedenken unter fließendem Wasser gereinigt
werden.
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Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit heißem Wasser um.
Achten Sie darauf, dass das Wasser nicht zu heiß
ist und Sie sich nicht die Hände verbrühen.
Das Display
Das Display liefert folgende Informationen:
Aufladen
C◗Sobald Sie das Gerät an das Stromnetz
anschließen, leuchtet das Display mit dem
Steckersymbol auf.Außerdem blinkt die
Minutenanzeige.
Akkus voll aufgeladen
C◗Sobald die Akkus voll aufgeladen sind, läuft das
Wort "FULL" (VOLL) über das Display, und
die Displaybeleuchtung blinkt.
Die verbleibende Rasierzeit
C◗Die Zahl auf dem Display gibt die
verbleibende Rasierzeit in Minuten an. Das
schwarze Segment zeigt an, wieviel Energie
noch verfügbar ist. Die Betriebsdauer des
vollständig geladenen Rasierers liegt zwischen
55 und 70 Minuten, abhängig von Ihrem Bart
und IhremVorgehen beim Rasieren, und wird
vom integrierten Computer berechnet.
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Während der ersten Ladezyklen wird die
Betriebsdauer sehr konservativ angezeigt. Sobald
sich der Rasierer auf Ihr Rasierverhalten eingestellt
hat, wird der Wert automatisch korrigiert.
Reinigungsaufforderung
C◗Um Sie an das Reinigen des Rasierers zu
erinnern, erscheint das Wasserhahnsymbol mit
blinkenden Wassertropfen auf dem Display.
Bei durchschnittlichem Gebrauch leuchtet
diese Reinigungsaufforderung etwa einmal
wöchentlich auf.
Die Energie geht zur Neige
C◗Wenn Sie den Rasierer bei niedrigem
Akkuladestand ausschalten, blinkt das
Steckersymbol.Außerdem hören Sie einige
Signaltöne.
Beim Ein- oder Ausschalten des Rasierers blinkt
die Displaybeleuchtung ca. 10 Sekunden lang.
Demonstrationsprogramm
◗Das Gerät ist mit einem speziellen
einminütigen Anzeigeprogramm ausgestattet.
Drücken Sie den Ein-/Aus-Schalter einige
Sekunden, bis alle Symbole auf dem Display
erscheinen. Das Anzeigeprogramm schaltet
das Gerät automatisch dreimal ein. Sie können
die Anzeige jederzeit abbrechen, indem Sie
den Ein-/Aus-Schalter drücken.
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Aufladen
Das Gerät muss ausgeschaltet sein, wenn Sie mit
dem Laden beginnen.
Beim erstmaligen Laden, und wenn der Rasierer
längere Zeit nicht benutzt wurde, beträgt die
Ladedauer 4 Stunden. Normalerweise ist der
Akku nach ungefähr 1 Stunde voll aufgeladen.
Sie können sich auch bei leeren Akkus rasieren,
indem Sie den Rasierer an das Stromnetz
anschließen.
Lassen Sie das Gerät nicht länger als 24 Stunden
ununterbrochen am Netz.
Laden des Geräts
Laden Sie das Gerät auf, sobald das
Steckersymbol blinkt und Sie mehrereTonsignale
hören.
Laden Sie den Rasierer nicht in einer
geschlossenen Tasche auf.
C1Stecken Sie den Gerätestecker in den
Rasierer.
2Stecken Sie das Netzteil in die Steckdose.
3Ziehen Sie das Netzteil aus der Steckdose
und den Gerätestecker aus dem Rasierer,
sobald die Akkus voll geladen sind.
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Kabellose Rasierzeit
Mit voll aufgeladenen Akkus können Sie sich ca.
70 Minuten rasieren.
Benutzung des Geräts
Persönliches Komfort System
C◗Mit dem "Personal Comfort Control"-System
können Sie den Rasierer an Ihren Hauttyp
anpassen.
- Mit der Einstellung "N" (Normal) erzielen Sie
eine schnelle und gründliche Rasur.
- Mit der Einstellung "S" (Sensitiv) erzielen Sie
eine gründliche Rasur bei höchster
Hautverträglichkeit.
C◗In Position …ist das System deaktiviert.
C◗Die Position "S" ist für empfindliche Haut
geeignet.
C◗Die Position "N" ist für normale Haut
geeignet.
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N