Philips SmartTouch-XL HQ9190CC User manual

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Important
Read these instructions for use carefully before using
the appliances 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.
Make sure the powerplug does not get wet.
Charge and store the shaver at a temperature
between 5 cC and 35 cC.
Do not recharge the shaver in a closed pouch.
Always unplug the shaver before cleaning it
under the tap.
The shaver 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.
Only use the washing machine with the original
HQ200 cleaning uid.
Empty the cleaning chamber and clean it
thoroughly by rinsing it with hot tap water every
15 days.
The washing machine thoroughly cleans but does
not disinfect your shaver, therefore do not share
the shaver with others.
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Never immerse the washing machine in water
nor rinse it under the tap.
Keep the washing machine out of the reach of
children.
Use and store the washing machine at a
temperature between 5 cC and 35 cC.
Always place the washing machine on a stable,
level and horizontal surface to prevent leakage.
When the washing machine is ready for use,
it must not be moved to prevent leakage of
cleaning uid.
Noise level shaver: Lc=64 dB(A)
Noise level washing machine: Lc=60 dB(A)
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This Philips appliance complies with all standards
regarding electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled
properly and in accordance with the instructions in
this instruction manual, the appliance is safe to use
according to scientic evidence available today.
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This appliance offers you the unique possibility to
choose the display layout you prefer: a number
layout or a battery symbol layout.
1 Press the on/off button approx. 3 seconds to
enter the menu.
The menu has three different modes: the travel lock
mode and two display layout modes.
You will enter the menu in the travel lock mode,
indicated by a rotating key symbol.
You can scroll through the three modes (travel
lock, battery symbol layout and number layout) by
pressing the on/off button briey in quick succession.
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2 To select one of the two display layouts, stop
pressing the on/off button when the layout you
prefer appears on the display.
Wait a few seconds without pressing the on/off
button until you hear a beep.This beep indicates that
the display has been set to the selected layout.
Note: the rst mode you enter after pressing the on/off
button for 3 seconds is the travel lock mode (indicated
by a rotating key symbol). If you do not press the on/off
button again within a few seconds, the travel lock is
activated and the display will not switch to the rst
display layout mode. To deactivate the travel lock, press
the on/off button for 3 seconds again (see chapter
‘Storage’).
You can change the display layout at any time.
Note: when you start using the shaver for the rst time
or after a long period of disuse, it could take several
minutes before anything appears on the display.
The display provides the following information:
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Number layout:
When the shaver is being charged, the display shows
the minutes indication and the plug symbol with a
blinking power symbol.
Battery symbol layout:
When the shaver is being charged, the display shows
the battery symbol and the plug symbol with a
blinking power symbol.
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As soon as the battery has been fully charged,
the word ‘FULL’ runs across the display.
After a few hours the word ‘FULL’ stops
appearing.The display shows the minutes
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indication and the plug symbol or the battery
symbol.
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Number layout:
When the battery is running low, the display shows a
blinking minutes indication and blinking plug symbol
when you switch the shaver off.You will also hear a
few short beeps.
Battery symbol layout:
When the battery is running low, the display shows
a blinking battery symbol and blinking plug symbol
when you switch the shaver off.You will also hear a
few short beeps.
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To indicate that the battery voltage is too low
to operate the appliance,‘LO’ appears on the
display.
Recharge the battery. See chapter ‘Charging’.
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When the shaver is due to be cleaned, the tap
symbol with blinking water jet appears on the
display.
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When the shaving heads need to be replaced
(every two years), the shaving unit symbol starts
blinking when you switch the shaver off.At the
same time you will hear a beep.
If you do not replace the shaving heads right away,
the shaving unit symbol remains visible during the
next 7 shaves.
You can reset the system by pressing the on/off
button for 3 seconds while the shaving unit
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symbol is blinking.The shaving unit symbol then
disappears. You will hear a short conrming beep.
If you have not reset the system after these 7
shaves, the system will automatically reset itself.
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The shaver has a unique demonstration program.
Press the on/off button for 6 seconds.
After 3 seconds the lock symbol appears; keep the
on/off button pressed.
The demonstration will start automatically. During
the demonstration the shaver will be automatically
switched on 2 times.You can interrupt the
demonstration by pressing the on/off button.
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Make sure the shaver is switched off before you
start charging it.
Charging takes approx. 1 hour.
You can also shave without charging by connecting
the shaver to the mains.
A fully charged shaver has a cordless shaving time of
up to 30 days.
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1 Put the appliance plug in the shaver.
2 Put the powerplug in the wall socket.
3 Remove the powerplug from the wall socket
and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver
when the battery has been fully charged.
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1 Place the shaver in the holder and lock it into
place by pushing the lever down completely.
The charging light on the washing machine starts
blinking to indicate that the shaver is being charged.
When the charging light starts burning
continuously (after approx. 1 hour), the shaver is
fully charged.
2 Move the lever upwards until it won’t go any
further (1) and remove the shaver from the
washing machine (2).
The charging light goes out.
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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.
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The ‘S’ position is best suited for sensitive skin.
The ‘N’ position is best suited for normal skin.
The in-between positions are suitable for skin
types between normal and sensitive.
The display shows the position selected.
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1 Switch the shaver on by pressing the on/off
button once.
The display lights up for a few seconds.
2 Move 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 Philips shaving system.
3 Switch the shaver off by pressing the on/off
button once.
Number layout:The display lights up for a few
seconds and then shows the number of minutes
the shaver has been used.
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Battery symbol layout:The display lights up for
a few seconds and then shows the remaining
battery capacity.
4 Put the protection cap on the shaver every
time you have used it, to prevent damage.
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For grooming sideburns and moustache.
1 Open the trimmer by pushing the slide
downwards.
The trimmer can be activated while the motor is
running.
2 Close the trimmer with your index nger.
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The best and most hygienic way to clean the
shaver is in the washing machine, but you can
also clean the shaver by rinsing it under the tap
or with the brush supplied.
Clean the shaver when the tap symbol with blinking
water jet appears on the display.
Regular cleaning guarantees better shaving
performance.
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Fill the cleaning chamber before rst use and when
the cleaning light blinks to indicate that the uid
level is too low. When the uid level drops below
the minimum level, the cleaning light starts to blink
with intervals and the holder returns to its starting
position.
If you use the washing machine to clean your shaver
every day, you should rell the cleaning chamber
approx. every 15 days.
1 Simultaneously press the release buttons on
both sides of the cleaning chamber (1) and lift
the washing machine off the cleaning chamber
(2).
The cleaning chamber remains behind.
2 Unscrew the dosing cap from the bottle with
HQ200 Cleaning Fluid and remove the airtight
seal.
3 Fill the cleaning chamber with cleaning uid up
to the MAX indication.
4 Place the washing machine back onto the
cleaning chamber.
Make sure the release buttons snap back into place.
5 Connect the powerplug to the washing
machine.
The holder automatically moves to the highest
position.
The washing machine is now ready for use.
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1 Place the shaver in the holder and push the
lever down completely to lock the shaver into
place.
The charging light on the washing machine starts
blinking to indicate that the shaver is being charged.
2 Press the start button to start the cleaning
program.
The cleaning light starts blinking and the shaver is
automatically lowered into the cleaning uid.
During the cleaning program, which takes
approx. 1 hour, the cleaning light blinks
continuously.
During the rst phase of the cleaning program,
the shaver automatically switches on and off
several times and is put in different positions.
During the second phase of the cleaning
program, the shaver is placed in the drying
position. It stays in this position until the end of
the program.The cleaning light starts burning
continuously.
After the cleaning program, the shaver
automatically returns to its starting position and
the charging program is started.The charging
light starts blinking.
Note: If you press the start button or open the lever
during cleaning, the cleaning program is aborted and
reset. In this case, the cleaning light stops blinking and
the holder returns to its starting position.
Note: If the powerplug is removed from the wall socket
during cleaning, the cleaning program is aborted. The
holder will remain in its current position. When the
powerplug is put back into the wall socket, the holder
will move to the highest position.
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Note: If the uid volume in the cleaning chamber
drops below the minimum level during the cleaning
program, the program is aborted.The cleaning light
starts to blink with intervals and the holder returns to
its starting position.
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The cleaning chamber is not dishwasher-proof.
Clean the cleaning chamber every two weeks.
1 Simultaneously press the buttons on both sides
of the washing machine (1) and lift the washing
machine off the cleaning chamber (2).
The cleaning chamber remains behind.
2 Pour any remaining cleaning uid out of the
cleaning chamber.
The cleaning uid can simply be poured down the
sink.
3 Clean the cleaning chamber by rinsing it under
the tap.
4 Place the washing machine back onto the
cleaning chamber.
Make sure the release buttons snap back into place.
5 Clean the washing machine with a moist cloth.
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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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1 Switch the shaver off, remove the powerplug
from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug
out of the shaver.
2 Press the release button to open the shaving
unit.
3 Clean 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.
4 Rinse the outside of the appliance.
5 Close 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.
6 Open the shaving unit again and leave it open
to let the shaver dry completely.
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1 Open the shaving unit, turn the lock
anticlockwise (1) and remove the retaining
frame (2).
2 Clean the cutters and guards with the brush
supplied.
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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.
3 Put the shaving heads back into the shaving
unit. Put the retaining frame back into the
shaving unit and turn the lock clockwise.
4 Close the shaving unit.
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Clean the trimmer every time you have used it.
1 Switch the shaver off, remove the powerplug
from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug
out of the shaver.
2 Clean the trimmer with the brush supplied.
3 Lubricate the trimmer teeth with a drop of
sewing machine oil every six months.
Storage
Put the protection cap on the shaver to prevent
damage.
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Store the shaver in the pouch or place it in the
washing machine.
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If you are going to travel, it is possible to lock the
shaver.The travel lock prevents the shaver from
being switched on by accident.
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Press the on/off button for 3 seconds to enter
the travel lock mode (indicated by a rotating key
symbol).
Wait a few seconds without pressing the on/off
button to activate the travel lock.
The motor switches off and the key symbol is
visible on the display to indicate that the travel
lock has been activated.
Note: if you press the on/off button again within a few
seconds after entering the travel lock mode, the travel
lock will not be activated. Instead, you will have entered
one of the two display layout modes. If you want to
return to the travel lock mode, press the on/off button
two more times until you are back in the travel lock
mode (indicated by a rotating key symbol). Then wait
a few seconds without pressing the on/off button to
activate the travel lock.
You can always return to the menu by pressing
the on/off button for 3 seconds.
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Press the on/off button for 3 seconds.
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The motor starts running to indicate that the shaver
has been unlocked.The shaver is now ready for use
again.
Replacement
Replace the shaving heads when the shaving unit
symbol appears on the display.
Replace damaged or worn shaving heads with HQ9
Philips Shaving Heads only.
1 Switch the shaver off, remove the powerplug
from the wall socket and pull the appliance plug
out of the shaver.
2 Press the release button to open the shaving
unit.
3 Turn the lock anticlockwise (1) and remove the
retaining frame (2).
4 Remove the shaving heads and place new ones
in the shaving unit.
Make sure that the projections of the shaving heads
t exactly into the recesses.
5 Put the retaining frame back into the shaving
unit (1) and turn the lock clockwise (2).
6 Close the shaving unit.
The shaving unit symbol will go out if you keep
the on/off button pressed for 3 seconds.
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The following accessories are available:
HQ8500/HQ8000 powerplug.
HQ9 Philips Shaving Heads.
HQ110 Philips Shaving Head Cleaning Spray.
HQ8010 car cord.
HQ200 Philips Cleaning Fluid.
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Do not throw the appliances away with the
normal household waste at the end of their
life, but hand them in at an ofcial collection
point for recycling. By doing this you will help to
preserve the environment.
Shaver
The built-in rechargeable shaver battery contains
substances that may pollute the environment. Always
remove the battery before discarding the shaver or
handing it in at an ofcial collection point. Dispose
of the battery at an ofcial collection point for
batteries. If you have trouble removing the battery,
you can also take the appliance to a Philips service
centre, which will remove the battery for you and
will dispose of it in an environmentally safe way.
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Only remove the battery if it is completely empty.
1 Remove the powerplug from the wall socket
and pull the appliance plug out of the shaver.
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2 Let the shaver run until it stops, undo the
screws and open the shaver.
3 Remove the battery.
Do not connect the shaver to the mains again after
the battery has been removed.
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If you need information or if you have a problem,
please visit the Philips website at www.philips.com
or contact the Philips Customer Care Centre in
your country (you will nd its phone number in
the worldwide guarantee leaet). 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.
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1 Why doesn’t the shaver shave as well as it used
to?
The washing machine may not have cleaned the
shaver properly, because the cleaning uid in the
cleaning chamber is soiled or the cleaning uid
level is too low. Clean the shaver thoroughly
before you continue shaving. If necessary, clean
and rell the cleaning chamber (see chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
Long hairs may be obstructing the shaving
heads. Clean the cutters and guards with the
brush supplied (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
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The shaving heads may be damaged or
worn. Replace the shaving heads (see chapter
‘Replacement’).
2 Why doesn’t the shaver work when the on/off
button is pressed?
The battery may be empty. Recharge the battery
(see chapter ‘Charging’).
The shaver may not be connected to the mains.
Put the powerplug in the wall socket.
3 Why does the shaving unit come off the
shaver?
The shaving unit may not be placed correctly.
Put the shaving unit back onto the shaver by
inserting the hinge into the slot in the rim of the
hair chamber and pushing it home until it locks
into place (‘click’).
4 Why does the display show the word CHECK
and a blinking shaving unit symbol and tap unit
symbol?
Long hairs and dirt may be obstructing the
shaving heads. Clean the shaver thoroughly
before you continue shaving (see chapter
‘Cleaning and maintenance’).
The shaving heads may be damaged or worn.
Replace the shaving heads (see chapter
‘Replacement’).
5 Why isn’t the shaver entirely clean after it has
been cleaned in the washing machine?
The cleaning uid in the cleaning chamber may
be soiled. Empty and rinse the cleaning chamber.
The cleaning uid level may be too low. If the
uid volume in the cleaning chamber drops
below the minimum level during the cleaning
program, the program is aborted.The cleaning
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light starts to blink with intervals and the
holder returns to its starting position. Rell
the cleaning chamber with cleaning uid up to
the MAX indication (see chapter ‘Cleaning and
maintenance’).
6 Why doesn’t the washing machine work, when
I press the start button?
The washing machine may not be connected to
the mains. Put the appliance plug in the washing
machine and put the powerplug in the wall
socket.
There may not be an electrical connection
between the washing machine and the shaver.
Open the lever and close it again until the
charging light on the washing machine starts
blinking.
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